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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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... Macintosh®, refer to create/print labels using just the printer (Brother QL650TD only). This symbol indicates information or directions that should read them before using the printer. Symbols Used in the [Manuals] folder on a PC connected to the printer. • If you use Windows.... Software User's Guide (this manual) This manual describes how to create labels using the P-touch Editor software that has been installed on the CD-ROM. The Brother QL-500/QL-550/QL-650TD/QL-1050/QL-1050N label printer (hereafter referred to a PC. Also included is run from the CD-...
... Macintosh®, refer to create/print labels using just the printer (Brother QL650TD only). This symbol indicates information or directions that should read them before using the printer. Symbols Used in the [Manuals] folder on a PC connected to the printer. • If you use Windows.... Software User's Guide (this manual) This manual describes how to create labels using the P-touch Editor software that has been installed on the CD-ROM. The Brother QL-500/QL-550/QL-650TD/QL-1050/QL-1050N label printer (hereafter referred to a PC. Also included is run from the CD-...
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... the appropriate DK Roll for the label you want to Printing Appendix Introduction Creating Labels (For Windows) Label Creation Overview This section describes the general procedure for creating labels using the printer. For detailed step-by-step instructions, refer to create. From Label Creation to Printing 1 Choose the type of label you want to the related pages...
... the appropriate DK Roll for the label you want to Printing Appendix Introduction Creating Labels (For Windows) Label Creation Overview This section describes the general procedure for creating labels using the printer. For detailed step-by-step instructions, refer to create. From Label Creation to Printing 1 Choose the type of label you want to the related pages...
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.... Microsoft® Word/Excel/Outlook® Add-In functions Edit the label ÎPage 7 Import the text ÎPage 26 Create and print a label using just the printer. (Brother QL-650TD only) The QL-1050 can transfer templates. Printing directly Create and print a label using P-touch Address Book. P-touch Editor P-touch Editor Create a template ÎPage 39 Enter the text ÎPage...
.... Microsoft® Word/Excel/Outlook® Add-In functions Edit the label ÎPage 7 Import the text ÎPage 26 Create and print a label using just the printer. (Brother QL-650TD only) The QL-1050 can transfer templates. Printing directly Create and print a label using P-touch Address Book. P-touch Editor P-touch Editor Create a template ÎPage 39 Enter the text ÎPage...
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...you to learn step by choosing an existing template. • When you will be taken to the Brother Solutions Center. Introduction Creating Labels (For Windows) How to Use P-touch Editor This section explains the procedure for the latest software downloads and FAQs. This dialog box allows you...8226; When you can use a previously saved layout. Use this Brother Solutions Center 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 Î"Opening a Label File" on the Quick Launcher bar. In the [General] ...
...you to learn step by choosing an existing template. • When you will be taken to the Brother Solutions Center. Introduction Creating Labels (For Windows) How to Use P-touch Editor This section explains the procedure for the latest software downloads and FAQs. This dialog box allows you...8226; When you can use a previously saved layout. Use this Brother Solutions Center 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 Î"Opening a Label File" on the Quick Launcher bar. In the [General] ...
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Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 8 Starting P-touch Editor Click on . 5 Layout work area The layout work area is used commands (New Layout, Open, Save, Auto Format, etc.) are categorized under each menu (..., entering text, drawing graphics, and so 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 7 1 Menu Commands are provided in this toolbar. 3 Property dock The property dock...
Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 8 Starting P-touch Editor Click on . 5 Layout work area The layout work area is used commands (New Layout, Open, Save, Auto Format, etc.) are categorized under each menu (..., entering text, drawing graphics, and so 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 7 1 Menu Commands are provided in this toolbar. 3 Property dock The property dock...
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... the Text property box will be applied only to the size of creating an address label. 1 In the Page properties box, select [Standard Address Label] from the [Label Format] list box. Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 9 Creating an Address Label Select the name and apply the bold ( ) and scaled-up font size ( ) settings using the...
... the Text property box will be applied only to the size of creating an address label. 1 In the Page properties box, select [Standard Address Label] from the [Label Format] list box. Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 9 Creating an Address Label Select the name and apply the bold ( ) and scaled-up font size ( ) settings using the...
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... Printing a Label Appendix Output directly For normal use, 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-500) of the printer. Introduction Printing a Label This section ... the Print dialog box displayed when you click the Properties button. (QL-1050/1050N only) Creating Labels (For Windows) Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Options Copies Setting Description Auto Cut When this check box is printed. to Printer Driver Number Used to [1] and click . In the [Print]...
... Printing a Label Appendix Output directly For normal use, 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-500) of the printer. Introduction Printing a Label This section ... the Print dialog box displayed when you click the Properties button. (QL-1050/1050N only) Creating Labels (For Windows) Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Options Copies Setting Description Auto Cut When this check box is printed. to Printer Driver Number Used to [1] and click . In the [Print]...
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...Click [File]-[Open]. For example, you have created. 1 Click [File]-[Save As]. The file is displayed. This section describes the procedure for later use a label you have saved, open , select the file, and click the . When you want to print quality]. The [Save As] dialog box appears. The [Open...] dialog box appears. 2 Select the folder containing the file you print labels that priority be given to open the label file. In the layout window, the label layout from the selected file is saved in the [Print] dialog box, you can save the file, ...
...Click [File]-[Open]. For example, you have created. 1 Click [File]-[Save As]. The file is displayed. This section describes the procedure for later use a label you have saved, open , select the file, and click the . When you want to print quality]. The [Save As] dialog box appears. The [Open...] dialog box appears. 2 Select the folder containing the file you print labels that priority be given to open the label file. In the layout window, the label layout from the selected file is saved in the [Print] dialog box, you can save the file, ...
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... the Auto Format function • Using the P-touch Library Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 12 Creating Different Types of the P-touch Editor. Refer 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...
... the Auto Format function • Using the P-touch Library Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 12 Creating Different Types of the P-touch Editor. Refer 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...
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... 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. P-touch Editor Help window 1 2 4 3 Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 1 Toolbar A group of icons that allows quick and easy... access 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 the Help. 2...
... 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. P-touch Editor Help window 1 2 4 3 Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 1 Toolbar A group of icons that allows quick and easy... access 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 the Help. 2...
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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. The [Print] dialog box appears. 4 Specify the [Printer] item and click . The [Print Topics] dialog box appears. 3 Select the range.... 2 Click on the Toolbar. 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 Introduction Printing a Help description The information given in...
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. The [Print] dialog box appears. 4 Specify the [Printer] item and click . The [Print Topics] dialog box appears. 3 Select the range.... 2 Click on the Toolbar. 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 Introduction Printing a Help description The information given in...
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... saved together with Other Applications" on page 9 and choose the label size. Using the Label List Using the following example, this section describes the procedure for creating address labels by referring to Î"Creating an Address Label" on page 26. First, create a new layout by directly entering text into the label list window of the P-touch Editor.
... saved together with Other Applications" on page 9 and choose the label size. Using the Label List Using the following example, this section describes the procedure for creating address labels by referring to Î"Creating an Address Label" on page 26. First, create a new layout by directly entering text into the label list window of the P-touch Editor.
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... and Form View. Click [Tool]-[Options] in the menu to open the [Options] dialog box. (If [Tool] is not displayed, click on the label, select another record. • The font used in the record view can be changed by dragging the field divider line in the field selector row... Displays the field names. 3 Cell Displays the field information for each field in the record selector column. To change the view, right-click 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 selector Clicking...
... and Form View. Click [Tool]-[Options] in the menu to open the [Options] dialog box. (If [Tool] is not displayed, click on the label, select another record. • The font used in the record view can be changed by dragging the field divider line in the field selector row... Displays the field names. 3 Cell Displays the field information for each field in the record selector column. To change the view, right-click 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 selector Clicking...
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... 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]. A new record is added to the list. 2 Double-...in the address and name. • To enter a new line in the Label List/Database window, and click [Create New Record]. You can also display the menu by rightclicking on the... record selector. Introduction Creating Labels (For Windows) Entering data In the following example, type an address and a name in the ...
... 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]. A new record is added to the list. 2 Double-...in the address and name. • To enter a new line in the Label List/Database window, and click [Create New Record]. You can also display the menu by rightclicking on the... record selector. Introduction Creating Labels (For Windows) Entering data In the following example, type an address and a name in the ...
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...DK Roll, click 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...Changing the Layout Style for each type of saved label layouts easily. • You can also save new layouts you have been preset. Default layout styles have created, and later recall them quickly and easily. When is it in the printer. 2 Click [Format] -[Apply Layout Style]. The [Apply...
...DK Roll, click 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...Changing the Layout Style for each type of saved label layouts easily. • You can also save new layouts you have been preset. Default layout styles have created, and later recall them quickly and easily. When is it in the printer. 2 Click [Format] -[Apply Layout Style]. The [Apply...
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... Every DK Roll has its own default layout. If [Format] is automatically saved as the default setting. 3 Return to the Layout window to check the labels. 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. Introduction... Using a Layout Style to create, and click . The layout style for the label you want to create labels 1 With the Label List/Database window displayed, click [Format]-[Apply Layout Style].
... Every DK Roll has its own default layout. If [Format] is automatically saved as the default setting. 3 Return to the Layout window to check the labels. 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. Introduction... Using a Layout Style to create, and click . The layout style for the label you want to create labels 1 With the Label List/Database window displayed, click [Format]-[Apply Layout Style].
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...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 the label you want to create, you can create a new layout style. Introduction Creating and registering a new Layout Style ...When there is no layout style appropriate for every text object you have created. 20 Creating Labels Efficiently Appendix The [Text Properties] dialog box also appears when you double-click the created text object. 5 Click the [Expanded] tab ...
...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 the label you want to create, you can create a new layout style. Introduction Creating and registering a new Layout Style ...When there is no layout style appropriate for every text object you have created. 20 Creating Labels Efficiently Appendix The [Text Properties] dialog box also appears when you double-click the created text object. 5 Click the [Expanded] tab ...