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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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...you to create/print labels using just the printer (Brother QL650TD only). The Brother QL-500/QL-550/QL-650TD/QL-1050/QL-1050N label printer (hereafter referred to as follows: This symbol indicates information or directions that should read them before using the P-touch Editor software that ... used throughout this manual can be viewed from the P-touch Setup application when it from the label printer which is a "PDF manual" contained on purchasing a Brother QL-series label printer. Introduction Creating Labels (For Windows) Introduction Congratulations on the included CD-ROM...
...you to create/print labels using just the printer (Brother QL650TD only). The Brother QL-500/QL-550/QL-650TD/QL-1050/QL-1050N label printer (hereafter referred to as follows: This symbol indicates information or directions that should read them before using the P-touch Editor software that ... used throughout this manual can be viewed from the P-touch Setup application when it from the label printer which is a "PDF manual" contained on purchasing a Brother QL-series label printer. Introduction Creating Labels (For Windows) Introduction Congratulations on the included CD-ROM...
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....) Check the appropriate DK Roll for creating labels using the printer. Introduction Creating Labels (For Windows) Label Creation Overview This section describes the general procedure for the label you will create. For detailed step-by-step instructions, refer to Printing Appendix From Label Creation to Printing 1 Choose the type of label you want to create. Install the...
....) Check the appropriate DK Roll for creating labels using the printer. Introduction Creating Labels (For Windows) Label Creation Overview This section describes the general procedure for the label you will create. For detailed step-by-step instructions, refer to Printing Appendix From Label Creation to Printing 1 Choose the type of label you want to create. Install the...
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... preferred method: printing labels directly from the printer, or print from another manufacturer. P-touch Transfer Manager ÎPage 39 Create and print the label using P-touch Editor. Printing directly Create and print a label using the PC After creating a template with machine side operation. Select a template Transfer Print ÎSetup & Operation Guide Printing using just the printer. (Brother QL-650TD only) The...
... preferred method: printing labels directly from the printer, or print from another manufacturer. P-touch Transfer Manager ÎPage 39 Create and print the label using P-touch Editor. Printing directly Create and print a label using the PC After creating a template with machine side operation. Select a template Transfer Print ÎSetup & Operation Guide Printing using just the printer. (Brother QL-650TD only) The...
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...;"Opening a Label File" on the Quick Launcher bar. You can also start the P-touch Editor using P-touch Editor. Refer to display the [Options] dialog box. Introduction Creating Labels (For Windows) How to Use P-touch Editor This section explains the procedure 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].
...;"Opening a Label File" on the Quick Launcher bar. You can also start the P-touch Editor using P-touch Editor. Refer to display the [Options] dialog box. Introduction Creating Labels (For Windows) How to Use P-touch Editor This section explains the procedure 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].
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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...and edit objects. 6 Object dock Using the object dock, you to show/hide the toolbars, docks, and windows. Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 8 Starting P-touch Editor Click on . 5 Layout work area The layout work area is used commands (New Layout, Open, Save, Auto.... The [View] menu allows you can easily insert and format text, barcodes, frames, tables, figures, etc. 7 Label list/Database window Displays a database or...
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...and edit objects. 6 Object dock Using the object dock, you to show/hide the toolbars, docks, and windows. Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 8 Starting P-touch Editor Click on . 5 Layout work area The layout work area is used commands (New Layout, Open, Save, Auto.... The [View] menu allows you can easily insert and format text, barcodes, frames, tables, figures, etc. 7 Label list/Database window Displays a database or...
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...(Text) in the Object dock and type in the name and address. 3 Adjust the font size. Now you are automatically set to print your label. For detailed information on how to print, refer to the selected text. If the Page property box is not shown in the Property dock, click...list box. Select the name and apply the bold ( ) and scaled-up font size ( ) settings using the Text property box. Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 9 Creating an Address Label Select the address and apply the scaled-down font size ( ) setting. • When the Text property box is not shown in the ...
...(Text) in the Object dock and type in the name and address. 3 Adjust the font size. Now you are automatically set to print your label. For detailed information on how to print, refer to the selected text. If the Page property box is not shown in the Property dock, click...list box. Select the name and apply the bold ( ) and scaled-up font size ( ) settings using the Text property box. Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 9 Creating an Address Label Select the address and apply the scaled-down font size ( ) setting. • When the Text property box is not shown in the ...
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...box allows you click 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 the printer. Output directly For normal use, this check box should be printed to [1] and click . Press the Cut button... check box is checked, each label will be automatically cut. (QL-550/650TD/ When this check box is checked, labels will be automatically cut after the final label is not checked, labels won't be automatically cut . Cut at end (QL-650TD/ 1050/1050N) When multiple labels are printed, only cuts after 1050...
...box allows you click 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 the printer. Output directly For normal use, this check box should be printed to [1] and click . Press the Cut button... check box is checked, each label will be automatically cut. (QL-550/650TD/ When this check box is checked, labels will be automatically cut after the final label is not checked, labels won't be automatically cut . Cut at end (QL-650TD/ 1050/1050N) When multiple labels are printed, only cuts after 1050...
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... existing file. 2 Select the folder where you want to open the label file. The [Open] dialog box appears. 2 Select the folder containing the file you want to save a label you have created in a file for opening the label file. 1 Click [File]-[Open]. If the same file already exists,...you have created. 1 Click [File]-[Save As]. When you print labels that priority be given to printing quality or printing speed when printing labels. The [Save As] dialog box appears. This section describes the procedure for later use a label you have saved, open , select the file, and click the ...
... existing file. 2 Select the folder where you want to open the label file. The [Open] dialog box appears. 2 Select the folder containing the file you want to save a label you have created in a file for opening the label file. 1 Click [File]-[Open]. If the same file already exists,...you have created. 1 Click [File]-[Save As]. When you print labels that priority be given to printing quality or printing speed when printing labels. The [Save As] dialog box appears. This section describes the procedure for later use a label you have saved, open , select the file, and click the ...
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...; Using tape as vertical direction 11: Making a label by using the Auto Format feature 12: Making a label by using the P-touch Library • Using the Auto Format function • Using the P-touch Library Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 12 Creating Different Types of Labels Introduction Creating Labels (For Windows) Creating Different Types of Labels The following are examples of...
...; Using tape as vertical direction 11: Making a label by using the Auto Format feature 12: Making a label by using the P-touch Library • Using the Auto Format function • Using the P-touch Library Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 12 Creating Different Types of Labels Introduction Creating Labels (For Windows) Creating Different Types of Labels The following are examples of...
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Opening the Help files 1 Starting P-touch Editor Refer to Î"Starting P-touch Editor" on the keyboard. Or, press the [F1] key on page 7. The [P-touch Editor4 Help] window appears. P-touch Editor Help window 1 2 4 3 Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 1 Toolbar A group of icons that allows... easy access to use the Ptouch Editor. The layout window appears. 2 Click [Help]-[P-touch Editor Help]. 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 how to the Help....
Opening the Help files 1 Starting P-touch Editor Refer to Î"Starting P-touch Editor" on the keyboard. Or, press the [F1] key on page 7. The [P-touch Editor4 Help] window appears. P-touch Editor Help window 1 2 4 3 Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 1 Toolbar A group of icons that allows... easy access to use the Ptouch Editor. The layout window appears. 2 Click [Help]-[P-touch Editor Help]. 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 how to the Help....
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The [Print] dialog box appears. 4 Specify the [Printer] item and click . The Help information is printed. Creating Labels (For Windows) Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 14 Using the P-touch Editor Help Use your normal printer to print the P-touch Editor Help information. 1 In the [Contents] tab, select any ...Select the range of topics to print. 2 Click on the Toolbar. Introduction Printing a Help description The information given in P-touch Editor Help can be printed, and click . 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. Creating Labels (For Windows) Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 14 Using the P-touch Editor Help Use your normal printer to print the P-touch Editor Help information. 1 In the [Contents] tab, select any ...Select the range of topics to print. 2 Click on the Toolbar. Introduction Printing a Help description The information given in P-touch Editor Help can be printed, and click . Select a normal printer that supports general paper sizes, such as Letter.
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... Using the following example, this section describes the procedure for creating address labels by referring to Î"Creating an Address Label" on page 26. First, create a new layout by directly entering text into the label list window of P-touch Editor. Since labels can create many labels quickly and easily if you to create a data log by another...
... Using the following example, this section describes the procedure for creating address labels by referring to Î"Creating an Address Label" on page 26. First, create a new layout by directly entering text into the label list window of P-touch Editor. Since labels can create many labels quickly and easily if you to create a data log by another...
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...can be changed by a 2 Field selector Displays the field names. 3 Cell Displays the field information for the record selected in the record selector. 16 Creating Labels Efficiently Click [Tool]-[Options] in the menu to open the [Options] dialog box. (If [Tool] is indicated by choosing a different setting in the [... row. Form View Displays the data for the current record in the record selector column. To change what you to display the Label List/Database window: Record View and Form View. Once fields are two ways to select a record. To change the view, right-click in...
...can be changed by a 2 Field selector Displays the field names. 3 Cell Displays the field information for the record selected in the record selector. 16 Creating Labels Efficiently Click [Tool]-[Options] in the menu to open the [Options] dialog box. (If [Tool] is indicated by choosing a different setting in the [... row. Form View Displays the data for the current record in the record selector column. To change what you to display the Label List/Database window: Record View and Form View. Once fields are two ways to select a record. To change the view, right-click in...
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...be modified. 3 Repeat Step 1 to enter the data for the new record. 6 To add more records, repeat Steps 4 and 5 above. 17 Creating Labels Efficiently Creating Labels (For Macintosh) 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 the list. 2 Double-click in the [Body] field to the list....
...be modified. 3 Repeat Step 1 to enter the data for the new record. 6 To add more records, repeat Steps 4 and 5 above. 17 Creating Labels Efficiently Creating Labels (For Macintosh) 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 the list. 2 Double-click in the [Body] field to the list....
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...quickly and easily. When is it in the printer. 2 Click [Format] -[Apply Layout Style]. Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 18 Creating Labels Efficiently You may make changes to the default styles by following section "Using a Layout Style to create labels". 3 For the inserted 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...
...quickly and easily. When is it in the printer. 2 Click [Format] -[Apply Layout Style]. Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 18 Creating Labels Efficiently You may make changes to the default styles by following section "Using a Layout Style to create labels". 3 For the inserted 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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... saved as the default setting. 3 Return to the Layout window to create labels 1 With the Label List/Database window displayed, click [Format]-[Apply Layout Style]. Every DK Roll has its own default layout. Introduction Using a Layout Style to check the labels. The [Apply Layout Style] dialog box appears. 2 Select a layout suitable for...
... saved as the default setting. 3 Return to the Layout window to create labels 1 With the Label List/Database window displayed, click [Format]-[Apply Layout Style]. Every DK Roll has its own default layout. Introduction Using a Layout Style to check the labels. The [Apply Layout Style] dialog box appears. 2 Select a layout suitable for...
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...) 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 later use. 1 Click [File]-[New]. The [Text Properties] dialog box also appears...menu displayed. Introduction Creating and registering a new Layout Style When there is no layout style appropriate for the label you want to create, you have created. 20 Creating Labels Efficiently Appendix Select [Label List] in Layout Style Template] check box. You can create a new layout style.
...) 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 later use. 1 Click [File]-[New]. The [Text Properties] dialog box also appears...menu displayed. Introduction Creating and registering a new Layout Style When there is no layout style appropriate for the label you want to create, you have created. 20 Creating Labels Efficiently Appendix Select [Label List] in Layout Style Template] check box. You can create a new layout style.