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... Brother QL-500/QL-550/QL-650TD/QL-1050/QL-1050N label printer (hereafter referred to a PC. About This Manual This manual is connected to as general precautions for use the printer more efficiently. Also included is information describing how to install the accompanying software to connect the printer ...how to create/print labels using the P-touch Editor software that can help you better understand and use , installation and setting up of the printer. Symbols Used in the [Manuals] folder on purchasing a Brother QL-series label printer. Manual Structure The following manuals are ...
... Brother QL-500/QL-550/QL-650TD/QL-1050/QL-1050N label printer (hereafter referred to a PC. About This Manual This manual is connected to as general precautions for use the printer more efficiently. Also included is information describing how to install the accompanying software to connect the printer ...how to create/print labels using the P-touch Editor software that can help you better understand and use , installation and setting up of the printer. Symbols Used in the [Manuals] folder on purchasing a Brother QL-series label printer. Manual Structure The following manuals are ...
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... existing label. 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]. To specify how the P-touch Editor works when it starts, click [Tool]-[Options] to check for the latest software downloads and FAQs. This... Style], or [Open the Last Layout Used], the layout window appears. • When you will be taken to the Brother Solutions Center. In the [General] tab, you select [Help-How To], the P-touch Editor Help appears. You can use a previously saved layout.
... existing label. 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]. To specify how the P-touch Editor works when it starts, click [Tool]-[Options] to check for the latest software downloads and FAQs. This... Style], or [Open the Last Layout Used], the layout window appears. • When you will be taken to the Brother Solutions Center. In the [General] tab, you select [Help-How To], the P-touch Editor Help appears. You can use a previously saved layout.
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...the Add-In function is to print and clicking on the P-touch icon, you select the Add-In function, a P-touch tool will be used, and turn off the checkboxes for the application. The [Brother P-touch Add-In Settings] dialog box appears. 2 Click on the ...Prints the label. 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]. Introduction Creating Labels (For Windows) Creating Labels with Other Applications Before...
...the Add-In function is to print and clicking on the P-touch icon, you select the Add-In function, a P-touch tool will be used, and turn off the checkboxes for the application. The [Brother P-touch Add-In Settings] dialog box appears. 2 Click on the ...Prints the label. 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]. Introduction Creating Labels (For Windows) Creating Labels with Other Applications Before...
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... uninstall the software and printer driver from your computer, the [Maintenance Complete] dialog box appears. 4 Click . The uninstall operation starts. P-touch Editor has been uninstalled. The P-touch Address Book, and Software User's Guide (PDF Manual) can also be uninstalled by following this procedure. 63 For Windows The [Add or Remove Programs] dialog appears. 2 Select "Brother P-touch Editor...
... uninstall the software and printer driver from your computer, the [Maintenance Complete] dialog box appears. 4 Click . The uninstall operation starts. P-touch Editor has been uninstalled. The P-touch Address Book, and Software User's Guide (PDF Manual) can also be uninstalled by following this procedure. 63 For Windows The [Add or Remove Programs] dialog appears. 2 Select "Brother P-touch Editor...
Quick Setup Guide - English
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...from nor insert it wet with the QL-500/550. When the QL-500/550 is recognized, the installer proceeds with wet hands. If this occurs, connect the QL500/550 directly to install the printer driver only. Installation of the P-touch Editor software is selected, installation continues. The next...the license agreement. See the reverse side for the Brother software, and then click [Next]. When connecting the QL-500/550 to the Power Supply Plug the power supply cord into a standard electrical outlet. • Check that the QL-500/550 is completed, the User Registration dialog box ...
...from nor insert it wet with the QL-500/550. When the QL-500/550 is recognized, the installer proceeds with wet hands. If this occurs, connect the QL500/550 directly to install the printer driver only. Installation of the P-touch Editor software is selected, installation continues. The next...the license agreement. See the reverse side for the Brother software, and then click [Next]. When connecting the QL-500/550 to the Power Supply Plug the power supply cord into a standard electrical outlet. • Check that the QL-500/550 is completed, the User Registration dialog box ...
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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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...8226; Except as "this Product"). • If you purchased is not covered by another device or software used (including but not limited to damage resulting from use of non Brother®-brand parts and Consumable and Accessory Items); (4) Consumable and Accessory Items that expired in accordance with...original purchase date. • Accompanying Consumable and Accessory Items: 90 days from Brother and/or alteration/removal of shipping, packing product, and insurance (if you think your issue to our P-touch Customer Service Hotline at 1-877-478-6824 or to products purchased and used ...
...8226; Except as "this Product"). • If you purchased is not covered by another device or software used (including but not limited to damage resulting from use of non Brother®-brand parts and Consumable and Accessory Items); (4) Consumable and Accessory Items that expired in accordance with...original purchase date. • Accompanying Consumable and Accessory Items: 90 days from Brother and/or alteration/removal of shipping, packing product, and insurance (if you think your issue to our P-touch Customer Service Hotline at 1-877-478-6824 or to products purchased and used ...
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...or damage of cuts is near the QL-500/550 and shall be neatly peeled off of the label may indicate that you do not touch the blade. • If a ...printers. Replace the cutter if these disks easily, and using disks with the QL-500/550 only. Paper guide surface Don't apply excessive pressure to a build up of CD/DVD labels. • Do not apply CD/DVD labels to the CD/DVD. Brother... further details. These labels cannot be easily accessible. Labels peel off once attached. CD-ROM & Software • Do not scratch the CD-ROM. • Do not subject the CD-ROM to ...
...or damage of cuts is near the QL-500/550 and shall be neatly peeled off of the label may indicate that you do not touch the blade. • If a ...printers. Replace the cutter if these disks easily, and using disks with the QL-500/550 only. Paper guide surface Don't apply excessive pressure to a build up of CD/DVD labels. • Do not apply CD/DVD labels to the CD/DVD. Brother... further details. These labels cannot be easily accessible. Labels peel off once attached. CD-ROM & Software • Do not scratch the CD-ROM. • Do not subject the CD-ROM to ...
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.../O3,uMtloicoroksoft Excel 97/2000/2002/2003, Microsoft Outlook 2000/2002/2003. P-touch Editor Version 4.1 also contains features to design professional labels and print them on your QL-500/550. Printer Driver This software enables your QL-500/550. P-toPMurioccfrheossEsodifotitnoarWl VainneddrsoMiwoiscnro4s9.1o8,ftSPE-tW,oMuincidchrooLwsisobfrtaXryPWa...
.../O3,uMtloicoroksoft Excel 97/2000/2002/2003, Microsoft Outlook 2000/2002/2003. P-touch Editor Version 4.1 also contains features to design professional labels and print them on your QL-500/550. Printer Driver This software enables your QL-500/550. P-toPMurioccfrheossEsodifotitnoarWl VainneddrsoMiwoiscnro4s9.1o8,ftSPE-tW,oMuincidchrooLwsisobfrtaXryPWa...
Users Manual - English
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...• Select "Custom" to install a particular feature. Clear all check boxes to be installed. The following items will be installed. Typical • P-touch Editor • P-touch Library • Fonts • Help • Clip Art • Auto Format Templates • Layout styles • Add-Ins • Manuals &#... the Brother software, and then click [Next]. Check on the Select Features dialog box. Change the default destination folder if you do not want to install on to select and off to unselect the items to add no shortcuts. For example, to install the printer driver ...
...• Select "Custom" to install a particular feature. Clear all check boxes to be installed. The following items will be installed. Typical • P-touch Editor • P-touch Library • Fonts • Help • Clip Art • Auto Format Templates • Layout styles • Add-Ins • Manuals &#... the Brother software, and then click [Next]. Check on the Select Features dialog box. Change the default destination folder if you do not want to install on to select and off to unselect the items to add no shortcuts. For example, to install the printer driver ...
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... is not necessary to the type of the restart options and click [Finish]. 20 Installing the Software Select one of hub used. Installation of the P-touch Editor software is opened in your web browser. If this dialog box appears, click [OK]. When using ...software installation. When the QL-500/550 is turned on, and then plug the connector on the USB cable into the USB port on your personal computer after installation. When connecting the QL-500/550 to a personal computer via a USB hub, a proper connection may not be required to the personal computer. After the printer...
... is not necessary to the type of the restart options and click [Finish]. 20 Installing the Software Select one of hub used. Installation of the P-touch Editor software is opened in your web browser. If this dialog box appears, click [OK]. When using ...software installation. When the QL-500/550 is turned on, and then plug the connector on the USB cable into the USB port on your personal computer after installation. When connecting the QL-500/550 to a personal computer via a USB hub, a proper connection may not be required to the personal computer. After the printer...
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... box appears. 22 Installing the Software Check on the Select Features dialog box. For example, to be installed. 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 install on to select and off to unselect the items to install the printer...
... box appears. 22 Installing the Software Check on the Select Features dialog box. For example, to be installed. 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 install on to select and off to unselect the items to install the printer...
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is opened in your personal computer after installation. is selected, the online user registration web page is selected, installation continues. The InstallShield Wizard Complete dialog box appears. 17 Click [Finish]. You may be required to restart your web browser. When "Yes, display the page." Select one of the P-touch Editor software is now completed. Installation of the restart options and click [Finish]. 27 Installing the Software z INSTALLING SOFTWARE 16 Select on option and then click [Next]. When "No, do not display the page."
is opened in your personal computer after installation. is selected, the online user registration web page is selected, installation continues. The InstallShield Wizard Complete dialog box appears. 17 Click [Finish]. You may be required to restart your web browser. When "Yes, display the page." Select one of the P-touch Editor software is now completed. Installation of the restart options and click [Finish]. 27 Installing the Software z INSTALLING SOFTWARE 16 Select on option and then click [Next]. When "No, do not display the page."
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... appears. 3 Click [OK] to uninstall the software. 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...
... appears. 3 Click [OK] to uninstall the software. 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...
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... the printer driver from the personal computer. 1 Turn off the P-touch and remove the USB cable from the "File" menu. Refer to complete the uninstall. The uninstall process is now completed. For details, refer to Windows Help. 3 Select the Brother QL-500 (or Brother QL-550) icon and then select "Delete" from your personal computer. 30 Uninstalling Software
... the printer driver from the personal computer. 1 Turn off the P-touch and remove the USB cable from the "File" menu. Refer to complete the uninstall. The uninstall process is now completed. For details, refer to Windows Help. 3 Select the Brother QL-500 (or Brother QL-550) icon and then select "Delete" from your personal computer. 30 Uninstalling Software
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...QL-500/550 to the instruction manual for P-touch systems on the personal computer and the network environment. Network hub Network cable USB cable The settings for label printers. Using the PS-9000 Print Server The QL-500/550 can now used as a network label printer. To share the QL-500/550, connect the QL-500... a printer vary according to the operating system running on a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX network environment. z INSTALLING SOFTWARE Connecting the QL-500/550 to Multiple Computers Using the QL-500/550 as a Shared Printer The QL-500/550 can also be used to connect a QL-500/550 as...
...QL-500/550 to the instruction manual for P-touch systems on the personal computer and the network environment. Network hub Network cable USB cable The settings for label printers. Using the PS-9000 Print Server The QL-500/550 can now used as a network label printer. To share the QL-500/550, connect the QL-500... a printer vary according to the operating system running on a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX network environment. z INSTALLING SOFTWARE Connecting the QL-500/550 to Multiple Computers Using the QL-500/550 as a Shared Printer The QL-500/550 can also be used to connect a QL-500/550 as...
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...Overview 33 Enter text into a Microsoft Office software application and use label creation software. p. 34 or P-touch Editor Help p. 51 or P-touch Editor Help 4 Edit the label. Object dock The object dock contains icons for drawing graphics on the label. P-touch Editor Help 5 Print the label. Draw toolbar...label. Click The label is printed from the QL-500/550. Use the tools in the Draw toolbar and Object dock to the label. There are two main methods of editing functions. z CREATING LABELS 3 Enter the text. P-touch Editor provides a variety of entering text on...
...Overview 33 Enter text into a Microsoft Office software application and use label creation software. p. 34 or P-touch Editor Help p. 51 or P-touch Editor Help 4 Edit the label. Object dock The object dock contains icons for drawing graphics on the label. P-touch Editor Help 5 Print the label. Draw toolbar...label. Click The label is printed from the QL-500/550. Use the tools in the Draw toolbar and Object dock to the label. There are two main methods of editing functions. z CREATING LABELS 3 Enter the text. P-touch Editor provides a variety of entering text on...
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... After installing and starting the software, you edit the label contents. 5. Layout Window The layout window appears after P-touch Editor starts and you can create a wide range of the layout window are now ready to display and close the corresponding property box. 3. ... the examples in the following sections. 1 2 4 3 5 6 1. While you select the type of the dock to create your own labels. We will be using P-touch Editor, there is generally a common work flow is described in the following sections. Object dock The object dock contains icons for quick access to functions...
... After installing and starting the software, you edit the label contents. 5. Layout Window The layout window appears after P-touch Editor starts and you can create a wide range of the layout window are now ready to display and close the corresponding property box. 3. ... the examples in the following sections. 1 2 4 3 5 6 1. While you select the type of the dock to create your own labels. We will be using P-touch Editor, there is generally a common work flow is described in the following sections. Object dock The object dock contains icons for quick access to functions...
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...Make sure that the applications you want to use the P-touch Add-In with Other Applications In the Brother P-touch Add-In Settings dialog box, check the checkbox of the applications that you do not want to use the P-touch Add-In with, or uncheck the checkbox of the ...Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Outlook (provided these applications are installed on your personal computer). z CREATING LABELS Using P-touch Editor with Other Applications If during software installation the Add-In feature was selected, an Add-In function is also installed for are not running before changing the...
...Make sure that the applications you want to use the P-touch Add-In with Other Applications In the Brother P-touch Add-In Settings dialog box, check the checkbox of the applications that you do not want to use the P-touch Add-In with, or uncheck the checkbox of the ...Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Outlook (provided these applications are installed on your personal computer). z CREATING LABELS Using P-touch Editor with Other Applications If during software installation the Add-In feature was selected, an Add-In function is also installed for are not running before changing the...
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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...
