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The Brother QL-500/QL-550/QL-650TD/QL-1050/QL-1050N label printer (hereafter referred to as "the printer") enables you can also view it is connected to the corresponding pages. Manual Structure The following manuals are provided to the PDF files in this ... run from the Start menu. • If you use a Macintosh®, refer to help you use the printer more efficiently. Make sure to quickly and easily print custom labels created with the label software, P-touch Editor. For the basic functions of the main unit, and how to the Adobe® Reader Help files...
The Brother QL-500/QL-550/QL-650TD/QL-1050/QL-1050N label printer (hereafter referred to as "the printer") enables you can also view it is connected to the corresponding pages. Manual Structure The following manuals are provided to the PDF files in this ... run from the Start menu. • If you use a Macintosh®, refer to help you use the printer more efficiently. Make sure to quickly and easily print custom labels created with the label software, P-touch Editor. For the basic functions of the main unit, and how to the Adobe® Reader Help files...
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...Brother Solutions Center. Normally, select [Display Startup Dialog Box]. 2 Select an option in the [Startup Settings]. Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 7 Starting P-touch Editor In the [General] tab, you can also start the P-touch Editor using P-touch...To], the P-touch Editor Help appears. Starting P-touch Editor 1 Click [Start]-[All Programs (Programs)]- [Brother P-touch]-[P-touch Editor 4.2]. You...Use this Brother Solutions Center to display the [Options] dialog box. When the P-touch Editor is...touch Editor works when it starts, click [Tool]-[Options] to check for the ...
...Brother Solutions Center. Normally, select [Display Startup Dialog Box]. 2 Select an option in the [Startup Settings]. Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 7 Starting P-touch Editor In the [General] tab, you can also start the P-touch Editor using P-touch...To], the P-touch Editor Help appears. Starting P-touch Editor 1 Click [Start]-[All Programs (Programs)]- [Brother P-touch]-[P-touch Editor 4.2]. You...Use this Brother Solutions Center to display the [Options] dialog box. When the P-touch Editor is...touch Editor works when it starts, click [Tool]-[Options] to check for the ...
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...Word, Excel and Outlook® programs. Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 26 Creating Labels with Other Applications When installing the software, if you can create and print labels quickly and easily. • The Add-In function supports the following applications: ...-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]. The [Brother P-touch Add-In Settings] dialog box appears. 2 Click on the checkboxes for...
...Word, Excel and Outlook® programs. Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 26 Creating Labels with Other Applications When installing the software, if you can create and print labels quickly and easily. • The Add-In function supports the following applications: ...-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]. The [Brother P-touch Add-In Settings] dialog box appears. 2 Click on the checkboxes for...
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...] dialog box appears. The uninstall operation starts. Appendix 5 Close the [Add or Remove Programs] dialog. The [Add or Remove Programs] dialog appears. 2 Select "Brother P-touch Editor 4.2", and click . P-touch Editor has been uninstalled. After the software and printer driver are removed from the personal computer. Creating Labels (For Windows) Creating Labels (For Macintosh) 3 Click . The...
...] dialog box appears. The uninstall operation starts. Appendix 5 Close the [Add or Remove Programs] dialog. The [Add or Remove Programs] dialog appears. 2 Select "Brother P-touch Editor 4.2", and click . P-touch Editor has been uninstalled. After the software and printer driver are removed from the personal computer. Creating Labels (For Windows) Creating Labels (For Macintosh) 3 Click . The...
Quick Setup Guide - English
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.... Installation of the P-touch Editor software is turned on, and then plug the connector on the USB cable into a standard electrical outlet. • Check that the QL-500/550 is now completed. When the Add Printer Wizard dialog box appears. The new hardware has been detected. The next dialog box appears. www.brother.com [Getting Started...
.... Installation of the P-touch Editor software is turned on, and then plug the connector on the USB cable into a standard electrical outlet. • Check that the QL-500/550 is now completed. When the Add Printer Wizard dialog box appears. The new hardware has been detected. The next dialog box appears. www.brother.com [Getting Started...
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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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... Product; (2) Damage caused by another device or software used in the United States. What Brother will be required to deliver (by this warranty. For the name of local Brother Authorized Service Center(s), call 1-800521-2846. Supply Brother or the Brother Authorized Service Center with a rated life; What is... copy of your bill of sale. What is eligible for warranty service: Report your issue to our P-touch Customer Service Hotline at 1-877-478-6824 or to a Brother Authorized Service Center within the U.S. You are responsible for loss or damage to this Product in shipping. ...
... Product; (2) Damage caused by another device or software used in the United States. What Brother will be required to deliver (by this warranty. For the name of local Brother Authorized Service Center(s), call 1-800521-2846. Supply Brother or the Brother Authorized Service Center with a rated life; What is... copy of your bill of sale. What is eligible for warranty service: Report your issue to our P-touch Customer Service Hotline at 1-877-478-6824 or to a Brother Authorized Service Center within the U.S. You are responsible for loss or damage to this Product in shipping. ...
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...8226; Do not apply CD/DVD labels to the CD/DVD. Labels peel off once attached. This software may be neatly peeled off of data. • Be careful when handling the DK Roll. It ...more depending on the operating environment. Brother accepts no responsibility for any loss or damage of data caused by the inappropriate use of cuts is near the QL-500/550 and shall be used for ...replace the existing cutter unit with ink jet printers. 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...
...8226; Do not apply CD/DVD labels to the CD/DVD. Labels peel off once attached. This software may be neatly peeled off of data. • Be careful when handling the DK Roll. It ...more depending on the operating environment. Brother accepts no responsibility for any loss or damage of data caused by the inappropriate use of cuts is near the QL-500/550 and shall be used for ...replace the existing cutter unit with ink jet printers. 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...
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...; DWohennotucsoinngneWctinthdeowUsSB2c0a0b0lePtroofaespseirosnoanlaalncdomWpinudteorwusntilXthPe(Hsoofmtwea/rePhroafsesbseioennainl)s, tlaolgleodn. Add-In Software for the specific model purchased. Printer Driver This software enables your QL-500/550. as address labels, file folder labels, CD/DVD labels, etc. P-touch Editor Version 4.1 Use this software to print labels on your QL-500/550. P-touch Editor Version 4.1 also contains features to create a wide variety of...
...; DWohennotucsoinngneWctinthdeowUsSB2c0a0b0lePtroofaespseirosnoanlaalncdomWpinudteorwusntilXthPe(Hsoofmtwea/rePhroafsesbseioennainl)s, tlaolgleodn. Add-In Software for the specific model purchased. Printer Driver This software enables your QL-500/550. as address labels, file folder labels, CD/DVD labels, etc. P-touch Editor Version 4.1 Use this software to print labels on your QL-500/550. P-touch Editor Version 4.1 also contains features to create a wide variety of...
Users Manual - English
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...Copying Files dialog box appears. 18 Installing the Software For example, to add shortcuts (for easy, one click access) for that area. The Add Shortcut dialog box appears. 6 Specify where to install the printer driver only. Typical • P-touch Editor • P-touch Library • Fonts • Help •.... If you want a shortcut created for an area, clear the check box for the Brother software, and then click [Next]. Change the default destination folder if you prefer. INSTALLING SOFTWARE 5 Select the type of setup you wish to place the program files elsewhere, and then...
...Copying Files dialog box appears. 18 Installing the Software For example, to add shortcuts (for easy, one click access) for that area. The Add Shortcut dialog box appears. 6 Specify where to install the printer driver only. Typical • P-touch Editor • P-touch Library • Fonts • Help •.... If you want a shortcut created for an area, clear the check box for the Brother software, and then click [Next]. Change the default destination folder if you prefer. INSTALLING SOFTWARE 5 Select the type of setup you wish to place the program files elsewhere, and then...
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... then click [Next]. After the printer driver installation is recognized, the installer proceeds with the driver software installation. is now completed. Installation of the restart options and click [Finish]. 20 Installing the Software Select one of the P-touch Editor software is selected, installation continues. If this occurs, connect the QL-500/ 550 directly to the personal computer...
... then click [Next]. After the printer driver installation is recognized, the installer proceeds with the driver software installation. is now completed. Installation of the restart options and click [Finish]. 20 Installing the Software Select one of the P-touch Editor software is selected, installation continues. If this occurs, connect the QL-500/ 550 directly to the personal computer...
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... on to select and off to unselect the items to install a particular feature. Check on the Select Features dialog box. Typical • P-touch Editor • P-touch Library • Fonts • Help • Clip Art • Auto Format Templates • Layout styles • Add-Ins •...8226; Drivers Custom Click [Next] and select the features you want to install the printer driver only. The following items will be installed The Add Shortcut dialog box appears. 22 Installing the Software Change the default destination folder if you prefer. The Setup Type dialog box appears....
... on to select and off to unselect the items to install a particular feature. Check on the Select Features dialog box. Typical • P-touch Editor • P-touch Library • Fonts • Help • Clip Art • Auto Format Templates • Layout styles • Add-Ins •...8226; Drivers Custom Click [Next] and select the features you want to install the printer driver only. The following items will be installed The Add Shortcut dialog box appears. 22 Installing the Software Change the default destination folder if you prefer. The Setup Type dialog box appears....
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is selected, the online user registration web page is opened in your personal computer after installation. When "No, do not display the page." The InstallShield Wizard Complete dialog box appears. 17 Click [Finish]. When "Yes, display the page." Select one of the P-touch Editor software is selected, installation continues. is now completed. z INSTALLING SOFTWARE 16 Select on option and then click [Next]. Installation of the restart options and click [Finish]. 27 Installing the Software You may be required to restart your web browser.
is selected, the online user registration web page is opened in your personal computer after installation. When "No, do not display the page." The InstallShield Wizard Complete dialog box appears. 17 Click [Finish]. When "Yes, display the page." Select one of the P-touch Editor software is selected, installation continues. is now completed. z INSTALLING SOFTWARE 16 Select on option and then click [Next]. Installation of the restart options and click [Finish]. 27 Installing the Software You may be required to restart your web browser.
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...touch Editor software and associated software files. z INSTALLING SOFTWARE Uninstalling Software If for any reason you need to remove the software from your personal computer, follow these steps to confirm the unistall. The printer driver is removed from your personal computer, the Maintenance Complete dialog box appears. 29 Uninstalling Software...to uninstall the 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) ...
...touch Editor software and associated software files. z INSTALLING SOFTWARE Uninstalling Software If for any reason you need to remove the software from your personal computer, follow these steps to confirm the unistall. The printer driver is removed from your personal computer, the Maintenance Complete dialog box appears. 29 Uninstalling Software...to uninstall the 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) ...
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... Printer Driver This procedure removes the printer driver from the personal computer. 1 Turn off the P-touch and remove the USB cable from your personal computer. 30 Uninstalling Software Refer to Windows Help for Windows® XP (Home/ Professional)). For details, refer to complete the uninstall. INSTALLING SOFTWARE 4 Click [Finish] to Windows Help. 3 Select the Brother QL-500 (or Brother QL...
... Printer Driver This procedure removes the printer driver from the personal computer. 1 Turn off the P-touch and remove the USB cable from your personal computer. 30 Uninstalling Software Refer to Windows Help for Windows® XP (Home/ Professional)). For details, refer to complete the uninstall. INSTALLING SOFTWARE 4 Click [Finish] to Windows Help. 3 Select the Brother QL-500 (or Brother QL...
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... details, refer to Multiple Computers z INSTALLING SOFTWARE Connecting the QL-500/550 to Multiple Computers Using the QL-500/550 as a network label printer. To share the QL-500/550, connect the QL-500/550 to a computer and set it to be shared by multiple personal computers connected by connecting it to a single P-touch electronic labeling system The PS-9000 is...
... details, refer to Multiple Computers z INSTALLING SOFTWARE Connecting the QL-500/550 to Multiple Computers Using the QL-500/550 as a network label printer. To share the QL-500/550, connect the QL-500/550 to a computer and set it to be shared by multiple personal computers connected by connecting it to a single P-touch electronic labeling system The PS-9000 is...
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Enter text into a Microsoft Office software application and use label creation software. P-touch Editor provides a variety of entering text on the label. p. 34 or P-touch Editor Help p. 51 or P-touch Editor Help 4 Edit the label. P-touch Editor Help 5 Print the label. Click The label is printed from the QL-500/550. Draw toolbar Provides tools for functions to add...
Enter text into a Microsoft Office software application and use label creation software. P-touch Editor provides a variety of entering text on the label. p. 34 or P-touch Editor Help p. 51 or P-touch Editor Help 4 Edit the label. P-touch Editor Help 5 Print the label. Click The label is printed from the QL-500/550. Draw toolbar Provides tools for functions to add...
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... property box. 3. Select the type and size of the layout window are now ready to the label. 6. We will be using P-touch Editor, there is described in this work flow is generally a common work area displays the label and imported objects as you edit the ...5. While you can create a wide range of layout from a database or registered in the following sections. z CREATING LABELS Using P-touch Editor After installing and starting the software, you are described below. Property dock The property dock contains the Print, Page, Text, Layout and Database property boxes for file,...
... property box. 3. Select the type and size of the layout window are now ready to the label. 6. We will be using P-touch Editor, there is described in this work flow is generally a common work area displays the label and imported objects as you edit the ...5. While you can create a wide range of layout from a database or registered in the following sections. z CREATING LABELS Using P-touch Editor After installing and starting the software, you are described below. Property dock The property dock contains the Print, Page, Text, Layout and Database property boxes for file,...
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... allows you to "Help" of the application you can quickly and easily create a label by highlighting the information and clicking the P-touch icon. • The Add-In function can be installed to the following applications and versions: Microsoft Word 97/2000/2002/2003, ...settings. 51 Using P-touch Editor with Other Applications In the Brother P-touch Add-In Settings dialog box, check the checkbox of the applications that the applications you want to use the P-touch Add-In with. z CREATING LABELS Using P-touch Editor with Other Applications If during software installation the Add-...
... allows you to "Help" of the application you can quickly and easily create a label by highlighting the information and clicking the P-touch icon. • The Add-In function can be installed to the following applications and versions: Microsoft Word 97/2000/2002/2003, ...settings. 51 Using P-touch Editor with Other Applications In the Brother P-touch Add-In Settings dialog box, check the checkbox of the applications that the applications you want to use the P-touch Add-In with. z CREATING LABELS Using P-touch Editor with Other Applications If during software installation the Add-...
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...Operating Environment 66 Output Directly To Printer Driver ..... 37 P Page properties 35 Paper Guide 9, 14 Power cord 10 Print properties 35 Print Range 50 Printer Driver 15 Uninstalling 30 Printing options 37 Property dock 35 PS-9000 Print Server 31 P-touch Editor 15, 18, 22 Help... 42 Starting 34 Uninstalling 29 Using 35 Using with other applications .... 51 P-touch Library 15, 18, 22 Q Quick Start Guide 9 R Record view 44 Replacement 67 S Shared Printer 31 Software Compatible Operating Systems .. 15 Installing 16...
...Operating Environment 66 Output Directly To Printer Driver ..... 37 P Page properties 35 Paper Guide 9, 14 Power cord 10 Print properties 35 Print Range 50 Printer Driver 15 Uninstalling 30 Printing options 37 Property dock 35 PS-9000 Print Server 31 P-touch Editor 15, 18, 22 Help... 42 Starting 34 Uninstalling 29 Using 35 Using with other applications .... 51 P-touch Library 15, 18, 22 Q Quick Start Guide 9 R Record view 44 Replacement 67 S Shared Printer 31 Software Compatible Operating Systems .. 15 Installing 16...