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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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... 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 Saving a Label ...11 Opening a...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...
... 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 Saving a Label ...11 Opening a...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...
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... (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 (For Macintosh...
... (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 (For Macintosh...
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... User's Guide (this manual can be followed. This symbol indicates information or directions that has been installed on 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, installation and setting up of...This symbol indicates information or directions that should read them before using the printer, such as "the printer") enables you to quickly and easily print custom labels created with the label software, P-touch Editor. Introduction Creating Labels (For Windows) Introduction Congratulations on the...
... User's Guide (this manual can be followed. This symbol indicates information or directions that has been installed on 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, installation and setting up of...This symbol indicates information or directions that should read them before using the printer, such as "the printer") enables you to quickly and easily print custom labels created with the label software, P-touch Editor. Introduction Creating Labels (For Windows) Introduction Congratulations on the...
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... or Quick Start Guide 5 From Label Creation to the related pages or Help files. Label images Creating Labels (For Windows) Creating Labels (For Macintosh) 2 Prepare the appropriate DK Roll for the label you want to create. Introduction Creating Labels (For... Windows) Label Creation Overview This section describes the general procedure for creating labels using the printer. For detailed step-by-step instructions, refer to Printing Appendix From Label Creation to Printing 1...
... or Quick Start Guide 5 From Label Creation to the related pages or Help files. Label images Creating Labels (For Windows) Creating Labels (For Macintosh) 2 Prepare the appropriate DK Roll for the label you want to create. Introduction Creating Labels (For... Windows) Label Creation Overview This section describes the general procedure for creating labels using the printer. For detailed step-by-step instructions, refer to Printing Appendix From Label Creation to Printing 1...
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...touch Editor. Create and print a label using P-touch Address Book. P-touch Transfer Manager ÎPage 39 Create and print the 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 9 Use an application from a PC. P-touch Address Book P-touch... with your preferred method: printing labels directly from the printer, or print from another manufacturer. Select...
...touch Editor. Create and print a label using P-touch Address Book. P-touch Transfer Manager ÎPage 39 Create and print the 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 9 Use an application from a PC. P-touch Address Book P-touch... with your preferred method: printing labels directly from the printer, or print from another manufacturer. Select...
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... Creating Labels (For Windows) How to Use P-touch Editor This section explains the procedure for Updates] with a PC connected to the Internet, you will be taken to the Brother Solutions Center. You can...window appears. • When you want to select whether you select [Use the Auto Format Wizard], the [Auto Format Wizard] appears. Use this Brother Solutions Center to display the [Options] dialog box. Starting P-touch Editor 1 Click [Start]-[All Programs (Programs)]- [Brother P-touch]-[P-touch Editor 4.2]. You can also start the P-touch Editor using P-touch Editor. When the P-touch...
... Creating Labels (For Windows) How to Use P-touch Editor This section explains the procedure for Updates] with a PC connected to the Internet, you will be taken to the Brother Solutions Center. You can...window appears. • When you want to select whether you select [Use the Auto Format Wizard], the [Auto Format Wizard] appears. Use this Brother Solutions Center to display the [Options] dialog box. Starting P-touch Editor 1 Click [Start]-[All Programs (Programs)]- [Brother P-touch]-[P-touch Editor 4.2]. You can also start the P-touch Editor using P-touch Editor. When the P-touch...
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... Using the object dock, you to show/hide the toolbars, docks, and windows. Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 8 Starting P-touch Editor 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 a label list. Click on the buttons at the left...
... Using the object dock, you to show/hide the toolbars, docks, and windows. Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 8 Starting P-touch Editor 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 a label list. Click on the buttons at the left...
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..." on next page. Select the name and apply the bold ( ) and scaled-up font size ( ) settings using the Text property box. 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 dock and type in the Text property...
..." on next page. Select the name and apply the bold ( ) and scaled-up font size ( ) settings using the Text property box. 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 dock and type in the Text property...
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... Windows) Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Options Copies Setting Description Auto Cut When this check box is checked, each label will be printed to [1] and click . Press the Cut button in the printer to cut. Cut at end (QL-650TD/ 1050/1050N) When multiple labels are printed, only cuts after 1050/1050N) printing. Output directly For...
... Windows) Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Options Copies Setting Description Auto Cut When this check box is checked, each label will be printed to [1] and click . Press the Cut button in the printer to cut. Cut at end (QL-650TD/ 1050/1050N) When multiple labels are printed, only cuts after 1050/1050N) printing. Output directly For...
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... the folder containing the file you can specify that require higher quality, such as barcode labels, select [Give priority to print quality]. In the layout window, the label layout from the selected file is saved in the folder you want to open the label file. Introduction Creating Labels (For... Windows) By clicking in the [Print] dialog box, you want to save a label you have saved, open , select the file, and click the . For example, you ...
... the folder containing the file you can specify that require higher quality, such as barcode labels, select [Give priority to print quality]. In the layout window, the label layout from the selected file is saved in the folder you want to open the label file. Introduction Creating Labels (For... Windows) By clicking in the [Print] dialog box, you want to save a label you have saved, open , select the file, and click the . For example, you ...
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... that can be created 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 the P-touch Editor. Introduction Creating Labels (For Windows) Creating Different Types of Labels The following... field) • Printing • Selecting a protocol 10: Making address labels 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 Labels Help Section Sample...
... that can be created 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 the P-touch Editor. Introduction Creating Labels (For Windows) Creating Different Types of Labels The following... field) • Printing • Selecting a protocol 10: Making address labels 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 Labels Help Section Sample...
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..., press the [F1] key on how to use the Ptouch Editor. 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 the keyboard. 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...
..., press the [F1] key on how to use the Ptouch Editor. 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 the keyboard. 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...
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...] dialog box appears. 4 Specify the [Printer] item and click . Creating Labels (For Windows) Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 14 Using the P-touch Editor Help Select a normal printer that supports general paper sizes, such as Letter. The Help information is printed. Introduction Printing a Help description The information given in P-touch Editor Help can be printed, and...
...] dialog box appears. 4 Specify the [Printer] item and click . Creating Labels (For Windows) Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 14 Using the P-touch Editor Help Select a normal printer that supports general paper sizes, such as Letter. The Help information is printed. Introduction Printing a Help description The information given in P-touch Editor Help can be printed, and...
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...26. First, create a new layout by directly entering text into the label list. The log can also be automatically created from an existing database created by directly entering text into the label list window of P-touch Editor. Introduction Creating Labels Efficiently To create labels... efficiently, you can utilize the Label List and Database functions of the P-touch Editor. For detailed information on the...
...26. First, create a new layout by directly entering text into the label list. The log can also be automatically created from an existing database created by directly entering text into the label list window of P-touch Editor. Introduction Creating Labels Efficiently To create labels... efficiently, you can utilize the Label List and Database functions of the P-touch Editor. For detailed information on the...
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...the record selector. 16 Creating Labels Efficiently The selected record is highlighted. mark. To change what you to display the Label List/Database window: Record View and Form View. Similarly, the width of a record can be changed by dragging the record divider line in the record ...menu to a label layout, the corresponding data from the database automatically appears in the label when a record is selected. Introduction Creating Labels (For Windows) Switching the Label List view There are linked to open the [Options] dialog box. (If [Tool] is not displayed, click on the ...
...the record selector. 16 Creating Labels Efficiently The selected record is highlighted. mark. To change what you to display the Label List/Database window: Record View and Form View. Similarly, the width of a record can be changed by dragging the record divider line in the record ...menu to a label layout, the corresponding data from the database automatically appears in the label when a record is selected. Introduction Creating Labels (For Windows) Switching the Label List view There are linked to open the [Options] dialog box. (If [Tool] is not displayed, click on the ...
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... 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]. 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 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 place the cursor in the field, ...
... 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]. 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 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 place the cursor in the field, ...
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... and later recall them quickly and easily. When is it in the printer. 2 Click [Format] -[Apply Layout Style]. Now the default layout style for the DK Roll installed in the P-touch Editor Layout window. • With the Merge Fields function, you can quickly create and print ...labels by simply selecting a layout style and typing text in the printer has been set. Introduction Creating Labels (For Windows) Layout Styles The Layout Style function...
... and later recall them quickly and easily. When is it in the printer. 2 Click [Format] -[Apply Layout Style]. Now the default layout style for the DK Roll installed in the P-touch Editor Layout window. • With the Merge Fields function, you can quickly create and print ...labels by simply selecting a layout style and typing text in the printer has been set. Introduction Creating Labels (For Windows) Layout Styles The Layout Style function...
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... Layout Style] dialog box appears. 2 Select a layout 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 The layout style for the label you want to check the labels. Every DK Roll has...
... Layout Style] dialog box appears. 2 Select a layout 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 The layout style for the label you want to check the labels. Every DK Roll has...
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... when you can create a new layout style. The [Text Properties] dialog box appears. Select [Label List] in Layout Style Template] check box. 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...
... when you can create a new layout style. The [Text Properties] dialog box appears. Select [Label List] in Layout Style Template] check box. 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...