Brother QL-500, QL-550, QL-650TD appendix Creating Labels with Other Applications, Add-In settings

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Creating Labels with Other Applications

When installing the software, if you select the Add-In function, a P-touch tool will be automatically installed onto the Microsoft® Word, Excel, and Outlook® tool bar. (If Microsoft® Word, Excel, Outlook® are already installed on your PC.)

In each application, by selecting the text you want to print and clicking on the P-touch icon, you can create and print labels quickly and easily.

• The Add-In function supports the following applications:

Microsoft® Word 97/2000/2002/2003, Microsoft® Excel 97/2000/2002/2003, and Microsoft® Outlook® 2000/2002/2003

•After the Add-In function is installed into Microsoft® Word, Excel, or Outlook®, the [Security Warning] dialog box may appear when starting these applications, depending on the application's security settings. If this dialog box appears, check the [Always trust macros from this source] checkbox, and click on [Enable Macros]. For details on security settings, refer to the Help files for the application.

Add-In settings

To register or cancel the Add-In function, after the software installation, use the Add-In settings.

1 Click [Start]-[All Programs(Programs)]-

[Brother P-touch]-[P-touch Tools]-

[P-touch Editor 4.2 Add-Ins Utility].

The [Brother P-touch Add-In Settings] dialog box appears.

2 Click on the checkboxes for the applications in which the Add-In function is to be used, and turn off the checkboxes for the others.

[Apply] is used to specify what action is taken

when the

(Add-In button) is pressed in each

application.

 

 

• Add-In Preview

: Displays the Add-In

 

 

Preview.

• P-touch Editor

: Starts P-touch Editor,

 

 

enabling edit operations.

• Print Immediately

: Prints the label.

Before running this program, close the

Word, Excel and Outlook® programs.

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Creating Labels with Other Applications

Introduction

Creating Labels (For Windows)

Creating Labels (For Macintosh)

Appendix

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Contents Software Users Guide Symbols Used in this Manual Setup & Operation GuideAbout This Manual Manual StructureLabel Creation Overview From Label Creation to PrintingChoose the type of label you want to create Create and print a label using P-touch Editor Create and print a label using P-touch Address BookCreate and print the label Use an application from another manufacturerHow to Use P-touch Editor Starting P-touch EditorSelect an option in the Startup dialog box and click Layout window Creating an Address Label Printing a Label Print Options and label cuttingSaving a Label Opening a Label FileClick File-Save As Click File-OpenCreating Different Types of Labels Using the P-touch Editor Help Opening the Help filesTouch Editor Help window Starting P-touch EditorPrinting a Help description Select the range of topics to be printed ClickSpecify the Printer item and click Using the Label List Creating Labels EfficientlyOpening the Label List Click File-Database-Label ListSwitching the Label List view „Record View„Form View Entering data „What is a Layout Style? „When is it useful to use a Layout Style?Layout Styles „Changing the Layout Style for each DK Roll„Using a Layout Style to create labels Return to the Layout window to check the labels„Creating and registering a new Layout Style Click File-New11Select the layout style you have created Click Printing labels from the Label List Click in the Print propertiesChoose the Print Options Print Range, specify the records to be printedUsing external database files Prepare a database fileStart the P-touch Editor and specify the label size Click File-Database-ConnectSpecify how the file will be opened, Click 10Select Bar Code 11Click in the Print propertiesAdd-In settings Creating Labels with Other ApplicationsCreating labels using Microsoft Word Microsoft WordOn the Microsoft Word standard toolbar, click Toolbar in the Add-In Preview windowHow to add the Microsoft Word text to a label list Creating labels using Microsoft Excel Microsoft ExcelHow to add the Microsoft Excel text to a label list Microsoft Outlook On the Microsoft Outlook standard toolbar, clickHow to add the Microsoft Outlook text to a label list „When importing data from the Contacts window„When importing other than Contact information How to Use the P-touch Address Book Starting the P-touch Address BookMenu bar Text toolbarLayout style selection view Contact list combo boxCreating a New Contact Click File-New Contact. Or, clickEnter data for each item New Contact form toolbarImporting the Contact Data Importing the contact data in CSV formatEditing the Contact Data Importing the Outlook contact dataClick File-Import-Outlook Contacts Click File-Edit Contact. Or, clickPrinting the Label Creating and Transferring the Download Template Data This is not available for the Brother QL-500/550Click File-Transfer Template LCD display on the Brother QL-650TD D01Address 1-1/7 x 3-1/2Transferring a Message Creating Labels For Macintosh Appendix How to Use the P-touch Backup Manager Brother QL-650TD Only Backing Up the Data in the Main UnitClick the Printer PC tab Select the data you want to back up ClickRestoring the backed up data to the Brother QL-650TD Click the PC- Printer tabProcedure for Creating and Printing Labels OverviewChoose the label you want to create Entering text Î Creating labels Î Using the P-touch Editor Starting the P-touch EditorDouble-click the P-touch Editor 3.2 folder Double-clickLayout Window Print ToolbarDatabase Toolbar Layout WindowProperty Dock Click on in the Property dock Select Standard Address LabelPrinting Options Click on in the print bar„Copies & Pages „Tape Settings „Halftone/Color„P-touch Editor How to use the Users Guide Html Manual Installing the Users Guide Html ManualOpening the Users Guide Html Manual „SummaryUser’s Guide Html Manual Window „Main WindowUsing this printer as a Shared Printer Using the PS-9000 Print Server sold separatelySharing the printer Controlling with the ESC/P Commands Available CommandsSerial Cables Brother QL-650TDInstalling the Printer Driver Printing Directly from Other ApplicationsFrom Control Panel, open Printers and Faxes Printers Select each item and clickClose the Printers and Faxes Printers window Printing from Other Applications Click File-PrintSelect Brother QL-500/550/650TD Uninstalling the Software Uninstalling the P-touch EditorFor Windows Uninstalling the Printer Driver For MacintoshCreating Labels For Windows Creating Labels For Macintosh Click Install Start up Macintosh, and insert the CD-ROM into CD-ROM driveDouble click Driver Installer 15Connect the USB cable to the USB port of Macintosh 18Click OK when the screen shown right is displayed Specifications Product SpecificationsOperating Environment
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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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Connectivity is also a strong point for the QL-500, as it can be easily connected to a computer via USB. This seamless integration enables users to design and print labels directly from their computers using the accompanying software. The printer is compatible with both Windows and macOS operating systems, ensuring a wide usability across different platforms.

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