Brother QL-550 - Manual (Page 4)

CONTENTS
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Printing the Label....................................................................................................................... 37
Saving the Label ........................................................................................................................ 38
Opening an Existing Label File .................................................................................................. 38
Creating Bar Code Labels ......................................................................................................... 39
Creating Other Types of Labels.................................................................................................41
Using Help ................................................................................................................................. 42
The Label List................................................................................................................................... 44
How the Label List Works .......................................................................................................... 44
Views ......................................................................................................................................... 44
Using the Label List ................................................................................................................... 45
Creating Labels Using a Layout Style and Data from the Label List ......................................... 47
Using P-touch Editor with Other Applications .................................................................................. 51
Add-In Utility .............................................................................................................................. 51
Microsoft Word........................................................................................................................... 52
Microsoft Excel .......................................................................................................................... 54
Microsoft Outlook....................................................................................................................... 56
Using a Database ...................................................................................................................... 58
APPENDIX ....................................................................................................... 62
Maintenance..................................................................................................................................... 62
Cleaning the Print Head............................................................................................................. 62
Cleaning the Roller .................................................................................................................... 62
Changing Cutter Unit ................................................................................................................. 64
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................... 65
What to do when........................................................................................................................ 65
Specifications ................................................................................................................................... 66
QL-500 / QL-550........................................................................................................................ 66
Operating Environment.............................................................................................................. 66
Accessories (For USA Only) ............................................................................................................ 67
DK Rolls .................................................................................................................................... 67
Replacement Cutter................................................................................................................... 67
Cleaning Sheet .......................................................................................................................... 67
Index ................................................................................................................................................ 68
Contact Information.......................................................................................................................... 71