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... 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...
... 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...
Software Users Manual - English
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... install the accompanying software to connect the printer to the PDF files in the [Manuals] folder on purchasing a Brother QL-series label printer. Also included is run from the label printer which is a "PDF manual" contained on the included CD-ROM. In this manual). Setup & Operation Guide (Quick Start Guide) Read this guide before using just the printer (Brother QL650TD only). If ignored, the result may be followed. The Brother QL-500/QL-550/QL-650TD/QL-1050/QL-1050N label printer...
... install the accompanying software to connect the printer to the PDF files in the [Manuals] folder on purchasing a Brother QL-series label printer. Also included is run from the label printer which is a "PDF manual" contained on the included CD-ROM. In this manual). Setup & Operation Guide (Quick Start Guide) Read this guide before using just the printer (Brother QL650TD only). If ignored, the result may be followed. The Brother QL-500/QL-550/QL-650TD/QL-1050/QL-1050N label printer...
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... the Print property box, set the print options and the number of copies. Output directly For normal use, this check box is not shown 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 be automatically cut . (QL-550/650TD/ When this check box should be seen Mirror Printing when looking through a window...
... the Print property box, set the print options and the number of copies. Output directly For normal use, this check box is not shown 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 be automatically cut . (QL-550/650TD/ When this check box should be seen Mirror Printing when looking through a window...
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... the checkboxes for the applications in each application. • Add-In Preview : Displays the Add-In Preview. • P-touch Editor : Starts P-touch Editor, enabling edit operations. • Print Immediately : 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]. Before running this source] checkbox, and...
... the checkboxes for the applications in each application. • Add-In Preview : Displays the Add-In Preview. • P-touch Editor : Starts P-touch Editor, enabling edit operations. • Print Immediately : 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]. Before running this source] checkbox, and...
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...) Settings Details Auto Cut (QL-550/650TD/ 1050/1050N) When this check box for QL500). Output Directly Check this check box is checked, labels will be automatically cut them, as needed. When this check box is currently displayed. Check the check box at end (QL-650TD/ 1050/1050N) When multiple labels are printed. 2 Cut off the printed label using the Cut button or the Cut lever (Brother QL-500) of the printer. When this check...
...) Settings Details Auto Cut (QL-550/650TD/ 1050/1050N) When this check box for QL500). Output Directly Check this check box is checked, labels will be automatically cut them, as needed. When this check box is currently displayed. Check the check box at end (QL-650TD/ 1050/1050N) When multiple labels are printed. 2 Cut off the printed label using the Cut button or the Cut lever (Brother QL-500) of the printer. When this check...
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... to use the User's Guide (HTML Manual) Appendix Installing the User's Guide (HTML Manual) 1 Double-click the [Mac OS X] folder in the [User's Guide] folder of print settings. Opening the User's Guide (HTML Manual) 1 Double-click the [main.htm] icon in the [QL-series] folder on the drive. The installation window is installed. The "User's Guide (HTML Manual)" is displayed. 4 Follow the instructions displayed on the OS. The displayed window will differ depending on the screen and install the folder. „Summary Displays the list of...
... to use the User's Guide (HTML Manual) Appendix Installing the User's Guide (HTML Manual) 1 Double-click the [Mac OS X] folder in the [User's Guide] folder of print settings. Opening the User's Guide (HTML Manual) 1 Double-click the [main.htm] icon in the [QL-series] folder on the drive. The installation window is installed. The "User's Guide (HTML Manual)" is displayed. 4 Follow the instructions displayed on the OS. The displayed window will differ depending on the screen and install the folder. „Summary Displays the list of...
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... set Installing the Printer Driver 1 From [Control Panel], open [Printers and Faxes (Printers)]. Set the format name ("Name") and size ("Width", "Length", and "Feed"), and click . 60 Installing the Printer Driver Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix You can use this printer is used to be set the Format and Width. Because the paper size for this printer to Windows® Help. 2 Select "Brother QL-500/550/650TD/1050/ 1050N", and click [File]-[Printing Preferences]. For details, refer to print directly from most Windows...
... set Installing the Printer Driver 1 From [Control Panel], open [Printers and Faxes (Printers)]. Set the format name ("Name") and size ("Width", "Length", and "Feed"), and click . 60 Installing the Printer Driver Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix You can use this printer is used to be set the Format and Width. Because the paper size for this printer to Windows® Help. 2 Select "Brother QL-500/550/650TD/1050/ 1050N", and click [File]-[Printing Preferences]. For details, refer to print directly from most Windows...
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The cutting options will vary according to the model. 4 Close the [Printers and Faxes (Printers)] window. 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. Creating Labels (For Windows) Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 61 Installing the Printer Driver
The cutting options will vary according to the model. 4 Close the [Printers and Faxes (Printers)] window. 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. Creating Labels (For Windows) Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 61 Installing the Printer Driver
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.... Uninstalling the Printer Driver 1 Turn off the Brother QL-500/550/650TD/1050/1050N. 2 Double-click the drive where Mac OS® X is saved in it. The [Printer List] dialog box appears. 3 Select "Brother QL-500/550/650TD/1050/ 1050N", and click (Delete). 4 Close the [Printer List] dialog box. 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)].
.... Uninstalling the Printer Driver 1 Turn off the Brother QL-500/550/650TD/1050/1050N. 2 Double-click the drive where Mac OS® X is saved in it. The [Printer List] dialog box appears. 3 Select "Brother QL-500/550/650TD/1050/ 1050N", and click (Delete). 4 Close the [Printer List] dialog box. 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)].
Quick Setup Guide - English
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... a paper guide that collects a strip of printed labels that have finished using Microsoft® Windows® Me The error dialog box shown to the personal computer. 10 Click [Next]. is selected, the online user registration web page is opened in your web browser. Installation of DK Continuous Durable Paper Tape 2-3/7" (25 feet). Refer to the type of hub used. When connecting the QL-500/550 to a personal computer via a USB...
... a paper guide that collects a strip of printed labels that have finished using Microsoft® Windows® Me The error dialog box shown to the personal computer. 10 Click [Next]. is selected, the online user registration web page is opened in your web browser. Installation of DK Continuous Durable Paper Tape 2-3/7" (25 feet). Refer to the type of hub used. When connecting the QL-500/550 to a personal computer via a USB...
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... List 47 Using P-touch Editor with Other Applications 51 Add-In Utility ...51 Microsoft Word...52 Microsoft Excel ...54 Microsoft Outlook ...56 Using a Database ...58 APPENDIX ...62 Maintenance...62 Cleaning the Print Head...62 Cleaning the Roller ...62 Changing Cutter Unit ...64 Troubleshooting ...65 What to do when...65 Specifications ...66 QL-500 / QL-550...66 Operating Environment...66 Accessories (For USA Only) ...67 DK Rolls ...67 Replacement Cutter...67 Cleaning Sheet...
... List 47 Using P-touch Editor with Other Applications 51 Add-In Utility ...51 Microsoft Word...52 Microsoft Excel ...54 Microsoft Outlook ...56 Using a Database ...58 APPENDIX ...62 Maintenance...62 Cleaning the Print Head...62 Cleaning the Roller ...62 Changing Cutter Unit ...64 Troubleshooting ...65 What to do when...65 Specifications ...66 QL-500 / QL-550...66 Operating Environment...66 Accessories (For USA Only) ...67 DK Rolls ...67 Replacement Cutter...67 Cleaning Sheet...
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... you to your personal computer, enabling you read this User's Guide carefully before using your personal computer using the label editing software provided. These limits are designed to operate the equipment. 1 Your new QL-500/550 is a label printer that connects to quickly and easily print professional custom labels that the product Product Name: Brother Label Printer QL-500/550 Model Number: QL-500/550 complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules...
... you to your personal computer, enabling you read this User's Guide carefully before using your personal computer using the label editing software provided. These limits are designed to operate the equipment. 1 Your new QL-500/550 is a label printer that connects to quickly and easily print professional custom labels that the product Product Name: Brother Label Printer QL-500/550 Model Number: QL-500/550 complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules...
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... proper packaging instructions are dealing directly with Brother, Brother will be returned to you and your Machine and/or accompanying Consumable and Accessory Items is covered by this warranty. The replacement Machine you with the understanding that Brother agreed to replace in its Authorized Service Center will be charged up at a conveniently located Authorized Service Center. Your credit card will send to you a replacement Machine with a replacement Machine after...
... proper packaging instructions are dealing directly with Brother, Brother will be returned to you and your Machine and/or accompanying Consumable and Accessory Items is covered by this warranty. The replacement Machine you with the understanding that Brother agreed to replace in its Authorized Service Center will be charged up at a conveniently located Authorized Service Center. Your credit card will send to you a replacement Machine with a replacement Machine after...
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... print them on your QL-500/550. P-touch Editor Version 4.1 Use this software to create a wide variety of custom labels such as an administrator before installing the software. • When you have created, and then quickly and easily retrieve these labels for use data from Microsoft of Microsoft applications. The CD contains the printer driver for MS Word/Excel/Outlook These Word, Add...
... print them on your QL-500/550. P-touch Editor Version 4.1 Use this software to create a wide variety of custom labels such as an administrator before installing the software. • When you have created, and then quickly and easily retrieve these labels for use data from Microsoft of Microsoft applications. The CD contains the printer driver for MS Word/Excel/Outlook These Word, Add...
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... Copying Files dialog box appears. 18 Installing the Software 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 do not want to install on to select and off to unselect the items to be installed. Change the default...
... Copying Files dialog box appears. 18 Installing the Software 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 do not want to install on to select and off to unselect the items to be installed. Change the default...
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..., 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 want to install a particular feature. The Setup Type dialog box appears. 5 Select the type of setup you wish to place the program files elsewhere, and...
..., 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 want to install a particular feature. The Setup Type dialog box appears. 5 Select the type of setup you wish to place the program files elsewhere, and...
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... above procedure to install the printer driver appears. 4 Turn the QL-500/550 on Microsoft Windows 98 SE) 1 Click [OK]. The Driver Setup dialog box appears. 2 Click [Cancel]. The Add New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears and you ever need to install the printer driver. The dialog box displayed before beginning to install the QL-500 or QL-550 printer driver on the CD. INSTALLING SOFTWARE „ Error recovery (when installing printer driver on . The Confirmation...
... above procedure to install the printer driver appears. 4 Turn the QL-500/550 on Microsoft Windows 98 SE) 1 Click [OK]. The Driver Setup dialog box appears. 2 Click [Cancel]. The Add New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears and you ever need to install the printer driver. The dialog box displayed before beginning to install the QL-500 or QL-550 printer driver on the CD. INSTALLING SOFTWARE „ Error recovery (when installing printer driver on . The Confirmation...
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... check that bar code labels can be read by a P-touch label printer. 40 Using P-touch Editor The following suggestions are not designed specifically as bar code printers. This is solely for your specific bar code scanner. • Bar codes should be set to read bar code labels with small bar codes. • Continuously printing a large number of labels with bar codes can create bar code labels even more efficiently by connecting...
... check that bar code labels can be read by a P-touch label printer. 40 Using P-touch Editor The following suggestions are not designed specifically as bar code printers. This is solely for your specific bar code scanner. • Bar codes should be set to read bar code labels with small bar codes. • Continuously printing a large number of labels with bar codes can create bar code labels even more efficiently by connecting...
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... remaining lines are then merged into a new label layout, which is displayed in the Add-In Preview window. „ Creating a label using data from Microsoft Excel 1 Open a Microsoft Excel worksheet and select the data you wish to the Body field. • Uncheck the "Label List" checkbox in the Add-In Preview window when you can start the P-touch Add-In and copy the highlighted data directly onto...
... remaining lines are then merged into a new label layout, which is displayed in the Add-In Preview window. „ Creating a label using data from Microsoft Excel 1 Open a Microsoft Excel worksheet and select the data you wish to the Body field. • Uncheck the "Label List" checkbox in the Add-In Preview window when you can start the P-touch Add-In and copy the highlighted data directly onto...
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z APPENDIX What to clean the roller. Problem The QL-500/550 does not print, or a printing error is installed. If not, remove the DK Rolls and reinstall. ΠIs there enough roll remaining? Use a Cleaning Sheet to do when... Microsoft Word Ptouch Add-In is not available when Microsoft Outlook is opened when using Microsoft Word P-touch Add-In? Check that the USB cable is added to "Cleaning the Roller" on page 62. ΠIs...
z APPENDIX What to clean the roller. Problem The QL-500/550 does not print, or a printing error is installed. If not, remove the DK Rolls and reinstall. ΠIs there enough roll remaining? Use a Cleaning Sheet to do when... Microsoft Word Ptouch Add-In is not available when Microsoft Outlook is opened when using Microsoft Word P-touch Add-In? Check that the USB cable is added to "Cleaning the Roller" on page 62. ΠIs...
