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- Brother International ™ QL-720NW | Software Users Manual - English - Page 1
QL-series The contents of this guide and the specifications of this product are subject to change without and other errors relating to the publications. The screen images and printer illustrations in this guide can differed depending on your OS or printer. Not all models are available in all countries. - Brother International ™ QL-720NW | Software Users Manual - English - Page 2
Introduction Creating Labels Contents Contents 1 Introduction 3 Trademarks ...3 About this Guide ...3 Symbols used in this Guide 3 Creating Labels 4 Label creation overview ...4 From label creation to printing 4 How to use P-touch Editor for Windows 6 Starting P-touch Editor 6 Starting P- - Brother International ™ QL-720NW | Software Users Manual - English - Page 3
Introduction Creating Labels Appendix 45 Printing directly from other applications 45 Setting the Printer Driver 45 Printing from other applications 47 2 Appendix - Brother International ™ QL-720NW | Software Users Manual - English - Page 4
the corresponding pages. For the basic functions of Adobe® Reader®, see the Adobe® Reader® Help files. Symbols used in this Guide The symbols used throughout this guide are as follows: This symbol shows information or directions that should be followed. Ignoring them may result in injury, damage, or - Brother International ™ QL-720NW | Software Users Manual - English - Page 5
describes the general procedure for creating labels using the machine. For details on step-by-step instructions, see Help files. For Windows® Users see P-touch Editor Help on page 10, for create. Install the DK Roll. ÎSee the Quick Setup Guide or the User's Guide 4 From label creation to printing - Brother International ™ QL-720NW | Software Users Manual - English - Page 6
Introduction Creating Labels 3 Create and print the label. Create a label Using P-touch Editor Windows® Express Mode Print the label Macintosh Enter the text Standard Mode Edit the label Express Mode Windows® Enter the text Professional Mode Edit the label Standard Mode Windows®/ - Brother International ™ QL-720NW | Software Users Manual - English - Page 7
Introduction Creating Labels How to use P-touch Editor for Windows® This section explains the procedure for starting P-touch Editor. With P-touch Editor, you can create various kinds of labels. See the P-touch Editor Help for samples of various kinds of labels and details on creating, printing, - Brother International ™ QL-720NW | Software Users Manual - English - Page 8
Introduction Layout window Express Mode This mode provides easy label creation with texts and images. The layout window consists of the following sections: 1 2 3 4 5 Creating Labels Appendix 6 7 1 Menu bar Commands are categorized under each menu (File, Edit, View, and Insert, etc.) by - Brother International ™ QL-720NW | Software Users Manual - English - Page 9
Introduction Professional Mode This mode provides full-scale label creation from creating the templates. The layout window consists of the following sections: 1 2 3 4 5 8 Creating Labels Appendix 6 7 1 Menu bar Commands are categorized under each menu (File, Edit, View, and Insert, etc.) by - Brother International ™ QL-720NW | Software Users Manual - English - Page 10
Introduction Snap Mode With this mode, you can capture the screen, print it as an image, and save it for future use. To start Snap mode, follow the steps below. 1 When you click [Snap] from Mode Switch, the [Description of Snap mode] dialog box appears. Click . • If you put a checkmark in [Do - Brother International ™ QL-720NW | Software Users Manual - English - Page 11
Introduction Starting P-touch Editor Help This section explains how to start P-touch Editor Help for Windows®. The screens may differ depending on your operating system. From the Start button To start P-touch Editor Help, click the Start button on the task bar, and point to [All Programs]. Click [ - Brother International ™ QL-720NW | Software Users Manual - English - Page 12
to print. 2 Click on the Toolbar. 3 Choose the range of topics to be printed, and click . 4 Specify the [Printer] and click . Choose a normal printer that supports general paper sizes, such as Letter. Creating Labels Appendix 11 Starting P-touch Editor Help - Brother International ™ QL-720NW | Software Users Manual - English - Page 13
The Label List is a database exclusively for P-touch Editor. To display Label List, click [File][Database]-[Label List]. • The Add-In function supports the following applications: Microsoft® Word 2002/2003/2007/2010, Microsoft® Excel® 2002/2003/2007/2010, and Microsoft® Outlook® 2002/2003/2007/2010 - Brother International ™ QL-720NW | Software Users Manual - English - Page 14
Introduction Microsoft® Word With the Add-In function, you can directly copy the text in Microsoft® Word to a label layout. If Microsoft® Outlook® is running and Microsoft® Word is chosen as the standard editor, you won't be able to use the Add-In function in Microsoft® Word. Exit Microsoft® - Brother International ™ QL-720NW | Software Users Manual - English - Page 15
Introduction Creating Labels Microsoft® Excel® With the Add-In function, you can directly copy text in Microsoft® Excel® to a label layout. Creating labels using Microsoft® Excel® 1 Open a Microsoft® Excel® worksheet and select the cells of text you want included in the label from your Microsoft® - Brother International ™ QL-720NW | Software Users Manual - English - Page 16
Introduction How to add text from Microsoft® Excel® to the Label List For first time use, the message "Record data in the Label List?" is displayed. If you click Yes, new records are automatically created in the Label List and the text is added to each field shown below from the next time you - Brother International ™ QL-720NW | Software Users Manual - English - Page 17
Introduction Microsoft® Outlook® With the Add-In function, you can directly copy the text in Microsoft® Outlook® to a label layout. Items you can import are: Contacts, Calendar items, Deleted Items, Drafts, Inbox, Journal, Notes (text in the [Notes] dialog box is not available), Outbox, Sent Items - Brother International ™ QL-720NW | Software Users Manual - English - Page 18
Introduction How to add text from Microsoft® Outlook® to the Label List For first time use, the message "Record data in the Label List?" is displayed. If you click Yes, new records are automatically created in the Label List and the text is added to each field shown below from the next time you - Brother International ™ QL-720NW | Software Users Manual - English - Page 19
contacts efficiently using the P-touch Address Book. The screens may differ depending on your operating system. (P-touch Address Book is not supported in some languages.) Starting the P-touch Address Book 1 Click [Start]-[All Programs]-[Brother P-touch]- [P-touch Address Book 1.1]. You can also - Brother International ™ QL-720NW | Software Users Manual - English - Page 20
Introduction Creating Labels Layout window The layout window consists of the following eight sections: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 Menu bar Commands are categorized under each menu (File, Edit, View, and Layout, etc.) by function. 2 Standard toolbar Provides a group of frequently used commands (such as - Brother International ™ QL-720NW | Software Users Manual - English - Page 21
Image Allows you to insert an image for a contact from a file or a camera currently connected to the PC. The following file types are supported: • Bitmap (*.bmp, *.dib) • JPEG file (*.jpg, *.jpeg) • TIFF file (uncompressed) (*.tif) • GIF file (*.gif) • Icon (*.ico) • Windows Meta File (*.wmf, *.emf - Brother International ™ QL-720NW | Software Users Manual - English - Page 22
use P-touch Template. For details on P-touch Template, for QL-580N/ 1050/1060N, see the P-touch Template manual in the [Tools] folder on the CD-ROM, for QL-720NW, see the P-touch Template manual (English only) from the following web site. http://solutions.brother.com/ Select your region and country - Brother International ™ QL-720NW | Software Users Manual - English - Page 23
Introduction Creating Labels Explanations of the Icons Icon Button name Transfer (Only for P-touch Transfer Manager) Backup (Only for P-touch Transfer Manager) Open Print (Only for P-touch Library) Search Function Transfers the label templates and other data on your PC to the printer (when - Brother International ™ QL-720NW | Software Users Manual - English - Page 24
Introduction Creating Labels 3 Drag the transfer data to the folder you just made. Drag the transfer data from All Contents, Layouts or another folder under Filter. When transferring multiple sets of data, move all the transfer data to the folder you made. 4 Key Assign numbers are automatically - Brother International ™ QL-720NW | Software Users Manual - English - Page 25
Introduction Backing up label templates This section describes how to transfer label templates and other data in the printer to the PC. • Valid only when the USB cable is connected. • Backed up data cannot be edited on the PC. • For some printer model specifications, it may not be possible to - Brother International ™ QL-720NW | Software Users Manual - English - Page 26
Introduction Creating Labels Transferring templates to the printer via the network (QL-580N / 1060N / 720NW only) To transfer the templates to the printer via the network, you need to use BRAdmin Professional. BRAdmin Professional can be downloaded from our website at http://solutions.brother.com. - Brother International ™ QL-720NW | Software Users Manual - English - Page 27
Introduction Creating Labels How to use the P-touch Library (Windows® only) P-touch Library: This application allows you to manage P-touch label templates and other data on the PC. You can print a label from the P-touch Library using the machine. Starting up the P-touch Library You can start up - Brother International ™ QL-720NW | Software Users Manual - English - Page 28
Introduction 2 Check the items to be used as search conditions and set the search items. The search items that can be set are as follows. Settings Multiple Parameters Name Type Size Date Details Set the method for combining multiple search items. If you choose AND, files are searched for those - Brother International ™ QL-720NW | Software Users Manual - English - Page 29
Introduction Creating Labels Transferring label templates with P-touch Transfer Express (QL-720NW only) (Windows® only) By using P-touch Transfer Express, one or more label templates and a database can be easily transferred into a QL-720NW printer via a local USB connection. After a label template - Brother International ™ QL-720NW | Software Users Manual - English - Page 30
various simple label layouts quickly and easily. P-touch Editor Lite is only supported when connected using a USB cable. 1 After the USB cable is connected must be set to P-touch Editor Lite mode. See the Quick Setup Guide for details. Layout window 1 2 Creating Labels Appendix 1 Command Toolbar - Brother International ™ QL-720NW | Software Users Manual - English - Page 31
"Auto" is shown on the right, the length of tape is automatically adjusted to the length of text. You can drag the label border to manually change the length and width of the label. Move the pointer to the label area's border. When the blue line appears, drag to the desired - Brother International ™ QL-720NW | Software Users Manual - English - Page 32
Introduction 4 Creating Labels Appendix 4 Other Functions (available on the menu displayed by right-clicking the mouse) Undo Redo Cut Copy Paste Margins Menu Insert Direction Numbering Change Image Rotate Order Options Brother Solutions Center About Exit Do this Click Undo to undo the last - Brother International ™ QL-720NW | Software Users Manual - English - Page 33
LAN, you can create various simple label layout quickly and easily. P-touch Editor Lite LAN is only supported when the machine is connected to a Network. See the Quick Setup Guide for information on the installation method. Creating Labels By copying P-touch Editor Lite LAN, installed from the - Brother International ™ QL-720NW | Software Users Manual - English - Page 34
"Auto" is shown on the right, the length of tape is automatically adjusted to the length of text. You can drag the label border to manually change the length and width of the label. Move the pointer to the label area's border. When the blue line appears, drag to the desired - Brother International ™ QL-720NW | Software Users Manual - English - Page 35
Introduction 5 Creating Labels Appendix 5 Other Functions (available on the menu displayed by right-clicking the mouse) Undo Redo Cut Copy Paste Margins Menu Insert Direction Numbering Change Image Rotate Order Options Brother Solutions Center About Exit Do this Click Undo to undo the last - Brother International ™ QL-720NW | Software Users Manual - English - Page 36
or download the latest version from our website at http:// solutions.brother.com and install it. • Refer to the installation section in the printed manual included with this machine for details on how to install the software. • You must be connected to the internet in order to launch the P-touch - Brother International ™ QL-720NW | Software Users Manual - English - Page 37
Introduction 3 Select the [Printer] and [Language], select the check box next to the label collection to be installed or the software to be updated, and then click [Install]. Click "Click here for details" in the upper right to view a web page with specific examples of label collection designs. 4 - Brother International ™ QL-720NW | Software Users Manual - English - Page 38
Introduction Updating P-touch Editor Lite (Windows® only) / QL printer firmware 1 Turn the machine on and connect the USB cable. Confirm the Editor Lite is turned off before connecting the Brother QL printer to your computer with the USB cable. Press and hold down the Editor Lite button until the - Brother International ™ QL-720NW | Software Users Manual - English - Page 39
Introduction Creating Labels 5 Select the [Language], select the check box next to the P-touch Editor Lite software or QL printer firmware to be updated, and then click [Transfer]. 6 Check the content to be updated, and then click [Start] to begin the update. 7 The screen on the right is displayed - Brother International ™ QL-720NW | Software Users Manual - English - Page 40
then printed. For details on P-touch Template, for QL-580N/1050/1060N, see the P-touch Template manual (English only) in the [Tools] folder on the CD-ROM. For QL-720NW, see the P-touch Template manual (English only) from the following web site. http://solutions.brother.com/ Select your region and - Brother International ™ QL-720NW | Software Users Manual - English - Page 41
Introduction Creating Labels Printing labels distributed to multiple printers (QL-710W / 720NW only) (Windows® only) Distributed printing When printing a large number of labels, printing can be distributed among multiple printers. Since printing is performed at the same time, the total printing - Brother International ™ QL-720NW | Software Users Manual - English - Page 42
Introduction Creating Labels 4 In the [Distributed Printing Settings] dialog box, select the printers to be used for distributed printing. 1 3 1.Click [Detect Current Paper Information...]. 2 2.The current printer information that was detected appears below "Current paper" and "Paper Type - Brother International ™ QL-720NW | Software Users Manual - English - Page 43
Introduction How to use P-touch Editor for Macintosh This section gives an overview of P-touch Editor. See the P-touch Editor Help for details. Starting P-touch Editor 1 Double-click on the desktop. P-touch Editor starts. Layout Window Standard Mode This mode provides easy label creation - Brother International ™ QL-720NW | Software Users Manual - English - Page 44
Introduction Creating Labels • The [View] menu allows you to show/hide the toolbars and windows. • See the P-touch Editor Help for details. Snap Mode With this mode, you can capture the screen, print it as an image, and save it for future use. To start the Snap mode, follow the steps below. 1 - Brother International ™ QL-720NW | Software Users Manual - English - Page 45
Introduction Creating Labels From P-touch Editor Click the Help menu and choose P-touch Editor Help. Start from Snap mode Click the mouse with the control key held and select P-touch Editor Help. 44 Starting P-touch Editor Help Appendix - Brother International ™ QL-720NW | Software Users Manual - English - Page 46
Introduction Creating Labels Appendix Printing directly from other applications You can use this machine to print directly from most Windows® applications, by installing the printer driver. Because the paper size for this machine is different from other regular printers, you may not be able to - Brother International ™ QL-720NW | Software Users Manual - English - Page 47
Introduction Creating Labels • [Advanced] Tab You can set graphics options ("Halftone", "Brightness" and "Contrast") and "Continuous Tape Format". You can change the Label Format or create a new Label Format from the [Continuous Tape Format] dialog box which appears by clicking [Settings...]. You - Brother International ™ QL-720NW | Software Users Manual - English - Page 48
Introduction Creating Labels Printing from other applications We will use Microsoft® Word as an example. In the following steps, you will see QL-XXX. Read "XXX" as your printer name. The printer names in the following screens may differ from your purchased printer name. The screens may vary
The contents of this guide and the specifications of this product are subject to change without notice.
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The screen images and printer illustrations in this guide can differed depending on your OS or printer.
Not all models are available in all countries.
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