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USER'S GUIDE E550W
USER'S GUIDE
E550W
In order to use your P-touch safely, read the included
Quick Setup Guide first.
Read this guide before you start using your P-touch.
Keep this guide in a handy place for future reference.
Please visit us at http://support.brother.com/ where you
can get product support and answers to frequently asked
questions (FAQs).
INTRODUCTION
1
EDITING A LABEL
2
LABEL PRINTING
3
USING THE FILE MEMORY
4
USING P-TOUCH SOFTWARE
5
NETWORK
6
7
RESETTING & MAINTENANCE
8
TROUBLESHOOTING
9
APPENDIX
ENGLISH
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HK ENG

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  • Page 1 Read this guide before you start using your P-touch. Keep this guide in a handy place for future reference. INTRODUCTION Please visit us at http://support.brother.com/ where you can get product support and answers to frequently asked EDITING A LABEL questions (FAQs).

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ENGLISH Contents EDITING A LABEL....................3 Entering and Editing Text ......................3 Entering Text from the Keyboard..................3 Switching Upper Case/Lower Case .................3 Select The Input Method....................3 Adding a New Line......................4 Adding a New Block......................4 Moving the Cursor ......................5 Inserting Text ........................5 Deleting Text........................5 Entering 符號.........................6 Entering 符號...
  • Page 3  INTRODUCTION Deleting All the P-touch data..................32 Using the Data Transferred to the P-touch ................. 34 A User-defined Character Image .................. 34 Printing the 傳輸內容..................... 34 Using Transferred Database Data ................36 Deleting the Transferred Data..................40 Using P-touch Library ......................41 Starting P-touch Library ....................

  • Page 4: Editing A Label

    ENGLISH EDITING A LABEL Entering and Editing Text Entering Text from the Keyboard • The keyboard of your P-touch can be used in the same way as a standard computer keyboard. Switching Upper Case/Lower Case Press the A/a key to switch the upper case or lower case. Upper case (A/a key is ON) Lower case (A/a key is OFF) Select The Input Method...

  • Page 5: Adding A New Line

    EDITING A LABEL Under 倉頡 input method, type To clear inputted texts word by word, press 倒退 key. To clean all inputted texts, press 取消 key. Press 空格 / 轉換 key. Press 空格 / 轉換 key or 、 、 、 or key to convert Chinese characters, and then press "...

  • Page 6: Moving The Cursor

    ENGLISH Moving the Cursor • Press the key to move the cursor one space or line. • To move the cursor to the beginning or end of the current line, press the Shift key and then press the key. • To move the cursor to the beginning of the previous or next block, press the Shift key and then press the key.

  • Page 7: Entering 符號

    EDITING A LABEL Entering 符號 In addition to the 符號 available on the keyboard, there are various 符號 (including international, extended ASCII characters and the user-defined characters ) available with the symbol function. To enter a 符號 , use the 符號 function (see below). Alternatively, press the Shift key and then press a key on the keyboard to enter the 符號...

  • Page 8: Using 常用符號儲存

    ENGLISH Select a user-defined character image using the key, and then press the 執行 or 段落更換 key. The selected image is inserted into the line of text. • When selecting a 符號 , press the 符號 key to go to the next page. •...

  • Page 9: Setting Character Attributes

    EDITING A LABEL Setting Character Attributes Setting Character Attributes by Label Using the 字形 key, you can select a font and apply 字大小 , 字寬 , 字體 , 底線 , and 對齊 attributes. Selectable “Character Attribute” options are listed in the Appendix. (See page 57.) Press the 字形...

  • Page 10: Setting 自動縮小設定

    ENGLISH Setting 自動縮小設定 When “ 字大小 ” of the 字形 key is set to “ 自動 ” and label length is set to a specific length, you can select the way of reducing the text size to fit within the label length. Press the 設定...

  • Page 11: Tape Cutting Options

    EDITING A LABEL Tape Cutting Options The tape cutting options allow you to specify how the tape is fed and cut when printing labels. Press the 設定 key. Select “ 兩端空白 ” using the key, and then press the 執行 or 段落更換 key. Set the value by using the key, and then press the 執行...
  • Page 12 ENGLISH Full cut Half cut Chain Image Special tape Tape Cutting Options...

  • Page 13: Label Printing

    LABEL PRINTING Label Preview You can preview the current page and check the layout before printing. Press the 預覽 key. An image of the label is displayed on the screen. 1. The bar indicates the position of the currently displayed portion of the label. 2.

  • Page 14: Printing A Single Page

    ENGLISH Printing a Single Page Press 列印 key to start printing. Printing a Range of Pages When there are multiple pages, you can specify the range of pages to print. Press the 列印 key. The screen you can specify the range is displayed. Select “...

  • Page 15: Attaching Labels

    LABEL PRINTING Attaching Labels If necessary, trim the printed label to the desired shape and length using scissors, etc. Peel the backing from the label. Position the label and then press firmly from top to bottom with your finger to attach the label.

  • Page 16: Using The File Memory

    ENGLISH USING THE FILE MEMORY You can store up to 99 of your most frequently used labels in the file memory. Each label is stored as a file, allowing you to quickly and easily recall your label when needed again. •...

  • Page 17: Printing A Stored Label File

    USING THE FILE MEMORY Printing a Stored Label File To print a label created using the transferred template, refer to “Using the Data Transferred to the P-touch” on page 34. Press the 檔案 key. Select “ 列印 ” using the key, and then press the 執行...

  • Page 18: Using P-Touch Software

    For details on how to install the P-touch software, please refer to the Quick Setup Guide. Refer to the procedures below for your computer’s operating system. In the screen shots, “XX-XXXX” is displayed to represent the P-touch model number. To download the latest driver and software, please visit the Brother Solutions Center at: http://support.brother.com ®...
  • Page 19 USING P-TOUCH SOFTWARE Select an option in the screen. 1. To create a new layout, click the [New Layout] button. 2. To create a new layout using a pre-set layout, select the desired category button. 3. To connect a pre-set layout to a database, select the check box next to [Connect Database].
  • Page 20 ENGLISH  Operation modes P-touch Editor has three different operation modes: [Express] mode, [Professional] mode, and [Snap] mode. You can easily switch between modes by using the mode selection buttons. [Express] mode This mode allows you to quickly and easily create layouts that include text and images. The [Express] mode screen is explained below: 1.
  • Page 21 USING P-TOUCH SOFTWARE [Professional] mode This mode allows you to create layouts using a wide-range of advanced tools and options. The [Professional] mode screen is explained below: 1. Menu bar 2. Standard toolbar 3. Property palette 4. Draw/Edit toolbar 5. Layout window 6.

  • Page 22: Using P-Touch Editor (For Macintosh)

    • For Windows Vista /Windows 7/Windows Server 2008/2008 R2 You can also start P-touch Editor in [Snap] mode by clicking the Start menu - [All Programs] - [Brother P-touch] - [P-touch Editor 5.1 (Snap mode)]. ® ® ® • For Windows 8/Windows 8.1/Windows Server...

  • Page 23: Updating P-Touch Editor

    USING P-TOUCH SOFTWARE  Operation modes Standard Mode This mode provides easy label creation with text and images. The layout window consists of the following sections: 1. Command bar 2. Draw/Edit toolbar 3. Inspector 4. Layout window 5. Database window Snap Mode With this mode, you can capture the screen, print it as an image, and save it for future use.
  • Page 24 2008/2008 R2 Double-click the [P-touch Update Software] icon. The following method can also be used to start the P-touch Update Software. Click the Start button, and then select [All Programs] - [Brother P-touch] - [P-touch Update Software]. ® ® ®...
  • Page 25 USING P-TOUCH SOFTWARE  Updating P-touch Editor Software (For Macintosh) To use the P-touch Update Software, you can download it from the Brother Solutions Center http://support.brother.com/. Macintosh users can access this URL directly by clicking the icon found on the CD-ROM.

  • Page 26: Using P-Touch Transfer Manager

    ENGLISH ® Using P-touch Transfer Manager (For Windows This application allows you to transfer templates and other data to the P-touch and save backups of your data on the computer. This function is not supported with Macintosh computers. There are some restrictions regarding the templates that can be transferred to the P-touch. ®...

  • Page 27: Using P-Touch Transfer Manager

    You can also start P-touch Transfer Manager using the following procedure. ® ® ® • For Windows Vista /Windows 7/Windows Server 2008/2008 R2 From the Start button, click [All Programs] - [Brother P-touch] - [P-touch Tools] - [P-touch Transfer Manager 2.2]. ® ® ® • For Windows 8/Windows 8.1/Windows Server 2012 Click [P-touch Transfer Manager 2.2] on [Apps] screen.

  • Page 28: Transferring Templates Or Other Data From The Computer To The P-Touch

    Start P-touch Transfer Manager using the following procedure. ® ® ® For Windows Vista /Windows 7/Windows Server 2008/2008 R2 From the Start button, click [All Programs] - [Brother P-touch] - [P-touch Tools] - [P-touch Transfer Manager 2.2]. ® ® ® For Windows 8/Windows 8.1/Windows Server 2012 Click [P-touch Transfer Manager 2.2] on [Apps] screen.
  • Page 29 USING P-TOUCH SOFTWARE Before transferring data, check that the PC and the P-touch are correctly connected with a USB cable and that the P-touch power is On. ® Using P-touch Transfer Manager (For Windows...
  • Page 30 ENGLISH Right-click the [Configurations] folder, select [New], and then create a new folder. In the example above, the folder [Transfer] is created. Drag the template or other data that you want to transfer and place it in the new folder. ...
  • Page 31 USING P-TOUCH SOFTWARE You can view the templates and other data by selecting the folder in the [Configurations] folder, selecting [All Contents] or by selecting one of the categories under [Filter], such as [Layouts]. When transferring multiple templates or other data, drag all the files that you want to transfer and place them in the new folder.

  • Page 32: Backing Up Templates Or Other Data Saved In The P-Touch

    ENGLISH To change the names of templates or other data that will be transferred, click on the desired item and enter the new name. Select the folder containing the templates or other data that you want to transfer, and then click [Transfer]. A confirmation message will be displayed. You can also transfer individual items to the P-touch.

  • Page 33: Deleting All The P-Touch Data

    USING P-TOUCH SOFTWARE Select the P-touch to back up from, and then click [Backup]. A confirmation message is displayed. Click [OK]. A new folder is created under the P-touch in the folder view. The folder name is based on the date and time of the backup. All of the P-touch templates and other data are transferred to the new folder and saved on the computer.
  • Page 34 ENGLISH Click [OK]. All templates and other data saved in the P-touch are deleted. ® Using P-touch Transfer Manager (For Windows...

  • Page 35: Using The Data Transferred To The P-Touch

    USING P-TOUCH SOFTWARE Using the Data Transferred to the P-touch A template, database or user-defined character image transferred from the computer can be used to create or print the label. To delete the transferred data, refer to “Deleting the Transferred Data” on page 40. A User-defined Character Image To enter the image, refer to “Entering 符號...
  • Page 36 ENGLISH When the template is linked to a database, the icon appears in the upper-right corner of the screen. Select “ 編輯標籤 ( 不儲存 )” using the key and then press the 執行 or 段落更 換 key. Objects that can be edited are displayed. Select the object to be edited using the key and then press the 執行...

  • Page 37: Using Transferred Database Data

    USING P-TOUCH SOFTWARE Select the last record in the range that you want to print using the key and then press the 列印 , 執行 or 段落更換 key to start printing. When the range is set, the selected records will be highlighted. •...
  • Page 38 ENGLISH Label Data Import Print Result for Print Result for Application Method Example 1 Example 2 Type (one field per record (two fields per record selected) selected) GENERAL Data is imported in order according to the set number of * When 2 blocks are set per page * When 2 blocks are set per page blocks and pages FACEPLATE For each page...
  • Page 39 USING P-TOUCH SOFTWARE Select the last record in the range that you want to insert and then press the 執行 or 段落更換 key. The selected range will be highlighted. The contents of the selected database will be displayed.  Searching the database While selecting a database record to be used in a template or added to a label, you can search for records containing specific characters or a specific number.
  • Page 40 ENGLISH  Editing the database Press the 資料庫 key, select the database to be edited and then press the 執行 or 段落更換 key. You can also select the database to be edited by pressing the 檔 案 key, and selecting “ 電腦格式轉換 ” - “ 自資料庫列印 ” using the key.

  • Page 41: Deleting The Transferred Data

    USING P-TOUCH SOFTWARE 列印 Press the key. Deleting the Transferred Data Use the following methods to delete transferred data. Multiple items cannot be deleted together. Each item must be deleted separately.  Deleting user-defined character images Press the 符號 key, select “ 客製化 ” using the key and then press the 執行...

  • Page 42: Using P-Touch Library

    Starting P-touch Library ® ® ®  For Windows Vista /Windows 7/Windows Server 2008/2008 R2 From the Start button, click [All Programs] - [Brother P-touch] - [P-touch Tools] - [P-touch Library 2.2]. ® ® ®  For Windows 8/Windows 8.1/Windows Server 2012 Click [P-touch Library 2.2] on [Apps] screen.

  • Page 43: Opening And Editing Templates

    USING P-TOUCH SOFTWARE   Explanations of the Toolbar Icons Icon Button name Function Open Opens the selected template. Print Prints the selected label template with the P-touch. Search Allows you to search for templates or other data that are registered to P-touch Library. Display Style Changes the file display style.

  • Page 44: Searching For Templates Or Other Data

    ENGLISH The template is printed using the connected P-touch. Searching for Templates or Other Data You can search for templates or other data registered to P-touch Library. Click [Search]. The [Search] dialog box is displayed. Specify the search criteria. The following search criteria are available. Using P-touch Library...
  • Page 45 USING P-TOUCH SOFTWARE Setting Details Determines how the program searches when multiple criteria are specified. If you select [AND], the program searches for files that Multiple Parameters satisfy all of the criteria. If you select [OR], the program searches for files that satisfy any of the criteria.

  • Page 46: Network

    設定 key. You can also use [Communication settings] in the Printer Setting Tool for detailed configuration. Refer to the Network User’s Guide for the network settings. You can download it from the Brother Solutions Center http://support.brother.com/. Configuring the Network Settings...

  • Page 47: Resetting & Maintenance

    RESETTING & MAINTENANCE Resetting the P-touch You can reset the internal memory of your P-touch when you want to clear all saved label files, or in the event the P-touch is not operating correctly. Resetting the Data to Factory Settings Using the P-touch Keyboard All text, format settings, option settings and stored label files are cleared when you reset the P-touch.

  • Page 48: Maintenance

    ENGLISH Maintenance Your P-touch should be cleaned on a regular basis to maintain its performance and life span. Always remove the batteries and disconnect the AC adapter before cleaning the P-touch. Cleaning the Unit Wipe any dust and marks from the main unit using a soft, dry cloth. Use a slightly dampened cloth on difficult to remove marks.

  • Page 49: Troubleshooting

    • Check the Cut Option setting. For details, refer to “Tape Cutting automatically. Options” on page 10. Alternatively, press the 送帶＆裁切 key to feed and cut the tape. A tape jam error which Please contact Brother customer service. cannot be cleared despite following troubleshooting. What to do when...
  • Page 50 ENGLISH Problem Solution When printing multiple Because the cut labels must not remain in the tape exit slot, the copies of a label, message is displayed. a message is displayed To disable the message display, press the 設定 key, “ 進階...

  • Page 51: Error Messages

    TROUBLESHOOTING Error Messages When an error message appears on the display, follow the directions provided below. Message Cause/Remedy An incompatible AC adapter is connected. 請使用專用變壓 Use an appropriate AC adapter. 器！ The installed batteries are getting weak. 電池電量低！ The installed batteries are about to run out. 請更換電池！...
  • Page 52 The text size is too large. Select a different size option. 字體大小過大 ! Please contact Brother customer service. 系統錯誤 xx! The tape length set using the tape length setting is shorter than the 請更改兩端空白設 total length of the left and right margins applied for the “Large Margin”...
  • Page 53 TROUBLESHOOTING Message Cause/Remedy Tape that is incompatible with the P-touch has been installed. Use a 色帶錯誤！ compatible tape. Exceeds max. You can enter up to 297 lines in the whole page and 已達列印極限 ! 每 blocks. 個色帶最多 297 行 段落功能無法使用 ! In this setting, you cannot add or delete blocks. PUNCH-DOWN BLOCK layout allows to print up to 3 lines/block.

  • Page 54: Appendix

    Batteries: Maximum 20 mm/sec. Actual print speed varies depending on the conditions. Tape/Tube cassette Brother TZe tape cassette (3.5 mm, 6 mm, 9 mm, 12 mm, 18 mm, 24 mm widths) Brother HSe tube cassette (5.8 mm, 8.8 mm, 11.7 mm, 17.7 mm, 23.6 mm widths)
  • Page 55 *1 The high resolution mode cannot be used with Fabric Tape and Heat Shrink Tube. *2 Actual character size may be smaller than maximum print height. *3 Not included. *4 Visit us at http://support.brother.com/ for the latest information about recommended batteries. Supported Protocols and Security Features...
  • Page 56 ENGLISH 符號 Category 符號 標點 數據符號 語音 / 視覺 電機 箭頭 安全符號 禁止符號 括號引號 數學 符號...
  • Page 57 APPENDIX Category 符號 數字 希臘語 羅馬 發音 標題 / 次標 項目符號 單位 雜項 符號...

  • Page 58: Character Attribute

    ENGLISH Category 符號 平假名 片假名 The 符號 shown in the table may look slightly different on the P-touch LCD and when printed. Character Attribute Attribute Value Result Value Result Tennessee 英字形 (Helsinki) When 自動 is selected, the text is automatically adjusted to print in the 51 pt 自動...
  • Page 59 APPENDIX Attribute Value Result Value Result 標準 斜體 粗體 字體 中空 陰影 立體 字距 標準 較小 無 底線 底線 刪除線 靠左 靠右 對齊 置中 均分 • The actual printed font size depends on the tape width, number of characters and number of input lines.

  • Page 60: Bar Code Settings Table

    ENGLISH 外框 Attribute Value Result Value Result 無 Frame 條碼 Bar Code Settings Table Attribute Value CODE39, CODE128, EAN-8, EAN-13, 規格 GS1-128 (UCC/EAN-128), UPC-A, UPC-E, I-2/5 (ITF), CODABAR 小 寬度 大 底部文字 有 (characters printed 無 below bar code) 無 檢查碼...

  • Page 61: Special Character List

    APPENDIX Special Character List CODE39 CODABAR Special Character Special Character (SPACE) CODE128, GS1-128 (UCC/EAN-128) Special Character Special Character Special Character (SPACE) FNC3 FNC2 FNC4 FNC1 條碼...

  • Page 62: Notes On Using P-Touch Transfer Manager (For Windows ® )

    ENGLISH ® Notes on Using P-touch Transfer Manager (For Windows Since some P-touch Editor 5.1 functions are not available with the P-touch, keep the following points in mind when using P-touch Editor 5.1 to create templates. You can check a preview of the printed template before the created template is transferred to the P-touch.

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