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...Labels (For Windows) Contents Contents 2 Introduction 4 About This Manual ...4 Manual Structure ...4 Symbols Used in this Manual 4 Creating Labels (For Windows 5 Label Creation Overview 5 From Label Creation to Printing 5 How to Use P-touch Editor 7 Starting P-touch Editor 7 Creating an Address Label 9 Printing a Label ...10...to Use P-touch Transfer Manager & P-touch Library 39 Starting up P-touch Transfer Manager 39 Transferring label templates from the PC to the printer 41 Backing up label templates 44 Changing printer settings from the PC 45 Starting up the P-touch Library 46 ...
...Labels (For Windows) Contents Contents 2 Introduction 4 About This Manual ...4 Manual Structure ...4 Symbols Used in this Manual 4 Creating Labels (For Windows 5 Label Creation Overview 5 From Label Creation to Printing 5 How to Use P-touch Editor 7 Starting P-touch Editor 7 Creating an Address Label 9 Printing a Label ...10...to Use P-touch Transfer Manager & P-touch Library 39 Starting up P-touch Transfer Manager 39 Transferring label templates from the PC to the printer 41 Backing up label templates 44 Changing printer settings from the PC 45 Starting up the P-touch Library 46 ...
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... 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...
... 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...
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... be viewed from the P-touch Setup application when it from the CD-ROM. The Brother QL-500/QL-550/QL-650TD/QL-1050/QL-1050N label printer (hereafter referred to as general precautions for use a Macintosh®, refer to create/print labels using the printer. Make sure to read before reading the Software User's Guide (this manual, when the mouse pointer...
... be viewed from the P-touch Setup application when it from the CD-ROM. The Brother QL-500/QL-550/QL-650TD/QL-1050/QL-1050N label printer (hereafter referred to as general precautions for use a Macintosh®, refer to create/print labels using the printer. Make sure to read before reading the Software User's Guide (this manual, when the mouse pointer...
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...Assign number used in "Backing up label templates" (Page 44). • You can be restrictions on your printer's manual. 4 Key Assign numbers are correctly connected with a USB cable and that the printer power is On. 2 Right click the [Configurations folder], then select [New] and create a new folder. ...Creating Labels (For Macintosh) 3 Drag the transfer data to the folder you made. The data that the PC and the printer are automatically assigned to your printer model. Before transferring data, check that can click the data name for transfer data and change a number, right click ...
...Assign number used in "Backing up label templates" (Page 44). • You can be restrictions on your printer's manual. 4 Key Assign numbers are correctly connected with a USB cable and that the printer power is On. 2 Right click the [Configurations folder], then select [New] and create a new folder. ...Creating Labels (For Macintosh) 3 Drag the transfer data to the folder you made. The data that the PC and the printer are automatically assigned to your printer model. Before transferring data, check that can click the data name for transfer data and change a number, right click ...
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...are creating. Label Samples 2 Select the appropriate DK Roll for details related to each operation, or to the "User's Guide (HTML Manual)". Introduction Creating Labels (For Windows) Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Overview This section describes the general procedure for how to use the User's... Guide (HTML Manual)" on page 56 for creating labels using the printer. Refer to "How to create. Procedure for Creating and Printing Labels Insert the DK Roll. ÎSetup & ...
...are creating. Label Samples 2 Select the appropriate DK Roll for details related to each operation, or to the "User's Guide (HTML Manual)". Introduction Creating Labels (For Windows) Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Overview This section describes the general procedure for how to use the User's... Guide (HTML Manual)" on page 56 for creating labels using the printer. Refer to "How to create. Procedure for Creating and Printing Labels Insert the DK Roll. ÎSetup & ...
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..., double-click the Alias. Refer to create a wide range of the P-touch Editor. Introduction Using the P-touch Editor This section describes to the "User's Guide (HTML Manual)" for details. Starting the P-touch Editor 1 Double-click the [Applications] folder of the drive, where the P-touch Editor is displayed. The Layout Window is installed. The [Applications] window...
..., double-click the Alias. Refer to create a wide range of the P-touch Editor. Introduction Using the P-touch Editor This section describes to the "User's Guide (HTML Manual)" for details. Starting the P-touch Editor 1 Double-click the [Applications] folder of the drive, where the P-touch Editor is displayed. The Layout Window is installed. The [Applications] window...
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...the "Main Window" of the CDROM onto your Macintosh®. The browser is double-clicked at this printer contains the User's Guide (HTML Manual), which describes how to use the P-touch Editor. Introduction Creating Labels (For Windows) Creating Labels (For Macintosh) How to use the User's Guide... (HTML Manual) The CD-ROM supplied with this point, the file on the drive. Opening the User's Guide (HTML Manual) 1 Double-click the [main.htm] icon in the [QL-series...
...the "Main Window" of the CDROM onto your Macintosh®. The browser is double-clicked at this printer contains the User's Guide (HTML Manual), which describes how to use the P-touch Editor. Introduction Creating Labels (For Windows) Creating Labels (For Macintosh) How to use the User's Guide... (HTML Manual) The CD-ROM supplied with this point, the file on the drive. Opening the User's Guide (HTML Manual) 1 Double-click the [main.htm] icon in the [QL-series...
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...each menu are displayed. 5 Description Window The operation methods for each menu are displayed. 57 How to use the User's Guide (HTML Manual) Appendix When clicked, a description window is displayed and a search can be made using a keyword. 2 Contents The contents of keywords is...4 Detailed Item The items for the selected items are classified by item. When clicked, a description window is displayed. User's Guide (HTML Manual) Window Main Window Introduction Creating Labels (For Windows) Creating Labels (For Macintosh) 1 2 1 Main Menu Operation methods are classified ...
...each menu are displayed. 5 Description Window The operation methods for each menu are displayed. 57 How to use the User's Guide (HTML Manual) Appendix When clicked, a description window is displayed and a search can be made using a keyword. 2 Contents The contents of keywords is...4 Detailed Item The items for the selected items are classified by item. When clicked, a description window is displayed. User's Guide (HTML Manual) Window Main Window Introduction Creating Labels (For Windows) Creating Labels (For Macintosh) 1 2 1 Main Menu Operation methods are classified ...
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... comes packed with the QL-1050N. 58 Using this printer as a Shared Printer The Brother QL-Series can also be used as a Shared Printer Appendix Providing secure and reliable management of your solution to connecting multiple users to be shared by connecting it to a single P-touch electronic labeling system. The PS-9000 is your P-touch network, the PS...
... comes packed with the QL-1050N. 58 Using this printer as a Shared Printer The Brother QL-Series can also be used as a Shared Printer Appendix Providing secure and reliable management of your solution to connecting multiple users to be shared by connecting it to a single P-touch electronic labeling system. The PS-9000 is your P-touch network, the PS...
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... User's Guide (PDF Manual) can also be uninstalled by following this procedure. 63 For Windows Creating Labels (For Windows) Creating Labels (For Macintosh) 3 Click . The [Add or Remove Programs] dialog appears. 2 Select "Brother P-touch Editor 4.2", and click . Introduction Uninstalling the Software This section describes how to uninstall the software and printer driver from your...
... User's Guide (PDF Manual) can also be uninstalled by following this procedure. 63 For Windows Creating Labels (For Windows) Creating Labels (For Macintosh) 3 Click . The [Add or Remove Programs] dialog appears. 2 Select "Brother P-touch Editor 4.2", and click . Introduction Uninstalling the Software This section describes how to uninstall the software and printer driver from your...
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... length Buttons Interface Power source Dimensions Weight Cutter Network Specifications Brother QL-500/550 Brother QL-650TD LED lamp (green) LED lamp (green) LCD (16 digits × 2 rows (5 × 7 dot/character)) Direct thermal printing via thermal head Max. 3.5 inch (90 mm)/ Max. 3.5 ... × 5.9 (H) inch 146 (W) × 196 (D) × 152 (H) mm Approx. 2.8 lb (1.3 kg) (Without DK Rolls) Automatic cutter (Brother QL-550) Manual cutter (Brother QL-500) ON/OFF button ( ) FEED button, CUT button PRINT button, MENU button CANCEL button, OK button UP button ( ), DOWN button( ) USB, ...
... length Buttons Interface Power source Dimensions Weight Cutter Network Specifications Brother QL-500/550 Brother QL-650TD LED lamp (green) LED lamp (green) LCD (16 digits × 2 rows (5 × 7 dot/character)) Direct thermal printing via thermal head Max. 3.5 inch (90 mm)/ Max. 3.5 ... × 5.9 (H) inch 146 (W) × 196 (D) × 152 (H) mm Approx. 2.8 lb (1.3 kg) (Without DK Rolls) Automatic cutter (Brother QL-550) Manual cutter (Brother QL-500) ON/OFF button ( ) FEED button, CUT button PRINT button, MENU button CANCEL button, OK button UP button ( ), DOWN button( ) USB, ...
Quick Setup Guide - English
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... supply cord into the USB port on your personal computer. www.brother.com [Getting Started] 2 Connecting to install the P-touch Editor have created on the operating environment. When unable to a personal...directed to turn the QL-500/550 off. Typical • P-touch Editor • Help • Layout styles • P-touch Library • Fonts • Clip Art • Auto Format Templates • Add-Ins • Manuals and Drivers. Custom Refer to add shortcuts (for an example of creating a label. If this dialog box appears, click [OK]. After the printer...
... supply cord into the USB port on your personal computer. www.brother.com [Getting Started] 2 Connecting to install the P-touch Editor have created on the operating environment. When unable to a personal...directed to turn the QL-500/550 off. Typical • P-touch Editor • Help • Layout styles • P-touch Library • Fonts • Clip Art • Auto Format Templates • Add-Ins • Manuals and Drivers. Custom Refer to add shortcuts (for an example of creating a label. If this dialog box appears, click [OK]. After the printer...
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Enter text directly using data from Microsoft Outlook, taking advantage of the Layout Style Function. 1... The User's Guide is available in the Manuals folder of the enclosed CD-ROM Label Creation Outline This section describes the general procedure for the selected category appears. Use P-touch Editor's variety of the dock to print...Use the Text Property box to set the banner length. Start P-touch Editor and create a new label layout. www.brother.com [Creating Labels] • Copy text from the QL-500/550. Click in Preview Window appears. If the required Property box ...
Enter text directly using data from Microsoft Outlook, taking advantage of the Layout Style Function. 1... The User's Guide is available in the Manuals folder of the enclosed CD-ROM Label Creation Outline This section describes the general procedure for the selected category appears. Use P-touch Editor's variety of the dock to print...Use the Text Property box to set the banner length. Start P-touch Editor and create a new label layout. www.brother.com [Creating Labels] • Copy text from the QL-500/550. Click in Preview Window appears. If the required Property box ...
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...jams may indicate that the cutter life is recommended that you do not touch the blade. • If a paper jam should occur due to ... 7 General Precautions It is near the QL-500/550 and shall be used for use with a new one. Brother accepts no responsibility for applying CD/DVD ...disks with peeled labels can result in your CD/DVD player's instruction manual regarding applying CD/ DVD labels. • User's shall take full... loss or damage of data caused by the inappropriate use with ink jet printers. If the cutter blade should break off once attached. Pulling on the...
...jams may indicate that the cutter life is recommended that you do not touch the blade. • If a paper jam should occur due to ... 7 General Precautions It is near the QL-500/550 and shall be used for use with a new one. Brother accepts no responsibility for applying CD/DVD ...disks with peeled labels can result in your CD/DVD player's instruction manual regarding applying CD/ DVD labels. • User's shall take full... loss or damage of data caused by the inappropriate use with ink jet printers. If the cutter blade should break off once attached. Pulling on the...
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...the Software Typical • P-touch Editor • P-touch Library • Fonts • Help • Clip Art • Auto Format Templates • Layout styles • Add-Ins • Manuals • Drivers Custom Click...dialog box. For example, to add no shortcuts. Clear all check boxes to install the printer driver only. The following items will be installed. Change the default destination folder if you ...want a shortcut created for an area, clear the check box for the Brother software, and then click [Next]. INSTALLING SOFTWARE 5 Select the type of setup you...
...the Software Typical • P-touch Editor • P-touch Library • Fonts • Help • Clip Art • Auto Format Templates • Layout styles • Add-Ins • Manuals • Drivers Custom Click...dialog box. For example, to add no shortcuts. Clear all check boxes to install the printer driver only. The following items will be installed. Change the default destination folder if you ...want a shortcut created for an area, clear the check box for the Brother software, and then click [Next]. INSTALLING SOFTWARE 5 Select the type of setup you...
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... Features dialog box. For example, to install a particular feature. 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 prefer. INSTALLING SOFTWARE...and then click [Next]. • Click [Browse] to select an alternate destination folder. • Select "Custom" to install the printer driver only. The following items will be installed The Add Shortcut dialog box appears. 22 Installing the Software
... Features dialog box. For example, to install a particular feature. 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 prefer. INSTALLING SOFTWARE...and then click [Next]. • Click [Browse] to select an alternate destination folder. • Select "Custom" to install the printer driver only. The following items will be installed The Add Shortcut dialog box appears. 22 Installing the Software
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... for P-touch systems on the personal computer and the network environment. PS-9000 Network hub Network cable USB cable For PS-9000 setup details, refer to the instruction manual for the PS-9000 print server. 31 Connecting the QL-500/550 to the instruction manual for label printers. To share the QL-500/550, connect the QL-500/550 to...
... for P-touch systems on the personal computer and the network environment. PS-9000 Network hub Network cable USB cable For PS-9000 setup details, refer to the instruction manual for the PS-9000 print server. 31 Connecting the QL-500/550 to the instruction manual for label printers. To share the QL-500/550, connect the QL-500/550 to...
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...Direct thermal printing via thermal head Printing speed Max.90mm/sec, Max.50labels/min. (Standard Address Labels) Print head 300 dpi/720 dot Maximum Printing Width 2.3"(59mm) Minimum printing length 1" (25 mm) ON/OFF button FEED button CUT button (QL-550... × 6" (H) (146 (W) × 196 (D) × 152 (H) mm) Approx. 2.8 lb (1.3 kg) (Without DK Rolls) Automatic cutter (QL-550) Manual cutter (QL-500) Operating Environment Item Operating System Specification Microsoft Windows 98 SE/Me/2000 Professional /XP (Home/Professional) (Corresponding OS must be clean-installed...
...Direct thermal printing via thermal head Printing speed Max.90mm/sec, Max.50labels/min. (Standard Address Labels) Print head 300 dpi/720 dot Maximum Printing Width 2.3"(59mm) Minimum printing length 1" (25 mm) ON/OFF button FEED button CUT button (QL-550... × 6" (H) (146 (W) × 196 (D) × 152 (H) mm) Approx. 2.8 lb (1.3 kg) (Without DK Rolls) Automatic cutter (QL-550) Manual cutter (QL-500) Operating Environment Item Operating System Specification Microsoft Windows 98 SE/Me/2000 Professional /XP (Home/Professional) (Corresponding OS must be clean-installed...
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... 11 M Maintenance 62 Manuals 18, 22 Merge Fields 48 Merge Fields function 47 Microsoft Excel 54 Microsoft Outlook 56 Microsoft Word 52 N Name badge 58 Network printer 31 O Object dock 35 ON/OFF button 10 Operating Environment 66 Output Directly To Printer Driver ..... 37 P ... 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 Overview 15 Uninstalling 29 Specifications 66 Standard...
... 11 M Maintenance 62 Manuals 18, 22 Merge Fields 48 Merge Fields function 47 Microsoft Excel 54 Microsoft Outlook 56 Microsoft Word 52 N Name badge 58 Network printer 31 O Object dock 35 ON/OFF button 10 Operating Environment 66 Output Directly To Printer Driver ..... 37 P ... 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 Overview 15 Uninstalling 29 Specifications 66 Standard...