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Introduction BROTHER QL-500/550/650TD/1050/1050N Software User's Guide Creating Labels (For Windows) Creating Labels (For Macintosh) QL-500 QL-650TD QL-550 QL-1050/1050N 1 Appendix
Introduction BROTHER QL-500/550/650TD/1050/1050N Software User's Guide Creating Labels (For Windows) Creating Labels (For Macintosh) QL-500 QL-650TD QL-550 QL-1050/1050N 1 Appendix
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... 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 Environment 67 3 Creating Labels...
... 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 Environment 67 3 Creating Labels...
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... extensively. With the Brother QL-650TD, you can also create and print labels directly from the Start menu. • If you can just click to jump to create/print labels using the P-touch Editor software that should read them before reading the Software User's Guide (this manual). The Brother QL-500/QL-550/QL-650TD/QL-1050/QL-1050N label printer (hereafter referred to...
... extensively. With the Brother QL-650TD, you can also create and print labels directly from the Start menu. • If you can just click to jump to create/print labels using the P-touch Editor software that should read them before reading the Software User's Guide (this manual). The Brother QL-500/QL-550/QL-650TD/QL-1050/QL-1050N label printer (hereafter referred to...
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...option in the [Startup Settings]. Starting P-touch Editor 1 Click [Start]-[All Programs (Programs)]- [Brother P-touch]-[P-touch Editor 4.2]. When the P-touch Editor is launched, the [Startup] ...Brother Solutions Center. Use this Brother Solutions Center to check for creating various kinds of labels using the following methods (only if you select [Help-How To], the P-touch Editor Help appears. To specify how the P-touch...Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 7 Starting P-touch Editor You can also start the P-touch Editor using P-touch Editor. In the [General] tab, you can...
...option in the [Startup Settings]. Starting P-touch Editor 1 Click [Start]-[All Programs (Programs)]- [Brother P-touch]-[P-touch Editor 4.2]. When the P-touch Editor is launched, the [Startup] ...Brother Solutions Center. Use this Brother Solutions Center to check for creating various kinds of labels using the following methods (only if you select [Help-How To], the P-touch Editor Help appears. To specify how the P-touch...Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 7 Starting P-touch Editor You can also start the P-touch Editor using P-touch Editor. In the [General] tab, you can...
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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]. For details on security settings, refer to be automatically...application. • Add-In Preview : Displays the Add-In Preview. • P-touch Editor : Starts P-touch Editor, enabling edit operations. • Print Immediately : Prints the label. The [Brother P-touch Add-In Settings] dialog box appears. 2 Click on [Enable Macros]. Introduction Creating ...
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]. For details on security settings, refer to be automatically...application. • Add-In Preview : Displays the Add-In Preview. • P-touch Editor : Starts P-touch Editor, enabling edit operations. • Print Immediately : Prints the label. The [Brother P-touch Add-In Settings] dialog box appears. 2 Click on [Enable Macros]. Introduction Creating ...
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... different from other regular printers, you may not be able to print even after installing the driver and application software, unless the application software allows the proper label size to Windows® Help. 2 Select "Brother QL-500/550/650TD/1050/ 1050N", and click [File]-[Printing Preferences]. Introduction Creating Labels (For Windows) Printing Directly from Other Applications You...
... different from other regular printers, you may not be able to print even after installing the driver and application software, unless the application software allows the proper label size to Windows® Help. 2 Select "Brother QL-500/550/650TD/1050/ 1050N", and click [File]-[Printing Preferences]. Introduction Creating Labels (For Windows) Printing Directly from Other Applications You...
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...dialog. The [Confirm Uninstall] dialog box appears. After the software and printer driver are removed from the personal computer. P-touch Editor has been uninstalled. Creating Labels (For Windows) Creating Labels ...(For Macintosh) 3 Click . Introduction Uninstalling the Software This section describes how to uninstall the software and printer driver from your computer, the [Maintenance Complete] dialog box appears. 4 Click . The [Add or Remove Programs] dialog appears. 2 Select "Brother P-touch...
...dialog. The [Confirm Uninstall] dialog box appears. After the software and printer driver are removed from the personal computer. P-touch Editor has been uninstalled. Creating Labels (For Windows) Creating Labels ...(For Macintosh) 3 Click . Introduction Uninstalling the Software This section describes how to uninstall the software and printer driver from your computer, the [Maintenance Complete] dialog box appears. 4 Click . The [Add or Remove Programs] dialog appears. 2 Select "Brother P-touch...
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Introduction Operating Environment Items Brother QL-500/550 Specifications Brother QL-650TD Brother QL-1050 Windows® Windows® 2000 Professional/XP *1 OS Macintosh® Mac OS 10.1-10.4.7(PowerPC); So QL-1050N is not used in Mac environment. *3 The RS-232C interface is required when printing with ESC/P commands. *4 Required available space when installing the software with all of...
Introduction Operating Environment Items Brother QL-500/550 Specifications Brother QL-650TD Brother QL-1050 Windows® Windows® 2000 Professional/XP *1 OS Macintosh® Mac OS 10.1-10.4.7(PowerPC); So QL-1050N is not used in Mac environment. *3 The RS-232C interface is required when printing with ESC/P commands. *4 Required available space when installing the software with all of...
Quick Setup Guide - English
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... on top of the P-touch Editor software is missing or damaged, please contact the retail outlet where the QL-500/550 was purchased or your personal computer and insert the CD-ROM into the slot, thread it is a label printer that connects to direct sunlight. • Do...Microsoft® Windows® Me The error dialog box shown to install the software. Installation of the QL-500/550. Select one of this occurs, connect the QL500/550 directly to the installation procedure for the Brother software, and then click [Next]. Refer to the personal computer. 10 Click [Next...
... on top of the P-touch Editor software is missing or damaged, please contact the retail outlet where the QL-500/550 was purchased or your personal computer and insert the CD-ROM into the slot, thread it is a label printer that connects to direct sunlight. • Do...Microsoft® Windows® Me The error dialog box shown to install the software. Installation of the QL-500/550. Select one of this occurs, connect the QL500/550 directly to the installation procedure for the Brother software, and then click [Next]. Refer to the personal computer. 10 Click [Next...
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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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... does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is a label printer that the product Product Name: Brother Label Printer QL-500/550 Model Number: QL-500/550 complies with the limits for help. • Changes or modifications not expressly approved by one...software provided. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 of Conformity (For USA Only) Responsible Party: Brother International Corporation 100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911 USA TEL: (908) 704-1700 declares that connects to your QL-500/550...
... does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is a label printer that the product Product Name: Brother Label Printer QL-500/550 Model Number: QL-500/550 complies with the limits for help. • Changes or modifications not expressly approved by one...software provided. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 of Conformity (For USA Only) Responsible Party: Brother International Corporation 100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911 USA TEL: (908) 704-1700 declares that connects to your QL-500/550...
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.../or packaging); (3) Damage caused by another device or software used in the United States. You are responsible for warranty service: Report your issue to our P-touch Customer Service Hotline at 1-877-478-6824 or to a Brother Authorized Service Center within the United States (and does... used (including but are not the Original Purchaser and the product that this Product was used outside the United States). Supply Brother or the Brother Authorized Service Center with a rated life; For the name of consumable, whichever comes first. and, (5) Problems arising from someone...
.../or packaging); (3) Damage caused by another device or software used in the United States. You are responsible for warranty service: Report your issue to our P-touch Customer Service Hotline at 1-877-478-6824 or to a Brother Authorized Service Center within the United States (and does... used (including but are not the Original Purchaser and the product that this Product was used outside the United States). Supply Brother or the Brother Authorized Service Center with a rated life; For the name of consumable, whichever comes first. and, (5) Problems arising from someone...
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... use with a new one. Brother accepts no responsibility for any loss... disk. • When applying CD/DVD labels, use the applicator included with ink jet printers. See License on CD for an extended period, remove the power supply cord from the ...for use at an office, etc. A thin surface layer may indicate that you do not touch the blade. • If a paper jam should break off the CD/DVD label once it...outlet. When the cutter blade becomes dull, replace the existing cutter unit with the QL-500/550 only. CD-ROM & Software • Do not scratch the CD-ROM. • Do not subject the...
... use with a new one. Brother accepts no responsibility for any loss... disk. • When applying CD/DVD labels, use the applicator included with ink jet printers. See License on CD for an extended period, remove the power supply cord from the ...for use at an office, etc. A thin surface layer may indicate that you do not touch the blade. • If a paper jam should break off the CD/DVD label once it...outlet. When the cutter blade becomes dull, replace the existing cutter unit with the QL-500/550 only. CD-ROM & Software • Do not scratch the CD-ROM. • Do not subject the...
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... [Cancel], remove the USB cable, and then install the printer driver software. Refer to do so when installing the printer driver. 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 "Installing the Software" on the print head.
... [Cancel], remove the USB cable, and then install the printer driver software. Refer to do so when installing the printer driver. 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 "Installing the Software" on the print head.
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... USB cable, and then install the printer driver software. Refer to "Installing the Software" on page 16. 12 Connecting to the Power Supply 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. If the QL500/550 is 120 V before inserting the plug...
... USB cable, and then install the printer driver software. Refer to "Installing the Software" on page 16. 12 Connecting to the Power Supply 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. If the QL500/550 is 120 V before inserting the plug...
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... editor software and printer driver on your personal computer to design professional labels and print them on your QL-500/550. Add-In Software for MS Word/Excel/Outlook These Word, Add-Ins Excel or aOlluotwlooykou,tousqinugickthlyeaAnddde-Iansiiclyoncoinpythdeattaooinl tboaar label directly from databases, as well as address labels, file folder labels, CD/DVD labels, etc. P-touch...
... editor software and printer driver on your personal computer to design professional labels and print them on your QL-500/550. Add-In Software for MS Word/Excel/Outlook These Word, Add-Ins Excel or aOlluotwlooykou,tousqinugickthlyeaAnddde-Iansiiclyoncoinpythdeattaooinl tboaar label directly from databases, as well as address labels, file folder labels, CD/DVD labels, etc. P-touch...
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... to the contents of the CD-ROM, and then double-click the "Setup.exe" icon. 2 Click [Next] to install the software. When using Microsoft Windows 98 SE" on your personal computer and insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive..../XP (Home/Professional) 1 Start your personal computer. AInsdtiaallloSghibeoldxapWpiezaarrsd briefly while the prepares for installation. INSTALLING SOFTWARE Installing the Software The installation procedure differs depending on the operating system running on page 21 for the installation procedure for that operating system.
... to the contents of the CD-ROM, and then double-click the "Setup.exe" icon. 2 Click [Next] to install the software. When using Microsoft Windows 98 SE" on your personal computer and insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive..../XP (Home/Professional) 1 Start your personal computer. AInsdtiaallloSghibeoldxapWpiezaarrsd briefly while the prepares for installation. INSTALLING SOFTWARE Installing the Software The installation procedure differs depending on the operating system running on page 21 for the installation procedure for that operating system.
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The Setup Type dialog box appears. 17 Installing the Software If you agree to the terms and conditions of the license agreement, click [Yes] to continue installation. z INSTALLING SOFTWARE 3 Carefully read the license agreement. The Customer Information dialog box appears. 4 Enter your "User Name" and the "Company Name", and then click [Next].
The Setup Type dialog box appears. 17 Installing the Software If you agree to the terms and conditions of the license agreement, click [Yes] to continue installation. z INSTALLING SOFTWARE 3 Carefully read the license agreement. The Customer Information dialog box appears. 4 Enter your "User Name" and the "Company Name", and then click [Next].
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Typical • P-touch Editor • P-touch Library • Fonts • Help • Clip Art • Auto Format Templates ...shortcut created for an area, clear the check box for the Brother software, and then click [Next]. The Start Copying Files dialog box appears. 18 Installing the Software The Add Shortcut dialog box appears. 6 Specify where to be... installed. Clear all check boxes to install the printer driver only. The following items will be installed. If you prefer. For example, to add no shortcuts. INSTALLING SOFTWARE 5 Select the type of setup you do not...
Typical • P-touch Editor • P-touch Library • Fonts • Help • Clip Art • Auto Format Templates ...shortcut created for an area, clear the check box for the Brother software, and then click [Next]. The Start Copying Files dialog box appears. 18 Installing the Software The Add Shortcut dialog box appears. 6 Specify where to be... installed. Clear all check boxes to install the printer driver only. The following items will be installed. If you prefer. For example, to add no shortcuts. INSTALLING SOFTWARE 5 Select the type of setup you do not...
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If the settings are incorrect, click [Back] 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]. The Driver Setup dialog box ...Custom installation. 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. 19 Installing the Software z INSTALLING SOFTWARE 7 Review the settings to ensure all files necessary to install the Ptouch Editor...
If the settings are incorrect, click [Back] 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]. The Driver Setup dialog box ...Custom installation. 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. 19 Installing the Software z INSTALLING SOFTWARE 7 Review the settings to ensure all files necessary to install the Ptouch Editor...