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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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... and easily print custom labels created with the label software, P-touch Editor. About This Manual This manual is information describing how to install the accompanying software to connect the printer to a PC, and...Brother QL-500/QL-550/QL-650TD/QL-1050/QL-1050N label printer (hereafter referred to as "the printer") enables you to help you use the printer more efficiently. For the basic functions of the printer. Manual Structure The following manuals are as follows: This symbol indicates information or directions that has been installed on purchasing a Brother QL-series label printer...
... and easily print custom labels created with the label software, P-touch Editor. About This Manual This manual is information describing how to install the accompanying software to connect the printer to a PC, and...Brother QL-500/QL-550/QL-650TD/QL-1050/QL-1050N label printer (hereafter referred to as "the printer") enables you to help you use the printer more efficiently. For the basic functions of the printer. Manual Structure The following manuals are as follows: This symbol indicates information or directions that has been installed on purchasing a Brother QL-series label printer...
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... 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. For detailed step-by-step instructions, refer to Printing Appendix From Label Creation to Printing 1 Choose the type of label you want to create. Introduction Creating Labels (For Windows) Label Creation Overview...
... 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. For detailed step-by-step instructions, refer to Printing Appendix From Label Creation to Printing 1 Choose the type of label you want to create. Introduction Creating Labels (For Windows) Label Creation Overview...
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... preferred method: printing labels directly from the printer, or print from another manufacturer. Create and print a label using just the printer. (Brother QL-650TD only) The QL-1050 can transfer templates. Select your PC, create and print the label using a PC. P-touch Transfer Manager ÎPage 39 Create and print the label using the printer. P-touch Address Book P-touch Address Book Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix...
... preferred method: printing labels directly from the printer, or print from another manufacturer. Create and print a label using just the printer. (Brother QL-650TD only) The QL-1050 can transfer templates. Select your PC, create and print the label using a PC. P-touch Transfer Manager ÎPage 39 Create and print the label using the printer. P-touch Address Book P-touch Address Book Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix...
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...]-[All Programs (Programs)]- [Brother P-touch]-[P-touch Editor 4.2]. You can also start the P-touch Editor using P-touch Editor. Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 7 Starting P-touch Editor Normally, select [Display Startup Dialog Box]. 2 Select an option in the [Startup Settings]. Refer to Î"Opening a Label File" on the Quick Launcher...FAQs. This dialog box allows you to create a layout by step how to create a label layout. • When you will be taken to the Brother Solutions Center. The Help files allow you to learn step by choosing an existing template. ...
...]-[All Programs (Programs)]- [Brother P-touch]-[P-touch Editor 4.2]. You can also start the P-touch Editor using P-touch Editor. Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 7 Starting P-touch Editor Normally, select [Display Startup Dialog Box]. 2 Select an option in the [Startup Settings]. Refer to Î"Opening a Label File" on the Quick Launcher...FAQs. This dialog box allows you to create a layout by step how to create a label layout. • When you will be taken to the Brother Solutions Center. The Help files allow you to learn step by choosing an existing template. ...
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...: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 Menu Commands are provided in this toolbar. 3 Property dock The property dock contains the Print, Page, Text, Layout, and Database property boxes. Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 8 Starting P-touch Editor Click on . 5 Layout work area The layout work area is used to show /hide the corresponding property box. 4 Draw toolbar Provides tools... allows you to display and edit objects. 6 Object dock Using the object dock, you can easily insert and format text, barcodes, frames, tables, figures, etc. 7 Label list/Database window Displays a database or...
...: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 Menu Commands are provided in this toolbar. 3 Property dock The property dock contains the Print, Page, Text, Layout, and Database property boxes. Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 8 Starting P-touch Editor Click on . 5 Layout work area The layout work area is used to show /hide the corresponding property box. 4 Draw toolbar Provides tools... allows you to display and edit objects. 6 Object dock Using the object dock, you can easily insert and format text, barcodes, frames, tables, figures, etc. 7 Label list/Database window Displays a database or...
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... the Text property box is not shown in the Property dock, click to display the box. • The label format in the Text property box will be applied only to Î"Printing a Label" on how to print, refer to the selected text. If the Page property box is not shown in the... Property dock, click to display the box. • Changes made in the layout work area changes to Standard Address Label. • The tape length and width settings are ready to the size of creating an address...
... the Text property box is not shown in the Property dock, click to display the box. • The label format in the Text property box will be applied only to Î"Printing a Label" on how to print, refer to the selected text. If the Page property box is not shown in the... Property dock, click to display the box. • Changes made in the layout work area changes to Standard Address Label. • The tape length and width settings are ready to the size of creating an address...
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... 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 [Options], the printed labels will be printed so they can set the number of the printer. In the [Print] dialog box, if [Auto ...Cut] is checked in the Print dialog box displayed when you to set the number of copies to [1] and click . This dialog box allows you click the Properties button. (QL-1050/1050N only) Creating Labels (For Windows) Creating Labels (For Macintosh...
... 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 [Options], the printed labels will be printed so they can set the number of the printer. In the [Print] dialog box, if [Auto ...Cut] is checked in the Print dialog box displayed when you to set the number of copies to [1] and click . This dialog box allows you click the Properties button. (QL-1050/1050N only) Creating Labels (For Windows) Creating Labels (For Macintosh...
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... the file, and click the . Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 11 Saving a Label In the layout window, the label layout from the selected file is saved in a file for opening the label file. 1 Click [File]-[Open]. Introduction Creating Labels (For Windows) By clicking in the [Print... 2 Select the folder containing the file you want to printing quality or printing speed when printing labels. Saving a Label You can specify that require higher quality, such as barcode labels, select [Give priority to print quality]. For example, you have created. 1 Click [File]-[...
... the file, and click the . Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 11 Saving a Label In the layout window, the label layout from the selected file is saved in a file for opening the label file. 1 Click [File]-[Open]. Introduction Creating Labels (For Windows) By clicking in the [Print... 2 Select the folder containing the file you want to printing quality or printing speed when printing labels. Saving a Label You can specify that require higher quality, such as barcode labels, select [Give priority to print quality]. For example, you have created. 1 Click [File]-[...
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... 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 a database 7: Making a banner or sign with P-touch Editor • Printing • Saving a layout 2: Changing the text properties of an...
... 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 a database 7: Making a banner or sign with P-touch Editor • Printing • Saving a layout 2: Changing the text properties of an...
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The layout window appears. 2 Click [Help]-[P-touch Editor Help]. The [P-touch Editor4 Help] window appears. Opening the Help files 1 Starting P-touch Editor Refer to Î"Starting P-touch Editor" on the keyboard. Or, press the [F1] key on page 7. Introduction Creating Labels (For Windows) Using the P-touch Editor Help The P-touch Editor Help offers detailed information on available features...
The layout window appears. 2 Click [Help]-[P-touch Editor Help]. The [P-touch Editor4 Help] window appears. Opening the Help files 1 Starting P-touch Editor Refer to Î"Starting P-touch Editor" on the keyboard. Or, press the [F1] key on page 7. Introduction Creating Labels (For Windows) Using the P-touch Editor Help The P-touch Editor Help offers detailed information on available features...
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... topics to print. 2 Click on the Toolbar. 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 Use your normal printer to print the P-touch Editor Help information. 1 In the [Contents] tab, select any topic you want to be printed.
... topics to print. 2 Click on the Toolbar. 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 Use your normal printer to print the P-touch Editor Help information. 1 In the [Contents] tab, select any topic you want to be printed.
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...174; Excel), csv, and txt. • To create labels using the Add-In function of P-touch Editor. The log can be automatically created from an existing database created by directly entering text into the label list. Using the Label List Using the following example, this section describes the procedure ...only in any other application, refer to Î"Creating Labels with the labels to allow you to create a data log by another application. First, create a new layout by directly entering text into the label list window of the P-touch Editor. The list is used to Î"Using external...
...174; Excel), csv, and txt. • To create labels using the Add-In function of P-touch Editor. The log can be automatically created from an existing database created by directly entering text into the label list. Using the Label List Using the following example, this section describes the procedure ...only in any other application, refer to Î"Creating Labels with the labels to allow you to create a data log by another application. First, create a new layout by directly entering text into the label list window of the P-touch Editor. The list is used to Î"Using external...
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...record divider line in the record selector column. To change what you to select a record. Once fields are two ways to display the Label List/Database window: Record View and Form View. The selected record is indicated by a 2 Field selector Displays the field names. 3 Cell... divider line in the field selector row. Form View Displays the data for the record selected in the record selector. 16 Creating Labels Efficiently Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 1 2 1 Field name Displays the field names. 2 Field data Displays the field information for the current record in...
...record divider line in the record selector column. To change what you to select a record. Once fields are two ways to display the Label List/Database window: Record View and Form View. The selected record is indicated by a 2 Field selector Displays the field names. 3 Cell... divider line in the field selector row. Form View Displays the data for the record selected in the record selector. 16 Creating Labels Efficiently Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 1 2 1 Field name Displays the field names. 2 Field data Displays the field information for the current record in...
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...) 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 the Label List/Database window and click [Create New Record]. You can also display the menu by rightclicking on the record selector. A new record is added to... place the cursor in the field, and type in the address and name. • To enter a new line in the Label List/Database window, and click [Create New Record]. Introduction Creating Labels (For Windows) Entering data In the following example, type an address and a name in the Body field. 1 Right-click...
...) 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 the Label List/Database window and click [Create New Record]. You can also display the menu by rightclicking on the record selector. A new record is added to... place the cursor in the field, and type in the address and name. • To enter a new line in the Label List/Database window, and click [Create New Record]. Introduction Creating Labels (For Windows) Entering data In the following example, type an address and a name in the Body field. 1 Right-click...
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...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... following the procedure below: 1 Choose the DK Roll for the DK Roll installed in the printer has been set. Introduction Creating Labels (For Windows) Layout Styles The Layout Style function allows you to create labels using label list information in a simple way. What is a Layout Style? • The ...
...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... following the procedure below: 1 Choose the DK Roll for the DK Roll installed in the printer has been set. Introduction Creating Labels (For Windows) Layout Styles The Layout Style function allows you to create labels using label list information in a simple way. What is a Layout Style? • The ...
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Introduction Using a Layout Style to check the labels. The layout style for the label you want 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. Every DK Roll has its own default layout. Creating Labels (For Windows) Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 19 Creating Labels Efficiently If [Format] is automatically saved as the default setting. 3 Return to the Layout window to create...
Introduction Using a Layout Style to check the labels. The layout style for the label you want 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. Every DK Roll has its own default layout. Creating Labels (For Windows) Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 19 Creating Labels Efficiently If [Format] is automatically saved as the default setting. 3 Return to the Layout window to create...
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... Macintosh) 3 Create a text object and adjust its position or format. 4 Right-click on the created text object and select [Properties] from the label list, and click . 6 Repeat Steps 4 and 5 for later use. 1 Click [File]-[New]. You can create a new layout style. The [Text Properties] ...it as [Title]) map from the menu displayed. 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 ...
... Macintosh) 3 Create a text object and adjust its position or format. 4 Right-click on the created text object and select [Properties] from the label list, and click . 6 Repeat Steps 4 and 5 for later use. 1 Click [File]-[New]. You can create a new layout style. The [Text Properties] ...it as [Title]) map from the menu displayed. 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 ...