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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 Driver 60 Printing from Other Applications 62 Uninstalling the Software 63 For Windows ...63 For Macintosh ...64 Specifications ...66 Product Specifications 66 ...
...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 ...
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In the [Print] dialog box, if [Auto Cut] is printed. to Printer Driver Number Used to set the number of copies. 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. ...dialog box displayed when you to specify the number of the printer. Press the Cut button in the Property dock, click to display the box. 2 Cut off the printed label using the Cut button or the Cut lever (Brother QL-500) of copies to cut after the final label is checked...
In the [Print] dialog box, if [Auto Cut] is printed. to Printer Driver Number Used to set the number of copies. 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. ...dialog box displayed when you to specify the number of the printer. Press the Cut button in the Property dock, click to display the box. 2 Cut off the printed label using the Cut button or the Cut lever (Brother QL-500) of copies to cut after the final label is checked...
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...button or the Cut lever (Brother QL-500) of copies to mark the contact. Print Options and label cutting Clicking [File]-[Print] will be automatically cut after the final label is checked, labels will be automatically cut (Not available for normal use. Printer Driver Copies Number Used to set.... The labels are printed, only cuts after printing. Creating Labels (For Windows) Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Settings Details Auto Cut (QL-550/650TD/ 1050/1050N) When this check box is checked in the From and To Contact Range boxes. 38 Printing the Label Appendix...
...button or the Cut lever (Brother QL-500) of copies to mark the contact. Print Options and label cutting Clicking [File]-[Print] will be automatically cut after the final label is checked, labels will be automatically cut (Not available for normal use. Printer Driver Copies Number Used to set.... The labels are printed, only cuts after printing. Creating Labels (For Windows) Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Settings Details Auto Cut (QL-550/650TD/ 1050/1050N) When this check box is checked in the From and To Contact Range boxes. 38 Printing the Label Appendix...
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...Format and Width. Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix You can use this printer is used to set Installing the Printer Driver 1 From [Control Panel], open [Printers and Faxes (Printers)]. Introduction Creating Labels (For Windows) Printing Directly from Other Applications You can... and click . 60 Installing the Printer Driver For details, refer to print directly from the Label format definitions dialog box which appears by installing the printer driver. Because the paper size for this printer to Windows® Help. 2 Select "Brother QL-500/550/650TD/1050/ 1050N", and click...
...Format and Width. Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix You can use this printer is used to set Installing the Printer Driver 1 From [Control Panel], open [Printers and Faxes (Printers)]. Introduction Creating Labels (For Windows) Printing Directly from Other Applications You can... and click . 60 Installing the Printer Driver For details, refer to print directly from the Label format definitions dialog box which appears by installing the printer driver. Because the paper size for this printer to Windows® Help. 2 Select "Brother QL-500/550/650TD/1050/ 1050N", and click...
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Creating Labels (For Windows) Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 61 Installing the Printer Driver 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. The cutting options will vary according to the model. 4 Close the [Printers and Faxes (Printers)] window.
Creating Labels (For Windows) Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 61 Installing the Printer Driver 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. The cutting options will vary according to the model. 4 Close the [Printers and Faxes (Printers)] window.
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... "Brother QL-500/550/650TD/1050/ 1050N". Edit the document as an example. 1 Click [File]-[Print]. The [Page Setup] dialog box appears. 5 Click the [Paper] tab, and select the paper size that you want to the paper size that you have added in the [Margins] tab as well. The size of the Printer Driver from...
... "Brother QL-500/550/650TD/1050/ 1050N". Edit the document as an example. 1 Click [File]-[Print]. The [Page Setup] dialog box appears. 5 Click the [Paper] tab, and select the paper size that you want to the paper size that you have added in the [Margins] tab as well. The size of the Printer Driver from...
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...uninstall the software and printer driver from your computer, the [Maintenance Complete] dialog box appears. 4 Click . Appendix 5 Close the [Add or Remove Programs] dialog. Creating Labels (For Windows) Creating Labels (For Macintosh) 3 Click . The P-touch Address Book, and ...Software User's Guide (PDF Manual) can also be uninstalled by following this procedure. 63 For Windows The uninstall operation starts. P-touch Editor has been uninstalled. The [Add or Remove Programs] dialog appears. 2 Select "Brother P-touch Editor 4.2", and ...
...uninstall the software and printer driver from your computer, the [Maintenance Complete] dialog box appears. 4 Click . Appendix 5 Close the [Add or Remove Programs] dialog. Creating Labels (For Windows) Creating Labels (For Macintosh) 3 Click . The P-touch Address Book, and ...Software User's Guide (PDF Manual) can also be uninstalled by following this procedure. 63 For Windows The uninstall operation starts. P-touch Editor has been uninstalled. The [Add or Remove Programs] dialog appears. 2 Select "Brother P-touch Editor 4.2", and ...
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... the [Applications] folder-[P-touch Editor 3.2] folder-[Uninstall P-touch] folder-[UninstallPtEditor.command]. [Terminal] window appears, and then uninstall operation starts. Introduction Creating Labels (For Windows) Uninstalling the Printer Driver 1 Turn off the Brother QL-500/550/650TD/1050/1050N. 2 From [Control Panel], open the [Printers and Faxes (Printers)] window. For details, refer to Windows® Help. 3 Select "Brother QL-500/550/650TD/1050...
... the [Applications] folder-[P-touch Editor 3.2] folder-[Uninstall P-touch] folder-[UninstallPtEditor.command]. [Terminal] window appears, and then uninstall operation starts. Introduction Creating Labels (For Windows) Uninstalling the Printer Driver 1 Turn off the Brother QL-500/550/650TD/1050/1050N. 2 From [Control Panel], open the [Printers and Faxes (Printers)] window. For details, refer to Windows® Help. 3 Select "Brother QL-500/550/650TD/1050...
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... in it. The printer driver has been uninstalled. 65 For Macintosh Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix Before delete the [P-touch Editor 3.2] folder, please check if any necessary file is installed, and double-click [Applications]- [Utility (Utilities)]-[Printer Setup Utility (Print Center)]. P-touch Editor has been uninstalled. The [Printer List] dialog box appears. 3 Select "Brother QL-500/550/650TD/1050...
... in it. The printer driver has been uninstalled. 65 For Macintosh Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix Before delete the [P-touch Editor 3.2] folder, please check if any necessary file is installed, and double-click [Applications]- [Utility (Utilities)]-[Printer Setup Utility (Print Center)]. P-touch Editor has been uninstalled. The [Printer List] dialog box appears. 3 Select "Brother QL-500/550/650TD/1050...
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...• Do not connect the QL-500/550 to steps 1 ~ 8 on purchasing the QL-500/550. If the settings are correct, and then click [Next]. When the QL-500/550 is selected, installation continues. After the printer driver installation is completed, the User ...printer driver. www.brother.com [Getting Started] 2 Connecting to malfunction. • Do not place any shortcuts, clear all are incorrect, click [Back] to go back and correct. · The InstallShield Wizard completes preparations for the Brother software, and then click [Next]. When unable to the contents of the P-touch...
...• Do not connect the QL-500/550 to steps 1 ~ 8 on purchasing the QL-500/550. If the settings are correct, and then click [Next]. When the QL-500/550 is selected, installation continues. After the printer driver installation is completed, the User ...printer driver. www.brother.com [Getting Started] 2 Connecting to malfunction. • Do not place any shortcuts, clear all are incorrect, click [Back] to go back and correct. · The InstallShield Wizard completes preparations for the Brother software, and then click [Next]. When unable to the contents of the P-touch...
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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-...
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.... Always close the cover. Back QL-500/QL-550 Power cord USB port Do not connect the QL-500/550 to the USB port of your personal computer until directed 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...
.... Always close the cover. Back QL-500/QL-550 Power cord USB port Do not connect the QL-500/550 to the USB port of your personal computer until directed 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...
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...is 120 V before inserting the plug. • Remove the power supply cord from the electrical outlet after you have the printer driver software installed, the dialog box shown here will appear. Do not connect the QL-500/550 to the USB port of your personal computer until directed to do so when installing the... printer driver. Refer to "Installing the Software" on page 16. 12 Connecting to the Power Supply The wire in the cord may...
...is 120 V before inserting the plug. • Remove the power supply cord from the electrical outlet after you have the printer driver software installed, the dialog box shown here will appear. Do not connect the QL-500/550 to the USB port of your personal computer until directed to do so when installing the... printer driver. Refer to "Installing the Software" on page 16. 12 Connecting to the Power Supply The wire in the cord may...
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... may appear on labels. as features for use again. P-touch Editor Version 4.1 also contains features to design professional labels and print them on your QL-500/550. The CD contains the printer driver for MS Word/Excel/Outlook These Word, Add-Ins Excel ...ro4s9.1o8,ftSPE-tW,oMuincidchrooLwsisobfrtaXryPWa(innHddoomPwersi/nPtreMorfeeD,srMsiivoicenrroasl)o. P-touch Editor Version 4.1 Use this software to print labels on your QL-500/550. Printer Driver This software enables your personal computer to store labels you are installing the software from...
... may appear on labels. as features for use again. P-touch Editor Version 4.1 also contains features to design professional labels and print them on your QL-500/550. The CD contains the printer driver for MS Word/Excel/Outlook These Word, Add-Ins Excel ...ro4s9.1o8,ftSPE-tW,oMuincidchrooLwsisobfrtaXryPWa(innHddoomPwersi/nPtreMorfeeD,srMsiivoicenrroasl)o. P-touch Editor Version 4.1 Use this software to print labels on your QL-500/550. Printer Driver This software enables your personal computer to store labels you are installing the software from...
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The Add Shortcut dialog box appears. 6 Specify where to install the printer driver only. For example, to add shortcuts (for easy, one click access) for that area. The following items will be installed. The Start Copying Files dialog ... Software INSTALLING SOFTWARE 5 Select the type of setup you want a shortcut created for an area, clear the check box for the Brother software, and then click [Next]. Typical • P-touch Editor • P-touch Library • Fonts • Help • Clip Art • Auto Format Templates • Layout styles • Add-Ins • Manuals...
The Add Shortcut dialog box appears. 6 Specify where to install the printer driver only. For example, to add shortcuts (for easy, one click access) for that area. The following items will be installed. The Start Copying Files dialog ... Software INSTALLING SOFTWARE 5 Select the type of setup you want a shortcut created for an area, clear the check box for the Brother software, and then click [Next]. Typical • P-touch Editor • P-touch Library • Fonts • Help • Clip Art • Auto Format Templates • Layout styles • Add-Ins • Manuals...
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... Driver Setup dialog box instructs you to go back and correct. • The InstallShield Wizard completes preparations for installing the software, and then the Setup Status dialog box appears. • After all are correct, and then click [Next]. If the settings are incorrect, click [Back] 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
... Driver Setup dialog box instructs you to go back and correct. • The InstallShield Wizard completes preparations for installing the software, and then the Setup Status dialog box appears. • After all are correct, and then click [Next]. If the settings are incorrect, click [Back] 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
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... the P-touch Editor software is recognized, the installer proceeds with the driver software installation. is selected, the online user registration web page is selected, installation continues. INSTALLING SOFTWARE 9 Check that the QL-500/550 is completed, the User Registration dialog box appears. 10 Select on option and then click [Next]. After the printer driver installation is...
... the P-touch Editor software is recognized, the installer proceeds with the driver software installation. is selected, the online user registration web page is selected, installation continues. INSTALLING SOFTWARE 9 Check that the QL-500/550 is completed, the User Registration dialog box appears. 10 Select on option and then click [Next]. After the printer driver installation is...
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... if you want to be installed. 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 wish to... place the program files elsewhere, and then click [Next]. • Click [Browse] to select an alternate destination folder. • Select "Custom" to install the printer driver only. The Setup Type dialog box...
... if you want to be installed. 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 wish to... place the program files elsewhere, and then click [Next]. • Click [Browse] to select an alternate destination folder. • Select "Custom" to install the printer driver only. The Setup Type dialog box...
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...shortcuts. 6 Specify where to install the Ptouch Editor have been copied and registered, the Driver Setup dialog box appears. If you do not want a shortcut created for an area, clear the check box for Brother Software, and then click [Next]. If the settings are correct, and then click ...[Next]. The Driver Setup dialog box does not appear if "Driver" is not selected in Custom installation. 23 Installing the Software z INSTALLING ...
...shortcuts. 6 Specify where to install the Ptouch Editor have been copied and registered, the Driver Setup dialog box appears. If you do not want a shortcut created for an area, clear the check box for Brother Software, and then click [Next]. If the settings are correct, and then click ...[Next]. The Driver Setup dialog box does not appear if "Driver" is not selected in Custom installation. 23 Installing the Software z INSTALLING ...
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... may vary depending on your operating environment. 11 Click [Next]. The next Add New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears. If this occurs, connect the QL-500/550 directly to the type of hub used. The next Add New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears. 24 Installing the Software The name of the... personal computer. 10 Click [Next]. INSTALLING SOFTWARE 8 When the Driver Setup dialog box instructs you 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. 9 Check that the QL-500/550 is turned on, and then plug the connector on the...
... may vary depending on your operating environment. 11 Click [Next]. The next Add New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears. If this occurs, connect the QL-500/550 directly to the type of hub used. The next Add New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears. 24 Installing the Software The name of the... personal computer. 10 Click [Next]. INSTALLING SOFTWARE 8 When the Driver Setup dialog box instructs you 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. 9 Check that the QL-500/550 is turned on, and then plug the connector on the...