Software Users Manual - English
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... Types of Labels 12 Using the P-touch Editor Help 13 Creating Labels Efficiently 15 Creating Labels with Other Applications 26 How to Use the P-touch Address Book 33 Starting the P-touch Address Book 33 Creating a New Contact 35 Importing the Contact Data 36 Editing 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...
... Types of Labels 12 Using the P-touch Editor Help 13 Creating Labels Efficiently 15 Creating Labels with Other Applications 26 How to Use the P-touch Address Book 33 Starting the P-touch Address Book 33 Creating a New Contact 35 Importing the Contact Data 36 Editing 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...
Software Users Manual - English
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... label software, P-touch Editor. About This Manual This manual is information describing how to install the accompanying software to connect the printer to create/print labels using the printer, such as general precautions for use Windows®, this manual). For the basic functions of the main unit, and how to a PC, and maintenance/troubleshooting of the printer. The guide includes information you can be injury, damage, or failed operations. The Brother QL-500/QL-550/QL...
... label software, P-touch Editor. About This Manual This manual is information describing how to install the accompanying software to connect the printer to create/print labels using the printer, such as general precautions for use Windows®, this manual). For the basic functions of the main unit, and how to a PC, and maintenance/troubleshooting of the printer. The guide includes information you can be injury, damage, or failed operations. The Brother QL-500/QL-550/QL...
Software Users Manual - English
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...cannot select templates with your preferred method: printing labels directly from the printer, or print from another manufacturer. Select a template Transfer Print ÎSetup & Operation Guide Printing using the PC After creating a template with machine side operation. Microsoft® Word/Excel/Outlook® Add-In functions Edit the label ÎPage 7 Import the text ÎPage 26 Create and print a label using P-touch Address Book. Introduction Creating Labels (For Windows) 3 Create and print the label. Select your PC, create and print the label using P-touch Editor...
...cannot select templates with your preferred method: printing labels directly from the printer, or print from another manufacturer. Select a template Transfer Print ÎSetup & Operation Guide Printing using the PC After creating a template with machine side operation. Microsoft® Word/Excel/Outlook® Add-In functions Edit the label ÎPage 7 Import the text ÎPage 26 Create and print a label using P-touch Address Book. Introduction Creating Labels (For Windows) 3 Create and print the label. Select your PC, create and print the label using P-touch Editor...
Software Users Manual - English
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... layout work area changes to Standard Address Label. • The tape length and width settings are ready to Î"Printing a Label" on how to print, refer to print your label. Now you are automatically set to the selected text. For detailed information on next page. 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 type in the name and address. 3 Adjust the font size. Select...
... layout work area changes to Standard Address Label. • The tape length and width settings are ready to Î"Printing a Label" on how to print, refer to print your label. Now you are automatically set to the selected text. For detailed information on next page. 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 type in the name and address. 3 Adjust the font size. Select...
Software Users Manual - English
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... automatically cut . (Not available for printing a label you have created. 1 In the Print property box, set the number of copies to be checked. This dialog box allows you to [1] and click . If the Print property box is checked, labels will be automatically cut. (QL-550/650TD/ When this check box 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...
... automatically cut . (Not available for printing a label you have created. 1 In the Print property box, set the number of copies to be checked. This dialog box allows you to [1] and click . If the Print property box is checked, labels will be automatically cut. (QL-550/650TD/ When this check box 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...
Software Users Manual - English
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Help Section Sample Label Process 1: Making an address label with P-touch Editor • Printing • Saving a layout 2: Changing the text properties of an address label 3: Making an address label by using an Add-in the P-touch Editor Help for further details. Introduction Creating Labels (For Windows) Creating Different Types of Labels The following are examples of the labels that contains a bar code • Using / Connecting an Microsoft® Excel file • Specifying the label length or using auto setting • Inserting clip art illustrations • Specifying...
Help Section Sample Label Process 1: Making an address label with P-touch Editor • Printing • Saving a layout 2: Changing the text properties of an address label 3: Making an address label by using an Add-in the P-touch Editor Help for further details. Introduction Creating Labels (For Windows) Creating Different Types of Labels The following are examples of the labels that contains a bar code • Using / Connecting an Microsoft® Excel file • Specifying the label length or using auto setting • Inserting clip art illustrations • Specifying...
Software Users Manual - English
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... below: 1 Choose the DK Roll for the DK Roll installed in the printer. 2 Click [Format] -[Apply Layout Style]. Now the default layout style for the layout style you want 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 want to...
... below: 1 Choose the DK Roll for the DK Roll installed in the printer. 2 Click [Format] -[Apply Layout Style]. Now the default layout style for the layout style you want 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 want to...
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... Microsoft® Word, Excel, Outlook® are already installed on [Enable Macros]. Introduction Creating Labels (For Windows) Creating Labels with Other Applications Add-In settings To register or cancel the Add-In function, after the software installation, use the Add-In settings. 1 Click [Start]-[All Programs(Programs)]- [Brother P-touch]-[P-touch Tools][P-touch Editor 4.2 Add-Ins Utility]. The [Brother P-touch Add-In Settings] dialog box appears. 2 Click on the application...
... Microsoft® Word, Excel, Outlook® are already installed on [Enable Macros]. Introduction Creating Labels (For Windows) Creating Labels with Other Applications Add-In settings To register or cancel the Add-In function, after the software installation, use the Add-In settings. 1 Click [Start]-[All Programs(Programs)]- [Brother P-touch]-[P-touch Tools][P-touch Editor 4.2 Add-Ins Utility]. The [Brother P-touch Add-In Settings] dialog box appears. 2 Click on the application...
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... ( ). Help button Opens the P-touch Editor Help files. Record in Label check When this check box is turned on, the selected text is box added to a label list. • For details on the label layout, or to use the Add-In function in Microsoft® Word. If you to edit or customize the text or label layout, click . Exit button Exits the Add-In Preview window. This operation opens the P-touch Editor...
... ( ). Help button Opens the P-touch Editor Help files. Record in Label check When this check box is turned on, the selected text is box added to a label list. • For details on the label layout, or to use the Add-In function in Microsoft® Word. If you to edit or customize the text or label layout, click . Exit button Exits the Add-In Preview window. This operation opens the P-touch Editor...
Software Users Manual - English
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... view The data in the selected folder is displayed. 6 Preview The label templates selected in the list view. 4 Folder view Displays a list of data transferred to the printer main unit. When you to manage P-touch label templates and other data managed with machine side operation. You can transfer templates. Introduction Creating Labels (For Windows) How to Use P-touch Transfer Manager & P-touch Library The P-touch Transfer Manager is basically for the QL-650TD.The QL-1050 can...
... view The data in the selected folder is displayed. 6 Preview The label templates selected in the list view. 4 Folder view Displays a list of data transferred to the printer main unit. When you to manage P-touch label templates and other data managed with machine side operation. You can transfer templates. Introduction Creating Labels (For Windows) How to Use P-touch Transfer Manager & P-touch Library The P-touch Transfer Manager is basically for the QL-650TD.The QL-1050 can...
Software Users Manual - English
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...") and size ("Width", "Length", and "Feed"), and click . 60 Installing the Printer Driver Introduction Creating Labels (For Windows) Printing Directly from Other Applications You can change the Label Format or create a new Label Format from most Windows® application, by clicking . Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix You can use this printer is used to be set the Format and Width. Because the paper size for this printer to Windows® Help. 2 Select "Brother QL-500/550/650TD/1050/ 1050N", and click [File]-[Printing Preferences].
...") and size ("Width", "Length", and "Feed"), and click . 60 Installing the Printer Driver Introduction Creating Labels (For Windows) Printing Directly from Other Applications You can change the Label Format or create a new Label Format from most Windows® application, by clicking . Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix You can use this printer is used to be set the Format and Width. Because the paper size for this printer to Windows® Help. 2 Select "Brother QL-500/550/650TD/1050/ 1050N", and click [File]-[Printing Preferences].
Quick Setup Guide - English
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... the figure. Remove the paper guide when printing more depending on the operating environment. When using your QL-500/550. Change the default destination folder if you do not touch the blade. • If a paper jam should break off from or inserting it is not necessary to install a particular feature. Typical • P-touch Editor • Help • Layout styles • P-touch Library • Fonts • Clip Art • Auto Format Templates •...
... the figure. Remove the paper guide when printing more depending on the operating environment. When using your QL-500/550. Change the default destination folder if you do not touch the blade. • If a paper jam should break off from or inserting it is not necessary to install a particular feature. Typical • P-touch Editor • Help • Layout styles • P-touch Library • Fonts • Clip Art • Auto Format Templates •...
Quick Setup Guide - English
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... dock to create. 2 Select the DK Roll. 3 Edit the label data. • Enter text in the Property dock, click the corresponding button at the left of the dock to change the style for MS Outlook, click . Creating an Address Label using data from Microsoft Outlook, taking advantage of a label can create with the QL-500/550. If the required Property box is not displayed in P-touch Editor. The default layout style...
... dock to create. 2 Select the DK Roll. 3 Edit the label data. • Enter text in the Property dock, click the corresponding button at the left of the dock to change the style for MS Outlook, click . Creating an Address Label using data from Microsoft Outlook, taking advantage of a label can create with the QL-500/550. If the required Property box is not displayed in P-touch Editor. The default layout style...
Users Manual - English
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... you with a replacement Machine after receipt of the replacement Machine, supply the required proof of sale). The foregoing are dealing directly with Brother, Brother will send to you a replacement Machine with the understanding that you will, after receiving one from the replacement Machine and return it to Brother using the pre-paid freight bill supplied by Brother in its Authorized Service Center will repair or replace the Machine and/or...
... you with a replacement Machine after receipt of the replacement Machine, supply the required proof of sale). The foregoing are dealing directly with Brother, Brother will send to you a replacement Machine with the understanding that you will, after receiving one from the replacement Machine and return it to Brother using the pre-paid freight bill supplied by Brother in its Authorized Service Center will repair or replace the Machine and/or...
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..., high humidity or dusty locations. Do not touch it into or block the label output slot, or USB port. • Do not place any location exposed to fade and the ends of the QL-500/550. Doing so may malfunction if left near the print head. Do not use any unauthorized accessories or supplies. • When using the label where safety is a precision machine. The...
..., high humidity or dusty locations. Do not touch it into or block the label output slot, or USB port. • Do not place any location exposed to fade and the ends of the QL-500/550. Doing so may malfunction if left near the print head. Do not use any unauthorized accessories or supplies. • When using the label where safety is a precision machine. The...
Users Manual - English
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... to install the printer driver appears. 4 Turn the QL-500/550 on Microsoft Windows 98 SE) 1 Click [OK]. The Add New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears and you ever need to install the printer driver. INSTALLING SOFTWARE Error recovery (when installing printer driver on . The dialog box displayed before beginning to install the QL-500 or QL-550 printer driver on the CD. The Driver Setup dialog box appears. 2 Click [Cancel]. To start,double...
... to install the printer driver appears. 4 Turn the QL-500/550 on Microsoft Windows 98 SE) 1 Click [OK]. The Add New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears and you ever need to install the printer driver. INSTALLING SOFTWARE Error recovery (when installing printer driver on . The dialog box displayed before beginning to install the QL-500 or QL-550 printer driver on the CD. The Driver Setup dialog box appears. 2 Click [Cancel]. To start,double...
Users Manual - English
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... printed labels are automatically cut after printing. Output Directly To Printer Driver Sends the data directly from the outside. The label is completed will now print the label created in the earlier example. 1 In the Print properties box, select the number of copies to be applied to the printer driver. Unchecked - Use this box checked when printing labels. and read from the application to the inner surface of the Quality radio buttons. 37 Using P-touch Editor Mirror Printing Prints...
... printed labels are automatically cut after printing. Output Directly To Printer Driver Sends the data directly from the outside. The label is completed will now print the label created in the earlier example. 1 In the Print properties box, select the number of copies to be applied to the printer driver. Unchecked - Use this box checked when printing labels. and read from the application to the inner surface of the Quality radio buttons. 37 Using P-touch Editor Mirror Printing Prints...
Users Manual - English
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... to read bar code labels with small bar codes. • Continuously printing a large number of labels with your P-touch label printer. The bar code reader may not be able to page 58 or P-touch Editor Help for details. The following suggestions are not designed specifically as bar code printers. Brother P-touch label printers are recommended when reading/printing bar code labels: • Please verify the bar code readability with narrow bar codes. • The QL-500/550 is not...
... to read bar code labels with small bar codes. • Continuously printing a large number of labels with your P-touch label printer. The bar code reader may not be able to page 58 or P-touch Editor Help for details. The following suggestions are not designed specifically as bar code printers. Brother P-touch label printers are recommended when reading/printing bar code labels: • Please verify the bar code readability with narrow bar codes. • The QL-500/550 is not...
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.... Is new label roll installed before activating the P-touch Add-In (The P-touch function is added to Cleaning the Roller on the personal computer. Check that the power supply cord is selected from the "Print to "Cleaning the Roller" on the printer head. Exit the P-touch Add-In, load the 2nd label roll type, reactivate the Ptouch Add-in . Troubleshooting Solution Is the USB cable loose? If not, remove the DK...
.... Is new label roll installed before activating the P-touch Add-In (The P-touch function is added to Cleaning the Roller on the personal computer. Check that the power supply cord is selected from the "Print to "Cleaning the Roller" on the printer head. Exit the P-touch Add-In, load the 2nd label roll type, reactivate the Ptouch Add-in . Troubleshooting Solution Is the USB cable loose? If not, remove the DK...
Product Brochure - English
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... P-touch Editor software Print bar codes, graphics, Truetype® fonts, special formatting including frames & tables Address Book Software Store and print commonly used names & addresses Database connectivity Database connectivity for .csv, .txt and .mdb file types EASE-OF-USE FEATURES Repeat (multi-copy) printing Yes Auto-size feature Automatically reduces or enlarges text to fit on Yellow 2 3/7" x 100' (62mm x 30.48M) *Standard address, 4-line, text only (Brother QL-650TD up to 56 labels per minute* Shows time, date, message...
... P-touch Editor software Print bar codes, graphics, Truetype® fonts, special formatting including frames & tables Address Book Software Store and print commonly used names & addresses Database connectivity Database connectivity for .csv, .txt and .mdb file types EASE-OF-USE FEATURES Repeat (multi-copy) printing Yes Auto-size feature Automatically reduces or enlarges text to fit on Yellow 2 3/7" x 100' (62mm x 30.48M) *Standard address, 4-line, text only (Brother QL-650TD up to 56 labels per minute* Shows time, date, message...