Step-by-Step Guide to using P-touch Editor
Brother's P-touch Editor is a powerful label design software that allows users to create customised labels with ease. Whether you are designing labels for asset management, safety signs or inventory tracking, this guide will walk you through the process of setting up and using P-touch Editor.
Table of Contents:
- Download and Install P-touch Editor
- Getting Started with P-touch Editor
- Choose a Label Template or Start from Scratch
- Customise Your Label
- Print Your Label
- Save and Share Your Designs
Step 1. Download and Install P-touch Editor
To begin using P-touch Editor, download and install the software from Brother's official website. Follow these steps:
Visit Brother’s Support Page:
Visit Brother’s support page
https://www.brother.co.th/en/support
Select Your Label Printer Model:
Ensure that you choose the correct label printer model to download the compatible version of the software for either Windows or macOS.
Download and Install:
Download the latest version of P-touch Editor for your operating system. Run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process.
Step 2. Getting Started with P-touch Editor
After installation, launch P-touch Editor. The software's user-friendly interface makes it easy to start designing labels right away. Key features include:
1. A customisable toolbar with options for text, barcodes, shapes and images.
2. A label preview area to visualise your design.
3. Access to templates and layout tools.
Step 3. Choose a Label Template or Start from Scratch
You can start your label design in two ways:
Use a Template:
P-touch Editor offers a range of pre-designed templates for various labelling needs, including asset management, safety signs and more. Select a template that best suits your requirements and customise it. You can download common templates for factory use by pressing "Download Template" button below.



Start from Scratch:
If you prefer to create a fully custom label, click on the “New Layout” option. This allows you to manually set the label’s dimensions and begin designing from a blank canvas.
Step 4. Customise Your Label
P-touch Editor provides a wealth of customisation options.
Text: Add and format text with different fonts, sizes and styles. Use the alignment tools to position your text accurately.
P-touch Editor 5.4

P-touch Editor 6 or later

Barcodes: Generate and add barcodes including QR codes, for labelling assets and inventory. The software supports various barcode formats.
P-touch Editor 5.4

P-touch Editor 6 or later

Images and Logos: Import images and logos to create professional, branded labels. Adjust the size and placement of images if required.
Shapes and Lines: Include shapes, lines and borders to emphasise certain sections of the label or improve visual appeal.
Symbols: Access a library of pre-defined symbols, such as hazard signs and arrows, to enhance your labels.
P-touch Editor 5.4

P-touch Editor 6 or later

Step 5. Print Your Label
When your label design is complete, follow these steps to print:
Connect Your Label Printer:
Ensure that your label printer is connected to your computer via USB, network or wireless connection.
Print the Label:
In P-touch Editor, click the Print icon.
Select your label printer from the available options and adjust the print settings (such as print quality and number of copies).
Preview the label to confirm that everything is correct before sending the label to print.
Step 6. Save and Share Your Designs
P-touch Editor allows you to save your label designs for future use or sharing.
Save Your Design:
Save your label in the P-touch Editor (lbx) format for easy editing later.
Share Your Design:
Share your label design files (lbx files) with your colleagues or other users. This is particularly useful for standardising the label designs across different departments.
Additional Resource: How to Use Database Connection
P-touch Editor also allows you to integrate a database file for dynamic label creation. You can link your label template to a database file (e.g., Excel or CSV) to populate label data automatically. For a detailed guide, check out the movie below.
Summary
By following this step-by-step guide, you can effectively use Brother’s P-touch Editor to create, customise and print labels for various purposes. The software’s flexibility and comprehensive design tools make it an excellent solution for manufacturing, asset management, inventory tracking and more.