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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 - Brother International ™ QL-1050 | Software Users Manual - English - Page 2
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 - Brother International ™ QL-1050 | Software Users Manual - English - Page 3
Directly from Other Applications 60 Installing the Printer Driver 60 Printing from Other Applications 62 Uninstalling the Software 63 For Windows ...63 For Macintosh ...64 Specifications ...66 Product Specifications 66 Operating Environment 67 3 Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix - Brother International ™ QL-1050 | Software Users Manual - English - Page 4
you to quickly and easily print custom labels created with the label software, P-touch Editor. With the Brother QL-650TD, you can also create and print labels directly from the label printer which is connected to a PC. About This Manual This manual is a "PDF manual" contained on the included CD-ROM - Brother International ™ QL-1050 | Software Users Manual - English - Page 5
procedure for creating labels using the printer. For detailed step-by-step instructions, refer to the related pages or Help files. From Label Creation to Printing 1 Choose the type of label you want to create. Label images Creating Labels (For Windows) Creating Labels (For Macintosh) 2 Prepare - Brother International ™ QL-1050 | Software Users Manual - English - Page 6
a label using just the printer. (Brother QL-650TD only) The QL-1050 can also transfer templates, but it cannot select templates with machine side operation. So use the ESC/P command, which can transfer templates. Select a template Transfer Print ÎSetup & Operation Guide Printing using the PC - Brother International ™ QL-1050 | Software Users Manual - English - Page 7
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. Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 7 Starting P-touch Editor - Brother International ™ QL-1050 | Software Users Manual - English - Page 8
Introduction Creating Labels (For Windows) Layout window The layout window consists of the following seven sections: insert and format text, barcodes, frames, tables, figures, etc. 7 Label list/Database window Displays a database or a label list. The [View] menu allows you to show/hide the toolbars - Brother International ™ QL-1050 | Software Users Manual - English - Page 9
is not shown in the Property dock, click to display the box. • The label format in the layout work area changes to Standard Address Label. • The tape length and width settings are automatically set to the size of a standard address label. 2 Click (Text) in the Object dock and type in the name and - Brother International ™ QL-1050 | Software Users Manual - English - Page 10
/ 1050/1050N) When multiple labels are printed, only cuts after the final label is printed. When this check box is checked, labels will be printed so they can be seen Mirror Printing when looking through a window. Output directly For normal use, this check box should be checked. to Printer Driver - Brother International ™ QL-1050 | Software Users Manual - English - Page 11
priority be given to printing quality or printing speed when printing labels. When you print labels that require higher quality, such as barcode labels, select [Give priority to print quality]. Saving a Label You can save a label you have created in a file for later use. This section explains - Brother International ™ QL-1050 | Software Users Manual - English - Page 12
increment (numbering field) • Printing • 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 the P-touch Library • Using the Auto Format function • Using the - Brother International ™ QL-1050 | Software Users Manual - English - Page 13
Editor" on page 7. 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 1 2 4 3 Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 1 Toolbar A group of icons that allows quick and easy - Brother International ™ QL-1050 | Software Users Manual - English - Page 14
. The [Print] dialog box appears. 4 Specify the [Printer] item and click . The Help information is printed. Select a normal printer that supports general paper sizes, such as Letter. Creating Labels (For Windows) Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 14 Using the P-touch Editor Help - Brother International ™ QL-1050 | Software Users Manual - English - Page 15
external database files" on page 23. • The label list can be exported only in the CSV format. • Supported database file formats are: mdb (Microsoft® Access ), xls (Microsoft® Excel), csv, and txt. • To create labels using the Add-In function of the P-touch Editor in any other application, refer to - Brother International ™ QL-1050 | Software Users Manual - English - Page 16
by dragging the field divider line in the field selector row. Form View Displays the data for the current record in a form. Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 1 2 1 Field name Displays the field names. 2 Field data Displays the field information for the record selected in the record - Brother International ™ QL-1050 | Software Users Manual - English - Page 17
(For Windows) Entering data In the following example, type an address and a name in the Body field. 1 Right-click in the Label List/Database window, and click [Create New Record]. You can also display the menu by rightclicking on the record selector. A new record is added to - Brother International ™ QL-1050 | Software Users Manual - English - Page 18
Layout Style? • You can easily create labels by simply selecting a layout style and typing text in the P-touch Editor Layout window. • With the Merge for the layout style you want to change, and insert it in the printer. 2 Click [Format] -[Apply Layout Style]. If [Format] is not displayed, - Brother International ™ QL-1050 | Software Users Manual - English - Page 19
Style]. If [Format] is not displayed, click on the layout work area once. The [Apply Layout Style] dialog box appears. 2 Select a layout suitable for the label you want to create, and click . Every DK Roll has its own default layout. The layout style for that DK Roll is automatically saved as - Brother International ™ QL-1050 | Software Users Manual - English - Page 20
a new layout style for later use. 1 Click [File]-[New]. The [New] dialog box appears. 2 Click [New Layout], and click . 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 - Brother International ™ QL-1050 | Software Users Manual - English - Page 21
7 Click [File]-[Save As]. The [Save As] dialog box appears. 8 Move to the folder in which you want to save the label layout. Creating Labels (For Windows) Creating Labels (For Macintosh) 9 From the [Save As] type pull down, select [Layout Style Template]. Enter the [File name] and click . The - Brother International ™ QL-1050 | Software Users Manual - English - Page 22
List. Prints the records designated by the range specified in the From and To boxes. 4 Click . The labels are printed. • When you select any record in the database or label list and click on the standard toolbar, the selected record can be printed instantly. • Selecting records while holding - Brother International ™ QL-1050 | Software Users Manual - English - Page 23
for creating barcode labels with a database. The following example uses a Microsoft® Excel file as a database. The supported database file shown right. 2 Start the P-touch Editor and specify the label size. In this example, specify [1-1/7"x3-1/2"] for the Tape Width box in the Page properties. - Brother International ™ QL-1050 | Software Users Manual - English - Page 24
Introduction Creating Labels (For Windows) 5 Specify how the file will be opened, and click . The Database window appears. • Connect as read-only. select it, and drag and drop it anywhere in the layout work area. The pop-up menu appears. Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 24 Creating - Brother International ™ QL-1050 | Software Users Manual - English - Page 25
settings of the bar code as needed. 11 Click in the Print properties. The [Print] dialog box appears. If you want to print just the label shown in the layout work area, click in the Print properties. 12 In [Print Range], select [All Records] and click . 13 All the - Brother International ™ QL-1050 | Software Users Manual - English - Page 26
® 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 - Brother International ™ QL-1050 | Software Users Manual - English - Page 27
(For Macintosh) Appendix Toolbar in the Add-In Preview window Icon Button name Function Print button Prints labels. Print Settings button Allows you to display the [Print] and [Printer Setup] dialog boxes using the menu displayed with a click on this button. Check Media button Checks the - Brother International ™ QL-1050 | Software Users Manual - English - Page 28
layout, or to select the magnification using the pull-down list. Edit button Used to edit the currently displayed label with the P-touch Editor. Help button Opens the P-touch Editor Help files. Exit button Exits the Add-In Preview window. Record buttons When multiple records are selected - Brother International ™ QL-1050 | Software Users Manual - English - Page 29
1 Open a Microsoft® Excel worksheet and select the cells that contain the text you want to include on the label. 2 On the Microsoft® Excel standard toolbar, click . The [Brother P-touch Import Setup] dialog box appears. 3 In [Label Layout], make adjustments to the line feed in the cells and click - Brother International ™ QL-1050 | Software Users Manual - English - Page 30
Preview window" on page 27. • If you want to include the data into the Code field of the label list, select [Text Imported Into the "Code" Field of the Label List] in the [Brother P-touch Import Setup] dialog box. • When multiple records are selected in Excel, use the buttons to show the other - Brother International ™ QL-1050 | Software Users Manual - English - Page 31
. • For details on the Toolbar of the Add-In Preview window, refer to Î"Toolbar in the Add-In Preview window" on page 27. 3 Click . The labels are printed. To edit or customize the text or label layout, click . This operation opens the P-touch Editor layout window, which allows you to edit - Brother International ™ QL-1050 | Software Users Manual - English - Page 32
in the Add-In Preview window. New records are automatically created in the label list and the selected text is added to each field as shown below: field It is not possible to start several P-touch Editors by using P-touch Add-In function. Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 32 Creating - Brother International ™ QL-1050 | Software Users Manual - English - Page 33
Windows) How to Use the P-touch Address Book This section describes the procedure for creating labels from contacts efficiently using the P-touch Address Book. Starting the P-touch Address Book 1 Click [Start]-[All Programs(Programs)]- [Brother P-touch]-[P-touch Address Book 1.0] . You can also - Brother International ™ QL-1050 | Software Users Manual - English - Page 34
Introduction Creating Labels (For Windows) Layout window The layout window consists of the following eight sections: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 Menu in each field. The data can be also edited (added, deleted, or modified). Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 34 Starting the P-touch Address Book - Brother International ™ QL-1050 | Software Users Manual - English - Page 35
. 2 Enter data for each item. 1 2 Creating Labels (For Windows) Creating Labels (For Macintosh) 1 New Contact form toolbar The following . Image Allows you to insert an image for a contact. The following file types are supported: • Bitmap (*.bmp, *.dib) • JPEG file (*.jpg, *.jpeg) • TIFF file - Brother International ™ QL-1050 | Software Users Manual - English - Page 36
Introduction Creating Labels (For Windows) Importing the Contact Data The CSV format files and Outlook® Contacts data can be imported and used as P-touch Address Book contacts. Importing the contact data in CSV format 1 Click [File]-[Import]-[CSV File]. The [Open] dialog box appears. 2 Select a - Brother International ™ QL-1050 | Software Users Manual - English - Page 37
Introduction Creating Labels (For Windows) Importing the Outlook contact data 1 Click [File]-[Import]-[Outlook Contacts]. The [Fields to of the New Contact form, refer to Î"Creating a New Contact" on page 35. Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 3 Click . 37 Editing the Contact Data - Brother International ™ QL-1050 | Software Users Manual - English - Page 38
at end (QL-650TD/ 1050/1050N) When multiple labels are printed, only cuts after the final label is printed. When this check box is checked, labels will be flipped horizontally and Mirror Printing printed. Output Directly Check this check box for normal use. Printer Driver Copies Number Used - Brother International ™ QL-1050 | Software Users Manual - English - Page 39
is basically for the QL-650TD.The QL-1050 can also transfer templates, but it cannot select templates with machine side operation. So use the ESC/P command, which can transfer templates. P-touch Library: This application allows you to manage P-touch label templates and other data on the PC. You can - Brother International ™ QL-1050 | Software Users Manual - English - Page 40
) Open Print (Only for P-touch Library) Printer Settings (Only for P-touch Transfer Manager) Search Function Transfers the label templates and other data on your PC to the printer. Backups the data you have transferred to the Brother Ptouch printer using the P-touch Transfer Manager. Edits the - Brother International ™ QL-1050 | Software Users Manual - English - Page 41
label templates from the PC to the printer 1 Select the printer to transfer data to. Before transferring data, check that the PC and the printer are correctly connected with a USB cable and that the printer depends on your printer model. For details, refer to your printer's manual. 4 Key Assign - Brother International ™ QL-1050 | Software Users Manual - English - Page 42
selected with the folder view is transferred to the printer. If you have selected specific data in the list view, only that selected data is transferred to the printer. Creating Labels (For Windows) Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 42 Transferring label templates from the PC to the - Brother International ™ QL-1050 | Software Users Manual - English - Page 43
message is displayed. Before transferring a message, check that the PC and the printer are correctly connected with a USB cable and that the printer power is On. 6 Click [Yes]. The message data is transferred to the printer. 43 Transferring label templates from the PC to the printer Appendix - Brother International ™ QL-1050 | Software Users Manual - English - Page 44
Introduction Backing up label templates This transfers label templates and other data in the printer to the PC. • Backed up data can not be edited on the PC. • For some printer model specifications, it may not be possible to retransfer backed-up data to a printer of a different model than the one - Brother International ™ QL-1050 | Software Users Manual - English - Page 45
Lock Language Unit LCD Contrast Details Sets whether or not to display templates preset in the printer. Sets options for cutting labels. Transfers the PC's date and time or any date and time you want to the printer to set its date and time. You can also select the date and time format. Locks - Brother International ™ QL-1050 | Software Users Manual - English - Page 46
labels. You can not transfer data or back up data from the printer by using the P-touch Library. To transfer or back up data, select the View menu [Mode]-[P-touch Transfer Manager] to switch to the P-touch Transfer Manager. 1 Click the [Start] button, then select [All programs (Programs)]-[Brother - Brother International ™ QL-1050 | Software Users Manual - English - Page 47
by dragging and dropping to All contents folder or its list view. To have label templates created with P-touch Editor automatically registered in the P-touch Library, use the following method. 1. From the P-touch Editor menu, select [Tool]-[Option]. 2. In the [Option] dialog box [General] tab, click - Brother International ™ QL-1050 | Software Users Manual - English - Page 48
) Overview This section describes the general procedure for creating labels using the printer. Refer to the sections indicated for details related to each operation, or to the "User's Guide (HTML Manual)". Refer to "How to use the User's Guide (HTML Manual)" on page 56 for how to use the "User - Brother International ™ QL-1050 | Software Users Manual - English - Page 49
for creating and printing the label: using only the printer, or creating the text using an application on the computer. P-touch Editor P-touch Editor Entering text ÎPage 53 Creating labels ÎPage 53 The template downloading feature, Add-In feature and P-touch Address Book are only available - Brother International ™ QL-1050 | Software Users Manual - English - Page 50
to create a wide range of labels using the P-touch Editor. This section gives an overview of the P-touch Editor. Refer to the "User's Guide (HTML Manual)" for details. Starting the P-touch Editor 1 Double-click the [Applications] folder of the drive, where the P-touch Editor is installed. The - Brother International ™ QL-1050 | Software Users Manual - English - Page 51
layout window has the following six features. 1 4 2 3 5 6 Creating Labels (For Windows) Creating Labels (For Macintosh) 1 Draw Toolbar Provides tools for selecting objects, entering text as a character, or displays calendar. Creates a database field. 51 Starting the P-touch Editor Appendix - Brother International ™ QL-1050 | Software Users Manual - English - Page 52
on the property dock to display and close the property box. Property Name Function Page Properties Sets the size and the orientation of the label. Font Properties Sets font, size and text style. Layout Properties Sets an arrangement of character strings and figures. Text Properties Sets - Brother International ™ QL-1050 | Software Users Manual - English - Page 53
of creating an address label on Mac OS® X 10.3.9 as an example. 1 Click on in the Property dock. The page properties box is displayed. 2 Select "Standard Address Label". • The label format in the layout window changes to Standard Address Label. • The length and width of the tape are set according to - Brother International ™ QL-1050 | Software Users Manual - English - Page 54
properties box and then click . The label is printed. Creating Labels (For Windows) Creating Labels (For Macintosh) 3 Cut off the printed label using the CUT button or the CUT lever (Brother QL-500). If there is a printing error, an error sign appears on the printer icon in the dock. Click the - Brother International ™ QL-1050 | Software Users Manual - English - Page 55
Roll Setting Introduction Creating Labels (For Windows) Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Settings Length Margin Auto Tape cut (other than the QL-500) Cut at every xx labels (QL-1050/1050N) Cut at end (QL-650TD/1050/ 1050N) Mirror Printing Quality Give Priority to print speed Give priority to - Brother International ™ QL-1050 | Software Users Manual - English - Page 56
. Introduction Creating Labels (For Windows) Creating Labels (For Macintosh) How to use the User's Guide (HTML Manual) The CD-ROM supplied with this printer contains the User's Guide (HTML Manual), which describes how to use the P-touch Editor. The User's Guide (HTML Manual) may be viewed - Brother International ™ QL-1050 | Software Users Manual - English - Page 57
User's Guide (HTML Manual) Window Main Window Introduction Creating Labels (For Windows) Creating Labels (For Macintosh) 1 2 1 Main Menu Operation methods are classified by function. When clicked, the description window is displayed. When [Index] is clicked, a list of keywords is - Brother International ™ QL-1050 | Software Users Manual - English - Page 58
in a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX network environment. PS-9000 Network hub Brother QL-Series Network cable USB cable For PS-9000 setup details, refer to the instruction manual for the PS-9000 print server. The PS-9000 comes packed with the QL-1050N. 58 Using this printer as a Shared Printer Appendix - Brother International ™ QL-1050 | Software Users Manual - English - Page 59
Introduction Creating Labels (For Windows) Controlling with the ESC/P Commands Brother QL-650TD/ 1050/1050N Only Descriptions in this section apply only to the functions provided by the Brother QL-650TD/1050/1050N. Fonts and several bar codes are embedded within this printer. You can send - Brother International ™ QL-1050 | Software Users Manual - English - Page 60
installing the driver and application software, unless the application software allows the proper label size to be set Installing the Printer Driver 1 From [Control Panel], open [Printers and Faxes (Printers)]. For details, refer to Windows® Help. 2 Select "Brother QL-500/550/650TD/1050/ 1050N", and - Brother International ™ QL-1050 | Software Users Manual - English - Page 61
of labels between cuts, "Mirror Printing", "Cut at end", and "Unit" in this tab. The cutting options will vary according to the model. 4 Close the [Printers and Faxes (Printers)] window. Creating Labels (For Windows) Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 61 Installing the Printer Driver - Brother International ™ QL-1050 | Software Users Manual - English - Page 62
[File]-[Print]. The [Print] dialog box appears. 2 Select "Brother QL-500/550/650TD/1050/ 1050N". You can change the settings of the Printer Driver from the [Printer Properties] dialog box which appears by clicking . Creating Labels (For Windows) 3 Click , and close the [Print] dialog box - Brother International ™ QL-1050 | Software Users Manual - English - Page 63
. After the software and printer driver are removed from your computer, the [Maintenance Complete] dialog box appears. 4 Click . Appendix 5 Close the [Add or Remove Programs] dialog. P-touch Editor has been uninstalled. The P-touch Address Book, and Software User's Guide (PDF Manual) can also - Brother International ™ QL-1050 | Software Users Manual - English - Page 64
Introduction Creating Labels (For Windows) Uninstalling the Printer Driver 1 Turn off the Brother QL-500/550/650TD/1050/1050N. 2 From [Control Panel], open the [Printers and Faxes (Printers)] window. For details, refer to Windows® Help. 3 Select "Brother QL-500/550/650TD/1050/ 1050N", and click [ - Brother International ™ QL-1050 | Software Users Manual - English - Page 65
Editor 3.2] folder, please check if any necessary file is saved in it. P-touch Editor has been uninstalled. Uninstalling the Printer Driver 1 Turn off the Brother QL-500/550/650TD/1050/1050N. 2 Double-click the drive where Mac OS® X is installed, and double-click [Applications]- [Utility (Utilities - Brother International ™ QL-1050 | Software Users Manual - English - Page 66
2.8 lb (1.3 kg) (Without DK Rolls) Automatic cutter (Brother QL-550) Manual cutter (Brother QL-500) ON/OFF button ( ) FEED button, CUT button PRINT Option (PS-9000) Brother QL-1050 LED lamp (green, red, orange) Max. 4.3 inch (110 mm)/ sec, Max. 69 labels/min. (address label) 300 dpi/1296 dot - Brother International ™ QL-1050 | Software Users Manual - English - Page 67
Introduction Operating Environment Items Brother QL-500/550 Specifications Brother QL-650TD Brother QL-1050 Windows® Windows® 2000 Professional/XP *1 OS Macintosh® Mac OS 10.1-10.4.7(PowerPC); OS 10.4.4-10.4.7(Intel)*2 Windows® Interface Macintosh® Hard Drive Windows® Macintosh® USB
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Introduction
Creating Labels (For Windows)
Creating Labels (For Macintosh)
Appendix
BROTHER QL-500/550/650TD/1050/1050N
Software User's Guide
QL-650TD
QL-550
QL-1050/1050N
QL-500