Brother PT-1500PC Importing text, Using the Text History list, Adding a symbol, Viewing the text

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Importing text

Text that has already been typed in another appli- cation can easily be imported into the label.

1Select the desired text in the other application.

2Import the text into the label layout either by pressing the designated shortcut keys (Windows only) or by dragging it from the other application.

￿(Windows only) To specify the shortcut keys used to import text, right-click in the label view (or text box), and then click [Options] in the menu that appears. In the Options dialog box that appears, select the desired shortcut keys for importing text.

Using the Text History list

The 10 most recently printed texts are automati- cally stored for future use.

1Click the Text History button ( ) to display the Text History list.

2Click the desired text.

￿Text selected from the Text History list replaces all text already entered in the layout.

Adding a symbol

A symbol from the various installed symbol fonts can be added at the left side of the label text.

1(Windows) Right-click in the label view (or text box), select [Symbols] in the menu that appears, and then click [Insert/Change]. The Input Sym- bol dialog box appears.

(Macintosh) Hold down the Control key and click in the label view (or text box), select [Symbol font] in the menu that appears, and then click [Import/Change]. A dialog box displaying symbols appears.

2In the Symbol Font list, select the desired symbol font.

3In the Symbol List view, select the desired symbol.

4Click the OK button. The selected symbol is added at the left of the text.

￿If a symbol has already been added to the text, it will be replaced by the newly selected symbol.

Changing the background color

The background color of the layout can be changed to suit your preference.

(Windows) Right-click in the label view (or text box), select [Background Color] in the menu that appears, and then click the desired color from the list.

(Macintosh) Hold down the Control key and click in the label view (or text box), select [Background Color] in the menu that appears, and then click the desired color from the list.

￿To select a color other than those listed, select [User Settings] (Windows) or [User Setting] (Macintosh) from the Background Color submenu, create the desired color in the dialog box that appears, and then click the OK button.

Viewing the text

Layouts that are too long to fit in the screen can be

scrolled by clicking the Arrange button ( ) to view the left, the center, then the right side of the layout with each click of the button.

￿If the label view (or text box) has been moved away from the tool bar, it will be docked before scrolling.

Printing

Before printing labels, certain print options can be selected.

1Click the arrow beside the Print button

( ) to display a drop-down menu.

2(Windows) Click [Print Options]. The Print dialog box appears.

(Macintosh) Click [Print]. A dialog box containing the print options appears.

￿On the Macintosh, this dialog box can also be displayed by just clicking the Print button.

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Contents 1500PC Page Table of contents Unpacking General precautionsGeneral description Tape cassettes Inserting a photo into the photo frameChanging the tape cassette Connecting the AC adapterSoftware and printer driver Power/Feed keyConnecting the USB interface cable With the enclosed CD-ROM, the following can be installedUSB port CD-ROM drive Before installationInstalling P-touch Quick Editor Monitor VGA or higher graphics cardFor Windows Compact TypicalCustom Reading the User’s Guide Installing the printer driverReplacing, deleting or adding another printer driver Uninstalling the software and printer driverComputer Macintosh For MacintoshHard disk free space At least 30 MB Installing P-touch Editor Ver Selecting the printer Uninstalling the software and printer driver On an IBM PC-compatible computer Starting up the P-touch Editor softwareStarting up P-touch Quick Editor Starting up P-touch Editor VerFormat list, click the desired label format Using P-touch Quick EditorSpecifying a label size Entering textChanging the background color Using the Text History listAdding a symbol Importing textHiding/displaying P-touch Quick Editor Windows only Printing a labelQuitting P-touch Quick Editor Quitting P-touch Quick Editor MaintenanceCleaning the print head and roller Removing the label backingStatus Indicator Cause→Remedy TroubleshootingMonitoring the P-touch Status Problem-solving Machine specificationsSupplies AccessoriesStamp kit Special tapesOptions Brother Contact Information Total DUE US dollars Accessory SubtotalStock No Description Price Quantity Total Subtotal Method of payment Check one Shipping/Handing OptionsTouch Accessory Order Form Referencia rápida ¡Gracias por adquirir la impresora P-touch 1500PC Utilización del P-touch Quick Editor Localización y solución de problemasÍndice Inicio del software P-touch EditorPrecauciones generales DesembalajeCasetes de cinta Inserción de una foto en el portafotosConexión del adaptador de CA Cambio del casete de cintaCon el CD-ROM incluido, se puede instalar lo siguiente Tecla de encendido y apagado/avanceConexión del cable de interfaz USB Software y controlador de impresoraPuerto USB Unidad de CD-ROM Antes de la instalaciónInstalación del P-touch Quick Editor Monitor VGA o tarjeta de gráficos superiorAparecerá el cuadro de diálogo Choose Destination Location Como se describe a continuación De funciones más complejas para imprimir códigos deBarras e imágenes, que le permitirán diseñar Prácticamente cualquier etiqueta que usted puedaInstalación del controlador de impresora Lectura de la Guía del usuarioInicie Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000 Desinstalación del software y controlador de impresoraEspacio libre en disco duro Como mínimo 30 MB Para MacintoshSeleccione el método de instalación Encienda el MacintoshSelección de la impresora Desinstalación del software y controlador de impresora En un ordenador compatible con PC IBM Inicio del software P-touch EditorInicio del P-touch Quick Editor Inicio del P-touch Editor VerPara visualizar un menú desplegable Utilización del P-touch Quick EditorIntroducción de texto Especificación de un tamaño de etiquetaPara ver el texto Importación de textoAdición de un símbolo Para cambiar el color de fondoPara salir del P-touch Quick Editor Impresión de una etiquetaEncienda la PT-1500PC y inicie el ordenador Limpieza del cabezal de impresión y rodillo Para quitar el respaldo de la etiquetaPara salir del P-touch Quick Editor MantenimientoIndicador de estado Localización y solución de problemasSeguimiento del estado de la P-touch Causa→remedioPuertoUSB Solución de problemasEspecificaciones de la máquina Cabezal de impresión 112 puntosAccesorios de consumo AccesoriosJuego de sellos Cintas especialesOpciones Información Para Contactar CON Brother