Quick Setup Guide - English and Spanish
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...QL-700 Model Number : QL-700 comply with the upright edge of the International ENERGY STAR® Program is missing or damaged, contact your Brother dealer. Important • The enclosed interface cable should be used throughout this guide are wet. International ENERGY STAR® Compliance Statement The purpose of the label... and staples into the slot until the Editor Lite lamp turns off the power or disconnect the QL-700 while using the printer. To disconnect the QL-700, click the icon in the moving parts or openings of the machine. When using Macintosh Important Information...
...QL-700 Model Number : QL-700 comply with the upright edge of the International ENERGY STAR® Program is missing or damaged, contact your Brother dealer. Important • The enclosed interface cable should be used throughout this guide are wet. International ENERGY STAR® Compliance Statement The purpose of the label... and staples into the slot until the Editor Lite lamp turns off the power or disconnect the QL-700 while using the printer. To disconnect the QL-700, click the icon in the moving parts or openings of the machine. When using Macintosh Important Information...
Software Users Manual - English
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...PC to the printer via USB 21 Backing up label templates 23 Transfer the templates to the printer via the network (QL-580N / 1060N only 24 How to use the P-touch Library 25 Starting up the P-touch Library 25 Searching labels ...26 How to use P-touch Editor Lite (QL-700 and Windows®...; only 27 Downloading a New Label Collection Category...
...PC to the printer via USB 21 Backing up label templates 23 Transfer the templates to the printer via the network (QL-580N / 1060N only 24 How to use the P-touch Library 25 Starting up the P-touch Library 25 Searching labels ...26 How to use P-touch Editor Lite (QL-700 and Windows®...; only 27 Downloading a New Label Collection Category...
Software Users Manual - English
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... with the label software, P-touch Editor. Symbols used in the United States and other software or products used throughout this Software User's Guide and the User's Guide are registered trademarks of Brother Industries, Ltd. Apple, Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks ...registered in this Guide The symbols used in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of other countries. Introduction Creating Labels Introduction The Brother label printer (hereafter referred to as follows: This symbol shows information or directions that should be followed. All rights reserved....
... with the label software, P-touch Editor. Symbols used in the United States and other software or products used throughout this Software User's Guide and the User's Guide are registered trademarks of Brother Industries, Ltd. Apple, Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks ...registered in this Guide The symbols used in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of other countries. Introduction Creating Labels Introduction The Brother label printer (hereafter referred to as follows: This symbol shows information or directions that should be followed. All rights reserved....
Software Users Manual - English
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...desktop. • Click the shortcut icon on the Quick Launch bar. Read the printer name in the [Startup Settings]. Appendix 5 Starting P-touch Editor Starting P-touch Editor 1 Click [Start]-[All Programs]- [Brother P-touch]-[P-touch Editor 5.0]. To specify how the P-touch Editor works when it starts,... explains the procedure for samples of various kinds of labels and details on creating, printing, and saving the labels. See the P-touch Editor Help for starting P-touch Editor. In the [General] tab, you can choose the label printer and media size. • When you choose [Help...
...desktop. • Click the shortcut icon on the Quick Launch bar. Read the printer name in the [Startup Settings]. Appendix 5 Starting P-touch Editor Starting P-touch Editor 1 Click [Start]-[All Programs]- [Brother P-touch]-[P-touch Editor 5.0]. To specify how the P-touch Editor works when it starts,... explains the procedure for samples of various kinds of labels and details on creating, printing, and saving the labels. See the P-touch Editor Help for starting P-touch Editor. In the [General] tab, you can choose the label printer and media size. • When you choose [Help...
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Use your normal printer to print the P-touch Editor Help information. 1 In the [Contents] tab, choose any topic you want to print. 2 Click on the Toolbar. 3 Choose the range of topics to be printed. Introduction Printing the Help description The information given in P-touch Editor Help can be printed, and click . 4 Specify the [Printer] and click . Choose a normal printer that supports general paper sizes, such as Letter. Creating Labels Appendix 10 Start P-touch Editor Help
Use your normal printer to print the P-touch Editor Help information. 1 In the [Contents] tab, choose any topic you want to print. 2 Click on the Toolbar. 3 Choose the range of topics to be printed. Introduction Printing the Help description The information given in P-touch Editor Help can be printed, and click . 4 Specify the [Printer] and click . Choose a normal printer that supports general paper sizes, such as Letter. Creating Labels Appendix 10 Start P-touch Editor Help
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...label template data to the printer's main unit and can make backups of data transferred to use P-touch Transfer Manager (QL-650TD / QL-580N / QL-1050 / QL-1060N only) P-touch Library: This application allows you to manage P-touch label templates and other data on the CD-ROM. (For QL-580N/QL-1050/QL...printer model to send data to. The Transfer function is needed to the printer's main unit. When you select a printer, only the data that command. 3 Selecting the printer...preview of folders. You can be sent to the selected printer is displayed in the list view. 20 Starting up P-...
...label template data to the printer's main unit and can make backups of data transferred to use P-touch Transfer Manager (QL-650TD / QL-580N / QL-1050 / QL-1060N only) P-touch Library: This application allows you to manage P-touch label templates and other data on the CD-ROM. (For QL-580N/QL-1050/QL...printer model to send data to. The Transfer function is needed to the printer's main unit. When you select a printer, only the data that command. 3 Selecting the printer...preview of folders. You can be sent to the selected printer is displayed in the list view. 20 Starting up P-...
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... create a new folder. Display Style Changes the file display format. Searches the data managed with the P-touch Library. Transferring label templates from the PC to the Brother printer using P-touch Transfer Manager. Introduction Creating Labels Explanations of the Icons Icon Button name Transfer (Only for P-touch Transfer Manager) Backup (Only for P-touch Transfer Manager...
... create a new folder. Display Style Changes the file display format. Searches the data managed with the P-touch Library. Transferring label templates from the PC to the Brother printer using P-touch Transfer Manager. Introduction Creating Labels Explanations of the Icons Icon Button name Transfer (Only for P-touch Transfer Manager) Backup (Only for P-touch Transfer Manager...
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...transfer confirmation message is necessary for transfer of characters that can click the data name for data already transferred to the printer. Appendix 6 Click [OK]. Introduction Creating Labels 3 Drag the transfer data to the folder you made . Drag the transfer data from the PC to a new...number, right click the data name in the folder view is transferred to the printer main unit, it to the printer via USB To change it is transferred to the printer. 22 Transferring label templates from All Contents, Layouts or another folder under Filter. If you change ...
...transfer confirmation message is necessary for transfer of characters that can click the data name for data already transferred to the printer. Appendix 6 Click [OK]. Introduction Creating Labels 3 Drag the transfer data to the folder you made . Drag the transfer data from the PC to a new...number, right click the data name in the folder view is transferred to the printer main unit, it to the printer via USB To change it is transferred to the printer. 22 Transferring label templates from All Contents, Layouts or another folder under Filter. If you change ...
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...the current data transferred to the printer is displayed. 2 Select the printer to that new folder. The backup confirmation message is displayed. 3 Click [OK]. The printer model name is displayed in the printer is erased. 23 Backing up label templates The printer model name is displayed in the... folder view. 2 Right click the printer, then select [All Delete]. Deleting all the printer's data is transferred to back up ...
...the current data transferred to the printer is displayed. 2 Select the printer to that new folder. The backup confirmation message is displayed. 3 Click [OK]. The printer model name is displayed in the printer is erased. 23 Backing up label templates The printer model name is displayed in the... folder view. 2 Right click the printer, then select [All Delete]. Deleting all the printer's data is transferred to back up ...
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... transfer with P-touch Editor 5.0, then choose [File]- [Transfer Template...] menu to register. 2 Click to the printer via the network (QL-580N / 1060N only) To transfer the templates to the printer. (1) Choose the .blf file and click the [OK] button. (2) Choose the .blf file and click... BRAdmin (2). (1) Choose the printer and [Load Firmware] from the [Control] menu. (2) Choose the printer and click the [Open] button in step 3 and load it from your purchased printer. The printer names and pictures in the upper part of the screen. Creating Labels 4 Choose Load Firmware function of...
... transfer with P-touch Editor 5.0, then choose [File]- [Transfer Template...] menu to register. 2 Click to the printer via the network (QL-580N / 1060N only) To transfer the templates to the printer. (1) Choose the .blf file and click the [OK] button. (2) Choose the .blf file and click... BRAdmin (2). (1) Choose the printer and [Load Firmware] from the [Control] menu. (2) Choose the printer and click the [Open] button in step 3 and load it from your purchased printer. The printer names and pictures in the upper part of the screen. Creating Labels 4 Choose Load Firmware function of...
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...edit the data. The application associated with the data is printed by the connected printer. The label is opened and you can start up the P-touch Library to edit and print labels. Opening and editing data Choose the data you want to print, then click.... Click the [Start] button, then choose [All programs (Programs)] - [Brother P-touch] [P-touch Tools] - [P-touch Library 2.1]. The application that starts up the P-touch Library Printing labels Choose the label template you want to edit, then click . Creating Labels Appendix 25 Starting up depends on the data.
...edit the data. The application associated with the data is printed by the connected printer. The label is opened and you can start up the P-touch Library to edit and print labels. Opening and editing data Choose the data you want to print, then click.... Click the [Start] button, then choose [All programs (Programs)] - [Brother P-touch] [P-touch Tools] - [P-touch Library 2.1]. The application that starts up the P-touch Library Printing labels Choose the label template you want to edit, then click . Creating Labels Appendix 25 Starting up depends on the data.
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... turns off before connecting the QL-700 to your computer with specific examples of label collection designs. • If you are using a Mac, you can also be saved to the P-touch Editor [Label Collection] tab. Click [Start], and then select [All Programs] - [Brother P-touch] - [P-touch Update...method can update the P-touch Editor software. 4 The installed label collection will be used to start the P-touch Update Software. Introduction Creating Labels 3 Select the [Printer] and [Language], select the check box next to the label collection to be installed or the software to be updated,...
... turns off before connecting the QL-700 to your computer with specific examples of label collection designs. • If you are using a Mac, you can also be saved to the P-touch Editor [Label Collection] tab. Click [Start], and then select [All Programs] - [Brother P-touch] - [P-touch Update...method can update the P-touch Editor software. 4 The installed label collection will be used to start the P-touch Update Software. Introduction Creating Labels 3 Select the [Printer] and [Language], select the check box next to the label collection to be installed or the software to be updated,...
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Introduction Creating Labels 3 Click the [Machine update] icon. 4 Select the [Printer], ensure that [The machine is connected correctly.] is displayed, and then click [OK]. 5 Select the [Language], select the check box next to the P-touch Editor Lite software to be updated, and then click [Transfer]. 6 Check the content to be updated, and then click [Start] to begin the update. 32 Updating P-touch Editor Lite Appendix
Introduction Creating Labels 3 Click the [Machine update] icon. 4 Select the [Printer], ensure that [The machine is connected correctly.] is displayed, and then click [OK]. 5 Select the [Language], select the check box next to the P-touch Editor Lite software to be updated, and then click [Transfer]. 6 Check the content to be updated, and then click [Start] to begin the update. 32 Updating P-touch Editor Lite Appendix
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... use this machine is different from other applications You can set . Introduction Creating Labels Appendix Printing directly from other regular printers, you will see Windows® Help. 2 Choose "Brother QL-XXX", and right click and select [Select printing preferences]. Setting the Printer Driver In the following screens may vary depending on the model. The following...
... use this machine is different from other applications You can set . Introduction Creating Labels Appendix Printing directly from other regular printers, you will see Windows® Help. 2 Choose "Brother QL-XXX", and right click and select [Select printing preferences]. Setting the Printer Driver In the following screens may vary depending on the model. The following...
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You can set the format name ("Name") and size ("Width", "Length", and "Feed"), and click [Default]. • [Other] Tab You can set graphics options ("Halftone", "Brightness" and "Contrast") and "Continuous Tape Format". Introduction Creating Labels • [Advanced] Tab You can change the Label Format or create a new Label Format from the [Continuous Tape Format] dialog box which appears by clicking [Settings...]. You can change "Unit" (mm or inch). 4 Close the [Printers] window. 38 Setting the Printer Driver Appendix
You can set the format name ("Name") and size ("Width", "Length", and "Feed"), and click [Default]. • [Other] Tab You can set graphics options ("Halftone", "Brightness" and "Contrast") and "Continuous Tape Format". Introduction Creating Labels • [Advanced] Tab You can change the Label Format or create a new Label Format from the [Continuous Tape Format] dialog box which appears by clicking [Settings...]. You can change "Unit" (mm or inch). 4 Close the [Printers] window. 38 Setting the Printer Driver Appendix
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... [Print] dialog box. 4 When you click [Page Layout], the ribbon appears. Read "XXX" as needed. 7 Click and , then click The specified labels are printed. . 39 Printing from the [Properties] dialog box which can also set the page margins in the following steps, you have added in Î...Word as an example. The [Print] dialog box appears. 2 Choose "Brother QL-XXX". The size of the Microsoft® Word window is adjusted to the right of the Printer Driver from other applications We will see QL-XXX. The screens may differ from other applications Appendix 6 Click to return...
... [Print] dialog box. 4 When you click [Page Layout], the ribbon appears. Read "XXX" as needed. 7 Click and , then click The specified labels are printed. . 39 Printing from the [Properties] dialog box which can also set the page margins in the following steps, you have added in Î...Word as an example. The [Print] dialog box appears. 2 Choose "Brother QL-XXX". The size of the Microsoft® Word window is adjusted to the right of the Printer Driver from other applications We will see QL-XXX. The screens may differ from other applications Appendix 6 Click to return...
Users Manual - English
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...remaining. • Is the DK Roll compartment cover open? See Î "Roller maintenance" in the cutter. • Contact Brother Customer Service at 1-877-BROTHER. Wait until the STATUS lamp stops flashing and then try connecting it . • Ensure that the cable is inserted. Check ... Check that the correct port is received. • Is the cable loose? The label is not ejected properly after printing. • Check that the ejection path of problems Problem Solution The QL printer does not print, or a printing error is chosen from the "Print to exit the...
...remaining. • Is the DK Roll compartment cover open? See Î "Roller maintenance" in the cutter. • Contact Brother Customer Service at 1-877-BROTHER. Wait until the STATUS lamp stops flashing and then try connecting it . • Ensure that the cable is inserted. Check ... Check that the correct port is received. • Is the cable loose? The label is not ejected properly after printing. • Check that the ejection path of problems Problem Solution The QL printer does not print, or a printing error is chosen from the "Print to exit the...
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... the printer whose settings are not able to the print head as shown below. When the Editor Lite lamp starts flashing and the STATUS lamp lights orange, press the CUT button six times while continuing to be read the bar code. After the machine is OFF, inspect the label outlet...be changed , and selecting [Printer properties]. Try using another scanner. • We recommend printing the Bar code with Print Quality options set to "Give priority to print quality". Press and hold down the ON/OFF button when the machine is turned off the P-touch labeler and then turn it back ...
... the printer whose settings are not able to the print head as shown below. When the Editor Lite lamp starts flashing and the STATUS lamp lights orange, press the CUT button six times while continuing to be read the bar code. After the machine is OFF, inspect the label outlet...be changed , and selecting [Printer properties]. Try using another scanner. • We recommend printing the Bar code with Print Quality options set to "Give priority to print quality". Press and hold down the ON/OFF button when the machine is turned off the P-touch labeler and then turn it back ...