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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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... the Contact Data 37 Printing the Label ...38 How 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 Searching labels ...47 Creating Labels (For Macintosh 48 Overview ...48...
... the Contact Data 37 Printing the Label ...38 How 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 Searching labels ...47 Creating Labels (For Macintosh 48 Overview ...48...
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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...
... 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...
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... directions that has been installed on purchasing a Brother QL-series label printer. Make sure to quickly and easily print custom labels created with the label software, P-touch Editor. About This Manual This manual is connected to the corresponding pages. Introduction Creating Labels (For Windows) Introduction Congratulations on a PC connected to a PC, and maintenance/troubleshooting of the printer. The Brother QL-500/QL-550/QL-650TD/QL...
... directions that has been installed on purchasing a Brother QL-series label printer. Make sure to quickly and easily print custom labels created with the label software, P-touch Editor. About This Manual This manual is connected to the corresponding pages. Introduction Creating Labels (For Windows) Introduction Congratulations on a PC connected to a PC, and maintenance/troubleshooting of the printer. The Brother QL-500/QL-550/QL-650TD/QL...
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... want to create. For detailed step-by-step instructions, refer to Printing Appendix The printer comes with sample roll. (Other rolls can be purchased separately.) Check the appropriate DK Roll for creating labels using the printer. Install the DK Roll. ÎSetup & Operation Guide or Quick Start Guide ÎSetup & Operation Guide or...
... want to create. For detailed step-by-step instructions, refer to Printing Appendix The printer comes with sample roll. (Other rolls can be purchased separately.) Check the appropriate DK Roll for creating labels using the printer. Install the DK Roll. ÎSetup & Operation Guide or Quick Start Guide ÎSetup & Operation Guide or...
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... ÎPage 35 Import the text ÎPage 36 6 From Label Creation to Printing Edit the label ÎPage 37 Introduction Creating Labels (For Windows) 3 Create and print the label. Printing directly Create and print a label using just the printer. (Brother QL-650TD only) The QL-1050 can transfer templates. P-touch Editor P-touch Editor Create a template ÎPage 39 Enter the text...
... ÎPage 35 Import the text ÎPage 36 6 From Label Creation to Printing Edit the label ÎPage 37 Introduction Creating Labels (For Windows) 3 Create and print the label. Printing directly Create and print a label using just the printer. (Brother QL-650TD only) The QL-1050 can transfer templates. P-touch Editor P-touch Editor Create a template ÎPage 39 Enter the text...
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... allows you to create a layout by step how to create a label layout. • When you select [Check for the latest software downloads and FAQs. Starting P-touch Editor 1 Click [Start]-[All Programs (Programs)]- [Brother P-touch]-[P-touch Editor 4.2]. You can use a previously saved layout. Use this Brother Solutions Center to check for Updates] with a PC connected to the...
... allows you to create a layout by step how to create a label layout. • When you select [Check for the latest software downloads and FAQs. Starting P-touch Editor 1 Click [Start]-[All Programs (Programs)]- [Brother P-touch]-[P-touch Editor 4.2]. You can use a previously saved layout. Use this Brother Solutions Center to check for Updates] with a PC connected to the...
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... can easily insert and format text, barcodes, frames, tables, figures, etc. 7 Label list/Database window Displays a database or a label list. Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 8 Starting P-touch Editor Click on the buttons at the left of frequently used to display and edit ...are provided in this toolbar. 3 Property dock The property dock contains the Print, Page, Text, Layout, and Database property boxes. Introduction Creating Labels (For Windows) Layout window The layout window consists of the following seven sections: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 Menu Commands are categorized...
... can easily insert and format text, barcodes, frames, tables, figures, etc. 7 Label list/Database window Displays a database or a label list. Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 8 Starting P-touch Editor Click on the buttons at the left of frequently used to display and edit ...are provided in this toolbar. 3 Property dock The property dock contains the Print, Page, Text, Layout, and Database property boxes. Introduction Creating Labels (For Windows) Layout window The layout window consists of the following seven sections: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 Menu Commands are categorized...
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...; 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 [Label Format] list box. Select the name and apply the bold ( ) and scaled-up font size ( ) settings ...print, refer to the selected text. Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 9 Creating an Address Label Now you are automatically set to print your label. Introduction Creating Labels (For Windows) Creating an Address Label This section describes the process of a standard address label. 2 Click (Text) in the Object ...
...; 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 [Label Format] list box. Select the name and apply the bold ( ) and scaled-up font size ( ) settings ...print, refer to the selected text. Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 9 Creating an Address Label Now you are automatically set to print your label. Introduction Creating Labels (For Windows) Creating an Address Label This section describes the process of a standard address label. 2 Click (Text) in the Object ...
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... print options and the number of the printer. Output directly For normal use, this check box is checked, labels will be printed so they can set the number of copies to display the box. 2 Cut off the printed label using the Cut button or the Cut lever (Brother QL-500) of copies. If the Print ...property box is not shown in the Property dock, click to be automatically cut . (QL-550/650TD/ When this check box is printed. In the [Print] ...
... print options and the number of the printer. Output directly For normal use, this check box is checked, labels will be printed so they can set the number of copies to display the box. 2 Cut off the printed label using the Cut button or the Cut lever (Brother QL-500) of copies. If the Print ...property box is not shown in the Property dock, click to be automatically cut . (QL-550/650TD/ When this check box is printed. In the [Print] ...
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... you want to printing quality or printing speed when printing labels. If the same file already exists, changes are not allowed Opening a Label File To use . Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 11 Saving a Label The file is displayed. This section explains the procedure for...can enter up to 255 characters for later use a label you print labels that priority be given to open the label file. Saving a Label You can select more detailed settings. This section describes the procedure for saving a label you have specified. When you have created. 1 Click...
... you want to printing quality or printing speed when printing labels. If the same file already exists, changes are not allowed Opening a Label File To use . Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 11 Saving a Label The file is displayed. This section explains the procedure for...can enter up to 255 characters for later use a label you print labels that priority be given to open the label file. Saving a Label You can select more detailed settings. This section describes the procedure for saving a label you have specified. When you have created. 1 Click...
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... 7: Making a banner or sign with continuous length tape • Using tape as vertical direction 11: Making a label by using the Auto Format feature 12: Making a label by using various functions of the P-touch Editor. Help Section Sample Label Process 1: Making an address label with P-touch Editor • Printing • Saving a layout 2: Changing the text properties of an...
... 7: Making a banner or sign with continuous length tape • Using tape as vertical direction 11: Making a label by using the Auto Format feature 12: Making a label by using various functions of the P-touch Editor. Help Section Sample Label Process 1: Making an address label with P-touch Editor • Printing • Saving a layout 2: Changing the text properties of an...
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Introduction Creating Labels (For Windows) Using the P-touch Editor Help The P-touch Editor Help offers detailed information on available features and explains on page 7. Opening the Help files 1 Starting P-touch Editor Refer to Î"Starting P-touch Editor" on how to the Help. 2 Tabs Using four different ways...for the tab you chose. 4 Topic Area Displays the description for the item you chose. 13 Using the P-touch Editor Help P-touch Editor Help window 1 2 4 3 Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 1 Toolbar A group of icons that allows quick and easy access to use the Ptouch...
Introduction Creating Labels (For Windows) Using the P-touch Editor Help The P-touch Editor Help offers detailed information on available features and explains on page 7. Opening the Help files 1 Starting P-touch Editor Refer to Î"Starting P-touch Editor" on how to the Help. 2 Tabs Using four different ways...for the tab you chose. 4 Topic Area Displays the description for the item you chose. 13 Using the P-touch Editor Help P-touch Editor Help window 1 2 4 3 Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 1 Toolbar A group of icons that allows quick and easy access to use the Ptouch...
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... the Toolbar. Select a normal printer that supports general paper sizes, such as Letter. The [Print] dialog box appears. 4 Specify the [Printer] item and click . The Help information is printed. Introduction Printing a Help description The information given in P-touch Editor Help can be printed, and click . Creating Labels (For Windows) Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 14...
... the Toolbar. Select a normal printer that supports general paper sizes, such as Letter. The [Print] dialog box appears. 4 Specify the [Printer] item and click . The Help information is printed. Introduction Printing a Help description The information given in P-touch Editor Help can be printed, and click . Creating Labels (For Windows) Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 14...
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... the following example, this section describes the procedure for creating address labels by directly entering text into the label list. First, create a new layout by another application. Introduction Creating Labels Efficiently To create labels efficiently, you can utilize the Label List and Database functions of the P-touch Editor in the CSV format. • Supported database file formats...
... the following example, this section describes the procedure for creating address labels by directly entering text into the label list. First, create a new layout by another application. Introduction Creating Labels Efficiently To create labels efficiently, you can utilize the Label List and Database functions of the P-touch Editor in the CSV format. • Supported database file formats...
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... names. 2 Field data Displays the field information for the current record in the record selector. 16 Creating Labels Efficiently The selected record is not displayed, click on the label, select another record. • The font used in the record view can be changed by dragging the...the width of a record can be adjusted by a 2 Field selector Displays the field names. 3 Cell Displays the field information for each field in the Label List/Database window, and select either Record View or Form View. Record View This view displays the list information. 1 2 4 3 1 Record ...
... names. 2 Field data Displays the field information for the current record in the record selector. 16 Creating Labels Efficiently The selected record is not displayed, click on the label, select another record. • The font used in the record view can be changed by dragging the...the width of a record can be adjusted by a 2 Field selector Displays the field names. 3 Cell Displays the field information for each field in the Label List/Database window, and select either Record View or Form View. Record View This view displays the list information. 1 2 4 3 1 Record ...
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...) Appendix 5 Enter data, such as the name and address, for all the fields you need. 4 To add another new record, right-click in the Label List/Database window, and click [Create New Record]. A new record is added to enter the data for the new record. 6 To add more records, ...repeat Steps 4 and 5 above. 17 Creating Labels Efficiently Introduction Creating Labels (For Windows) Entering data In the following example, type an address and a name in the Body field. 1 Right-click in the...
...) Appendix 5 Enter data, such as the name and address, for all the fields you need. 4 To add another new record, right-click in the Label List/Database window, and click [Create New Record]. A new record is added to enter the data for the new record. 6 To add more records, ...repeat Steps 4 and 5 above. 17 Creating Labels Efficiently Introduction Creating Labels (For Windows) Entering data In the following example, type an address and a name in the Body field. 1 Right-click in the...
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...layout style you want to use, and click . Now the default layout style for each type of saved label layouts easily. • You can be specified for the DK Roll installed in the printer has been set. Default layout styles have created, and later recall them quickly and easily. When... DK Roll, click the layout style you want to change, and insert it useful to use a Layout Style? • You can easily create labels by simply selecting a layout style and typing text in the P-touch Editor Layout window. • With the Merge Fields function, you can quickly create and print...
...layout style you want to use, and click . Now the default layout style for each type of saved label layouts easily. • You can be specified for the DK Roll installed in the printer has been set. Default layout styles have created, and later recall them quickly and easily. When... DK Roll, click the layout style you want to change, and insert it useful to use a Layout Style? • You can easily create labels by simply selecting a layout style and typing text in the P-touch Editor Layout window. • With the Merge Fields function, you can quickly create and print...
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... suitable for that DK Roll is not displayed, click on the layout work area once. Creating Labels (For Windows) Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 19 Creating Labels Efficiently Introduction Using a Layout Style to create labels 1 With the Label List/Database window displayed, click [Format]-[Apply Layout Style]. Every DK Roll has its own default...
... suitable for that DK Roll is not displayed, click on the layout work area once. Creating Labels (For Windows) Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 19 Creating Labels Efficiently Introduction Using a Layout Style to create labels 1 With the Label List/Database window displayed, click [Format]-[Apply Layout Style]. Every DK Roll has its own default...
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... and registering a new Layout Style When there is no layout style appropriate for the label you want to create, you can then save it as [Title]) map from the menu displayed. Creating Labels (For Windows) Creating Labels (For Macintosh) 3 Create a text object and adjust its position or format. 4... Right-click on the created text object and select [Properties] from the label list, and click . 6 Repeat Steps 4 and 5 for every text object you double-click the created text object. 5 Click the [Expanded] tab ...
... and registering a new Layout Style When there is no layout style appropriate for the label you want to create, you can then save it as [Title]) map from the menu displayed. Creating Labels (For Windows) Creating Labels (For Macintosh) 3 Create a text object and adjust its position or format. 4... Right-click on the created text object and select [Properties] from the label list, and click . 6 Repeat Steps 4 and 5 for every text object you double-click the created text object. 5 Click the [Expanded] tab ...