Brother QL-650TD, QL-500, QL-550 appendix How to Use P-touch Editor, Starting P-touch Editor

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How to Use P-touch Editor

This section explains the procedure for creating various kinds of labels using P-touch Editor.

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 the following methods (only if you created the shortcut during installation):

•Double-click the shortcut icon on the desktop.

•Click the shortcut icon on the Quick Launcher bar.

When the P-touch Editor is launched, the [Startup] dialog box appears, allowing you to select whether you want to create a new label layout or open an existing label.

To specify how the P-touch Editor works when it starts, click [Tool]-[Options] to display the [Options] dialog box. In the [General] tab, you can choose the setting in the [Operations] list box in the [Startup Settings]. Normally, select [Display Startup Dialog Box].

2 Select an option in the [Startup] dialog box and click

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•When you select [New layout] , [Apply a Layout Style], or [Open the Last Layout Used], the layout window appears.

•When you select [Use the Auto Format Wizard], the [Auto Format Wizard] appears. This dialog box allows you to create a layout by choosing an existing template.

•When you select [Open an Existing Layout], the [Open] dialog box appears. You can use a previously saved layout. Refer to Î"Opening a Label File" on page 9.

•When you select [Help-How To], the P-touch Editor Help appears.

The Help files allow you to learn step by step how to create a label layout.

•When you select [Check for Updates] with a PC connected to the Internet, you will be taken to the Brother Solutions Center. Use this Brother Solutions Center to check for the latest software downloads and FAQs.

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Starting P-touch Editor

Introduction

Creating Labels (For Windows)

Creating Labels (For Macintosh)

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Contents Software Users Guide Setup & Operation Guide Symbols Used in this ManualAbout This Manual Manual StructureChoose the type of label you want to create Label Creation OverviewFrom Label Creation to Printing Create and print a label using P-touch Address Book Create and print a label using P-touch EditorCreate and print the label Use an application from another manufacturerSelect 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 LabelOpening a Label File Saving a LabelClick File-Save As Click File-OpenCreating Different Types of Labels Opening the Help files Using the P-touch Editor HelpTouch Editor Help window Starting P-touch EditorSpecify the Printer item and click Printing a Help descriptionSelect the range of topics to be printed Click Creating Labels Efficiently Using the Label ListOpening the Label List Click File-Database-Label List„Form View Switching the Label List view„Record View Entering data „When is it useful to use a Layout Style? „What is a Layout Style?Layout Styles „Changing the Layout Style for each DK RollReturn 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 Click in the Print properties Printing labels from the Label ListChoose the Print Options Print Range, specify the records to be printedPrepare a database file Using external database filesStart the P-touch Editor and specify the label size Click File-Database-ConnectSpecify how the file will be opened, Click 11Click in the Print properties 10Select Bar CodeCreating Labels with Other Applications Add-In settingsMicrosoft Word Creating labels using 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 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 BookText toolbar Menu barLayout style selection view Contact list combo boxClick File-New Contact. Or, click Creating a New ContactEnter data for each item New Contact form toolbarImporting the contact data in CSV format Importing the Contact DataImporting the Outlook contact data Editing the Contact DataClick File-Import-Outlook Contacts Click File-Edit Contact. Or, clickPrinting 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 Backing Up the Data in the Main Unit How to Use the P-touch Backup Manager Brother QL-650TD OnlyClick the Printer PC tab Select the data you want to back up ClickClick 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 Starting the P-touch Editor Using the P-touch EditorDouble-click the P-touch Editor 3.2 folder Double-clickPrint Toolbar Layout WindowDatabase Toolbar Layout WindowProperty 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 Installing the Users Guide Html Manual How to use the Users Guide Html ManualOpening the Users Guide Html Manual „Summary„Main Window User’s Guide Html Manual WindowSharing the printer Using this printer as a Shared PrinterUsing the PS-9000 Print Server sold separately Available Commands Controlling with the ESC/P CommandsSerial Cables Brother QL-650TDPrinting Directly from Other Applications Installing the Printer DriverFrom Control Panel, open Printers and Faxes Printers Select each item and clickClose 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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