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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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...labels directly from the CD-ROM. Also included is run from the label printer which is a "PDF manual" contained on purchasing a Brother QL-series label printer. If ignored, the result may be followed. The Brother QL-500/QL-550/QL-650TD/QL-1050/QL-1050N label printer (hereafter referred to create/print labels using just the printer (Brother..., you can help you use the printer more efficiently. This symbol indicates information or directions that should read them before using the P-touch Editor software that has been installed on a PC connected to the printer. • If you use a ...
...labels directly from the CD-ROM. Also included is run from the label printer which is a "PDF manual" contained on purchasing a Brother QL-series label printer. If ignored, the result may be followed. The Brother QL-500/QL-550/QL-650TD/QL-1050/QL-1050N label printer (hereafter referred to create/print labels using just the printer (Brother..., you can help you use the printer more efficiently. This symbol indicates information or directions that should read them before using the P-touch Editor software that has been installed on a PC connected to the printer. • If you use a ...
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... rolls can be purchased separately.) Check the appropriate DK Roll for creating labels using the printer. For detailed step-by-step instructions, refer to create. From Label Creation to Printing 1 Choose the type of label you want to Printing Appendix Introduction Creating Labels (For Windows) Label Creation Overview This section describes the general procedure for the...
... rolls can be purchased separately.) Check the appropriate DK Roll for creating labels using the printer. For detailed step-by-step instructions, refer to create. From Label Creation to Printing 1 Choose the type of label you want to Printing Appendix Introduction Creating Labels (For Windows) Label Creation Overview This section describes the general procedure for the...
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... label ÎPage 37 Printing directly Create and print a label using P-touch Editor. Select your PC, create and print the label using the PC After creating a template with machine side operation. Select a template Transfer Print ÎSetup & Operation Guide Printing using the printer. Create and print a label using just the printer. (Brother QL-650TD only) The QL-1050 can transfer templates. P-touch Editor P-touch...
... label ÎPage 37 Printing directly Create and print a label using P-touch Editor. Select your PC, create and print the label using the PC After creating a template with machine side operation. Select a template Transfer Print ÎSetup & Operation Guide Printing using the printer. Create and print a label using just the printer. (Brother QL-650TD only) The QL-1050 can transfer templates. P-touch Editor P-touch...
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...box 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. You can also start the P-touch Editor using P-touch Editor. Use this Brother Solutions Center to check for Updates] with a PC connected to the ...Internet, you will be taken to the Brother Solutions Center. In the [General] tab, you want to create a new label layout or open an existing label. Refer to Î"Opening a Label File" on the Quick Launcher bar. When the P-touch Editor is launched, the [Startup] dialog box appears,...
...box 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. You can also start the P-touch Editor using P-touch Editor. Use this Brother Solutions Center to check for Updates] with a PC connected to the ...Internet, you will be taken to the Brother Solutions Center. In the [General] tab, you want to create a new label layout or open an existing label. Refer to Î"Opening a Label File" on the Quick Launcher bar. When the P-touch Editor is launched, the [Startup] dialog box appears,...
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Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 8 Starting P-touch Editor The [View] menu allows you to show /hide the corresponding property box. 4 Draw toolbar Provides tools for selecting an object, entering text, drawing graphics, ... each menu (File, Edit, View, and Insert) by function. 2 Standard toolbar A group of frequently used to show /hide the toolbars, docks, and windows. 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 provided in this toolbar. 3 Property dock The property ...
Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 8 Starting P-touch Editor The [View] menu allows you to show /hide the corresponding property box. 4 Draw toolbar Provides tools for selecting an object, entering text, drawing graphics, ... each menu (File, Edit, View, and Insert) by function. 2 Standard toolbar A group of frequently used to show /hide the toolbars, docks, and windows. 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 provided in this toolbar. 3 Property dock The property ...
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... ) setting. • When the Text property box is not shown in the Property dock, click to display the box. • The label format in the name and address. 3 Adjust the font size. Now you are automatically set to the selected text. For detailed information on ...applied only to the size of creating an address label. 1 In the Page properties box, select [Standard Address Label] from the [Label Format] list 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...
... ) setting. • When the Text property box is not shown in the Property dock, click to display the box. • The label format in the name and address. 3 Adjust the font size. Now you are automatically set to the selected text. For detailed information on ...applied only to the size of creating an address label. 1 In the Page properties box, select [Standard Address Label] from the [Label Format] list 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...
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.... 2 Cut off the printed label using the Cut button or the Cut lever (Brother QL-500) of the printer. You can be printed. 10 Printing a Label Appendix If the Print property box is printed. Cut at end (QL-650TD/ 1050/1050N) When multiple labels are printed, only cuts after 1050/1050N) printing. Output directly For normal use, this check...
.... 2 Cut off the printed label using the Cut button or the Cut lever (Brother QL-500) of the printer. You can be printed. 10 Printing a Label Appendix If the Print property box is printed. Cut at end (QL-650TD/ 1050/1050N) When multiple labels are printed, only cuts after 1050/1050N) printing. Output directly For normal use, this check...
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... have saved, open , select the file, and click the . When you can enter up to print quality]. For example, you print labels that priority be given to the existing file. 2 Select the folder where you have specified. The [Save As] dialog box appears. This... printing quality or printing speed when printing labels. You can specify that require higher quality, such as barcode labels, select [Give priority to 255 characters for opening the label file. 1 Click [File]-[Open]. Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 11 Saving a Label If the same file already exists, changes...
... have saved, open , select the file, and click the . When you can enter up to print quality]. For example, you print labels that priority be given to the existing file. 2 Select the folder where you have specified. The [Save As] dialog box appears. This... printing quality or printing speed when printing labels. You can specify that require higher quality, such as barcode labels, select [Give priority to 255 characters for opening the label file. 1 Click [File]-[Open]. Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 11 Saving a Label If the same file already exists, changes...
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...; 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 a database 7: Making a banner or sign with continuous length tape 8: Making sequential labels using the Numbering function 9: Using P-touch Editor to make a label that can be created using...
...; 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 a database 7: Making a banner or sign with continuous length tape 8: Making sequential labels using the Numbering function 9: Using P-touch Editor to make a label that can be created using...
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... Macintosh) Appendix 1 Toolbar A group of icons that allows quick and easy access to use the Ptouch Editor. The [P-touch Editor4 Help] window appears. 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. 2 Tabs Using four different...
... Macintosh) Appendix 1 Toolbar A group of icons that allows quick and easy access to use the Ptouch Editor. The [P-touch Editor4 Help] window appears. 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. 2 Tabs Using four different...
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.... The Help information is printed. The [Print] dialog box appears. 4 Specify the [Printer] item and click . 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. Creating Labels (For Windows) Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 14 Using the...
.... The Help information is printed. The [Print] dialog box appears. 4 Specify the [Printer] item and click . 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. Creating Labels (For Windows) Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 14 Using the...
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... the procedure for creating address labels by directly entering text into the label list window of P-touch Editor. First, create a new layout by referring to create a data log by another application. Since labels can create many labels quickly and easily if you specify the label layout beforehand. Introduction Creating Labels Efficiently To create labels efficiently, you can also be...
... the procedure for creating address labels by directly entering text into the label list window of P-touch Editor. First, create a new layout by referring to create a data log by another application. Since labels can create many labels quickly and easily if you specify the label layout beforehand. Introduction Creating Labels Efficiently To create labels efficiently, you can also be...
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...is highlighted. Click [Tool]-[Options] in the menu to open the [Options] dialog box. (If [Tool] is not displayed, click on the label, select another record. • The font used in the record view can be changed by dragging the record divider line in the record selector column.... Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 1 2 1 Field name Displays the field names. 2 Field data Displays the field information for the current record in a form. ...
...is highlighted. Click [Tool]-[Options] in the menu to open the [Options] dialog box. (If [Tool] is not displayed, click on the label, select another record. • The font used in the record view can be changed by dragging the record divider line in the record selector column.... Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 1 2 1 Field name Displays the field names. 2 Field data Displays the field information for the current record in a form. ...
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...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 place the cursor... in the field, and type in the address and name. • To enter a new line 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 ...
...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 place the cursor... in the field, and type in the address and name. • To enter a new line 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 ...
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...default layout style can be specified for the DK Roll installed in the printer. 2 Click [Format] -[Apply Layout Style]. Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 18 Creating Labels Efficiently If [Format] is it in the printer has been set. 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 can easily create labels by simply selecting a layout style and typing text in the P-touch ...
...default layout style can be specified for the DK Roll installed in the printer. 2 Click [Format] -[Apply Layout Style]. Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 18 Creating Labels Efficiently If [Format] is it in the printer has been set. 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 can easily create labels by simply selecting a layout style and typing text in the P-touch ...
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... create, and click . Every DK Roll has its own default layout. Creating Labels (For Windows) Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 19 Creating Labels Efficiently If [Format] is automatically saved as the default setting. 3 Return to the Layout window to check the labels. The [Apply Layout Style] dialog box appears. 2 Select a layout suitable for that...
... create, and click . Every DK Roll has its own default layout. Creating Labels (For Windows) Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 19 Creating Labels Efficiently If [Format] is automatically saved as the default setting. 3 Return to the Layout window to check the labels. The [Apply Layout Style] dialog box appears. 2 Select a layout suitable for that...
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...Target], select a field (such as a new layout style for later use. 1 Click [File]-[New]. 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 label list, and click . 6 Repeat Steps 4 and 5 for every text object you have created. 20 Creating Labels Efficiently Appendix The [New] dialog box appears. 2 Click [New Layout], and click . ...
...Target], select a field (such as a new layout style for later use. 1 Click [File]-[New]. 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 label list, and click . 6 Repeat Steps 4 and 5 for every text object you have created. 20 Creating Labels Efficiently Appendix The [New] dialog box appears. 2 Click [New Layout], and click . ...