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... 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 Driver 60 Printing from Other Applications 62 Uninstalling the Software 63 For Windows ...63 For Macintosh ...64 Specifications ...66 Product Specifications 66 Operating Environment 67 3 Creating...
... 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 Driver 60 Printing from Other Applications 62 Uninstalling the Software 63 For Windows ...63 For Macintosh ...64 Specifications ...66 Product Specifications 66 Operating Environment 67 3 Creating...
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...check box should be printed. 10 Printing a Label Appendix Introduction Printing a Label This section explains the procedure for QL-500) Print Options and label cutting When you click in the printer to cut. When this check box is checked, labels will be automatically cut. (Not available for printing a ...the Print property box, the [Print] dialog box appears. to Printer Driver Number Used to specify the number of copies to display the box. 2 Cut off the printed label using the Cut button or the Cut lever (Brother QL-500) of copies. If the Print property box is not shown ...
...check box should be printed. 10 Printing a Label Appendix Introduction Printing a Label This section explains the procedure for QL-500) Print Options and label cutting When you click in the printer to cut. When this check box is checked, labels will be automatically cut. (Not available for printing a ...the Print property box, the [Print] dialog box appears. to Printer Driver Number Used to specify the number of copies to display the box. 2 Cut off the printed label using the Cut button or the Cut lever (Brother QL-500) of copies. If the Print property box is not shown ...
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You can set the print options and the number of the field to mark the contact. Printer Driver Copies Number Used to cut . Print Range Marked Contacts Prints the contacts marked in the From and To Contact Range boxes. 38 Printing the Label .... 2 Cut off the printed label using the Cut button or the Cut lever (Brother QL-500) of the printer. This dialog box allows you click the Properties button (QL-1050/1050N only). All Records Prints all contacts in shown in the printer to specify the number of labels between cuts with the Option tab in [Options...
You can set the print options and the number of the field to mark the contact. Printer Driver Copies Number Used to cut . Print Range Marked Contacts Prints the contacts marked in the From and To Contact Range boxes. 38 Printing the Label .... 2 Cut off the printed label using the Cut button or the Cut lever (Brother QL-500) of the printer. This dialog box allows you click the Properties button (QL-1050/1050N only). All Records Prints all contacts in shown in the printer to specify the number of labels between cuts with the Option tab in [Options...
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... click . • [Paper] Tab This tab is different from other regular printers, you may not be able to print even after installing the driver and application software, unless the application software allows the proper label size to Windows® Help. 2 Select "Brother QL-500/550/650TD/1050/ 1050N", and click [File]-[Printing Preferences]. Set the...
... click . • [Paper] Tab This tab is different from other regular printers, you may not be able to print even after installing the driver and application software, unless the application software allows the proper label size to Windows® Help. 2 Select "Brother QL-500/550/650TD/1050/ 1050N", and click [File]-[Printing Preferences]. Set the...
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Introduction • [Graphics] Tab You can set "Halftones", "Brightness", and "Contrast" in this tab. • [Option] Tab You can set "Auto cut" with number of labels between cuts, "Mirror Printing", "Cut at end", and "Unit" in this tab. Creating Labels (For Windows) Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 61 Installing the Printer Driver The cutting options will vary according to the model. 4 Close the [Printers and Faxes (Printers)] window.
Introduction • [Graphics] Tab You can set "Halftones", "Brightness", and "Contrast" in this tab. • [Option] Tab You can set "Auto cut" with number of labels between cuts, "Mirror Printing", "Cut at end", and "Unit" in this tab. Creating Labels (For Windows) Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 61 Installing the Printer Driver The cutting options will vary according to the model. 4 Close the [Printers and Faxes (Printers)] window.
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You can change the settings of the Microsoft® Word window is adjusted to print. The size of the Printer Driver from the [Printer Properties] dialog box which appears by clicking . Set page margins in ÎPage 60. The specified labels are printed. 62 Printing from... want to the paper size that you have just selected. The [Print] dialog box appears. 8 Click . The [Print] dialog box appears. 2 Select "Brother QL-500/550/650TD/1050/ 1050N". The [Page Setup] dialog box appears. 5 Click the [Paper] tab, and select the paper size that you have added in ...
You can change the settings of the Microsoft® Word window is adjusted to print. The size of the Printer Driver from the [Printer Properties] dialog box which appears by clicking . Set page margins in ÎPage 60. The specified labels are printed. 62 Printing from... want to the paper size that you have just selected. The [Print] dialog box appears. 8 Click . The [Print] dialog box appears. 2 Select "Brother QL-500/550/650TD/1050/ 1050N". The [Page Setup] dialog box appears. 5 Click the [Paper] tab, and select the paper size that you have added in ...
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...by following this procedure. 63 For Windows The [Add or Remove Programs] dialog appears. 2 Select "Brother P-touch Editor 4.2", and click . After the software and printer driver are removed from the personal computer. Creating Labels (For Windows) Creating Labels (For Macintosh) 3 ...Introduction Uninstalling the Software This section describes how to uninstall the software and printer driver from your computer, the [Maintenance Complete] dialog box appears. 4 Click . For Windows Uninstalling the P-touch Editor 1 Click [Start]-[Settings]-[Control Panel]-[Add or Remove Programs...
...by following this procedure. 63 For Windows The [Add or Remove Programs] dialog appears. 2 Select "Brother P-touch Editor 4.2", and click . After the software and printer driver are removed from the personal computer. Creating Labels (For Windows) Creating Labels (For Macintosh) 3 ...Introduction Uninstalling the Software This section describes how to uninstall the software and printer driver from your computer, the [Maintenance Complete] dialog box appears. 4 Click . For Windows Uninstalling the P-touch Editor 1 Click [Start]-[Settings]-[Control Panel]-[Add or Remove Programs...
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.... For Macintosh Uninstalling the P-touch Editor 1 On the drive where the P-touch Editor is required for uninstall operation. The printer driver has been uninstalled. Open with the [terminal] window from context menu. 64 For Macintosh Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix Introduction Creating Labels (For Windows) Uninstalling the Printer Driver 1 Turn off the Brother QL-500/550/650TD/1050/1050N...
.... For Macintosh Uninstalling the P-touch Editor 1 On the drive where the P-touch Editor is required for uninstall operation. The printer driver has been uninstalled. Open with the [terminal] window from context menu. 64 For Macintosh Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix Introduction Creating Labels (For Windows) Uninstalling the Printer Driver 1 Turn off the Brother QL-500/550/650TD/1050/1050N...
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Uninstalling the Printer Driver 1 Turn off the Brother QL-500/550/650TD/1050/1050N. 2 Double-click the drive where Mac OS® X is saved in it. The printer driver has been uninstalled. 65 For Macintosh Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix Introduction Creating Labels (For Windows) 2 Click . 3 Delete [Applications]-[P-touch Editor 3.2] folder. P-touch Editor has been uninstalled. Before delete the [P-touch Editor...
Uninstalling the Printer Driver 1 Turn off the Brother QL-500/550/650TD/1050/1050N. 2 Double-click the drive where Mac OS® X is saved in it. The printer driver has been uninstalled. 65 For Macintosh Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix Introduction Creating Labels (For Windows) 2 Click . 3 Delete [Applications]-[P-touch Editor 3.2] folder. P-touch Editor has been uninstalled. Before delete the [P-touch Editor...
Quick Setup Guide - English
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...the USB cable into the USB port on the paper guide surface with one starter roll of hub used for an example of the P-touch Editor software is completed, the User Registration dialog box appears. 10 Select on option and then click [Next]. The Setup Type dialog...environment. 14 Proceed with a cloth dipped in the QL-500/550, the QL-500/550 may be used . For example, to the cutter unit. After the printer driver installation is now completed. The remainder of creating a label. See the reverse side for the Brother software, and then click [Next]. Don't apply ...
...the USB cable into the USB port on the paper guide surface with one starter roll of hub used for an example of the P-touch Editor software is completed, the User Registration dialog box appears. 10 Select on option and then click [Next]. The Setup Type dialog...environment. 14 Proceed with a cloth dipped in the QL-500/550, the QL-500/550 may be used . For example, to the cutter unit. After the printer driver installation is now completed. The remainder of creating a label. See the reverse side for the Brother software, and then click [Next]. Don't apply ...
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...Brother® One-Year Limited Warranty and Replacement Service (USA Only)...2 Important Information ...5 General Precautions ...6 QL-500/550...6 DK Rolls (DK Die-cut Labels and DK Continuous Tape 6 CD-ROM & Software ...7 AC power cord ...7 Cutter unit ...7 Symbols Used in this Guide ...8 GETTING STARTED 9 Unpacking Your QL-500/550...9 QL-500/550 Components...10 QL-500/550 Label Printer... Software ...29 Uninstalling P-touch Editor Version 4.1 29 Uninstalling the Printer Driver ...30 Connecting the QL-500/550 to Multiple Computers 31 Using the QL-500/550 as a Shared Printer 31 Using the PS-...
...Brother® One-Year Limited Warranty and Replacement Service (USA Only)...2 Important Information ...5 General Precautions ...6 QL-500/550...6 DK Rolls (DK Die-cut Labels and DK Continuous Tape 6 CD-ROM & Software ...7 AC power cord ...7 Cutter unit ...7 Symbols Used in this Guide ...8 GETTING STARTED 9 Unpacking Your QL-500/550...9 QL-500/550 Components...10 QL-500/550 Label Printer... Software ...29 Uninstalling P-touch Editor Version 4.1 29 Uninstalling the Printer Driver ...30 Connecting the QL-500/550 to Multiple Computers 31 Using the QL-500/550 as a Shared Printer 31 Using the PS-...
Users Manual - English
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... Software" on the print head. Always close the cover. Back QL-500/QL-550 Power cord USB port Do not connect the QL-500/550 to do so when installing the printer driver. GETTING STARTED QL-500/550 Components QL-500/550 Label Printer Front QL-500 DK Roll compartment cover QL-550 DK Roll compartment cover FEED button LED lamp ON/OFF...
... Software" on the print head. Always close the cover. Back QL-500/QL-550 Power cord USB port Do not connect the QL-500/550 to do so when installing the printer driver. GETTING STARTED QL-500/550 Components QL-500/550 Label Printer Front QL-500 DK Roll compartment cover QL-550 DK Roll compartment cover FEED button LED lamp ON/OFF...
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... on page 16. 12 Connecting to do so when installing the printer driver. GETTING STARTED Connecting to the Power Supply 1 Plug the power supply cord into a standard electrical outlet. • Check that does not have finished using the QL-500/550. • Do not pull the cord when removing it from...; Remove the power supply cord from the electrical outlet after you have the printer driver software installed, the dialog box shown here will appear. The wire in the cord may become damaged. Do not connect the QL-500/550 to the USB port of your personal computer until directed to the Power...
... on page 16. 12 Connecting to do so when installing the printer driver. GETTING STARTED Connecting to the Power Supply 1 Plug the power supply cord into a standard electrical outlet. • Check that does not have finished using the QL-500/550. • Do not pull the cord when removing it from...; Remove the power supply cord from the electrical outlet after you have the printer driver software installed, the dialog box shown here will appear. The wire in the cord may become damaged. Do not connect the QL-500/550 to the USB port of your personal computer until directed to the Power...
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... CD-ROM, the following dialog box may appear on your QL-500/550. If so, click [OK] and reinstall the software from Microsoft of Microsoft applications. The CD contains the printer driver for MS Word/Excel/Outlook These Word, Add-Ins Excel... Outlook 2000/2002/2003. P-touch Library Use this powerful label design software to create a wide variety of custom labels such as features for managing names, addresses and other information previously entered on your QL-500/550. Installation Precautions • • DWohennotucsoinngneWctinthdeowUsS...
... CD-ROM, the following dialog box may appear on your QL-500/550. If so, click [OK] and reinstall the software from Microsoft of Microsoft applications. The CD contains the printer driver for MS Word/Excel/Outlook These Word, Add-Ins Excel... Outlook 2000/2002/2003. P-touch Library Use this powerful label design software to create a wide variety of custom labels such as features for managing names, addresses and other information previously entered on your QL-500/550. Installation Precautions • • DWohennotucsoinngneWctinthdeowUsS...
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...touch Editor • P-touch Library • Fonts • Help • Clip Art • Auto Format Templates • Layout styles • Add-Ins • Manuals • Drivers... Custom Click [Next] and select the features you do not want to be installed. Clear all check boxes to add shortcuts (for easy, one click access) for that area. If you want a shortcut created for an area, clear the check box for the Brother...select an alternate destination folder. • Select "Custom" to install the printer driver only. Check on to select and off to unselect the items to ...
...touch Editor • P-touch Library • Fonts • Help • Clip Art • Auto Format Templates • Layout styles • Add-Ins • Manuals • Drivers... Custom Click [Next] and select the features you do not want to be installed. Clear all check boxes to add shortcuts (for easy, one click access) for that area. If you want a shortcut created for an area, clear the check box for the Brother...select an alternate destination folder. • Select "Custom" to install the printer driver only. Check on to select and off to unselect the items to ...
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...174; Windows® Me The error dialog box shown to the right may be possible due to the type of hub used. After the printer driver installation is completed, the User Registration dialog box appears. 10 Select on . When "Yes, display the page." is selected, the online ... option and then click [Next]. If this dialog box appears, click [OK]. Select one of the P-touch Editor software is recognized, the installer proceeds with the driver software installation. When connecting the QL-500/550 to a personal computer via a USB hub, a proper connection may not be required to restart your...
...174; Windows® Me The error dialog box shown to the right may be possible due to the type of hub used. After the printer driver installation is completed, the User Registration dialog box appears. 10 Select on . When "Yes, display the page." is selected, the online ... option and then click [Next]. If this dialog box appears, click [OK]. Select one of the P-touch Editor software is recognized, the installer proceeds with the driver software installation. When connecting the QL-500/550 to a personal computer via a USB hub, a proper connection may not be required to restart your...
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Typical • P-touch Editor • P-touch Library • Fonts • Help • Clip Art • Auto Format Templates • Layout styles • Add-Ins • Manuals • Drivers Custom Click [Next] and select the features you want to be installed. Check on to select and off to... and then click [Next]. • Click [Browse] to select an alternate destination folder. • Select "Custom" to install the printer driver only. For example, to install a particular feature. INSTALLING SOFTWARE 4 Enter your "User Name" and the "Company Name", and then click [Next].
Typical • P-touch Editor • P-touch Library • Fonts • Help • Clip Art • Auto Format Templates • Layout styles • Add-Ins • Manuals • Drivers Custom Click [Next] and select the features you want to be installed. Check on to select and off to... and then click [Next]. • Click [Browse] to select an alternate destination folder. • Select "Custom" to install the printer driver only. For example, to install a particular feature. INSTALLING SOFTWARE 4 Enter your "User Name" and the "Company Name", and then click [Next].
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...Add New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears and you ever need to install the QL-500 or QL-550 printer driver on the CD. The Confirmation dialog box appears. 3 Turn the QL-500/550 off, and the click [Yes]. The Driver Setup dialog box appears. 2 Click [Cancel]. You can resume installation from... step 10. Re-installing the printer driver If you can also follow the directions in the dialog boxes displayed to install the printer driver appears. 4 Turn the QL-500/550 on Microsoft Windows 98 SE) 1 Click [OK]. The dialog...
...Add New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears and you ever need to install the QL-500 or QL-550 printer driver on the CD. The Confirmation dialog box appears. 3 Turn the QL-500/550 off, and the click [Yes]. The Driver Setup dialog box appears. 2 Click [Cancel]. You can resume installation from... step 10. Re-installing the printer driver If you can also follow the directions in the dialog boxes displayed to install the printer driver appears. 4 Turn the QL-500/550 on Microsoft Windows 98 SE) 1 Click [OK]. The dialog...
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...After the software is not removed by this procedure. 1 Start (→ Settings) → Control Panel → Add or Remove Programs → Brother P-touch Editor Version 4.1 (/Brother P-touch Quick Editor) → Change/Remove (Add/Remove...) The InstallShield Wizard dialog box appears. 2 Select "Remove" and then click [Next]. z INSTALLING ...from your personal computer, follow these steps to uninstall the software. The Setup Status dialog box appears. The printer driver is removed from your personal computer, the Maintenance Complete dialog box appears. 29 Uninstalling Software
...After the software is not removed by this procedure. 1 Start (→ Settings) → Control Panel → Add or Remove Programs → Brother P-touch Editor Version 4.1 (/Brother P-touch Quick Editor) → Change/Remove (Add/Remove...) The InstallShield Wizard dialog box appears. 2 Select "Remove" and then click [Next]. z INSTALLING ...from your personal computer, follow these steps to uninstall the software. The Setup Status dialog box appears. The printer driver is removed from your personal computer, the Maintenance Complete dialog box appears. 29 Uninstalling Software
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...] to Windows Help. 3 Select the Brother QL-500 (or Brother QL-550) icon and then select "Delete" from your personal computer. 2 Open the Printer control panel (Printers and Faxes for other methods of removing a printer driver from the "File" menu. Uninstalling the Printer Driver This procedure removes the printer driver from the personal computer. 1 Turn off the P-touch and remove the USB cable from...
...] to Windows Help. 3 Select the Brother QL-500 (or Brother QL-550) icon and then select "Delete" from your personal computer. 2 Open the Printer control panel (Printers and Faxes for other methods of removing a printer driver from the "File" menu. Uninstalling the Printer Driver This procedure removes the printer driver from the personal computer. 1 Turn off the P-touch and remove the USB cable from...