Brother PT-H500 - Manual (Page 34)

34 Using P-touch Software
GETTING STARTED
Features
System Requirements
Before installation, check that your system configuration meets the following requirements.
Installing the Software and Printer Driver
The procedure for installing the software varies depending on the OS of the
computer. To download the latest driver and software, please visit the Brother
Solutions Center website:
http://solutions.brother.com
For details on how to update the software, please refer to the User's Guide.
The P-touch labeler names in the following screens may differ from your purchased
P-touch labeler name.
P-touch Editor Makes it easy for anyone to create a wide variety of custom
labels in complex layouts by using fonts, templates, and clip art.
Printer Driver Lets you print labels from the connected P-touch labeler when
using P-touch Editor on your computer.
P-touch Update
Software
Label collections can be downloaded and new label designs
added to the P-touch labeler or P-touch Editor.
In addition, the software can be upgraded to the latest version.
OS Windows
®
Windows Vista
®
/Windows
®
7/ Windows
®
8
Macintosh Mac OS X v10.6.8 / OS X v10.7.x / OS X v10.8.x
Hard disk
Windows
®
Disk space : 70 MB or more
Macintosh Disk space : 500 MB or more
Memory
Windows
®
Windows Vista
®
: 512 MB or more
Windows
®
7 : 1 GB or more (32-bit) or 2 GB or more (64-bit)
Windows
®
8 : 1 GB or more (32-bit) or 2 GB or more (64-bit)
Macintosh Mac OS X v10.6.8 : 1 GB or more
OS X v10.7.x : 2 GB or more
OS X v10.8.x : 2 GB or more
Monitor
Windows
®
SVGA, high color or higher graphics card
Macintosh 256 colors or more
Others
CD-ROM drive
• DO NOT connect the P-touch labeler to the computer until directed to do so.
• DO NOT use a USB hub.