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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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... result may be viewed from the P-touch Setup application when it from the CD-ROM. The Brother QL-500/QL-550/QL-650TD/QL-1050/QL-1050N label printer (hereafter referred to as follows: This symbol indicates information or directions that should read them before using the P-touch Editor software that can help you use the printer properly and extensively. About This Manual...
... result may be viewed from the P-touch Setup application when it from the CD-ROM. The Brother QL-500/QL-550/QL-650TD/QL-1050/QL-1050N label printer (hereafter referred to as follows: This symbol indicates information or directions that should read them before using the P-touch Editor software that can help you use the printer properly and extensively. About This Manual...
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... to Printing 1 Choose the type of label you will create. The printer comes with sample roll. (Other rolls can be purchased separately.) Check the appropriate DK Roll for the label you want to create. Install the DK Roll. ÎSetup & ...Labels (For Windows) Label Creation Overview This section describes the general procedure for the label you want to create. For detailed step-by-step instructions, refer to Printing Appendix Label images Creating Labels (For Windows) Creating Labels (For Macintosh) 2 Prepare the appropriate DK Roll for creating labels using the printer...
... to Printing 1 Choose the type of label you will create. The printer comes with sample roll. (Other rolls can be purchased separately.) Check the appropriate DK Roll for the label you want to create. Install the DK Roll. ÎSetup & ...Labels (For Windows) Label Creation Overview This section describes the general procedure for the label you want to create. For detailed step-by-step instructions, refer to Printing Appendix Label images Creating Labels (For Windows) Creating Labels (For Macintosh) 2 Prepare the appropriate DK Roll for creating labels using the printer...
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... templates with your preferred method: printing labels directly from the printer, or print from another manufacturer. P-touch Editor P-touch Editor Create a template ÎPage 39...label. P-touch Address Book P-touch Address Book Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix Enter the text ÎPage 35 Import the text ÎPage 36 6 From Label Creation to Printing Edit the label ÎPage 37 Printing directly Create and print a label using a PC. P-touch Transfer Manager ÎPage 39 Create and print the label using just the printer. (Brother QL-650TD only) The QL-1050...
... templates with your preferred method: printing labels directly from the printer, or print from another manufacturer. P-touch Editor P-touch Editor Create a template ÎPage 39...label. P-touch Address Book P-touch Address Book Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix Enter the text ÎPage 35 Import the text ÎPage 36 6 From Label Creation to Printing Edit the label ÎPage 37 Printing directly Create and print a label using a PC. P-touch Transfer Manager ÎPage 39 Create and print the label using just the printer. (Brother QL-650TD only) The QL-1050...
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...the Internet, you will be taken to learn step by choosing an existing template. • When you to the Brother Solutions Center. You can also start the P-touch Editor using P-touch Editor. You can use a previously saved layout. Normally, select [Display Startup Dialog Box]. 2 Select an option...], the [Open] dialog box appears. Use this Brother Solutions Center to display the [Options] dialog box. When the P-touch Editor is launched, the [Startup] dialog box appears, allowing you to select whether you want to Î"Opening a Label File" on the Quick Launcher bar. This dialog ...
...the Internet, you will be taken to learn step by choosing an existing template. • When you to the Brother Solutions Center. You can also start the P-touch Editor using P-touch Editor. You can use a previously saved layout. Normally, select [Display Startup Dialog Box]. 2 Select an option...], the [Open] dialog box appears. Use this Brother Solutions Center to display the [Options] dialog box. When the P-touch Editor is launched, the [Startup] dialog box appears, allowing you to select whether you want to Î"Opening a Label File" on the Quick Launcher bar. This dialog ...
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..., you can easily insert and format text, barcodes, frames, tables, figures, etc. 7 Label list/Database window Displays a database or a label list. Click on the buttons at the left of frequently used to show/hide the toolbars,... docks, and windows. Introduction Creating Labels (For Windows) Layout window The layout window consists of the following seven sections: 1 2 3 4 5 6 ... the Print, Page, Text, Layout, and Database property boxes. Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 8 Starting P-touch Editor
..., you can easily insert and format text, barcodes, frames, tables, figures, etc. 7 Label list/Database window Displays a database or a label list. Click on the buttons at the left of frequently used to show/hide the toolbars,... docks, and windows. Introduction Creating Labels (For Windows) Layout window The layout window consists of the following seven sections: 1 2 3 4 5 6 ... the Print, Page, Text, Layout, and Database property boxes. Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 8 Starting P-touch Editor
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...size of creating an address label. 1 In the Page properties box, select [Standard Address Label] from the [Label Format] list box. 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...name and apply the bold ( ) and scaled-up font size ( ) settings using the Text property box. Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 9 Creating an Address Label If the Page property box is not shown in the Property dock, click to display the box. • Changes ...
...size of creating an address label. 1 In the Page properties box, select [Standard Address Label] from the [Label Format] list box. 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...name and apply the bold ( ) and scaled-up font size ( ) settings using the Text property box. Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 9 Creating an Address Label If the Page property box is not shown in the Property dock, click to display the box. • Changes ...
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...the box. 2 Cut off the printed label using the Cut button or the Cut lever (Brother QL-500) of the printer. Output directly For normal use, this check box should be printed. 10 Printing a Label Appendix to Printer Driver Number Used to specify the number... end (QL-650TD/ 1050/1050N) When multiple labels are printed, only cuts after 1050/1050N) printing. Introduction Printing a Label This section explains the procedure for QL-500) Print Options and label cutting When you click the Properties button. (QL-1050/1050N only) Creating Labels (For Windows) Creating Labels (For ...
...the box. 2 Cut off the printed label using the Cut button or the Cut lever (Brother QL-500) of the printer. Output directly For normal use, this check box should be printed. 10 Printing a Label Appendix to Printer Driver Number Used to specify the number... end (QL-650TD/ 1050/1050N) When multiple labels are printed, only cuts after 1050/1050N) printing. Introduction Printing a Label This section explains the procedure for QL-500) Print Options and label cutting When you click the Properties button. (QL-1050/1050N only) Creating Labels (For Windows) Creating Labels (For ...
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... the file, and click the . You can save the file, enter the [File name], and then click . Saving a Label You can enter up to 255 characters for later use a label you have created in a file for the [File name], the following characters are saved to the existing file. 2 Select the... folder where you want to open the label file. This section describes the procedure for saving a label you have specified. In the layout window, the label layout from the selected file is saved in the folder you have created. 1 Click [File...
... the file, and click the . You can save the file, enter the [File name], and then click . Saving a Label You can enter up to 255 characters for later use a label you have created in a file for the [File name], the following characters are saved to the existing file. 2 Select the... folder where you want to open the label file. This section describes the procedure for saving a label you have specified. In the layout window, the label layout from the selected file is saved in the folder you have created. 1 Click [File...
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...labels using the Numbering function 9: Using P-touch Editor to make a label that can be created using the P-touch Library • Using the Auto Format function • Using the P-touch Library Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 12 Creating Different Types of the P-touch Editor. Help Section Sample Label Process 1: Making an address label with P-touch...or sign 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 the label list • Changing the font size and style • ...
...labels using the Numbering function 9: Using P-touch Editor to make a label that can be created using the P-touch Library • Using the Auto Format function • Using the P-touch Library Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 12 Creating Different Types of the P-touch Editor. Help Section Sample Label Process 1: Making an address label with P-touch...or sign 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 the label list • Changing the font size and style • ...
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... appears. Or, press the [F1] key on page 7. Opening the Help files 1 Starting P-touch Editor Refer to use the Ptouch Editor. The layout window appears. 2 Click [Help]-[P-touch Editor Help]. 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 how to...
... appears. Or, press the [F1] key on page 7. Opening the Help files 1 Starting P-touch Editor Refer to use the Ptouch Editor. The layout window appears. 2 Click [Help]-[P-touch Editor Help]. 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 how to...
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.... The [Print] dialog box appears. 4 Specify the [Printer] item and click . The Help information is printed. Select a normal printer that supports general paper sizes, such as Letter. 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...
.... The [Print] dialog box appears. 4 Specify the [Printer] item and click . The Help information is printed. Select a normal printer that supports general paper sizes, such as Letter. 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...
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...), csv, and txt. • To create labels using the Add-In function of the P-touch Editor. Since labels can be automatically created from an existing database created by directly entering text into the label list window of the P-touch Editor in any other application, refer to Î"Creating Labels with the labels to allow you to Î"Creating...
...), csv, and txt. • To create labels using the Add-In function of the P-touch Editor. Since labels can be automatically created from an existing database created by directly entering text into the label list window of the P-touch Editor in any other application, refer to Î"Creating Labels with the labels to allow you to Î"Creating...
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...1 2 1 Field name Displays the field names. 2 Field data Displays the field information for the record selected in the label when a record is not displayed, click on the label, select another record. • The font used in the record view can be adjusted by dragging the field divider line...Displays the data for each field in a record. 4 Record check mark Records with a mark can be adjusted 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 Record...
...1 2 1 Field name Displays the field names. 2 Field data Displays the field information for the record selected in the label when a record is not displayed, click on the label, select another record. • The font used in the record view can be adjusted by dragging the field divider line...Displays the data for each field in a record. 4 Record check mark Records with a mark can be adjusted 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 Record...
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... 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... 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...
... 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... 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...
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.... When is it in the P-touch Editor Layout window. • With the Merge Fields function, you can also save new layouts you have been preset. Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 18 Creating Labels Efficiently Introduction Creating Labels (For Windows) Layout Styles The Layout Style...each DK Roll A default layout style can be specified for each type of saved label layouts easily. • You can quickly create and print labels by simply selecting a layout style and typing text in the printer. 2 Click [Format] -[Apply Layout Style]. The [Apply Layout Style] dialog ...
.... When is it in the P-touch Editor Layout window. • With the Merge Fields function, you can also save new layouts you have been preset. Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 18 Creating Labels Efficiently Introduction Creating Labels (For Windows) Layout Styles The Layout Style...each DK Roll A default layout style can be specified for each type of saved label layouts easily. • You can quickly create and print labels by simply selecting a layout style and typing text in the printer. 2 Click [Format] -[Apply Layout Style]. The [Apply Layout Style] dialog ...
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... [Format] is automatically saved as the default setting. 3 Return to the Layout window to create labels 1 With the Label List/Database window displayed, click [Format]-[Apply Layout Style]. Creating Labels (For Windows) Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 19 Creating Labels Efficiently The [Apply Layout Style] dialog box appears. 2 Select a layout suitable for that DK Roll...
... [Format] is automatically saved as the default setting. 3 Return to the Layout window to create labels 1 With the Label List/Database window displayed, click [Format]-[Apply Layout Style]. Creating Labels (For Windows) Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 19 Creating Labels Efficiently The [Apply Layout Style] dialog box appears. 2 Select a layout suitable for that DK Roll...
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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 every text object you can then save it as [Title]) map from the menu ...Expanded] tab and check the [Change Data in [Target], select a field (such as a new layout style for the label you want to create, you have created. 20 Creating Labels Efficiently Appendix Select [Label List] in Layout Style Template] check box. The [New] dialog box appears. 2 Click [New Layout], and click...
...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 every text object you can then save it as [Title]) map from the menu ...Expanded] tab and check the [Change Data in [Target], select a field (such as a new layout style for the label you want to create, you have created. 20 Creating Labels Efficiently Appendix Select [Label List] in Layout Style Template] check box. The [New] dialog box appears. 2 Click [New Layout], and click...