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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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...to quickly and easily print custom labels created with the label software, P-touch Editor. Software User's Guide (this manual, when the mouse pointer changes to you can also create and print labels directly from the CD-ROM. Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 4 About...on purchasing a Brother QL-series label printer. About This Manual This manual is connected to the Adobe® Reader Help files. This symbol indicates information or directions that has been installed on the included CD-ROM. The Brother QL-500/QL-550/QL-650TD/QL-1050/QL-1050N label printer (hereafter referred ...
...to quickly and easily print custom labels created with the label software, P-touch Editor. Software User's Guide (this manual, when the mouse pointer changes to you can also create and print labels directly from the CD-ROM. Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 4 About...on purchasing a Brother QL-series label printer. About This Manual This manual is connected to the Adobe® Reader Help files. This symbol indicates information or directions that has been installed on the included CD-ROM. The Brother QL-500/QL-550/QL-650TD/QL-1050/QL-1050N label printer (hereafter referred ...
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... ÎSetup & Operation Guide or Quick Start Guide 5 From Label Creation to the related pages or Help files. From Label Creation to create. Label images Creating Labels (For Windows) Creating Labels (For Macintosh) 2 Prepare the appropriate DK Roll for creating labels using the printer. Introduction Creating Labels (For Windows) Label Creation Overview This section describes the general procedure for...
... ÎSetup & Operation Guide or Quick Start Guide 5 From Label Creation to the related pages or Help files. From Label Creation to create. Label images Creating Labels (For Windows) Creating Labels (For Macintosh) 2 Prepare the appropriate DK Roll for creating labels using the printer. Introduction Creating Labels (For Windows) Label Creation Overview This section describes the general procedure for...
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...directly Create and print a label using P-touch Address Book. So use the ESC/P command, which can also transfer templates, but it cannot select templates with your preferred method: printing labels directly from the printer, or print from another manufacturer. P-touch Address Book P-touch Address Book Creating Labels.../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. P-touch Editor P-touch Editor Create a template ÎPage 39...
...directly Create and print a label using P-touch Address Book. So use the ESC/P command, which can also transfer templates, but it cannot select templates with your preferred method: printing labels directly from the printer, or print from another manufacturer. P-touch Address Book P-touch Address Book Creating Labels.../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. P-touch Editor P-touch Editor Create a template ÎPage 39...
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...to the Internet, 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 creating various kinds of labels using the following methods (only if you created the...can use a previously saved layout. Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 7 Starting P-touch Editor Starting P-touch Editor 1 Click [Start]-[All Programs (Programs)]- [Brother P-touch]-[P-touch Editor 4.2]. This dialog box allows you to create a layout by step how to create a label layout. • When you select ...
...to the Internet, 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 creating various kinds of labels using the following methods (only if you created the...can use a previously saved layout. Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 7 Starting P-touch Editor Starting P-touch Editor 1 Click [Start]-[All Programs (Programs)]- [Brother P-touch]-[P-touch Editor 4.2]. This dialog box allows you to create a layout by step how to create a label layout. • When you select ...
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... and Insert) by function. 2 Standard toolbar A group of the dock to show/hide the toolbars, docks, and windows. Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 8 Starting P-touch Editor The [View] menu allows 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 display and edit objects. 6 ...
... and Insert) by function. 2 Standard toolbar A group of the dock to show/hide the toolbars, docks, and windows. Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 8 Starting P-touch Editor The [View] menu allows 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 display and edit objects. 6 ...
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... Changes made in 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. Select the address and apply the scaled-down font size ( ) setting. ... are ready to Î"Printing a Label" on how to print, refer to print your label. Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 9 Creating an Address Label Introduction Creating Labels (For Windows) Creating an Address Label This section describes the process of a standard address label. 2 Click (Text) in the ...
... Changes made in 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. Select the address and apply the scaled-down font size ( ) setting. ... are ready to Î"Printing a Label" on how to print, refer to print your label. Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 9 Creating an Address Label Introduction Creating Labels (For Windows) Creating an Address Label This section describes the process of a standard address label. 2 Click (Text) in the ...
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...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 in the Print property box, the [Print] dialog box appears. The label is printed. Press the Cut button in the printer...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 automatically cut. (QL-550/650TD/ When this check box should be...
...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 in the Print property box, the [Print] dialog box appears. The label is printed. Press the Cut button in the printer...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 automatically cut. (QL-550/650TD/ When this check box should be...
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... the file, enter the [File name], and then click . Saving a Label You can specify that require higher quality, such as barcode labels, select [Give priority to printing quality or printing speed when printing labels. This section describes the procedure for later use a label you have specified. The [Open] dialog box appears. 2 Select the folder...
... the file, enter the [File name], and then click . Saving a Label You can specify that require higher quality, such as barcode labels, select [Give priority to printing quality or printing speed when printing labels. This section describes the procedure for later use a label you have specified. The [Open] dialog box appears. 2 Select the folder...
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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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... information for the tab you chose. 4 Topic Area Displays the description for the item you chose. 13 Using the P-touch Editor Help 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...
... information for the tab you chose. 4 Topic Area Displays the description for the item you chose. 13 Using the P-touch Editor Help 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...
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Creating Labels (For Windows) Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 14 Using the P-touch Editor Help The [Print Topics] dialog box appears. 3 Select the range of topics to print. 2 Click on the Toolbar. Select a normal printer that supports general paper sizes, such as Letter. Use your normal printer to print the P-touch Editor Help information. 1 In the [Contents...
Creating Labels (For Windows) Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 14 Using the P-touch Editor Help The [Print Topics] dialog box appears. 3 Select the range of topics to print. 2 Click on the Toolbar. Select a normal printer that supports general paper sizes, such as Letter. Use your normal printer to print the P-touch Editor Help information. 1 In the [Contents...
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... in any other application, refer to Î"Using external database files" on page 23. • The label list can be automatically created from an existing database created by directly entering text into the label list window of the P-touch Editor. The database function is saved together with Other Applications" on page 9 and choose the...
... in any other application, refer to Î"Using external database files" on page 23. • The label list can be automatically created from an existing database created by directly entering text into the label list window of the P-touch Editor. The database function is saved together with Other Applications" on page 9 and choose the...
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... row. Form View Displays the data for the current record in the [Options] dialog box. 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 ... a field can be adjusted by choosing a different setting in the [Database] tab in a form. Click [Tool]-[Options] in the record selector column. Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 1 2 1 Field name Displays the field names. 2 Field data Displays the field information for each field in a record. 4 Record ...
... row. Form View Displays the data for the current record in the [Options] dialog box. 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 ... a field can be adjusted by choosing a different setting in the [Database] tab in a form. Click [Tool]-[Options] in the record selector column. Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 1 2 1 Field name Displays the field names. 2 Field data Displays the field information for each field in a record. 4 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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... style can be specified for each type of saved label layouts easily. • You can also save new layouts 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 can quickly create and print labels by following the procedure below: 1 Choose the DK Roll for the DK Roll installed in the printer has been set. If [Format] is not displayed,...
... style can be specified for each type of saved label layouts easily. • You can also save new layouts 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 can quickly create and print labels by following the procedure below: 1 Choose the DK Roll for the DK Roll installed in the printer has been set. If [Format] is not displayed,...
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... [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. 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 check 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. 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 check the...
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...(such as a new layout style for every text object you have created. 20 Creating Labels Efficiently Appendix The [Text Properties] dialog box appears. You can create a new layout style. Creating Labels (For Windows) Creating Labels (For 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]. Introduction Creating and registering a new...
...(such as a new layout style for every text object you have created. 20 Creating Labels Efficiently Appendix The [Text Properties] dialog box appears. You can create a new layout style. Creating Labels (For Windows) Creating Labels (For 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]. Introduction Creating and registering a new...