Brother QL-650TD Using the P-touch Editor Help, Opening the Help files, Touch Editor Help window

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Using the P-touch Editor Help

The P-touch Editor Help offers detailed information on available features and explains on how to use the P- touch Editor.

Opening the Help files

1 Starting P-touch Editor

Refer to Î"Starting P-touch Editor" on page 5.

The layout window appears.

2 Click [Help]-[P-touch Editor Help].

Or, press the [F1] key on the keyboard.

The [P-touch Editor4 Help] window appears.

P-touch Editor Help window

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1Toolbar

A group of icons that allows quick and easy access to the Help.

2Tabs

Using four different ways ([Contents], [Index], [Search], and [Favorites]), you can search the information in the P-touch Editor Help.

3Menu

Displays the information for the tab you chose.

4Topic Area

Displays the description for the item you chose.

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Introduction

Creating Labels (For Windows)

Creating Labels (For Macintosh)

Appendix

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Contents Software Users Guide Manual Structure Symbols Used in this ManualSetup & Operation Guide About This ManualChoose the type of label you want to create Label Creation OverviewFrom Label Creation to Printing Use an application from another manufacturer Create and print a label using P-touch EditorCreate and print a label using P-touch Address Book Create and print the labelSelect an option in the Startup dialog box and click How to Use P-touch EditorStarting P-touch Editor Layout window Creating an Address Label Print Options and label cutting Printing a LabelClick File-Open Saving a LabelOpening a Label File Click File-Save AsCreating Different Types of Labels Starting P-touch Editor Using the P-touch Editor HelpOpening the Help files Touch Editor Help windowSpecify the Printer item and click Printing a Help descriptionSelect the range of topics to be printed Click Click File-Database-Label List Using the Label ListCreating Labels Efficiently Opening the Label List„Form View Switching the Label List view„Record View Entering data „Changing the Layout Style for each DK Roll „What is a Layout Style?„When is it useful to use a Layout Style? Layout StylesReturn to the Layout window to check the labels „Using a Layout Style to create labelsClick File-New „Creating and registering a new Layout Style11Select the layout style you have created Click Print Range, specify the records to be printed Printing labels from the Label ListClick in the Print properties Choose the Print OptionsClick File-Database-Connect Using external database filesPrepare a database file Start the P-touch Editor and specify the label sizeSpecify how the file will be opened, Click 11Click in the Print properties 10Select Bar CodeCreating Labels with Other Applications Add-In settingsToolbar in the Add-In Preview window Creating labels using Microsoft WordMicrosoft Word On the Microsoft Word standard toolbar, clickHow to add the Microsoft Word text to a label list Microsoft Excel Creating labels using Microsoft ExcelHow to add the Microsoft Excel text to a label list On the Microsoft Outlook standard toolbar, click Microsoft Outlook„When importing other than Contact information How to add the Microsoft Outlook text to a label list„When importing data from the Contacts window Starting the P-touch Address Book How to Use the P-touch Address BookContact list combo box Menu barText toolbar Layout style selection viewNew Contact form toolbar Creating a New ContactClick File-New Contact. Or, click Enter data for each itemImporting the contact data in CSV format Importing the Contact DataClick File-Edit Contact. Or, click Editing the Contact DataImporting the Outlook contact data Click File-Import-Outlook ContactsPrinting the Label Click File-Transfer Template Creating and Transferring the Download Template DataThis is not available for the Brother QL-500/550 D01Address 1-1/7 x 3-1/2 LCD display on the Brother QL-650TDTransferring a Message Creating Labels For Macintosh Appendix Select the data you want to back up Click How to Use the P-touch Backup Manager Brother QL-650TD OnlyBacking Up the Data in the Main Unit Click the Printer PC tabClick the PC- Printer tab Restoring the backed up data to the Brother QL-650TDChoose the label you want to create Procedure for Creating and Printing LabelsOverview Entering text Î Creating labels Î Double-click Using the P-touch EditorStarting the P-touch Editor Double-click the P-touch Editor 3.2 folderLayout Window Layout WindowPrint Toolbar Database ToolbarProperty Dock Select Standard Address Label Click on in the Property dock„Copies & Pages Printing OptionsClick on in the print bar „P-touch Editor „Tape Settings„Halftone/Color „Summary How to use the Users Guide Html ManualInstalling the Users Guide Html Manual Opening the Users Guide Html Manual„Main Window User’s Guide Html Manual WindowSharing the printer Using this printer as a Shared PrinterUsing the PS-9000 Print Server sold separately Brother QL-650TD Controlling with the ESC/P CommandsAvailable Commands Serial CablesSelect each item and click Installing the Printer DriverPrinting Directly from Other Applications From Control Panel, open Printers and Faxes PrintersClose the Printers and Faxes Printers window Select Brother QL-500/550/650TD Printing from Other ApplicationsClick File-Print For Windows Uninstalling the SoftwareUninstalling the P-touch Editor For Macintosh Uninstalling the Printer DriverCreating Labels For Windows Creating Labels For Macintosh Start up Macintosh, and insert the CD-ROM into CD-ROM drive Click InstallDouble click Driver Installer 15Connect the USB cable to the USB port of Macintosh 18Click OK when the screen shown right is displayed Operating Environment SpecificationsProduct Specifications
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QL-650TD, QL-550, QL-500 specifications

The Brother QL-500 is a high-performance label printer that caters to a variety of labeling needs, making it an essential tool for both personal and professional applications. Known for its versatility and ease of use, this device is particularly suited for small businesses, offices, and home users who require efficient labeling solutions.

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