Brother International ™ QL-1050 Software Users Manual - English - Page 7

Introduction Creating Labels (For Windows) 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 . • 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 11. • 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. Creating Labels (For Macintosh) Appendix 7 Starting P-touch Editor