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Keep this guide before you can get product support and answers to use your P-touch labeling system. Please visit us at support.brother.com where you start using your P-touch labeling system safely, read the included Quick Setup Guide first. Read this guide in a handy place for future reference. USER'S GUIDE PT-E550W ELECTRONIC LABELING SYSTEM PT-E550W In order to frequently asked questions (FAQs). 1 INTRODUCTION 2 EDITINGALABEL 3 LABEL PRINTING 4 USING THE FILE MEMORY 5 USING P-TOUCH SOFTWARE 6 NETWORK 7 RESETTING & MAINTENANCE 8 TROUBLESHOOTING 9 APPENDIX Version 03 US ENG
Keep this guide before you can get product support and answers to use your P-touch labeling system. Please visit us at support.brother.com where you start using your P-touch labeling system safely, read the included Quick Setup Guide first. Read this guide in a handy place for future reference. USER'S GUIDE PT-E550W ELECTRONIC LABELING SYSTEM PT-E550W In order to frequently asked questions (FAQs). 1 INTRODUCTION 2 EDITINGALABEL 3 LABEL PRINTING 4 USING THE FILE MEMORY 5 USING P-TOUCH SOFTWARE 6 NETWORK 7 RESETTING & MAINTENANCE 8 TROUBLESHOOTING 9 APPENDIX Version 03 US ENG
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... FILE MEMORY 18 Storing a Label into Memory 18 Opening a Stored Label File 18 Printing a Stored Label File 19 Deleting a Stored Label File 19 USING P-TOUCH SOFTWARE 20 Using P-touch Editor ...20 Using P-touch Editor (For Windows 20 2
... FILE MEMORY 18 Storing a Label into Memory 18 Opening a Stored Label File 18 Printing a Stored Label File 19 Deleting a Stored Label File 19 USING P-TOUCH SOFTWARE 20 Using P-touch Editor ...20 Using P-touch Editor (For Windows 20 2
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To download the latest driver and software, please visit the Brother support website at: support.brother.com. Using P-touch Editor (For Windows) Starting P-touch Editor 1 For Windows 7 From the Start button, click [All Programs]-[Brother P-touch]-[P-touch Editor]. In the screen shots, "XX-XXXX" ...is [Display New View]. 20 Using P-touch Editor Refer to the procedures below for your computer. USING P-TOUCH SOFTWARE Using P-touch Editor You will need to install ...
To download the latest driver and software, please visit the Brother support website at: support.brother.com. Using P-touch Editor (For Windows) Starting P-touch Editor 1 For Windows 7 From the Start button, click [All Programs]-[Brother P-touch]-[P-touch Editor]. In the screen shots, "XX-XXXX" ...is [Display New View]. 20 Using P-touch Editor Refer to the procedures below for your computer. USING P-TOUCH SOFTWARE Using P-touch Editor You will need to install ...
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USING P-TOUCH SOFTWARE 2 Select an option in the screen. 3 4 1 5 2 1. To open the application for easily creating labels for electrical equipment management, click the [Cable Labeling Wizard] button. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Using P-touch Editor 21 To create a new layout, click the [New Layout] button. 2. To create a new layout using a pre-set layout to a database, select the check box next to [Connect Database]. 4. To connect a pre-set layout, select the desired category button. 3. To open an existing layout, click [Open]. 5.
USING P-TOUCH SOFTWARE 2 Select an option in the screen. 3 4 1 5 2 1. To open the application for easily creating labels for electrical equipment management, click the [Cable Labeling Wizard] button. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Using P-touch Editor 21 To create a new layout, click the [New Layout] button. 2. To create a new layout using a pre-set layout to a database, select the check box next to [Connect Database]. 4. To connect a pre-set layout, select the desired category button. 3. To open an existing layout, click [Open]. 5.
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Property bar 5. Layout window 6. The [Express] mode screen is explained below: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1. Command bar 3. Database window 7. Menu bar 2. Draw/Edit toolbar 4. Mode selection buttons 22 Using P-touch Editor USING P-TOUCH SOFTWARE Operation modes P-touch Editor has three different operation modes: [Express] mode, [Professional] mode, and [Snap] mode. You can easily switch between modes by using the mode selection buttons. [Express] mode This mode allows you to quickly and easily create layouts that include text and images.
Property bar 5. Layout window 6. The [Express] mode screen is explained below: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1. Command bar 3. Database window 7. Menu bar 2. Draw/Edit toolbar 4. Mode selection buttons 22 Using P-touch Editor USING P-TOUCH SOFTWARE Operation modes P-touch Editor has three different operation modes: [Express] mode, [Professional] mode, and [Snap] mode. You can easily switch between modes by using the mode selection buttons. [Express] mode This mode allows you to quickly and easily create layouts that include text and images.
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Standard toolbar 3. Property palette 4. Layout window 6. Mode selection buttons 8. Side bar 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Using P-touch Editor 23 Menu bar 2. USING P-TOUCH SOFTWARE [Professional] mode This mode allows you to create layouts using a wide-range of advanced tools and options. Database window 7. The [Professional] mode screen is explained below: 1 2 3 4 5 8 6 7 1. Draw/Edit toolbar 5.
Standard toolbar 3. Property palette 4. Layout window 6. Mode selection buttons 8. Side bar 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Using P-touch Editor 23 Menu bar 2. USING P-TOUCH SOFTWARE [Professional] mode This mode allows you to create layouts using a wide-range of advanced tools and options. Database window 7. The [Professional] mode screen is explained below: 1 2 3 4 5 8 6 7 1. Draw/Edit toolbar 5.
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...without displaying the dialog box. • For Windows 7 You can also start the P-touch Editor. Double-click [Macintosh HD] - [Applications] and then [Brother P-touch Editor] application icon. The following method can also start P-touch Editor in [Snap] mode by clicking the Start menu [All Programs...P-touch Editor Using P-touch Editor (For Mac) Starting P-touch Editor 1 Double-click [P-touch Editor] icon on the [Apps] screen. USING P-TOUCH SOFTWARE [Snap] mode This mode allows you to capture all or a portion of Snap mode] dialog box, next time you select the [Do Not Display This...
...without displaying the dialog box. • For Windows 7 You can also start the P-touch Editor. Double-click [Macintosh HD] - [Applications] and then [Brother P-touch Editor] application icon. The following method can also start P-touch Editor in [Snap] mode by clicking the Start menu [All Programs...P-touch Editor Using P-touch Editor (For Mac) Starting P-touch Editor 1 Double-click [P-touch Editor] icon on the [Apps] screen. USING P-TOUCH SOFTWARE [Snap] mode This mode allows you to capture all or a portion of Snap mode] dialog box, next time you select the [Do Not Display This...
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.... 1 When you click [Snap Mode], the [Description of the following sections: 1 2 4 3 5 * This screen may be different depending on your P-touch Editor version. 1. USING P-TOUCH SOFTWARE Operation modes Standard Mode This mode provides easy label creation with text and images.
.... 1 When you click [Snap Mode], the [Description of the following sections: 1 2 4 3 5 * This screen may be different depending on your P-touch Editor version. 1. USING P-TOUCH SOFTWARE Operation modes Standard Mode This mode provides easy label creation with text and images.
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... off the power when transferring data or updating software. Updating P-touch Editor Software (For Windows) To use the P-touch Update Software, it from the Brother support website (support.brother.com). 1 For Windows 7 Double-click the [P-touch Update Software] icon. For Windows 8.1 / Windows Server 2012 Click [P-touch Update Software] on the [Apps] screen or double-click [P-touch...
... off the power when transferring data or updating software. Updating P-touch Editor Software (For Windows) To use the P-touch Update Software, it from the Brother support website (support.brother.com). 1 For Windows 7 Double-click the [P-touch Update Software] icon. For Windows 8.1 / Windows Server 2012 Click [P-touch Update Software] on the [Apps] screen or double-click [P-touch...
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USING P-TOUCH SOFTWARE 3 Select the [Printer] and [Language], select the check box next to upgrade the software. A message is displayed to indicate that installation has finished. Updating P-touch Editor Software (For Mac) Please visit the Brother support website (support.brother.com) to P-touch Editor and then click [Install]. Mac users can access this URL directly by clicking the icon found on the CD-ROM. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Using P-touch Editor 27
USING P-TOUCH SOFTWARE 3 Select the [Printer] and [Language], select the check box next to upgrade the software. A message is displayed to indicate that installation has finished. Updating P-touch Editor Software (For Mac) Please visit the Brother support website (support.brother.com) to P-touch Editor and then click [Install]. Mac users can access this URL directly by clicking the icon found on the CD-ROM. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Using P-touch Editor 27
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... transferred to Use P-touch Transfer Manager 1 Create or open a template using P-touch Editor. • Prepare the P-touch Editor and open/edit the template. USING P-TOUCH SOFTWARE Using P-touch Transfer Manager (For Windows) This application allows you to transfer templates and other data from the computer to the P-touch labeling system P. 32...
... transferred to Use P-touch Transfer Manager 1 Create or open a template using P-touch Editor. • Prepare the P-touch Editor and open/edit the template. USING P-TOUCH SOFTWARE Using P-touch Transfer Manager (For Windows) This application allows you to transfer templates and other data from the computer to the P-touch labeling system P. 32...
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USING P-TOUCH SOFTWARE Transferring the Label Template to P-touch Transfer Manager The label templates created in P-touch Editor must first be transferred. 2 Click [File] - [Transfer Template] - ... template, click [Transfer Template]. You can also start P-touch Transfer Manager using the following procedure. • For Windows 7 From the Start button, click [All Programs] - [Brother P-touch] - [P-touch Tools] - [P-touch Transfer Manager]. • For Windows 8.1 / Windows Server 2012 Click [P-touch Transfer Manager] on [Apps] screen. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Using P-touch Transfer ...
USING P-TOUCH SOFTWARE Transferring the Label Template to P-touch Transfer Manager The label templates created in P-touch Editor must first be transferred. 2 Click [File] - [Transfer Template] - ... template, click [Transfer Template]. You can also start P-touch Transfer Manager using the following procedure. • For Windows 7 From the Start button, click [All Programs] - [Brother P-touch] - [P-touch Tools] - [P-touch Transfer Manager]. • For Windows 8.1 / Windows Server 2012 Click [P-touch Transfer Manager] on [Apps] screen. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Using P-touch Transfer ...
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USING P-TOUCH SOFTWARE Using P-touch Transfer Manager When P-touch Transfer Manager starts, the main window is displayed in the templates list. 30 Using P-touch Transfer Manager (For Windows) ...
USING P-TOUCH SOFTWARE Using P-touch Transfer Manager When P-touch Transfer Manager starts, the main window is displayed in the templates list. 30 Using P-touch Transfer Manager (For Windows) ...
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... available interfaces differ depending on the computer. Backup (Only for templates or other data saved in the P-touch labeling system and saves it on your Brother machine. USING P-TOUCH SOFTWARE Explanations of the data to be transferred to other data from the computer to the P-touch labeling system via USB.
... available interfaces differ depending on the computer. Backup (Only for templates or other data saved in the P-touch labeling system and saves it on your Brother machine. USING P-TOUCH SOFTWARE Explanations of the data to be transferred to other data from the computer to the P-touch labeling system via USB.
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... the P-touch labeling system. If you want to transfer the template or other data stored in the folder view. USING P-TOUCH SOFTWARE Transferring Templates or Other Data from the Computer to the P-touch Labeling System Use the following procedure to transfer templates, databases and ...touch labeling system power is On. 32 Using P-touch Transfer Manager (For Windows) For Windows 7 From the Start button, click [All Programs] - [Brother P-touch] - [P-touch Tools] [P-touch Transfer Manager]. Before transferring data, check that the PC and the P-touch labeling system are correctly connected with a ...
... the P-touch labeling system. If you want to transfer the template or other data stored in the folder view. USING P-TOUCH SOFTWARE Transferring Templates or Other Data from the Computer to the P-touch Labeling System Use the following procedure to transfer templates, databases and ...touch labeling system power is On. 32 Using P-touch Transfer Manager (For Windows) For Windows 7 From the Start button, click [All Programs] - [Brother P-touch] - [P-touch Tools] [P-touch Transfer Manager]. Before transferring data, check that the PC and the P-touch labeling system are correctly connected with a ...
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...; Each object can contain a maximum of 7 lines. Select "Transferred Content" using the or key, and then press the OK or Enter key. USING P-TOUCH SOFTWARE 4 Right-click the [Configurations] folder, select [New], and then create a new folder.
...; Each object can contain a maximum of 7 lines. Select "Transferred Content" using the or key, and then press the OK or Enter key. USING P-TOUCH SOFTWARE 4 Right-click the [Configurations] folder, select [New], and then create a new folder.
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USING P-TOUCH SOFTWARE You can confirm the templates key number assignments saved in the P-touch labeling system by selecting one . Each file is assigned a key number (memory location ...
USING P-TOUCH SOFTWARE You can confirm the templates key number assignments saved in the P-touch labeling system by selecting one . Each file is assigned a key number (memory location ...
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USING P-TOUCH SOFTWARE 7 To change the names of templates or other data that will be transferred, click on again. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Using P-touch Transfer Manager (For Windows) 35 A confirmation message ...
USING P-TOUCH SOFTWARE 7 To change the names of templates or other data that will be transferred, click on again. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Using P-touch Transfer Manager (For Windows) 35 A confirmation message ...
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... the new folder and saved on the computer. 36 Using P-touch Transfer Manager (For Windows) A confirmation message is displayed in the folder view. USING P-TOUCH SOFTWARE Backing Up Templates or Other Data Saved in the P-touch Labeling System Use the following procedure to retrieve the templates or other data saved in...
... the new folder and saved on the computer. 36 Using P-touch Transfer Manager (For Windows) A confirmation message is displayed in the folder view. USING P-TOUCH SOFTWARE Backing Up Templates or Other Data Saved in the P-touch Labeling System Use the following procedure to retrieve the templates or other data saved in...
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A confirmation message is displayed in the folder view. 2 Right-click your model, and then select [Delete All]. All templates and other data that are deleted. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Using P-touch Transfer Manager (For Windows) 37 The model name is displayed. 3 Click [OK]. USING P-TOUCH SOFTWARE Deleting All the P-touch Labeling System data Use the following procedure to delete all templates or other data saved in the P-touch labeling system are saved in the P-touch labeling system. 1 Connect the computer and the P-touch labeling system and turn on the P-touch labeling system.
A confirmation message is displayed in the folder view. 2 Right-click your model, and then select [Delete All]. All templates and other data that are deleted. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Using P-touch Transfer Manager (For Windows) 37 The model name is displayed. 3 Click [OK]. USING P-TOUCH SOFTWARE Deleting All the P-touch Labeling System data Use the following procedure to delete all templates or other data saved in the P-touch labeling system are saved in the P-touch labeling system. 1 Connect the computer and the P-touch labeling system and turn on the P-touch labeling system.