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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
Software Users Manual - English
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... 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 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...
... 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 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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...Macintosh®, refer to create labels using the P-touch Editor software that should read them before using the printer. With the Brother QL-650TD, you can also view it is a "PDF manual" contained on purchasing a Brother QL-series label printer. In this manual). This symbol indicates information ... the [Manuals] folder on the CD-ROM. The Brother QL-500/QL-550/QL-650TD/QL-1050/QL-1050N label printer (hereafter referred to help you use the printer properly and extensively. For the basic functions of the printer. After installing this guide are provided to as general ...
...Macintosh®, refer to create labels using the P-touch Editor software that should read them before using the printer. With the Brother QL-650TD, you can also view it is a "PDF manual" contained on purchasing a Brother QL-series label printer. In this manual). This symbol indicates information ... the [Manuals] folder on the CD-ROM. The Brother QL-500/QL-550/QL-650TD/QL-1050/QL-1050N label printer (hereafter referred to help you use the printer properly and extensively. For the basic functions of the printer. After installing this guide are provided to as general ...
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... the latest software downloads and FAQs. Normally, select [Display Startup Dialog Box]. 2 Select an option in the [Startup Settings]. Use this Brother Solutions Center to display the [Options] dialog box. Starting P-touch Editor 1 Click [Start]-[All Programs (Programs)]- [Brother P-touch]-[P-touch Editor 4.2].... you select [Open an Existing Layout], the [Open] dialog box appears. Refer to the Brother Solutions Center. Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 7 Starting P-touch Editor Introduction Creating Labels (For Windows) How to create a layout by step how to create...
... the latest software downloads and FAQs. Normally, select [Display Startup Dialog Box]. 2 Select an option in the [Startup Settings]. Use this Brother Solutions Center to display the [Options] dialog box. Starting P-touch Editor 1 Click [Start]-[All Programs (Programs)]- [Brother P-touch]-[P-touch Editor 4.2].... you select [Open an Existing Layout], the [Open] dialog box appears. Refer to the Brother Solutions Center. Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 7 Starting P-touch Editor Introduction Creating Labels (For Windows) How to create a layout by step how to create...
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...Enable Macros]. Add-In settings To register or cancel the Add-In function, after the software installation, use the Add-In settings. 1 Click [Start]-[All Programs(Programs)]- [Brother P-touch]-[P-touch Tools][P-touch Editor 4.2 Add-Ins Utility]. Before running this source] checkbox, and click on the... application's security settings. Introduction Creating Labels (For Windows) Creating Labels with Other Applications The [Brother P-touch Add-In Settings] dialog box appears. 2 Click on the checkboxes for the application. If this dialog box appears, check ...
...Enable Macros]. Add-In settings To register or cancel the Add-In function, after the software installation, use the Add-In settings. 1 Click [Start]-[All Programs(Programs)]- [Brother P-touch]-[P-touch Tools][P-touch Editor 4.2 Add-Ins Utility]. Before running this source] checkbox, and click on the... application's security settings. Introduction Creating Labels (For Windows) Creating Labels with Other Applications The [Brother P-touch Add-In Settings] dialog box appears. 2 Click on the checkboxes for the application. If this dialog box appears, check ...
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... can change the Label Format or create a new Label Format from the Label format definitions dialog box which appears by installing the printer driver. The [Printer Properties] dialog box appears. 3 Select each item and click . • [Paper] Tab This tab is different from most... the Printer Driver Because the paper size for this printer to print directly 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/...
... can change the Label Format or create a new Label Format from the Label format definitions dialog box which appears by installing the printer driver. The [Printer Properties] dialog box appears. 3 Select each item and click . • [Paper] Tab This tab is different from most... the Printer Driver Because the paper size for this printer to print directly 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/...
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... computer. Appendix 5 Close the [Add or Remove Programs] dialog. 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 . The [Add or Remove Programs] dialog appears. 2 Select "Brother P-touch Editor 4.2", and click . Creating Labels (For Windows) Creating Labels (For Macintosh...
... computer. Appendix 5 Close the [Add or Remove Programs] dialog. 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 . The [Add or Remove Programs] dialog appears. 2 Select "Brother P-touch Editor 4.2", and click . Creating Labels (For Windows) Creating Labels (For Macintosh...
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So QL-1050N is not used in Mac environment. *3 The RS-232C interface is required when printing with ESC/P commands. *4 Required available space when installing the software with all of available space *4 Windows® Memory Macintosh® Windows® 2000 Professional/XP: More ...USB Spec. 1.1 or 2.0 protocol) Over 70 MB of available space *4 Over 100 MB of the options. Introduction Operating Environment Items Brother QL-500/550 Specifications Brother QL-650TD Brother QL-1050 Windows® Windows® 2000 Professional/XP *1 OS Macintosh® Mac OS 10.1-10.4.7(PowerPC);
So QL-1050N is not used in Mac environment. *3 The RS-232C interface is required when printing with ESC/P commands. *4 Required available space when installing the software with all of available space *4 Windows® Memory Macintosh® Windows® 2000 Professional/XP: More ...USB Spec. 1.1 or 2.0 protocol) Over 70 MB of available space *4 Over 100 MB of the options. Introduction Operating Environment Items Brother QL-500/550 Specifications Brother QL-650TD Brother QL-1050 Windows® Windows® 2000 Professional/XP *1 OS Macintosh® Mac OS 10.1-10.4.7(PowerPC);
Quick Setup Guide - English
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...Paper Guide Your QL-500/550 comes with water or a foreign object in the QL-500/550, the QL-500/550 may not be found in the Manuals folder of the P-touch Editor software is now completed...cable into the slot, thread it into the electrical outlet with the QL-500/550. After the printer driver installation is completed, the User Registration dialog box appears. 10 ...QL-500/550 to your personal computer and insert the CD-ROM into or block the label output slot, or USB port. • Use only the authorized power source for the Brother software, and then click [Next]. www.brother...
...Paper Guide Your QL-500/550 comes with water or a foreign object in the QL-500/550, the QL-500/550 may not be found in the Manuals folder of the P-touch Editor software is now completed...cable into the slot, thread it into the electrical outlet with the QL-500/550. After the printer driver installation is completed, the User Registration dialog box appears. 10 ...QL-500/550 to your personal computer and insert the CD-ROM into or block the label output slot, or USB port. • Use only the authorized power source for the Brother software, and then click [Next]. www.brother...
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... ...13 Installing the Paper Guide...14 INSTALLING SOFTWARE 15 Software Overview ...15 Software and Compatible Operating Systems 15 Installation Precautions ...15 Installing the Software...16 Uninstalling 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-9000 Print Server...
... ...13 Installing the Paper Guide...14 INSTALLING SOFTWARE 15 Software Overview ...15 Software and Compatible Operating Systems 15 Installation Precautions ...15 Installing the Software...16 Uninstalling 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-9000 Print Server...
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.... However, there is a label printer that connects to your QL-500/550, and then keep it nearby for future reference. Your new QL-500/550 is no guarantee that the product Product Name: Brother Label Printer QL-500/550 Model Number: QL-500/550 complies with the instructions, may... from that you read this User's Guide carefully before using the label editing software provided. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity (For USA Only) Responsible Party: Brother International Corporation 100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911 USA TEL: (908)...
.... However, there is a label printer that connects to your QL-500/550, and then keep it nearby for future reference. Your new QL-500/550 is no guarantee that the product Product Name: Brother Label Printer QL-500/550 Model Number: QL-500/550 complies with the instructions, may... from that you read this User's Guide carefully before using the label editing software provided. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity (For USA Only) Responsible Party: Brother International Corporation 100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911 USA TEL: (908)...
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...to floor models or refurbished product), prior to your issue to our P-touch Customer Service Hotline at 1-877-478-6824 or to a Brother Authorized Service Center within the applicable warranty period. Supply Brother or the Brother Authorized Service Center with a rated life; For the name of consumable,... If you purchased a product from someone other than an authorized Brother reseller in the United States or if the product was purchased within the U.S. What Brother will be required to deliver (by another device or software used with a photocopy of your dated bill of sale showing ...
...to floor models or refurbished product), prior to your issue to our P-touch Customer Service Hotline at 1-877-478-6824 or to a Brother Authorized Service Center within the applicable warranty period. Supply Brother or the Brother Authorized Service Center with a rated life; For the name of consumable,... If you purchased a product from someone other than an authorized Brother reseller in the United States or if the product was purchased within the U.S. What Brother will be required to deliver (by another device or software used with a photocopy of your dated bill of sale showing ...
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...QL-500/550 and shall be easily accessible. z INTRODUCTION • When peeling a DK Die-cut straight, or frequent paper jams may indicate that you do not touch the blade. • If a paper jam should break off once attached. Brother...• The average number of adhesive on multiple personal computers for further details. This software may come off the CD/DVD label once it unusable. • Some DK rolls...power cord from the electrical outlet and remove the cutter unit carefully with ink jet printers. If the cutter blade should occur due to the CD/DVD. Remove the ...
...QL-500/550 and shall be easily accessible. z INTRODUCTION • When peeling a DK Die-cut straight, or frequent paper jams may indicate that you do not touch the blade. • If a paper jam should break off once attached. Brother...• The average number of adhesive on multiple personal computers for further details. This software may come off the CD/DVD label once it unusable. • Some DK rolls...power cord from the electrical outlet and remove the cutter unit carefully with ink jet printers. If the cutter blade should occur due to the CD/DVD. Remove the ...
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... install the printer driver software. Do not connect the QL-500/550 to a personal computer that does not have the printer driver software installed, the dialog box shown here will collect on page 16. 10 QL-500/550 Components If the QL500/550 is left open, dust will appear. GETTING STARTED QL-500/550 Components QL-500/550 Label Printer Front QL-500 DK...
... install the printer driver software. Do not connect the QL-500/550 to a personal computer that does not have the printer driver software installed, the dialog box shown here will collect on page 16. 10 QL-500/550 Components If the QL500/550 is left open, dust will appear. GETTING STARTED QL-500/550 Components QL-500/550 Label Printer Front QL-500 DK...
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...inserting the plug. • Remove the power supply cord from the electrical outlet. Do not connect the QL-500/550 to do so when installing the printer driver. Refer to "Installing the Software" on page 16. 12 Connecting to the Power Supply GETTING STARTED Connecting to the Power Supply 1 ...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 the electrical outlet after you have the printer driver software installed, the dialog box shown here will appear. Click [Cancel], remove the USB...
...inserting the plug. • Remove the power supply cord from the electrical outlet. Do not connect the QL-500/550 to do so when installing the printer driver. Refer to "Installing the Software" on page 16. 12 Connecting to the Power Supply GETTING STARTED Connecting to the Power Supply 1 ...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 the electrical outlet after you have the printer driver software installed, the dialog box shown here will appear. Click [Cancel], remove the USB...
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... for the specific model purchased. Printer Driver This software enables your personal computer to print labels on your QL-500/550. ft Windows 2000 AddM-iIcnroSsooffttwaWreofrodr9M7/S20W00o/r2d0/E02x/c2e0l0/O3,uMtloicoroksoft Excel 97/2000/2002/2003, Microsoft Outlook 2000/2002/2003. P-touch Library Use this powerful label...
... for the specific model purchased. Printer Driver This software enables your personal computer to print labels on your QL-500/550. ft Windows 2000 AddM-iIcnroSsooffttwaWreofrodr9M7/S20W00o/r2d0/E02x/c2e0l0/O3,uMtloicoroksoft Excel 97/2000/2002/2003, Microsoft Outlook 2000/2002/2003. P-touch Library Use this powerful label...
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...the contents of the CD-ROM, and then double-click the "Setup.exe" icon. 2 Click [Next] to install the software. INSTALLING SOFTWARE Installing the Software The installation procedure differs depending on the operating system running on page 21 for the installation procedure for that operating system. Refer... prepares for the appropriate operating system to begin installation. The License Agreement dialog box appears. 16 Installing the Software Refer to "When using Microsoft Windows Me/2000 Professional/XP (Home/Professional) 1 Start your personal computer.
...the contents of the CD-ROM, and then double-click the "Setup.exe" icon. 2 Click [Next] to install the software. INSTALLING SOFTWARE Installing the Software The installation procedure differs depending on the operating system running on page 21 for the installation procedure for that operating system. Refer... prepares for the appropriate operating system to begin installation. The License Agreement dialog box appears. 16 Installing the Software Refer to "When using Microsoft Windows Me/2000 Professional/XP (Home/Professional) 1 Start your personal computer.
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If you agree to the terms and conditions of the license agreement, click [Yes] to continue installation. z INSTALLING SOFTWARE 3 Carefully read the license agreement. The Setup Type dialog box appears. 17 Installing the Software The Customer Information dialog box appears. 4 Enter your "User Name" and the "Company Name", and then click [Next].
If you agree to the terms and conditions of the license agreement, click [Yes] to continue installation. z INSTALLING SOFTWARE 3 Carefully read the license agreement. The Setup Type dialog box appears. 17 Installing the Software The Customer Information dialog box appears. 4 Enter your "User Name" and the "Company Name", and then click [Next].
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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] ... unselect the items to be installed. If you want a shortcut created for an area, clear the check box for the Brother software, and then click [Next]. Clear all check boxes to install the printer driver only. The Add Shortcut dialog box appears. 6 Specify where to add shortcuts (for easy, one click access) for...
Typical • P-touch Editor • P-touch Library • Fonts • Help • Clip Art • Auto Format Templates • Layout styles • Add-Ins • Manuals • Drivers Custom Click [Next] ... unselect the items to be installed. If you want a shortcut created for an area, clear the check box for the Brother software, and then click [Next]. Clear all check boxes to install the printer driver only. The Add Shortcut dialog box appears. 6 Specify where to add shortcuts (for easy, one click access) for...
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...the Driver Setup dialog box appears. 7 Review the settings to connect the QL-500/ 550, plug the connector on the USB cable into the USB port on the back of the QL-500/550. 19 Installing the Software z INSTALLING SOFTWARE If the settings are incorrect, click [Back] to go back and ...correct. • The InstallShield Wizard completes preparations for installing the software, and then the Setup Status dialog box appears. ...
...the Driver Setup dialog box appears. 7 Review the settings to connect the QL-500/ 550, plug the connector on the USB cable into the USB port on the back of the QL-500/550. 19 Installing the Software z INSTALLING SOFTWARE If the settings are incorrect, click [Back] to go back and ...correct. • The InstallShield Wizard completes preparations for installing the software, and then the Setup Status dialog box appears. ...