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PT-70HOL
Owner's Manual
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Brother PT-70HOL Owner's Manual

User's Guide
IntroductionCreating LabelsAppendix
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Contents

Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
About This Guide ........................................................................................................... 3
Manual Structure ...........................................................................................................3
Symbols Used in this Guide .......................................................................................... 3
Creating Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Label Creation Overview ................................................................................................... 4
From Label Creation to Printing ..................................................................................... 4
How to use the P-touch Editor for Windows ..................................................................... 6
Starting P-touch Editor .................................................................................................. 6
How to Use the P-touch Address Book ........................................................................... 18
Starting the P-touch Address Book ............................................................................. 18
Creating a New Contact .............................................................................................. 20
How to Use P-touch Library ............................................................................................21
Searching labels ..........................................................................................................22
How to use the P-touch Editor for Mac ........................................................................... 23
Introduction
Creating LabelsAppendix
Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Printing Directly from Other Applications ........................................................................ 26
Printing from Other Applications .................................................................................. 28
Uninstalling Software ......................................................................................................29
For Mac .......................................................................................................................30
LED Lamp .......................................................................................................................32
Maintenance ...................................................................................................................33
Troubleshooting ..............................................................................................................35
Specifications ..................................................................................................................36
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Introduction

The Brother QL-570 label printer (hereafter referred to as "the machine") enables you to quickly and easily print custom labels created with the label software, P-touch Editor.

About This Guide

This guide (PDF) is included on the CD-ROM.
In this guide, when the mouse pointer changes to you can just click to jump to the corresponding pages. For the basic functions of Adobe

Manual Structure

The following guides are provided to help you use the machine correctly, and understand all features. Make sure to read and understand them before using the machine.
Setup & Operation Guide
• Read the Setup and Operations Guide before reading this User's Guide.
• The guide includes information you should read before using the machine, such as general precautions for
use, installation and setting up of the main unit, and how to create.
• Also included is information describing how to install the accompanying software to connect the machine to
a computer.
®
Reader®, see the Adobe® Reader® Help files.
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User's Guide (this guide)
This guide describes how to create labels using the P-touch Editor software that has been installed on a computer connected to the machine.
• If you use a Windows®, this guide can be viewed from the P-touch Setup application when it is run from the CD-ROM. After installing this guide on the computer, you can also view it from the Start menu.
• If you use a Mac
®
, see the PDF files in the [Manuals] folder on the CD-ROM.

Symbols Used in this Guide

The symbols used throughout this guide are as follows:
This symbol shows information or directions that should be followed. Ignoring them may result in injury, damage, or failed operations.
This symbol shows information or directions that can help you better understand and use the machine more efficiently.
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About This Guide

Creating Labels

Label Creation Overview

This section describes the general procedure for creating labels using the machine. For details on step-by-step instructions, see Help files.

From Label Creation to Printing

1 Choose the type of label you want to create. There is a variety to choose from.
Label examples
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2 Prepare the appropriate DK Roll for the label you want to create.
The machine is supplied with one or more sample rolls. (Other rolls can be purchased separately.)
Choose the appropriate DK Roll for the type of label you will create.
ÎSetup & Operation Guide ÎSetup & Operation Guide
From Label Creation to Printing
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Install the DK Roll.
3 Create and print the label.
Create a label
Using P-touch Editor
Windows
Mac
Windows
Professional Mode
Express Mode
Enter the text Edit the label
Standard Mode
Enter the text Edit the label
Print the label
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Express Mode
Standard Mode
Windows/Mac
Enter the text
Snap Mode
• Screen capture
• Print text
• Drag and drop
Edit the label
The result may differ.
Using an application from another publisher (Windows only)
Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook
• Add-In functions
• Import the text
Using P-touch Address Book (Windows only)
Professional Mode
Enter/Import the text
Edit the label
From Label Creation to Printing
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How to use the P-touch Editor for Windows

This section explains the procedure for starting P-touch Editor. With P-touch Editor, you can create various kinds of labels. See the P-touch Editor Help for samples of various kinds of labels and details on creating, printing, and saving the labels. The following is the example for Windows Vista™.

Starting P-touch Editor

1 Click [Start]-[All Programs (Programs)]-
[Brother P-touch]-[P-touch Editor 5.0].
You can also start 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 Launch bar.
When P-touch Editor is launched, the [New/Open] dialog box appears, allowing you to choose whether you want to create a new label layout or open an existing label.
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To specify how the P-touch Editor works when it starts, click [Tools]-[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, choose [Display Startup Dialog Box].
2 Choose an option in the [New/Open] dialog
box and click .
• You can choose the label printer and media size.
• When you choose [Open File], the [Open] dialog box appears. You can choose and open the file you have created and stored previously.
• When you choose [View History], the [History] dialog appears. You can choose from recently created labels.
• When you choose [New], choose either vertical writing style or horizontal writing style.
• When you choose [Select by Use], you can choose by label applications.
• When you choose [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 choose [Check for Updates] with a computer 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.
Starting P-touch Editor
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Layout window
Express Mode
This mode provides easy label creation with texts and images. The layout window consists of the following sections:
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2
3
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Menu bar
Commands are categorized under each menu (File, Edit, View, and Insert, etc.) by function.
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Command bar
The command bar contains the New/Open, Paper, Text, Frame, Image, etc.
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Draw/Edit toolbar
Provides tools for choosing an object, entering text, drawing graphics, etc.
4
Property bar
You can easily insert and format text, image, etc.
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Layout window
The layout window is used to display and edit objects.
6
Database window
Displays a database.
• The [View] menu allows you to show/hide the toolbars, Property pallet, and windows.
• See the P-touch Editor Help for details.
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Professional Mode
This mode provides full-scale label creation from creating the templates. The layout window consists of the following sections:
1 2
3
4
5
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Menu bar
Commands are categorized under each menu (File, Edit, View, and Insert, etc.) by function.
2
Standard toolbar
A group of frequently used commands (New Layout, Open, Save, Print, etc.) are provided in this toolbar.
3
Property pallet
The property pallet contains the Print, Paper, Text, Layout, and property boxes. Click on the left side of each pallet to show/hide the box.
4
Draw/Edit toolbar
Provides tools for choosing an object, entering text, drawing graphics, etc.
Layout window
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The layout window is used to display and edit objects.
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Database window
Displays a database.
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Side bar
Selecting the tab, you can easily insert and format text, barcodes, frames, tables, figures, sort, the objects, etc.
• The [View] menu allows you to show/hide the toolbars, pallet, and windows.
• See the P-touch Editor Help for details.
Starting P-touch Editor
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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.
1 When you click [Snap Mode], the
description of the snap mode dialog appears. Click .
If you put a checkmark on the [Do Not Display This Dialog Again], you can go to the snap mode directly from next time.
2 The snap mode appears.
See the P-touch Editor Help for details.
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Starting P-touch Editor
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Start P-touch Editor Help

This section explains how to start P-touch Editor Help for Windows. The following is the example for Windows Vista™.
Start from Start button
1 To start P-touch Editor Help, click the
Start button on the task bar, point to All Programs (or Programs). Click Brother P-touch and P-touch Editor 5.0.
2
In the New/Open dialog, click Help-How To.
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Start from P-touch Editor
Click Help menu and choose P-touch Editor Help.
Express Mode
Professional Mode
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Start P-touch Editor Help
Printing the Help description
The information given in P-touch Editor Help can be printed. Use your normal printer to print the P-touch Editor Help information.
1 In the [Contents] tab, choose any topic you want to print.
2 Click on the Toolbar.
3 Choose the range of topics to be printed,
and click .
4 Specify the [Printer] item and click .
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Choose a normal printer that supports general paper sizes, such as Letter.
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