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Using P-touch Editor

You will need to install P-touch Editor and the printer driver to use your P-touch with your computer.
To download the latest driver and software, please visit the Brother support website at: support.brother.com
When printing via a USB connection, check that the Editor Lite lamp is not lit. If the Editor Lite lamp is lit, press and hold down the Editor Lite button until the lamp goes off.

Using P-touch Editor (For Windows)

Starting P-touch Editor

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For Windows 10
From the Start button, select [All apps] and click [P-touch Editor] under [Brother P-touch], or double-click [P-touch Editor] on the desktop.
For Windows 8/ Windows 8.1 / Windows Server 2012/2012 R2
Click [P-touch Editor] on [Apps] screen or double-click [P-touch Editor] on the desktop.
For Windows Vista / Windows 7 / Windows Server 2008/2008 R2
From the Start button, click [All Programs]-[Brother P-touch]-[P-touch Editor].
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When P-touch Editor starts, select whether you want to create a new layout or open an existing layout.
Note Note
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You can also start P-touch Editor using shortcuts, if you chose to create shortcuts during installation.
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Shortcut icon on the desktop: double-click to start P-touch Editor
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Shortcut icon in the Quick Launch bar: click to start P-touch Editor
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To change how P-touch Editor functions when it starts, click [Tools]-[Options] in the P-touch Editor menu bar to display the [Options] dialog box. On the left side, select the [General] heading and then the desired setting in the [Operations] list box under [Startup Settings]. The default setting is [Display New View].
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Select an option in the screen.
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To create a new layout, click the [New Layout] button.
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To create a new layout using a pre-set layout, select the desired category button.
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To connect a pre-set layout to a database, select the check box next to [Connect Database].
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To open an existing layout, click [Open].
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To open the application for easily creating labels for electrical equipment management, click the [Cable Labelling Wizard] button.
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Printing with P-touch Editor

Express mode
This mode allows you to quickly and easily create layouts that include text and images.
The [Express] mode screen is explained below:
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You can print by selecting [Print] from [File] in the menu bar or by clicking the [Print] icon. (Configure the printing settings in the [Print] screen before printing.)
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:
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You can print by selecting [Print] from [File] in the menu bar or by clicking the [Print] icon (A). Configure the printing settings in the [Print] screen before printing.
In addition, you can select “B” to start printing without selecting the printing settings.
Snap mode
This mode allows you to capture all or a portion of your computer screen content, print it as an image, and save it for future use.
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Click the [Snap] mode selection button.
The [Description of Snap mode] dialog box is displayed.
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Click [OK].
The [Snap] mode palette is displayed.
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