Brother QL-570 Installation Guide

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If the problems occur while using this machine, the following may help you to solve the 
problems.

!Potential types of problems

Problem

Solution

The Brother QL-570/580N Label 
printer does not print, or a 
printing error is received.

• Is the cable loose?

Check that the cable is connected securely.

• Is the DK Label or DK Tape roll installed correctly? 

If not, remove the DK Roll and reinstall.

• Is there enough roll remaining? 

Check that there is enough roll remaining.

• Is the DK Roll compartment cover open? 

Check that the DK Roll compartment cover is closed.

• Has a print error or transmission error occurred? 

Turn off the Brother Label Printer and on again. If the problem 
is still occurred, contact Brother Customer Service at 1-877-
BROTHER.

The Status LED lamp is not lit.

• Is the power cord plugged correctly? 

Check that the power cord is plugged. If inserted, try plugging it 
into another electrical outlet.
* If the power button still does not light up, contact Brother 

Customer Service at 1-877-BROTHER.

The printed label contains 
streaks or poor quality 
characters, or the label is not fed 
correctly.

• Is the print head or roller dirty?  

While the print head generally remains clean under normal use, 
lint or dirt from the roller may become stuck on the printer head. 
If this occurs, clean the roller.
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A data transmission error 
appears on the personal 
computer.

• Is the correct port chosen? 

Check that the correct port is chosen from the “Print to the 
following port” list in the Printer Properties dialog box.

• Is the Brother Label Printer in cooling mode (the LED lamp is 

flashing in orange)? 
Wait until the LED lamp stops flashing and then try printing 
again.

• Is someone printing via network?

If you try to print while other users are printing large amounts of 
data, the printer is unable to accept your print job until the 
ongoing printing is finished. In such situations, execute the print 
job again after the other jobs are completed.

Labels are jammed in the Label 
outlet.

• Contact Brother Customer Service at 1-877-BROTHER.

The label is not ejected properly 
after printing.

• Check that the ejection path of the label is not blocked.
• Check that the DK Label or DK Tape roll is set properly by 

removing the DK Label or DK Tape roll and reinstalling

• Ensure that the DK Label or DK Tape roll compartment cover is 

closed properly.

The print quality is poor

• Is there dirt or lint on the roller preventing it from rolling freely? 

Clean the roller using the cleaning sheet (separately available).  
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Layout style is not updated 
when Add-in feature is still 
activated and a new label roll is 
installed.

• Was a new label roll installed before activating the Add-in 

feature? 
Exit the Add-in feature, load the second label roll type, 
reactivate the Add-in feature, choose "Select Layout", and then 
verify the layout.