Software Users Manual - English
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The Brother QL-500/QL-550/QL-650TD/QL-1050/QL-1050N label printer (hereafter referred to as general precautions for use, installation and setting up of the main unit, and how to create/print labels using just the printer (Brother QL650TD only). After installing this manual on ... the label software, P-touch Editor. This symbol indicates information or directions that has been installed on purchasing a Brother QL-series label printer. Make sure to a PC. About This Manual This manual is information describing how to install the accompanying software to connect the printer to a ...
The Brother QL-500/QL-550/QL-650TD/QL-1050/QL-1050N label printer (hereafter referred to as general precautions for use, installation and setting up of the main unit, and how to create/print labels using just the printer (Brother QL650TD only). After installing this manual on ... the label software, P-touch Editor. This symbol indicates information or directions that has been installed on purchasing a Brother QL-series label printer. Make sure to a PC. About This Manual This manual is information describing how to install the accompanying software to connect the printer to a ...
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Refer to create a new label layout or open an existing label. Starting P-touch Editor 1 Click [Start]-[All Programs (Programs)]- [Brother P-touch]-[P-touch Editor 4.2]. Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 7 Starting P-touch Editor You can choose the setting in the [Operations] list box in the [Startup] dialog ... to the Brother Solutions Center. You can use a previously saved layout. Introduction Creating Labels (For Windows) How to Use P-touch Editor This section explains the procedure for the latest software downloads and FAQs. To specify how the P-touch Editor works ...
Refer to create a new label layout or open an existing label. Starting P-touch Editor 1 Click [Start]-[All Programs (Programs)]- [Brother P-touch]-[P-touch Editor 4.2]. Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 7 Starting P-touch Editor You can choose the setting in the [Operations] list box in the [Startup] dialog ... to the Brother Solutions Center. You can use a previously saved layout. Introduction Creating Labels (For Windows) How to Use P-touch Editor This section explains the procedure for the latest software downloads and FAQs. To specify how the P-touch Editor works ...
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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]. If this dialog box appears, check the [Always trust macros from this program, close the Word, Excel and Outlook® programs. ...
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]. If this dialog box appears, check the [Always trust macros from this program, close the Word, Excel and Outlook® programs. ...
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... Programs] dialog appears. 2 Select "Brother P-touch Editor 4.2", and click . After the software and printer driver are removed from the personal computer. Appendix 5 Close the [Add or Remove Programs] dialog. 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...
... Programs] dialog appears. 2 Select "Brother P-touch Editor 4.2", and click . After the software and printer driver are removed from the personal computer. Appendix 5 Close the [Add or Remove Programs] dialog. 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...
Quick Setup Guide - English
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...Brother software, and then click [Next]. Refer to thread the end of the restart options and click [Finish]. When connecting the QL-500/550 ...Hardware Wizard dialog box appears. If this occurs, connect the QL-500/550 directly to the personal computer. 10 Click [Next]. When "Yes...QL-500/550 was purchased. The QL-550 includes one of the P-touch Editor software is selected, installation continues. Cleaning Sheet Power cord USB port Do not connect the QL-500/550 to extremely high or low temperatures, high humidity or dusty locations. If you do so when installing the printer...
...Brother software, and then click [Next]. Refer to thread the end of the restart options and click [Finish]. When connecting the QL-500/550 ...Hardware Wizard dialog box appears. If this occurs, connect the QL-500/550 directly to the personal computer. 10 Click [Next]. When "Yes...QL-500/550 was purchased. The QL-550 includes one of the P-touch Editor software is selected, installation continues. Cleaning Sheet Power cord USB port Do not connect the QL-500/550 to extremely high or low temperatures, high humidity or dusty locations. If you do so when installing the printer...
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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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...free from someone other than an authorized Brother reseller in the United States or if the product was used (including but not limited to attempted warranty repair without the proper preparation and/or packaging); (3) Damage caused by another device or software used in the United States. You... damage to your purchase 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 U.S. What Brother will be required to deliver (by hand if you desire). What is eligible for the...
...free from someone other than an authorized Brother reseller in the United States or if the product was used (including but not limited to attempted warranty repair without the proper preparation and/or packaging); (3) Damage caused by another device or software used in the United States. You... damage to your purchase 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 U.S. What Brother will be required to deliver (by hand if you desire). What is eligible for the...
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... the roll may indicate that you do not touch the blade. • If a paper jam...printers. Doing so could cause a problem with the power cord. • The standard electrical outlet shall be installed near the end. CD-ROM & Software... • Do not scratch the CD-ROM. • Do not subject the CD-ROM to extremely high or extremely low temperatures. • Do not put heavy objects on the CD-ROM or apply force to CD/DVD disks designed for use of cuts is near the QL-500/550...cord could cause damage to the CD/DVD. Brother accepts no responsibility for applying CD/DVD labels....
... the roll may indicate that you do not touch the blade. • If a paper jam...printers. Doing so could cause a problem with the power cord. • The standard electrical outlet shall be installed near the end. CD-ROM & Software... • Do not scratch the CD-ROM. • Do not subject the CD-ROM to extremely high or extremely low temperatures. • Do not put heavy objects on the CD-ROM or apply force to CD/DVD disks designed for use of cuts is near the QL-500/550...cord could cause damage to the CD/DVD. Brother accepts no responsibility for applying CD/DVD labels....
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... CD contains the printer driver 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 Version 4.1 Use this software to design professional labels...; of custom labels such as features for managing names, addresses and other information previously entered on your QL-500/550. If so, click [OK] and reinstall the software from the CD-ROM, the following dialog box may appear on your...
... CD contains the printer driver 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 Version 4.1 Use this software to design professional labels...; of custom labels such as features for managing names, addresses and other information previously entered on your QL-500/550. If so, click [OK] and reinstall the software from the CD-ROM, the following dialog box may appear on your...
Users Manual - English
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Typical • P-touch Editor • P-touch Library • Fonts • Help • Clip Art • Auto Format Templates • Layout styles • Add-Ins • Manuals • Drivers Custom Click [Next] .... 6 Specify where to install the printer driver only. Clear all check boxes to add no shortcuts. 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...
Typical • P-touch Editor • P-touch Library • Fonts • Help • Clip Art • Auto Format Templates • Layout styles • Add-Ins • Manuals • Drivers Custom Click [Next] .... 6 Specify where to install the printer driver only. Clear all check boxes to add no shortcuts. 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...
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...this dialog box appears, click [OK]. The software will automatically make the appropriate settings, so it is completed, the User Registration dialog box appears. 10 Select on option and then click [Next]. After the printer driver installation is not necessary to change these ... in your personal computer. When "No, do not display the page." Select one of the P-touch Editor software is selected, installation continues. If this occurs, connect the QL-500/ 550 directly to a personal computer via a USB hub, a proper connection may appear during the installation. Installation...
...this dialog box appears, click [OK]. The software will automatically make the appropriate settings, so it is completed, the User Registration dialog box appears. 10 Select on option and then click [Next]. After the printer driver installation is not necessary to change these ... in your personal computer. When "No, do not display the page." Select one of the P-touch Editor software is selected, installation continues. If this occurs, connect the QL-500/ 550 directly to a personal computer via a USB hub, a proper connection may appear during the installation. Installation...
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... 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 4 Enter your "...User Name" and the "Company Name", and then click [Next]. Change the default destination folder if you wish to place the program files elsewhere, and then click [Next]. • Click [Browse] to select an alternate destination folder. • Select "Custom" to install the printer...
... 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 4 Enter your "...User Name" and the "Company Name", and then click [Next]. Change the default destination folder if you wish to place the program files elsewhere, and then click [Next]. • Click [Browse] to select an alternate destination folder. • Select "Custom" to install the printer...
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When "Yes, display the page." is selected, the online user registration web page is now completed. When "No, do not display the page." You may be required to restart your web browser. Installation of the restart options and click [Finish]. 27 Installing the Software is selected, installation continues. Select one of the P-touch Editor software is opened in your personal computer after installation. The InstallShield Wizard Complete dialog box appears. 17 Click [Finish]. z INSTALLING SOFTWARE 16 Select on option and then click [Next].
When "Yes, display the page." is selected, the online user registration web page is now completed. When "No, do not display the page." You may be required to restart your web browser. Installation of the restart options and click [Finish]. 27 Installing the Software is selected, installation continues. Select one of the P-touch Editor software is opened in your personal computer after installation. The InstallShield Wizard Complete dialog box appears. 17 Click [Finish]. z INSTALLING SOFTWARE 16 Select on option and then click [Next].
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... confirm the unistall. Uninstalling P-touch Editor Version 4.1 This procedure removes the P-touch Editor software and associated software files. The Confirm Uninstall dialog box appears. 3 Click [OK] to uninstall the software. After the software is not removed by this procedure. 1 Start (→ Settings) → Control Panel → Add or Remove Programs → Brother P-touch Editor Version 4.1 (/Brother P-touch Quick Editor) →...
... confirm the unistall. Uninstalling P-touch Editor Version 4.1 This procedure removes the P-touch Editor software and associated software files. The Confirm Uninstall dialog box appears. 3 Click [OK] to uninstall the software. After the software is not removed by this procedure. 1 Start (→ Settings) → Control Panel → Add or Remove Programs → Brother P-touch Editor Version 4.1 (/Brother P-touch Quick Editor) →...
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... process is now completed. Uninstalling the Printer Driver This procedure removes the printer driver from the personal computer. 1 Turn off the P-touch and remove the USB cable from the "File" menu. For details, refer to complete the uninstall. INSTALLING SOFTWARE 4 Click [Finish] to Windows Help. 3 Select the Brother QL-500 (or Brother QL-550) icon and then select "Delete...
... process is now completed. Uninstalling the Printer Driver This procedure removes the printer driver from the personal computer. 1 Turn off the P-touch and remove the USB cable from the "File" menu. For details, refer to complete the uninstall. INSTALLING SOFTWARE 4 Click [Finish] to Windows Help. 3 Select the Brother QL-500 (or Brother QL-550) icon and then select "Delete...
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... SOFTWARE Connecting the QL-500/550 to Multiple Computers Using the QL-500/550 as a Shared Printer The QL-500/550 can be shared by multiple personal computers connected by connecting it to be a shared device. To share the QL-500/550, connect the QL-500/550 to a computer and set it to connect a QL-500/550 ...The QL-500/550 can now used as a network label printer. Using the PS-9000 Print Server The QL-500/550 can also be used as a network printer by a network. The PS9000 can also be used to the PS-9000 print server (sold separately) designed exclusively for P-touch systems ...
... SOFTWARE Connecting the QL-500/550 to Multiple Computers Using the QL-500/550 as a Shared Printer The QL-500/550 can be shared by multiple personal computers connected by connecting it to be a shared device. To share the QL-500/550, connect the QL-500/550 to a computer and set it to connect a QL-500/550 ...The QL-500/550 can now used as a network label printer. Using the PS-9000 Print Server The QL-500/550 can also be used as a network printer by a network. The PS9000 can also be used to the PS-9000 print server (sold separately) designed exclusively for P-touch systems ...
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...other decorative objects to the label. Enter text with P-touch Editor our easy to edit the label. Enter text into a Microsoft Office software application and use label creation software. Click The label is printed from the QL-500/550. There are two main methods of editing functions. Use... the tools in the Draw toolbar and Object dock to use our Add-In feature. P-touch Editor provides a ...
...other decorative objects to the label. Enter text with P-touch Editor our easy to edit the label. Enter text into a Microsoft Office software application and use label creation software. Click The label is printed from the QL-500/550. There are two main methods of editing functions. Use... the tools in the Draw toolbar and Object dock to use our Add-In feature. P-touch Editor provides a ...
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... text ¾ Apply formatting to text ¾ Add decorative objects to the label. 6. Layout Window The layout window appears after P-touch Editor starts and you edit the label contents. 5. Label List/Database window Displays data imported from the layout selection dialog box. While... the Print, Page, Text, Layout and Database property boxes for file, print, edit and view functions. 2. z CREATING LABELS Using P-touch Editor After installing and starting the software, you can create a wide range of labels using these features in the examples in the following sections. 1 2 4 3 5 6...
... text ¾ Apply formatting to text ¾ Add decorative objects to the label. 6. Layout Window The layout window appears after P-touch Editor starts and you edit the label contents. 5. Label List/Database window Displays data imported from the layout selection dialog box. While... the Print, Page, Text, Layout and Database property boxes for file, print, edit and view functions. 2. z CREATING LABELS Using P-touch Editor After installing and starting the software, you can create a wide range of labels using these features in the examples in the following sections. 1 2 4 3 5 6...
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...-In with. Using these Add-In functions, you are installed on your personal computer). z CREATING LABELS Using P-touch Editor with Other Applications If during software installation the Add-In feature was selected, an Add-In function is also installed for Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and ...may appear when starting these applications are using for details on security settings. In the Brother P-touch Add-In Settings dialog box, check the checkbox of the applications that the applications you want to P-touch Tools, and then click Add-In Utility. If this dialog box appears, check ...
...-In with. Using these Add-In functions, you are installed on your personal computer). z CREATING LABELS Using P-touch Editor with Other Applications If during software installation the Add-In feature was selected, an Add-In function is also installed for Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and ...may appear when starting these applications are using for details on security settings. In the Brother P-touch Add-In Settings dialog box, check the checkbox of the applications that the applications you want to P-touch Tools, and then click Add-In Utility. If this dialog box appears, check ...
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... 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 Page properties 35 Paper Guide 9, 14 Power cord 10 Print properties ...35 PS-9000 Print Server 31 P-touch Editor 15, 18, 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 ...
... 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 Page properties 35 Paper Guide 9, 14 Power cord 10 Print properties ...35 PS-9000 Print Server 31 P-touch Editor 15, 18, 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 ...