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Introduction BROTHER QL-500/550/650TD/1050/1050N Software User's Guide Creating Labels (For Windows) Creating Labels (For Macintosh) QL-500 QL-650TD QL-550 QL-1050/1050N 1 Appendix
Introduction BROTHER QL-500/550/650TD/1050/1050N Software User's Guide Creating Labels (For Windows) Creating Labels (For Macintosh) QL-500 QL-650TD QL-550 QL-1050/1050N 1 Appendix
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... the Contact Data 37 Printing the Label ...38 How to Use P-touch Transfer Manager & P-touch Library 39 Starting up P-touch Transfer Manager 39 Transferring label templates from the PC to the printer 41 Backing up label templates 44 Changing printer settings from the PC 45 Starting up the P-touch Library 46 Searching labels ...47 Creating Labels (For Macintosh 48 Overview ...48...
... the Contact Data 37 Printing the Label ...38 How to Use P-touch Transfer Manager & P-touch Library 39 Starting up P-touch Transfer Manager 39 Transferring label templates from the PC to the printer 41 Backing up label templates 44 Changing printer settings from the PC 45 Starting up the P-touch Library 46 Searching labels ...47 Creating Labels (For Macintosh 48 Overview ...48...
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... Creating Labels (For Windows) How to use the User's Guide (HTML Manual 56 Appendix 58 Sharing the printer ...58 Using this printer as a Shared Printer 58 Using the PS-9000 Print Server (sold separately 58 Controlling with the ESC/P Commands 59 Available Commands 59 Serial Cables ...59 Printing Directly from Other Applications 60 Installing the Printer...
... Creating Labels (For Windows) How to use the User's Guide (HTML Manual 56 Appendix 58 Sharing the printer ...58 Using this printer as a Shared Printer 58 Using the PS-9000 Print Server (sold separately 58 Controlling with the ESC/P Commands 59 Available Commands 59 Serial Cables ...59 Printing Directly from Other Applications 60 Installing the Printer...
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With the Brother QL-650TD, you can also create and print labels directly from the P-touch Setup application when it is information describing how to install the accompanying software to connect the printer to the printer. • If you better understand and use Windows®, this manual) This manual describes how to a PC. About This Manual This manual...
With the Brother QL-650TD, you can also create and print labels directly from the P-touch Setup application when it is information describing how to install the accompanying software to connect the printer to the printer. • If you better understand and use Windows®, this manual) This manual describes how to a PC. About This Manual This manual...
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... sample roll. (Other rolls can be purchased separately.) Check the appropriate DK Roll for the label you want to create. Label images Creating Labels (For Windows) Creating Labels (For Macintosh) 2 Prepare the appropriate DK Roll for creating labels using the printer. Install the DK Roll. ÎSetup & Operation Guide or Quick Start Guide ÎSetup & Operation...
... sample roll. (Other rolls can be purchased separately.) Check the appropriate DK Roll for the label you want to create. Label images Creating Labels (For Windows) Creating Labels (For Macintosh) 2 Prepare the appropriate DK Roll for creating labels using the printer. Install the DK Roll. ÎSetup & Operation Guide or Quick Start Guide ÎSetup & Operation...
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..., but it cannot select templates with your preferred method: printing labels directly from the printer, or print from another manufacturer. Create and print a label using a PC. Select a template Transfer Print ÎSetup & Operation Guide Printing using just the printer. (Brother QL-650TD only) The QL-1050 can transfer templates. P-touch Transfer Manager ÎPage 39 Create and print the...
..., but it cannot select templates with your preferred method: printing labels directly from the printer, or print from another manufacturer. Create and print a label using a PC. Select a template Transfer Print ÎSetup & Operation Guide Printing using just the printer. (Brother QL-650TD only) The QL-1050 can transfer templates. P-touch Transfer Manager ÎPage 39 Create and print the...
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...Auto Format Wizard], the [Auto Format Wizard] appears. Refer to create a new label layout or open an existing label. To specify how the P-touch Editor works when it starts, click [Tool]-[Options] to the Brother Solutions Center. You can choose the setting in the [Operations] list box in ... select [Open an Existing Layout], the [Open] dialog box appears. You can also start the P-touch Editor using P-touch Editor. Use this Brother Solutions Center to create a layout by step how to create a label layout. • When you select [Check for Updates] with a PC connected to the Internet, ...
...Auto Format Wizard], the [Auto Format Wizard] appears. Refer to create a new label layout or open an existing label. To specify how the P-touch Editor works when it starts, click [Tool]-[Options] to the Brother Solutions Center. You can choose the setting in the [Operations] list box in ... select [Open an Existing Layout], the [Open] dialog box appears. You can also start the P-touch Editor using P-touch Editor. Use this Brother Solutions Center to create a layout by step how to create a label layout. • When you select [Check for Updates] with a PC connected to the Internet, ...
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...property dock contains the Print, Page, Text, Layout, and Database property boxes. Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 8 Starting P-touch Editor The [View] menu allows you can easily insert and format text, barcodes, frames, tables, figures, etc.... 7 Label list/Database window Displays a database or a label list. Introduction Creating Labels (For Windows) Layout window The layout window consists of the following seven sections: ...
...property dock contains the Print, Page, Text, Layout, and Database property boxes. Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 8 Starting P-touch Editor The [View] menu allows you can easily insert and format text, barcodes, frames, tables, figures, etc.... 7 Label list/Database window Displays a database or a label list. Introduction Creating Labels (For Windows) Layout window The layout window consists of the following seven sections: ...
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...settings are ready to the size of creating an address label. 1 In the Page properties box, select [Standard Address Label] from the [Label Format] list box. Introduction Creating Labels (For Windows) Creating an Address Label This section describes the process of a standard address label. 2 Click (Text) in the Object dock and ...dock, click to display the box. • Changes made in the Text property box will be applied only to Î"Printing a Label" on next page. For detailed information on how to print, refer to the selected text. Now you are automatically set to print your...
...settings are ready to the size of creating an address label. 1 In the Page properties box, select [Standard Address Label] from the [Label Format] list box. Introduction Creating Labels (For Windows) Creating an Address Label This section describes the process of a standard address label. 2 Click (Text) in the Object dock and ...dock, click to display the box. • Changes made in the Text property box will be applied only to Î"Printing a Label" on next page. For detailed information on how to print, refer to the selected text. Now you are automatically set to print your...
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... the Cut button in the printer to be automatically cut. (Not available for printing a label you have created. 1 In the Print property box, set the number of the printer. Cut at end (QL-650TD/ 1050/1050N) When multiple labels are printed, only cuts after 1050/1050N) printing. Output directly For normal use, this check... Cut] is not shown in the Property dock, click to display the box. 2 Cut off the printed label using the Cut button or the Cut lever (Brother QL-500) of labels between cuts with the Option tab in the Print dialog box displayed when you click in [Options], the printed...
... the Cut button in the printer to be automatically cut. (Not available for printing a label you have created. 1 In the Print property box, set the number of the printer. Cut at end (QL-650TD/ 1050/1050N) When multiple labels are printed, only cuts after 1050/1050N) printing. Output directly For normal use, this check... Cut] is not shown in the Property dock, click to display the box. 2 Cut off the printed label using the Cut button or the Cut lever (Brother QL-500) of labels between cuts with the Option tab in the Print dialog box displayed when you click in [Options], the printed...
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... section explains the procedure for the [File name], the following characters are saved to open the label file. The [Save As] dialog box appears. Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 11 Saving a Label You can select more detailed settings. If the same file already exists, changes are not allowed ... where you have created. 1 Click [File]-[Save As]. The [Open] dialog box appears. 2 Select the folder containing the file you print labels that priority be given to print quality]. For example, you can save the file, enter the [File name], and then click .
... section explains the procedure for the [File name], the following characters are saved to open the label file. The [Save As] dialog box appears. Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 11 Saving a Label You can select more detailed settings. If the same file already exists, changes are not allowed ... where you have created. 1 Click [File]-[Save As]. The [Open] dialog box appears. 2 Select the folder containing the file you print labels that priority be given to print quality]. For example, you can save the file, enter the [File name], and then click .
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...; Inserting clip art illustrations • Specifying the field to increment (numbering field) • Printing • Selecting a protocol 10: Making address labels with continuous length tape • Using tape as vertical direction 11: Making a label by using the Auto Format feature 12: Making a label by using an Add-in the P-touch Editor Help for further details.
...; Inserting clip art illustrations • Specifying the field to increment (numbering field) • Printing • Selecting a protocol 10: Making address labels with continuous length tape • Using tape as vertical direction 11: Making a label by using the Auto Format feature 12: Making a label by using an Add-in the P-touch Editor Help for further details.
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... 1 Toolbar A group of icons that allows quick and easy access to Î"Starting P-touch Editor" on page 7. Or, press the [F1] key on how to use the Ptouch Editor. Introduction Creating Labels (For Windows) Using the P-touch Editor Help The P-touch Editor Help offers detailed information on available features and explains on the keyboard...
... 1 Toolbar A group of icons that allows quick and easy access to Î"Starting P-touch Editor" on page 7. Or, press the [F1] key on how to use the Ptouch Editor. Introduction Creating Labels (For Windows) Using the P-touch Editor Help The P-touch Editor Help offers detailed information on available features and explains on the keyboard...
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... paper sizes, such as Letter. The [Print] dialog box appears. 4 Specify the [Printer] item and click . Creating Labels (For Windows) Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 14 Using the P-touch Editor Help The Help information is printed. Use your normal printer to print the P-touch Editor Help information. 1 In the [Contents] tab, select any topic you want...
... paper sizes, such as Letter. The [Print] dialog box appears. 4 Specify the [Printer] item and click . Creating Labels (For Windows) Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 14 Using the P-touch Editor Help The Help information is printed. Use your normal printer to print the P-touch Editor Help information. 1 In the [Contents] tab, select any topic you want...
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... Applications" on page 9 and choose the label size. Creating Labels (For Windows) Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 15 Creating Labels Efficiently The list is used to Î"Creating an Address Label" on page 26. First, create a new layout by directly entering text into the label list window of P-touch Editor. Using the Label List Using the following example, this...
... Applications" on page 9 and choose the label size. Creating Labels (For Windows) Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 15 Creating Labels Efficiently The list is used to Î"Creating an Address Label" on page 26. First, create a new layout by directly entering text into the label list window of P-touch Editor. Using the Label List Using the following example, this...
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... ways to select a record. Click [Tool]-[Options] in the menu to a label layout, the corresponding data from the database automatically appears in the record selector. 16 Creating Labels Efficiently Introduction Creating Labels (For Windows) Switching the Label List view There are linked to open the [Options] dialog box. (If [... another record. • The font used in the record view can be changed by dragging the record divider line in the Label List/Database window, and select either Record View or Form View. Record View This view displays the list information. 1 2 4 3 1 ...
... ways to select a record. Click [Tool]-[Options] in the menu to a label layout, the corresponding data from the database automatically appears in the record selector. 16 Creating Labels Efficiently Introduction Creating Labels (For Windows) Switching the Label List view There are linked to open the [Options] dialog box. (If [... another record. • The font used in the record view can be changed by dragging the record divider line in the Label List/Database window, and select either Record View or Form View. Record View This view displays the list information. 1 2 4 3 1 ...
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... Windows) Entering data In the following example, type an address and a name in the Body field. 1 Right-click in the Label List/Database window and click [Create New Record]. A new record is added to the list. 2 Double-click in the [Body] field to place the cursor ... in a cell, hold down the [Ctrl] key and press the [Enter] key. • The field name cannot be modified. 3 Repeat Step 1 to the list. Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 5 Enter data, such as the name and address, for all the fields you need. 4 To add another new record, right-click in...
... Windows) Entering data In the following example, type an address and a name in the Body field. 1 Right-click in the Label List/Database window and click [Create New Record]. A new record is added to the list. 2 Double-click in the [Body] field to place the cursor ... in a cell, hold down the [Ctrl] key and press the [Enter] key. • The field name cannot be modified. 3 Repeat Step 1 to the list. Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 5 Enter data, such as the name and address, for all the fields you need. 4 To add another new record, right-click in...
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...and later recall them quickly and easily. When is it in the printer has been set. If [Format] is not displayed, click on the layout work area once. Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 18 Creating Labels Efficiently You may make changes to the default styles by dropping a dragged data...DK Roll for the layout style you want to change, and insert it useful to use a Layout Style? • You can easily create labels by simply selecting a layout style and typing text in the P-touch Editor Layout window. • With the Merge Fields function, you can quickly create and print...
...and later recall them quickly and easily. When is it in the printer has been set. If [Format] is not displayed, click on the layout work area once. Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 18 Creating Labels Efficiently You may make changes to the default styles by dropping a dragged data...DK Roll for the layout style you want to change, and insert it useful to use a Layout Style? • You can easily create labels by simply selecting a layout style and typing text in the P-touch Editor Layout window. • With the Merge Fields function, you can quickly create and print...
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The layout style for the label you want to check the labels. If [Format] is automatically saved as the default setting. 3 Return to the Layout window to create, and click . The [Apply Layout Style] dialog box appears. 2 ...Select a layout suitable for that DK Roll is not displayed, click on the layout work area once. Creating Labels (For Windows) Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 19 Creating Labels Efficiently Every DK Roll has its own default layout. Introduction Using a Layout Style to create...
The layout style for the label you want to check the labels. If [Format] is automatically saved as the default setting. 3 Return to the Layout window to create, and click . The [Apply Layout Style] dialog box appears. 2 ...Select a layout suitable for that DK Roll is not displayed, click on the layout work area once. Creating Labels (For Windows) Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 19 Creating Labels Efficiently Every DK Roll has its own default layout. Introduction Using a Layout Style to create...
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You can create a new layout style. Introduction Creating and registering a new Layout Style When there is no layout style appropriate for the label you want to create, you double-click the created text object. 5 Click the [Expanded] tab and check the [Change Data in [Target], select a ...field (such as a new layout style for every text object you have created. 20 Creating Labels Efficiently Appendix The [Text Properties] dialog box also appears when you can then save it as [Title]) map from the menu displayed. Select...
You can create a new layout style. Introduction Creating and registering a new Layout Style When there is no layout style appropriate for the label you want to create, you double-click the created text object. 5 Click the [Expanded] tab and check the [Change Data in [Target], select a ...field (such as a new layout style for every text object you have created. 20 Creating Labels Efficiently Appendix The [Text Properties] dialog box also appears when you can then save it as [Title]) map from the menu displayed. Select...