How to Use the Brother QL-600 Thermal Printer for Royal Mail Tracked QR Code/Barcode Postage Labels

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  • Опубликовано: 19 окт 2024

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  • @MergeDroid
    @MergeDroid  3 года назад +1

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  • @jaydensimmons4637
    @jaydensimmons4637 2 года назад +14

    *It’s perfect for the amount of labels I print. New **Bestt.Digital** Label Printer, Only had it for a day so far. Works great and was a super easy setup! Would recommend buying.*

  • @jordanbrier6138
    @jordanbrier6138 3 года назад +3

    Maybe a stupid question haha but have Royal Mail accepted your parcels even though you've resized the label to be smaller than their required 6"x4"? I've just bought this printer then read online that Royal Mail don't allow for their Click & Drop labels to be resized and wondered if you had any issues with this?

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  3 года назад

      Hi Jordan, thanks for checking the video and your question - not a stupid one at all. I have had parcels accepted at my Post Office and also put some letters into letterboxes, inc. ones for abroad and they have all worked. I think the main thing they care about is if the barcode and/or QR code scans correctly first time. However, I guess some Post Offices may object if they wanted to, or would be within their rights to as you point out. Probably makes sense to do a test package first at your Post Office, but of course be sure first the codes are scanning by using an app on your phone as I do. Please post back (no pun 😂) on how it goes.
      My usual plug, that I hope if this video is of use you might consider giving it a like and checking out the other content / consider subscribing. Thanks 👍

  • @92dayadvantage29
    @92dayadvantage29 3 года назад +1

    Really helpful video! I’ve been cutting and sellotaping labels on for months, I tried playing with label size but couldn’t get it to work. Off to try a test package!

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  3 года назад

      Thanks for posting, that's great to hear. Let us know how it went with the test package. You should also check out my Click & Drop update video: ruclips.net/video/NPMLjYaFVi8/видео.html

  • @irishlj2645
    @irishlj2645 2 года назад +2

    How can you do that if you’ve 100 shipping labels to send though? Is there a easier option for small businesses , if not what thermal printer would I be better looking at?

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  2 года назад +1

      Yeah I don't think this is suitable for bulk printing. I'm not sure which may be best but worth reviewing the Brother website. Let us know what you go for 👍

  • @Mr-Peterson
    @Mr-Peterson 3 года назад +1

    Thank you so much for the video! It's extremely useful! However I found that if you set the effect to monochrome the smaller letters are much more visible!

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  3 года назад +1

      You're welcome and thanks for the tip, I'll try it out. Please do check out my update video on this one and I hope you may enjoy some of the other content on the channel too 👍

  • @TheSupertedd
    @TheSupertedd 3 года назад +1

    Extremely useful, thank you very much!

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  3 года назад

      Great to hear, thanks Alex. If you liked this one, do check the update video I linked to: ruclips.net/video/NPMLjYaFVi8/видео.html I hope some of the other channel content also looks good so you may consider subscribing 👍

  • @aftottenhamhotwings2179
    @aftottenhamhotwings2179 3 года назад +1

    Great Video, very helpful thanks!

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  3 года назад +1

      Thanks. I hope you might like the update video too and some of the other content on the channel.

  • @nazb5497
    @nazb5497 Год назад +1

    HI - Can you please help? I cannot seem to get this to work. I am using Mac and have Adobe Pro however I have followed your steps using Foxit Reader but the snapshot will not paste into P-Touch Editor. The only way I can import the label into P-Touch is by importing it as an image but then when it is printed, the quality is extremely poor

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  Год назад +1

      Hi, I'll certainly try. Will the snapshot paste into any other program? Have you seen my updated video - ruclips.net/video/NPMLjYaFVi8/видео.html ?

  • @jeylaa.8694
    @jeylaa.8694 2 года назад

    Hi thank you for this useful video. is there a quicker process in shipping etc because I get 300 orders all at once and this seems time consuming to snip them all individually and paste etc. I look forward to your reply, thanks in advance!

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  2 года назад

      Thanks. Check out my Click and Drop update video for the refined process - ruclips.net/video/NPMLjYaFVi8/видео.html If you're doing this on bulk though this probably isn't the right printer/solution for efficiency.

  • @meat1706
    @meat1706 3 года назад +1

    Hi great video but will this only work for tracked postage or can you use it for 1st and 2nd class letters? Thanks 👍

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  3 года назад +1

      Thanks Luke, glad you like it. It will work for 1st and 2nd class letters (or parcels) too - no problem. Check out the first video I did on the QL-600 where I show this as part of it - ruclips.net/video/X7THL5h8E54/видео.html They only have the QR code too, so important that scans right of course but no barcode to deal with. Hope you'll give the video a like and consider a subscribe tot he channel for more content like this on the QL-600 and budget tech 👍

  • @deborahlee1072
    @deborahlee1072 3 года назад +1

    Thank you. Really helpful. Can you set all your postage labels to the same size the first time instead of doing it each time. I just ordered a Brother QL 700 but was worried it would be the wrong size for ‘4x6 inch’ Royal Mail labels.

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  3 года назад +1

      Hi Deborah, thanks for the kind comment. It'd be great if you can 'like' the video so RUclips knows it's useful and if you like my other Brother Label Printer video or any of the other content on the channel please do consider subscribing.
      With regards to the size....with this approach I don't edit the size of the default label in the Brother software, just copy and paste a larger image (from the Royal Mail PDF) into it.....so there's not really the option to adjust the size as Royal Mail only send the PDF expecting the default standard size. It's a workaround to scale the image as the label printer cannot print the 4x6 ones to actual size. I'm not sure if this helps or answers your question(?)

    • @deborahlee1072
      @deborahlee1072 3 года назад +1

      Thank you. Useful to know there’s a way around it.

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  8 месяцев назад +1

      No problem 😎

  • @RFutureGirlx92
    @RFutureGirlx92 3 года назад +5

    Thank you for this. Easiest video to understand by far on postage/printer. Can this also be done with Hermes?

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  3 года назад +1

      Thanks Rebecca, I'm glad it's of use, that's great to hear. Please do give the video a like if you haven't already so RUclips knows it's useful content.
      I'm not sure on the standard dimension of the Hermes label, but the method I show could be applied for sure as at the core of it it's just a copy and paste that rescales the image slightly. The key thing is if the barcode will scan successfully afterwards (I think Hermes just use a barcode - correct me if I'm wrong). You can test the scanning with a free app on your phone as I show in this video. If I get to try it I'll post an update, likewise if you have one to test with and can try and scan it, do update us on your results.
      Please do take a look at my other videos and consider subscribing if you like the style/content.

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  3 года назад

      Hi Rebecca, just to update you and everyone else that I'll be doing a video on how to use the Brother QL-600 for Hermes labels soon. Please subscriber to the channel and tick the bell to be notified as soon as I upload :)

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  3 года назад

      Hermes video now up - ruclips.net/video/b--OKjCI3b0/видео.html

  • @prettydesire470
    @prettydesire470 3 года назад

    Hi can use different coloured lables Or has it to be these specific Brothers ones 😱

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  3 года назад

      Hi, you can get different coloured labels like these red ones on Amazon: UK - amzn.to/3HLM3O3 / US - amzn.to/39gT2ki (roll rather than labels). You'll see other similar ones too. Those are my affiliate links again, normal price to you guys but they'd give me a small percent back for referring you. Hope it helps?

  • @MergeDroid
    @MergeDroid  3 года назад +2

    *I've added my Amazon Affiliate Links in the video description. If you're looking to buy either the machine or some label roll and use these you'll pay the standard price on Amazon, but they'll pay me a small amount. It's much appreciated if you can consider using them - thanks.*

  • @amansur1
    @amansur1 Год назад

    Can you automate the settings or do you need to do it every time you print?

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  Год назад +2

      It will remember the print settings but the crop / copy of the image is manual as shown.

  • @l-islanddreams5359
    @l-islanddreams5359 2 года назад +1

    I am still struggling some if the information on the label is missing once printed

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  2 года назад +1

      Hi, have you seen my latest update video on this thermal label printer? Try the methods there which are further refined - ruclips.net/video/NPMLjYaFVi8/видео.html

    • @l-islanddreams5359
      @l-islanddreams5359 2 года назад +1

      @@MergeDroid ok I'll have a look

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  2 года назад +1

      Hope it helps, do drop a comment over there with how it goes 👍

  • @hecta12345
    @hecta12345 3 года назад +1

    Hi this works very well thanks for that . But it does not print the return address out . In the middle on the left hand side

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  3 года назад

      Hi Mark, thanks for checking the video and glad it works well. When you say it doesn't print the return address, sorry if I'm stating the obvious to start with - but when you buy your postage there's an option on the Royal Mail site to select if you want to include the sender's address. I normally opt out of this and instead include my own dedicated sender's address label (also printed from the QL-600) on the letter/parcel. Are you meaning even when you select to show the return address it doesn't display / doesn't display clearly enough(?)

  • @mohamedabdou2807
    @mohamedabdou2807 3 года назад +1

    Hello, was wondering how to print the Amazon FNSKU labels on this printer. Is there any twerking needed or will the labels print one by one when the printer is selected?

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  3 года назад +1

      Hi Mohamed, thanks for checking the video. Is there any example of those labels online? Doubtful they'd print multiple ones off at once if they are different. You can check out my other video on this Brother QL-600 and Amazon FBA labels, might be what you're after. Oh and definitely no twerking required 😂 Joking, a great typo though 👍

    • @mohamedabdou2807
      @mohamedabdou2807 3 года назад +1

      @@MergeDroid Sorry I meant tweaking 😂😂 Do you have an email that I can send the picture at or something?

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  3 года назад +1

      @@mohamedabdou2807 😂 I guessed as much with the typo, but it was a good 'un 😂
      My email is on my Channel's about page, but I think this may be sorted now as I have just replied to your comment over on my Amazon FBA video.

  • @stevenkirkland1804
    @stevenkirkland1804 3 года назад +1

    Hi there. Thanks for the video! Is there a way to get your snip to paste horizontally? Mine will only paste vertically, even when I have selected the horizontal option. I am able to rotate the image and fit to size but I think this is affecting the quality of the image. Thanks!

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  3 года назад +1

      Hello. Thanks, glad it's of use. To confirm the basics (sorry!) - when you use the sniping tool is your PDF in landscape (horizontal) as mine is after I rotate it? Could you also try or confirm if you are using the keyboard shortcut for the paste, CTRL+V ? Thanks.

  • @dk.2992
    @dk.2992 3 года назад +1

    👍🏻 great work

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  3 года назад

      Thank you. Do 'post' back with results :)

  • @andrewsweet2229
    @andrewsweet2229 3 года назад +1

    Is it big enough to print Royal Mail and dpd barcode shipping labels ?

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  3 года назад

      Hi Andrew, welcome to the channel. This video covers how I print the Royal Mail labels so expect you have seen, but please also see my Click & Drop update video: ruclips.net/video/NPMLjYaFVi8/видео.html Regarding DPD, I show an example in my initial video on this unit: ruclips.net/video/X7THL5h8E54/видео.html Hope that helps.

    • @andrewsweet2229
      @andrewsweet2229 3 года назад +1

      @@MergeDroid blimey,
      That was a quick response.
      Must appreciated mate, enjoy the rest of your day

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  8 месяцев назад +1

      😎

  • @amansur1
    @amansur1 Год назад

    Hi
    Do you have a video of how to do this on a Mac. The settings are different on Mac. Thanks

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  Год назад

      Sorry I don't. How different is it looking? Any options you can describe?

  • @iridescentjemma3608
    @iridescentjemma3608 3 года назад +1

    Hey, I keep getting told that ql-600 isn’t big enough for Royal Mail small parcel. Do you know if this is right?

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  3 года назад +1

      Hi Jemma, yes that's officially correct (the default label from Royal Mail is larger than the QL-600 can print) and pretty much why I make these videos, showing how it is possible to print a smaller label that can (with the right settings) produce QR and barcodes that will scan accurately. Definitely check out my update video from this week including the word of caution and hope at the end: ruclips.net/video/NPMLjYaFVi8/видео.html Hope it helps.
      Please do check out the other content on the channel too and consider a subscribe 👍

    • @iridescentjemma3608
      @iridescentjemma3608 3 года назад

      @@MergeDroid Sadly no luck, thank you though :(

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  3 года назад

      @@iridescentjemma3608 No luck in what sense?

  • @butterflypeter
    @butterflypeter 3 месяца назад

    can you help me please.my lables have run out. i use royal mail 48 tracked.but im confused by all the the d 5 figure numbers lables and am not sure of which ones to buy.alsoif i dont buy direct from big brother can i rely on the quality of print etc thanks damien

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  3 месяца назад +1

      Hi, were you using continuous label roll in your Brother (where it prints to size and cuts the roll) or individual labels that are all the same pre-defined size?

    • @butterflypeter
      @butterflypeter 3 месяца назад +1

      @@MergeDroid i think it was a continuos roll that cut to size

    • @butterflypeter
      @butterflypeter 3 месяца назад

      ive had the printer for about two years and printed without problem.you did help me before.when i went to print last week for a couple of parcels ,the lable showed up as just the left side of the label and i got a continuos error message ,even though i had enough left for about six labels.

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  3 месяца назад +1

      @@butterflypeter Cool, check my Amazon affiliate link for continious label rolls in the pinned comment and video description, that's the type/style you want. You'll find more options for different quantities available.

  • @Lucia_xoo
    @Lucia_xoo 3 года назад

    Hi there, I’ve followed all your steps however it’s printing very small and the QR code won’t scan not sure what to do. Feel as though I need 6x4 labels instead. I print my labels through eBay, currently trying to print a Royal Mail label

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  3 года назад

      Thanks Lucy. I've just replied to your other comment on my update video.

  • @Lucia_xoo
    @Lucia_xoo 3 года назад

    Hi, have you printed labels directly from eBay? Thanks

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  3 года назад

      Hi Lucy, I haven't. Do you have details of the normal dimensions and which courier they're for? Thanks.

  • @Roseamund
    @Roseamund 3 года назад +1

    hello , what size labels did you use ?

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  3 года назад

      It takes 62mm continuous roll. Links in the video description 👍 Please do check out some of my other content too.

  • @amansur1
    @amansur1 Год назад

    Can I print special delivery labels

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  Год назад +1

      It's all possible, just follow the methods I show in my update video in order to scale the label to the best quality for the barcode/QR code to be read - ruclips.net/video/NPMLjYaFVi8/видео.html

  • @khawlaakookiiee
    @khawlaakookiiee 3 года назад

    I've followed your steps and the text isn't quite clear. The bar code does scan though. Is there anything else I can do?

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  3 года назад

      Hi, not sure what has happened there. Perhaps try the method I show in my update video, did you check that from the link already? If not - ruclips.net/video/NPMLjYaFVi8/видео.html I hope you might like some of my other content too 👍

  • @LukeSmithKitchen
    @LukeSmithKitchen 3 года назад +1

    Unfortunately you're advising people to do something which is against Royal Mail's Ts and Cs, and I found out after my postage was surcharged. The labels have to be a fixed size and can't be scaled. It's considered invalidating the postage and while a few may get there, eventually your customers will start getting surcharged too. I was told the reason they can't be scaled is to do with the speed that the scanning machines have to read labels, like 10s of 1000s and hour.

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  3 года назад +2

      Hi Luke, sorry to hear that, I've not had any issues myself and just wanted to share my experience but important to hear from others too. It makes sense that it's about the quality and speed the item can scan at. Did you use the same settings that I show on this video and test before taking to the Post Office and did they give you proof of postage? I would have thought they would reject them at that point if not able to scan/read the label accurately rather than charge later, so important for everyone to be aware of if it were the latter.

    • @webcamdartsguide574
      @webcamdartsguide574 3 года назад +1

      @@MergeDroid hi, thanks for coming back to me . Yes I did indeed, and it's a shame as I planned to create some automation to crop automatically which I could've shared. When I contacted the Click and Drop team, I was advised that scaling labels from the intended size does indeed invalidate postage. It is a shame and I really do hope they launch a smaller label soon as tech improves, but I unfortunately can't afford to have customers receiving surcharges.

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  3 года назад +2

      @@webcamdartsguide574 Thanks and no problem. I will highlight this in an upcoming video I am planning and hopefully people will read this too and understand there is therefore some risk. I do advise of course anyone trying it does a test first. A standard smaller label supported by them would help so many.

    • @webcamdartsguide574
      @webcamdartsguide574 3 года назад +1

      @@MergeDroid I couldn't agree more

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  8 месяцев назад +1

      👍

  • @dnurds
    @dnurds 3 года назад +1

    Just won a QL560 on ebay, before I pay, can I print royal mail labels on it and hermes?

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  3 года назад +1

      Check it it takes 62mm wide label roll. If so then you should be able to follow my guide (please see the playlist on the channel for specifics). Hope this helps.

    • @dnurds
      @dnurds 3 года назад +1

      @@MergeDroid Got it the day after and watched your video, I love it so much. The best gadget I've ever bought! (QL560)

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  3 года назад

      That's great, glad you're enjoying it. Hope you like my other videos on the QL-600 too, the techniques should apply to your label printer as well 👍

  • @gisellebaez4168
    @gisellebaez4168 3 года назад +1

    It will print postage from ebay and etsy
    As they are the same as royal mail

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  3 года назад +1

      Hi Giselle, thanks. I haven't tried printing directly from ebay and etsy yet, but might take a look and add a new video - so please subscribe if interested. Also please checkout the update video I've already uploaded for printing Hermes labels with it. Hope it helps.

    • @gisellebaez4168
      @gisellebaez4168 3 года назад +1

      @@MergeDroid thank you will have a look and subscribe

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  8 месяцев назад +1

      🙏

  • @collectorsinfo
    @collectorsinfo 4 месяца назад

    Sorry, but what a performance. Great for one label, but not 20 at a time.

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  4 месяца назад +1

      Performance (?) Yes, a cheap solution that works well for small quantities but not to do bulk.

  • @0707Dannyhamer
    @0707Dannyhamer 3 года назад

    When I print my eBay labels off and take them to the post office they don't scan as the qr code is to blurry?

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  3 года назад

      Hi Daniel, thanks for checking the video. Did you test the QR code successfully yourself with an app as I show? Check my update video too, see if that helps you.

    • @0707Dannyhamer
      @0707Dannyhamer 3 года назад +1

      @@MergeDroid I printed a spare so the post office could check it. I've got a few more tips for the settings to try so hopefully il get there thanks

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  3 года назад

      @@0707Dannyhamer Thanks - please follow the steps in my updated video and see how you go.

  • @mundiguy
    @mundiguy 3 года назад

    It would be nice to see quality of print which you made blurred. You could have produce some example address label instead.

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  3 года назад

      Hi Mundi, welcome to the channel and thanks for checking out the video. That's fair feedback, but I'd have to purchase a shipping label to do so. The text is high quality though, however that's not really the important part here, the barcode and the QR code are. Hope that helps.

  • @FluxMarcus21
    @FluxMarcus21 3 года назад +1

    works now just dont use scizzor tool uyse the microsoft window capture

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  3 года назад

      Great, glad it's sorted for you. Did the keyboard shortcut I showed launch something other than the Snipping Tool for you then(?)

  • @FluxMarcus21
    @FluxMarcus21 3 года назад

    The label doesn’t work for me when I click on preview most of it is faded out

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  3 года назад

      Hi, are you following the same method as in this video? What's it like when you print if so (rather than previewing)?

    • @FluxMarcus21
      @FluxMarcus21 3 года назад

      @@MergeDroid a lot of it’s still blurred out

    • @FluxMarcus21
      @FluxMarcus21 3 года назад +1

      @@MergeDroid I’ll try again maybe I missed something

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  3 года назад

      @@FluxMarcus21 Are you following the same way that I am using the Snipping Tool from a PDF in the same way?

  • @alywax_fan1555
    @alywax_fan1555 Год назад

    Bought this thinking I can use from my phone but obviously it doesnt🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️ I dont use a laptop only an ipad and iphone 13pro max.

    • @MergeDroid
      @MergeDroid  Год назад

      Not ideal, probably worth returning?

  • @HannahPowell123
    @HannahPowell123 3 года назад +1

    P