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How to Send Database to PT-E850TKW by Mobile Device (Windows® only)

Preparation

  1. 1. Install P-touch Editor and the printer driver to your computer.
  2. 2. Install Mobile Transfer Express to your mobile device.
  3. 3. Disconnect PT-E850TKW from your computer.

Outline procedure

  1. 1. Create a .blf file.
  2. 2. Send the .blf file to your mobile device by email or cloud service.
  3. 3. Transfer the .blf file to PT-E850TKW by Mobile Transfer Express.

How to find PDF version of this manual

  1. 1. Go towww.brother.in/en/work/products/all-labellers/labellers/PT-E850TKW
  2. 2. Scroll down a half page and click "Downloads & Resources".
  3. 3. Click How to Send Database by Mobile Manual (PDF/0.9MB).

Detailed Procedure

  1. 1. Create a .blf file

    • 1) Start P-touch Editor and select PT-E850TKW as a printer.

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    • 2) Make a text box with any words.

      Drag and drop your database file to the P-touch Editor to connect the database.

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    • 3) Click [Next].

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    • 4) Click [Next].

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    • 5) Select [File] - [Transfer Template] - [Transfer...].

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    • 6) P-touch Transfer Manager opens.

      Select your database file and click [Save Transfer File] to save it as a .blf file.

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      Note:
      [ Save Transfer File] button appears only if PT-E850TKW is disconnected from the computer.

  2. 2. Send the .blf file to your mobile device by email or cloud service

  3. 3. Transfer the .blf file to PT-E850TKW by Mobile Transfer Express

    ■ Transferring in Wireless Direct Mode

    Android
    1. ① In the Home screen of PT-E850TKW, select [Settings] > [WLAN] > [Direct Mode] > [On/Off] > [On].
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    2. ② Open the email and tap the .blf file or select the .blf file in your cloud folder.
    3. ③ Open the file with Mobile Transfer Express.
    4. ④ Tap the setting button in the application and select PT-E850TKW.
    5. ⑤ Select the file and tap [Transfer].
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    iOS
    1. ① In the Home screen of PT-E850TKW, select [Settings] > [WLAN] > [Direct Mode] > [On/Off] > [On].
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    2. ② Go to the Wi-Fi settings of your mobile device. Select the SSID of PT-E850TKW and enter the password.

      "How to find the password"

      In the Home screen of PT-E850TKW,

      select [Settings] > [WLAN] > [Direct Mode] > [Network Setting].

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      The SSID appears on the screen. Press the OK or Enter key, and then the password appears.

    3. ③ Open the email and tap the .blf file or select the .blf file in your cloud folder.
    4. ④ Select [Copy to TransferExp] and the application starts.
    5. ⑤ Tap the setting button in the application and select PT-E850TKW.
    6. ⑥ Select the file and tap [Transfer].
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    In case you want to transfer the database in Infrastructure Mode, follow the procedure below.

    ■ Transferring in Infrastructure Mode

    Android
    1. ① In the Home screen of PT-E850TKW, select [Settings] > [WLAN] > [Infrastructure Mode] > [Network Setting] > [Setup Wizard].
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    2. ② The SSIDs for the available networks appear.
    3. ③ Select the SSID, or select [Other...] and enter the SSID, and then press the OK or Enter key. The [Password] screen appears.
    4. ④ Enter the password and press the OK or Enter key.
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    5. ⑤ Open the email and tap the .blf file or select the .blf file in your cloud folder.
    6. ⑥ Open the file with Mobile Transfer Express.
    7. ⑦ Tap the setting button in the application and select PT-E850TKW.
    8. ⑧ Select the file and tap [Transfer] button.
    iOS
    1. ① In the Home screen of PT-E850TKW, select [Settings] > [WLAN] > [Infrastructure Mode] > [Network Setting] > [Setup Wizard].
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    2. ② The SSIDs for the available networks appear.
    3. ③ Select the SSID, or select [Other...] and enter the SSID, and then press the OK or Enter key. The [Password] screen appears.
    4. ④ Enter the password and press the OK or Enter key.
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    5. ⑤ Open the email and tap the .blf file or select the .blf file in your cloud folder.
    6. ⑥ Select [Copy to TransferExp].
    7. ⑦ Tap the setting button in the application and select PT-E850TKW.
    8. ⑧ Select the file and tap [Transfer] button.

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