Features
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.
P-touch Quick Editor Lets you design a simple label layout quickly and easily.
Printer Driver
Lets you print labels from the connected P-touch when using
P-touch Editor / Quick Editor on your PC.
CD-ROM Precautions
• Do not scratch the CD-ROM.
• Do not subject the CD-ROM to extremely high or extremely low temperatures.
• Do not put heavy objects on the CD-ROM or apply force to the CD-ROM.
• The software contained on the CD-ROM is meant for use with your purchased machine only.
It may be installed on multiple PC for use at an office, etc.
• Do not connect the USB cable to your PC until the software has been installed and you are instructed to connect.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Before installation, check that your system configuration meets the following requirements.
Operating system Microsoft ® Windows ® 2000 Professional / XP / Windows Vista ®
Memory
Windows
®
2000 Pro, XP: 128MB or more
Windows Vista ® : 512MB or more
Hard disk free space 70MB or more
Interface USB Port (USB Specification 1.1 or 2.0 protocol)
Monitor
Other
SVGA High Color graphics support or higher
CD-ROM drive for installation
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The names of other software or products used in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies that developed them.
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INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE
Note : • Do not connect the USB cable to your PC before installing the software.
• You must be logged on as a user with administrator privileges to install this software.
• The installation procedure may change depending on the Operating System on your PC.
Windows
®
XP is shown here as an example.
1.
2.
Start your PC making sure to log on as a user with Administrator privileges.
Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The P-touch Setup Screen will appear.
Note : If the P-touch Setup Screen does not appear, from Windows Explorer double-click the My Computer icon, and then double-click the PT-2100 icon. If you wish to cancel installation in the middle of the process, click [Exit].
3.
Select the desired language, and double click the type of setup you prefer.
Standard: All features (P-touch Editor, P-touch
Quick Editor and Printer driver) will be installed (default).
Custom: You can specify which features to install.
Recommended for advanced users.
4.
Read the license agreement carefully. If you agree with the terms and conditions of the license agreement, click [Yes] to continue the installation.
5.
Type in the User Name and Company Name (if needed), and then click [Next].
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6.
Confirm the destination to install the software, and then click [Next].
Note : If you wish to modify or change the destination, click [Browse] to choose the installation path.
7.
Check on/off which shortcuts you wish to add, and then click [Next].
Desktop Quick Launch Bar
8.
Review the settings, and then click [Next]. (To change the settings, click [Back] to go back to the appropriate window(s) and correct.)
9.
Select the Microsoft
®
Office application(s) you would like to use the Add-In functions with, and click [Next].
(The Add-In function will let you create labels directly from your Microsoft
®
Office applications.)
10.
The selected features will be installed automatically.
11.
When prompted, connect your P-touch to the PC by using a USB cable, and then turn on the P-touch.
• Remove the label attached to the USB port.
Connect to P-touch
USB port.
Connect to PC
USB port.
12.
Once the printer is detected, the printer driver will be automatically installed.
13.
You will be prompted to register your P-touch online, click "Yes" (default) and the click
[Next]. If you have selected to register the product your default internet browser will be launched in a new window.
14.
Click [Finish] to complete the installation. Restart your PC if you are instructed to do so.
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USING THE P-TOUCH EDITOR / QUICK EDITOR
Starting the software
On the taskbar, click the Start button, and point to...
P-touch Editor
P-touch
Quick Editor
Programs (Windows
®
XP : All Programs)
→ Brother P-touch →
P-touch Editor 4.2
Programs (Windows
®
XP : All Programs)
→ Brother P-touch →
P-touch Quick Editor 2.0
Using Help
Help gives you detailed instructions for creating labels with your P-touch Software.
On P-touch Editor:
• To view “Help”, select “P-touch Editor Help” in the help menu of the P-touch Editor window and click on the topic you wish to view.
• To print “Help” from a standard printer, select the topic you wish to print by clicking the heading in the contents and click on the Print button on the toolbar.
On P-touch Quick Editor:
• To view “Help”, right click on the task bar of the P-touch Quick Editor window and select
“Help”, and then click on the topic you wish to view.
• To print “Help” from a standard printer, select the topic you wish to print by clicking the heading in the contents and click on the Print button on the toolbar.
UNINSTALLING THE P-TOUCH EDITOR / QUICK EDITOR
1.
Start (
→ Settings) → Control Panel → Add or Remove Programs →
Brother P-touch Editor 4.2 (Brother P-touch Quick Editor 2.0)
→
Change/Remove (Add/Remove...)
2.
Select “OK” to uninstall the software.
3.
Follow the instructions that appear on the dialog box to complete.
UNINSTALLING / REPLACING THE PRINTER DRIVER
1.
Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. (If the installation window automatically appears, click [Cancel].)
2.
From My Computer, right click on the CD-ROM drive to open.
3.
Double click “d_setup.exe”. (If a dialog box appears asking for a desired language, select the language you wish for instructions and click [OK].)
4.
Select whether to delete or to replace the printer driver, and then click [Next].
5.
Follow the instructions that appear on the dialog box to complete.
