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Starting up the P-touch Library27
Introduction
Creating Labels
Appendix
Starting up the P-touch Library
You can start up the P-touch Library and edit and print labels.
1Click the [Start] button, then choose [All programs (Programs)] - [Brother P-touch] -
[P-touch Tools] - [P-touch Library 2.1].
The P-touch Library starts up.
Opening and editing data
1Choose the data you want to edit, then
click .
The application associated with the data is
opened and you can edit the data.
Printing labels
1Choose...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/13/100935/w64_ql1060n-owners-manual-1509730261_d-26.png "Page 27
Starting up the P-touch Library27
Introduction
Creating Labels
Appendix
Starting up the P-touch Library
You can start up the P-touch Library and edit and print labels.
1Click the [Start] button, then choose [All programs (Programs)] - [Brother P-touch] -
[P-touch Tools] - [P-touch Library 2.1].
The P-touch Library starts up.
Opening and editing data
1Choose the data you want to edit, then
click .
The application associated with the data is
opened and you can edit the data.
Printing labels
1Choose...")
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Searching labels28
Introduction
Creating Labels
Appendix
Searching labels
You can search label templates registered in the P-touch Library.
1Click .
The [Search] dialog box is displayed.
2Check the items to be used as search conditions and set the search items.
The search items that can be set are as follows.
3Click [Begin Search].
The search is started.
Close the [Search] dialog. The search results can be checked in the Search Results in the folder view.
SettingsDetails
Multiple ParametersThis sets...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/13/100935/w64_ql1060n-owners-manual-1509730261_d-27.png "Page 28
Searching labels28
Introduction
Creating Labels
Appendix
Searching labels
You can search label templates registered in the P-touch Library.
1Click .
The [Search] dialog box is displayed.
2Check the items to be used as search conditions and set the search items.
The search items that can be set are as follows.
3Click [Begin Search].
The search is started.
Close the [Search] dialog. The search results can be checked in the Search Results in the folder view.
SettingsDetails
Multiple ParametersThis sets...")
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Starting the P-touch Editor29
Introduction
Creating Labels
Appendix
Starting the P-touch Editor
1Double click the [Applications] and then
[P-touch Editor 5.0].
The Layout Window is displayed.
2Double click the P-touch Editor application.
P-touch Editor starts.
How to use the P-touch Editor for Mac®
This section gives an overview of P-touch Editor. See the P-touch Editor Help for details.
If an Alias has been created, double-click the
Alias.](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/13/100935/w64_ql1060n-owners-manual-1509730261_d-28.png "Page 29
Starting the P-touch Editor29
Introduction
Creating Labels
Appendix
Starting the P-touch Editor
1Double click the [Applications] and then
[P-touch Editor 5.0].
The Layout Window is displayed.
2Double click the P-touch Editor application.
P-touch Editor starts.
How to use the P-touch Editor for Mac®
This section gives an overview of P-touch Editor. See the P-touch Editor Help for details.
If an Alias has been created, double-click the
Alias.")
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Start P-touch Editor Help31
Introduction
Creating Labels
Appendix
„Snap Mode
With this mode, you can capture the screen, print it as image, and save it for future use. To start the Snap
mode, follow the steps below.
1When you click [Snap Mode], the Snap
mode description dialog box appears.
Click .
2Snap mode appears.
Start P-touch Editor Help
This section explains how to start P-touch Editor Help for Mac. The following is the example for Mac OS® X
10.4.9.
„Start from New/Open dialog
In the New/Open...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/13/100935/w64_ql1060n-owners-manual-1509730261_d-30.png "Page 31
Start P-touch Editor Help31
Introduction
Creating Labels
Appendix
„Snap Mode
With this mode, you can capture the screen, print it as image, and save it for future use. To start the Snap
mode, follow the steps below.
1When you click [Snap Mode], the Snap
mode description dialog box appears.
Click .
2Snap mode appears.
Start P-touch Editor Help
This section explains how to start P-touch Editor Help for Mac. The following is the example for Mac OS® X
10.4.9.
„Start from New/Open dialog
In the New/Open...")
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Introduction
Creating Labels Appendix
Available Commands32
Appendix
Fonts and several bar codes are embedded within this machine. You can send commands to print embedded
characters and barcodes. (For QL-580N/QL-1050/QL-1060N only)
Available Commands
Commands available are P-touch proprietary commands based on ESC/P.
For details, see the Command Reference included in the CD-ROM.
([CD Drive]:\Doc\Technical)
Serial Cables
The pin assignments for the serial cables (RS-232C cables) which can be used with this...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/13/100935/w64_ql1060n-owners-manual-1509730261_d-31.png "Page 32
Introduction
Creating Labels Appendix
Available Commands32
Appendix
Fonts and several bar codes are embedded within this machine. You can send commands to print embedded
characters and barcodes. (For QL-580N/QL-1050/QL-1060N only)
Available Commands
Commands available are P-touch proprietary commands based on ESC/P.
For details, see the Command Reference included in the CD-ROM.
([CD Drive]:\Doc\Technical)
Serial Cables
The pin assignments for the serial cables (RS-232C cables) which can be used with this...")
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Appendix
Setting the Printer Driver33
Introduction
Creating Labels
You can use this machine to print directly from most Windows® applications, by installing the printer driver.
Setting the Printer Driver
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 depending on the model. The following is the example for Windows Vista
®.
1•For Windows Vista®
From [Control Panel], go...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/13/100935/w64_ql1060n-owners-manual-1509730261_d-32.png "Page 33
Appendix
Setting the Printer Driver33
Introduction
Creating Labels
You can use this machine to print directly from most Windows® applications, by installing the printer driver.
Setting the Printer Driver
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 depending on the model. The following is the example for Windows Vista
®.
1•For Windows Vista®
From [Control Panel], go...")
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Appendix
Setting the Printer Driver34
Introduction
Creating Labels
Set the format name (Name) and size
(Width, Length, and Feed), and click
.
• [Graphics] Tab
You can set Halftone, Brightness, and
Contrast in this tab.
• [Option] Tab
You can set Auto cut with number of labels
between cuts, Mirror Printing, Cut at end,
and Unit in this tab.
4Close the [Printers] window.
The cutting options will vary according to the
model.](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/13/100935/w64_ql1060n-owners-manual-1509730261_d-33.png "Page 34
Appendix
Setting the Printer Driver34
Introduction
Creating Labels
Set the format name (Name) and size
(Width, Length, and Feed), and click
.
• [Graphics] Tab
You can set Halftone, Brightness, and
Contrast in this tab.
• [Option] Tab
You can set Auto cut with number of labels
between cuts, Mirror Printing, Cut at end,
and Unit in this tab.
4Close the [Printers] window.
The cutting options will vary according to the
model.")
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Appendix
Printing from other applications35
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 depending on the model.
1Click and .
The [Print] dialog box appears.
2Choose Brother QL-XXX.
You can change the settings of the Printer Driver
from the [Properties] dialog...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/13/100935/w64_ql1060n-owners-manual-1509730261_d-34.png "Page 35
Appendix
Printing from other applications35
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 depending on the model.
1Click and .
The [Print] dialog box appears.
2Choose Brother QL-XXX.
You can change the settings of the Printer Driver
from the [Properties] dialog...")
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Appendix
For Windows®36
Introduction
Creating Labels
This section describes how to uninstall the software and printer driver. 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.
For Windows®
Uninstalling P-touch Editor
1•For Windows Vista®
From [Control Panel], go to [Programs] and open [Uninstall a program].
The [Uninstall or change a program] dialog appears.
•For Windows® 2000/XP
From...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/13/100935/w64_ql1060n-owners-manual-1509730261_d-35.png "Page 36
Appendix
For Windows®36
Introduction
Creating Labels
This section describes how to uninstall the software and printer driver. 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.
For Windows®
Uninstalling P-touch Editor
1•For Windows Vista®
From [Control Panel], go to [Programs] and open [Uninstall a program].
The [Uninstall or change a program] dialog appears.
•For Windows® 2000/XP
From...")
Start P-touch Editor Help31 Introduction Creating Labels Appendix „Snap Mode With this mode, you can capture the screen, print it as image, and save it for future use. To start the Snap mode, follow the steps below. 1When you click [Snap Mode], the Snap mode description dialog box appears. Click . 2Snap mode appears. Start P-touch Editor Help This section explains how to start P-touch Editor Help for Mac. The following is the example for Mac OS® X 10.4.9. „Start from New/Open dialog In the New/Open dialog, click Help-How To . „Start from P-touch Editor To start the P-touch Editor Help, click Help and choose P-touch Editor Help. If you put a checkmark in [Do Not Display This Dialog Again], you can go to Snap mode directly from next time. See the P-touch Editor Help for details.
Introduction Creating Labels Appendix Available Commands32 Appendix Fonts and several bar codes are embedded within this machine. You can send commands to print embedded characters and barcodes. (For QL-580N/QL-1050/QL-1060N only) Available Commands Commands available are P-touch proprietary commands based on ESC/P. For details, see the Command Reference included in the CD-ROM. ([CD Drive]:\Doc\Technical) Serial Cables The pin assignments for the serial cables (RS-232C cables) which can be used with this machine are shown in the table below. You can purchase the cables at an electronics store. Do not use an interface cable that is longer than 6 feet (2.0 meters). Brother QL sidePC side (D-sub female, lock screw #4-40 inch screw) (D-Sub9P female) Controlling with the ESC/P Commands • It is not possible to connect RS-232C cable and USB cable to the printer at the same time and use it. • Connect only one cable which is used to communicate with the printer. (For QL-1050 only) • The RS-232C serial connector part of this equipment is not Limited Power Source. Signal NamePin NumberPin AssignmentsPin NumberSignal Name DCD 1 1DCD RXD 2 2RXD TXD 3 3TXD DTR 4 4DTR GND 5 5GND DSR 6 6DSR RTS 7 7RTS CTS 8 8CTS RI 9 9RI
Appendix Setting the Printer Driver33 Introduction Creating Labels You can use this machine to print directly from most Windows® applications, by installing the printer driver. Setting the Printer Driver 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 depending on the model. The following is the example for Windows Vista ®. 1•For Windows Vista® From [Control Panel], go to [Hardware and Sound] and open [Printers]. •For Windows® 2000/XP From [Control Panel], go to [Printers (2000) / Printers and Faxes (XP)]. 2•For Windows Vista® Choose Brother QL-XXX, and click [Select printing preferences]. The [Brother QL-XXX printing preferences] dialog box appears. • For Windows® 2000/XP Choose Brother QL-XXX, and click [File] - [Printing Preferences] The [Printer Properties] dialog box appears. 3Choose each item and click . • [Paper] Tab This tab is used to set the Format and Width. You can change the Label Format or create a new Label Format from the [Label Format definitions] dialog box which appears by clicking . Printing directly from other applications Because the paper size for this machine is different from other regular printers, you may not be able to print even after installing the driver and application software, unless the application software allows the correct label size to be set. For details, see Windows® Help.
Appendix Setting the Printer Driver34 Introduction Creating Labels Set the format name (Name) and size (Width, Length, and Feed), and click . • [Graphics] Tab You can set Halftone, Brightness, and Contrast in this tab. • [Option] Tab You can set Auto cut with number of labels between cuts, Mirror Printing, Cut at end, and Unit in this tab. 4Close the [Printers] window. The cutting options will vary according to the model.
Appendix Printing from other applications35 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 depending on the model. 1Click and . The [Print] dialog box appears. 2Choose Brother QL-XXX. You can change the settings of the Printer Driver from the [Properties] dialog box which appears by clicking . 3Click to close the [Print] dialog box. 4When you click [Page Layout] the ribbon appears. Then click the mark to the right of Page Setup. The [Page Setup] dialog box appears. 5Click the [Paper] tab, and choose the paper size that you want to print. You can also choose the Label Format that you have added in ÎPage 33. Set page margins in the [Margins] tab as well. 6Click . The size of the Microsoft® Word window is adjusted to the paper size that you have just chosen. Edit the document as needed. 7Click . The specified labels are printed.
Appendix For Windows®36 Introduction Creating Labels This section describes how to uninstall the software and printer driver. 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. For Windows® Uninstalling P-touch Editor 1•For Windows Vista® From [Control Panel], go to [Programs] and open [Uninstall a program]. The [Uninstall or change a program] dialog appears. •For Windows® 2000/XP From [Control Panel], go to [Add/Remove Programs (2000) / Add or Remove Programs (XP)]. The [Add or Remove Programs] dialog appears. 2•For Windows Vista® Choose Brother P-touch Editor 5.0, and click . •For Windows ® 2000/XP Choose Brother P-touch Editor 5.0, and click . 3Click . The uninstall operation starts. After the software is removed from your computer, the [Maintenance Complete] dialog box appears. 4Close the [Programs and Features] dialog. P-touch Editor has been uninstalled. For more information, visit us at http://solutions.brother.com. Uninstalling Software The P-touch Address Book, and Users Guide (PDF) can also be uninstalled by following the same procedure.
Appendix For Windows®37 Introduction Creating Labels Uninstalling the Printer Driver 1Turn off the Brother QL-XXX. 2•For Windows Vista® From [Control Panel], go to [Hardware and Sound] and open [Printers]. •For Windows ® 2000/XP From [Control Panel], open [Printers (2000) / Printers and Faxes (XP)] window. 3•For Windows Vista® Choose Brother QL-XXX, right click on the icon, and then click [Delete]. •For Windows ® 2000/XP Choose Brother QL-XXX, and click [File]-[Delete]. 4•For Windows Vista® In the [Printers] window, right click and go to [Run as administrator]-[Server Properties...]. If the authorization confirmation dialog appears, click Continue. If the User Account Control dialog appears, enter the password and click OK. •For Windows ® 2000/XP Go to [File]-[Server Properties]. For details, see Windows® Help.
Appendix For Windows®38 Introduction Creating Labels 5•For Windows Vista® Click the [Drivers] tab and choose Brother QL-XXX. Then, click [Remove...]. •For Windows ® 2000/XP Click the [Drivers] tab and choose QL-XXX. Then, click [Remove...]. 6•For Windows Vista® Choose [Remove driver only.] and click [OK]. •For Windows ® 2000/XP Now, go to step 7. 7•Close the [Print Server Properties] window. The printer driver has been uninstalled.
Appendix For Mac®39 Introduction Creating Labels For Mac® Uninstalling P-touch Editor 1On the drive where P-touch Editor is installed, double-click the [Applications] folder-[P-touch Editor 5.0] folder-[Uninstall P-touch] folder-[UninstallPtEditor.command]. The [Terminal] window appears, and the uninstall operation starts. 2Click to close the terminal window. 3Delete [Applications]-[P-touch Editor 5.0] folder. P-touch Editor has been uninstalled. Administrator privileges are required for the uninstall operation. In case [Terminal] window doesnt appear by double-clicking the [UninstallPtEditor.command], right click (or control key + click) the [UninstallPtEditor.command], the context menu appears. Open with the [terminal] window from the context menu. Before you delete the [P-touch Editor 5.0] folder, please check if any necessary files are saved in it.
Appendix For Mac®40 Introduction Creating Labels Uninstalling the Printer Driver 1Turn off the Brother QL-XXX. 2(Mac OS® X 10.3.9 - 10.4.x) Double-click the drive where Mac OS® X is installed, and double-click [Applications]-[Utilities]-[Printer Setup Utility]. The [Printer List] dialog box appears. (Mac OS® X 10.5) Click in order of [Apple menu]-[System Preferences], and click Print & Fax. 3(Mac OS® X 10.3.9 - 10.4.x) Choose QL-XXX, and click . (Mac OS ® X 10.5) Choose QL-XXX, and click . 4Close the [Printer List / Print & Fax] dialog box. The printer driver has been uninstalled.