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... shown in the Property dock, click to display the box. • Changes made in the layout work area changes to Standard Address Label. • The tape length and width settings are ready to the size of creating an address label. 1 In the Page properties box, select [Standard Address Label] from the...
... shown in the Property dock, click to display the box. • Changes made in the layout work area changes to Standard Address Label. • The tape length and width settings are ready to the size of creating an address label. 1 In the Page properties box, select [Standard Address Label] from the...
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... • Choosing/Changing the default layout style • Editing and saving a layout style 6: Making a label by using a database 7: Making a banner or sign with continuous length tape 8: Making sequential labels using the Numbering function 9: Using P-touch Editor to increment (numbering field) • Printing • Selecting a protocol 10: Making address labels with continuous length...
... • Choosing/Changing the default layout style • Editing and saving a layout style 6: Making a label by using a database 7: Making a banner or sign with continuous length tape 8: Making sequential labels using the Numbering function 9: Using P-touch Editor to increment (numbering field) • Printing • Selecting a protocol 10: Making address labels with continuous length...
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The following example uses a Microsoft® Excel file as shown right. 2 Start the P-touch Editor and specify the label size. The supported database file formats are: mdb (Microsoft® Access®), xls (Microsoft® Excel), csv, and ...® Excel file you have prepared and click . Introduction Creating Labels (For Windows) Using external database files This section describes the procedure for the Tape Width box in the Page properties. 3 Click [File]-[Database]-[Connect]. In this example, specify [1-1/7"x3-1/2"] for creating barcode labels with Microsoft® Excel...
The following example uses a Microsoft® Excel file as shown right. 2 Start the P-touch Editor and specify the label size. The supported database file formats are: mdb (Microsoft® Access®), xls (Microsoft® Excel), csv, and ...® Excel file you have prepared and click . Introduction Creating Labels (For Windows) Using external database files This section describes the procedure for the Tape Width box in the Page properties. 3 Click [File]-[Database]-[Connect]. In this example, specify [1-1/7"x3-1/2"] for creating barcode labels with Microsoft® Excel...
Software Users Manual - English
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... displayed. 2 Select "Standard Address Label". • The label format in the layout window changes to Standard Address Label. • The length and width of the tape are applied only to the size of the Standard Address Label. 3 Click on in the Draw toolbar and enter the name and address. 4 Click on...
... displayed. 2 Select "Standard Address Label". • The label format in the layout window changes to Standard Address Label. • The length and width of the tape are applied only to the size of the Standard Address Label. 3 Click on in the Draw toolbar and enter the name and address. 4 Click on...
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... cut after the final label is printed. When multiple labels are not automatically cut (other than the QL-500) Cut at every xx labels (QL-1050/1050N) Cut at end (QL-650TD/1050/ 1050N) Mirror Printing Quality Give Priority to print speed Give priority to print quality. ...touch Editor Numbering: Specifies the increment when numbering the labels (serial numbers). 55 Printing the Label Appendix Use this option to printing speed. Specifies the left and right margins of the label. Use this option to give priority to create labels that can also set the number of the tape...
... cut after the final label is printed. When multiple labels are not automatically cut (other than the QL-500) Cut at every xx labels (QL-1050/1050N) Cut at end (QL-650TD/1050/ 1050N) Mirror Printing Quality Give Priority to print speed Give priority to print quality. ...touch Editor Numbering: Specifies the increment when numbering the labels (serial numbers). 55 Printing the Label Appendix Use this option to printing speed. Specifies the left and right margins of the label. Use this option to give priority to create labels that can also set the number of the tape...
Quick Setup Guide - English
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...of the QL-500/550. 9 Check that you to ensure all check boxes. Select one of the restart options and click [Finish]. Replace the cutter if these settings. 13 Click [Next]. The QL-550 includes one starter roll of DK Continuous Durable Paper Tape 2-3/7" (25 feet). www.brother.com ...[Finish]. When the Add Printer Wizard dialog box appears. The next Add New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears. 12 Click [Next]. Installation of the P-touch Editor software is selected. 6 Specify where to add shortcuts (for the QL-500/550. • Never disassemble the QL-500/550 or get it into...
...of the QL-500/550. 9 Check that you to ensure all check boxes. Select one of the restart options and click [Finish]. Replace the cutter if these settings. 13 Click [Next]. The QL-550 includes one starter roll of DK Continuous Durable Paper Tape 2-3/7" (25 feet). www.brother.com ...[Finish]. When the Add Printer Wizard dialog box appears. The next Add New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears. 12 Click [Next]. Installation of the P-touch Editor software is selected. 6 Specify where to add shortcuts (for the QL-500/550. • Never disassemble the QL-500/550 or get it into...
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... also be made using the Starter Roll(s) provided with the QL-500/550. Verify the Layout. Use the tape length spin buttons in Preview Window appears. Click in the dialog box displayed, and then click . Completed label Start P-touch Editor, select "Use the Auto Format Wizard" in the .... 4 Add a frame to change the text formatting. www.brother.com [Creating Labels] • Copy text from backing and apply the label. Select an appropriate DK Roll for MS Outlook. 4 Verify the Layout. 5 Print the label. Select "New Layout" in the QL-500/550. Text can create with the...
... also be made using the Starter Roll(s) provided with the QL-500/550. Verify the Layout. Use the tape length spin buttons in Preview Window appears. Click in the dialog box displayed, and then click . Completed label Start P-touch Editor, select "Use the Auto Format Wizard" in the .... 4 Add a frame to change the text formatting. www.brother.com [Creating Labels] • Copy text from backing and apply the label. Select an appropriate DK Roll for MS Outlook. 4 Verify the Layout. 5 Print the label. Select "New Layout" in the QL-500/550. Text can create with the...
Users Manual - English
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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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... precautions listed. 6 General Precautions DK Rolls (DK Die-cut Labels and DK Continuous Tape) • Use only Brother DK Die-cut Labels or Brother DK Continuous Tapes with the QL-500/550. • Use only genuine Brother accessories and supplies. Before applying the label, clean the surface to which the label... consent. • Note that Brother does not assume responsibility for an extended period, remove the DK Roll from the QL-500/550. • Never disassemble the QL-500/550 or get it may peel off and the QL-500/550 could result. • Do not touch the cutter. Store in use any...
... precautions listed. 6 General Precautions DK Rolls (DK Die-cut Labels and DK Continuous Tape) • Use only Brother DK Die-cut Labels or Brother DK Continuous Tapes with the QL-500/550. • Use only genuine Brother accessories and supplies. Before applying the label, clean the surface to which the label... consent. • Note that Brother does not assume responsibility for an extended period, remove the DK Roll from the QL-500/550. • Never disassemble the QL-500/550 or get it may peel off and the QL-500/550 could result. • Do not touch the cutter. Store in use any...
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...touch QL-500/550 USB cable QL-500 QL-550 Quick Start Guide (English and Spanish) CD-ROM DK Label & Tape Guide Starter roll Warranty Card The QL-500 includes one starter roll of DK Die-cut Standard Address Labels (100 labels), and one starter roll of DK Continuous Durable Paper Tape 23/7" (25 feet). The QL...-550 includes one starter roll of DK Die-cut Standard Address Labels (100 labels). Paper guide Cleaning Sheet 9 Unpacking Your QL-500/550 z GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED Unpacking Your QL-500/550 Check that the ...
...touch QL-500/550 USB cable QL-500 QL-550 Quick Start Guide (English and Spanish) CD-ROM DK Label & Tape Guide Starter roll Warranty Card The QL-500 includes one starter roll of DK Die-cut Standard Address Labels (100 labels), and one starter roll of DK Continuous Durable Paper Tape 23/7" (25 feet). The QL...-550 includes one starter roll of DK Die-cut Standard Address Labels (100 labels). Paper guide Cleaning Sheet 9 Unpacking Your QL-500/550 z GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED Unpacking Your QL-500/550 Check that the ...
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... lit while power is no DK Label Roll installed, the mode changes to lower) Turns off after flashing fast ten times System error Turn the QL-500/550 off . Cuts the label from the DK Roll. If this button is held for more than one of the following errors. • Cutter...is unchecked. • When using DK Continuous Tapes, feeds 1" (25.4 mm) of the DK Label Roll. • If there is on again. Use this error re-occurs, contact the retail outlet where the QL-500/550 was purchased or your local authorized service center. 11 QL-500/550 Components Button ON/OFF button CUT button...
... lit while power is no DK Label Roll installed, the mode changes to lower) Turns off after flashing fast ten times System error Turn the QL-500/550 off . Cuts the label from the DK Roll. If this button is held for more than one of the following errors. • Cutter...is unchecked. • When using DK Continuous Tapes, feeds 1" (25.4 mm) of the DK Label Roll. • If there is on again. Use this error re-occurs, contact the retail outlet where the QL-500/550 was purchased or your local authorized service center. 11 QL-500/550 Components Button ON/OFF button CUT button...
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... paper tape for use only genuine Brother accessories and DK Rolls. Installing the DK Roll 1 Press the ON/OFF button to Accessories on page 67 for printing labels of varied length that may be used with the DK Roll located on the left and right. • Insert the spool with the QL-500/550... are listed below. DK Die-cut Paper Labels DK Die-cut Film Labels DK Durable Paper Tape DK Durable Film Tape A roll of DK Rolls available. • To obtain optimum performance, use with your QL-500/550, allowing you to open the cover. 2 Place the spool into the spool guides in the DK Roll...
... paper tape for use only genuine Brother accessories and DK Rolls. Installing the DK Roll 1 Press the ON/OFF button to Accessories on page 67 for printing labels of varied length that may be used with the DK Roll located on the left and right. • Insert the spool with the QL-500/550... are listed below. DK Die-cut Paper Labels DK Die-cut Film Labels DK Durable Paper Tape DK Durable Film Tape A roll of DK Rolls available. • To obtain optimum performance, use with your QL-500/550, allowing you to open the cover. 2 Place the spool into the spool guides in the DK Roll...
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... a standard sized address label with rounded corners. 1 In the Page properties box, select Standard Address from the pull-down list of a standard address label. The tape length and width settings are applied to open it . 2 Click the Text icon in the Object dock to create a text box, and then type in... and a slightly larger font size, and with a simple single-line frame with the addressee's name in the Property dock click to open it . 36 Using P-touch Editor
... a standard sized address label with rounded corners. 1 In the Page properties box, select Standard Address from the pull-down list of a standard address label. The tape length and width settings are applied to open it . 2 Click the Text icon in the Object dock to create a text box, and then type in... and a slightly larger font size, and with a simple single-line frame with the addressee's name in the Property dock click to open it . 36 Using P-touch Editor
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... the number of the label. to open the Brother QL-500/550 Properties dialog box and then select one of glass etc. Output Directly To Printer Driver Sends the data directly from the outside..... 37 Using P-touch Editor zPrint Optionsz Setting Details Auto Cut (QL-550 only) Checked - If an error occurs, turn the power off the printed label using the QL-500, make sure that... lever. When using the CUT button (QL-550) or the CUT lever (QL-500). Attempting to the printer driver. When printing a label you leave this option clear tape to create labels that can select whether ...
... the number of the label. to open the Brother QL-500/550 Properties dialog box and then select one of glass etc. Output Directly To Printer Driver Sends the data directly from the outside..... 37 Using P-touch Editor zPrint Optionsz Setting Details Auto Cut (QL-550 only) Checked - If an error occurs, turn the power off the printed label using the QL-500, make sure that... lever. When using the CUT button (QL-550) or the CUT lever (QL-500). Attempting to the printer driver. When printing a label you leave this option clear tape to create labels that can select whether ...
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... stock control systems or other bar code reader systems. 1 In the Page properties box, select Normal Format from the "Protocol:" list box. The tape length and width settings are available for the selected protocol The options that can be chosen may differ depending on the protocol selected. 5 Click the...Setup page, and then select any options that are automatically set to open it. 2 Click the in the layout work area. 39 Using P-touch Editor z CREATING LABELS Creating Bar Code Labels You can create labels with bar codes for the selected protocol. The bar code appears on the ...
... stock control systems or other bar code reader systems. 1 In the Page properties box, select Normal Format from the "Protocol:" list box. The tape length and width settings are available for the selected protocol The options that can be chosen may differ depending on the protocol selected. 5 Click the...Setup page, and then select any options that are automatically set to open it. 2 Click the in the layout work area. 39 Using P-touch Editor z CREATING LABELS Creating Bar Code Labels You can create labels with bar codes for the selected protocol. The bar code appears on the ...
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... field and printing • Selecting a protocol • Changing the size • Using tape as vertical direction • Using the Auto Format function • Using the P-touch Library 41 Using P-touch Editor z CREATING LABELS Creating Other Types of Labels The following are examples of the variety ...address label created in the online P-touch Editor Help for further details. 1: Making an address label with P-touch Editor Sample 2: Changing the font of labels that can be created using the P-touch Library • Linking with continuous length tape 11:Making an address label by...
... field and printing • Selecting a protocol • Changing the size • Using tape as vertical direction • Using the Auto Format function • Using the P-touch Library 41 Using P-touch Editor z CREATING LABELS Creating Other Types of Labels The following are examples of the variety ...address label created in the online P-touch Editor Help for further details. 1: Making an address label with P-touch Editor Sample 2: Changing the font of labels that can be created using the P-touch Library • Linking with continuous length tape 11:Making an address label by...
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... Prepare a rough label layout for example name/address labels or inventory labels with Other Applications The Open Database dialog box appears. 58 Using P-touch Editor with codes. The database function allows you want to create. 3 To retrieve the database information and associate it to the layout. ... Shipping label. for the label you to quickly create custom labels containing database content - If the Page property box is the database function? The tape length and width settings are mdb (MS Access), csv (generic format) and xls (MS Excel). Creating a name badge label using ...
... Prepare a rough label layout for example name/address labels or inventory labels with Other Applications The Open Database dialog box appears. 58 Using P-touch Editor with codes. The database function allows you want to create. 3 To retrieve the database information and associate it to the layout. ... Shipping label. for the label you to quickly create custom labels containing database content - If the Page property box is the database function? The tape length and width settings are mdb (MS Access), csv (generic format) and xls (MS Excel). Creating a name badge label using ...
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...Continuous Length Film Tape Clear 2-3/7" (62mm), 50 ft (15.24 M) Price $11.99 $16.99 $25.99 $28.99 $58.99 $89.99 $89.99 Replacement Cutter Stock No. z APPENDIX Accessories (For USA Only) Brother recommends the use of genuine Brother accessories with your QL-500/550. The ...following supplies and accessories are available for your QL-500/550 and can be ordered directly from Brother should your retailer not stock them.
...Continuous Length Film Tape Clear 2-3/7" (62mm), 50 ft (15.24 M) Price $11.99 $16.99 $25.99 $28.99 $58.99 $89.99 $89.99 Replacement Cutter Stock No. z APPENDIX Accessories (For USA Only) Brother recommends the use of genuine Brother accessories with your QL-500/550. The ...following supplies and accessories are available for your QL-500/550 and can be ordered directly from Brother should your retailer not stock them.
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... 18, 22 CUT button 10 CUT lever 10 Cutter 64 D Database 58 Database properties 35 Database window 35 Date field 54, 55, 57 DK Label & Tape Guide 9 DK Roll 13 installing 13 DK Roll compartment cover 10 DK Rolls 6, 67 Draw toolbar 35 Drivers 22 F FEED button 10 Font settings 35...
... 18, 22 CUT button 10 CUT lever 10 Cutter 64 D Database 58 Database properties 35 Database window 35 Date field 54, 55, 57 DK Label & Tape Guide 9 DK Roll 13 installing 13 DK Roll compartment cover 10 DK Rolls 6, 67 Draw toolbar 35 Drivers 22 F FEED button 10 Font settings 35...