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Fonts and several bar codes are embedded within this machine. You can send commands to print embedded
characters and barcodes. (For QL-580N/QL-1050/QL-1060N only)

Available Commands

Commands available are P-touch proprietary commands based on ESC/P.
For details, see the "Command Reference" included in the CD-ROM.
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Serial Cables

The pin assignments for the serial cables (RS-232C cables) which can be used with this machine are shown
in the table below. You can purchase the cables at an electronics store. Do not use an interface cable that is
longer than 6 feet (2.0 meters).

Brother QL side

PC side

(D-sub female, lock screw #4-40 inch screw)

(D-Sub9P female)

Controlling with the ESC/P Commands

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 It is not possible to connect RS-232C cable and USB cable to the printer at the same time and use it.

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 Connect only one cable which is used to communicate with the printer. (For QL-1050 only)

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 The RS-232C serial connector part of this equipment is not Limited Power Source.

Signal 

Name

Pin 

Number

Pin Assignments

Pin 

Number

Signal 

Name

DCD

1

1

DCD

RXD

2

2

RXD

TXD

3

3

TXD

DTR

4

4

DTR

GND

5

5

GND

DSR

6

6

DSR

RTS

7

7

RTS

CTS

8

8

CTS

RI

9

9

RI