One of the software's most powerful features is its ability to print labels in bulk using data from , CSV , or SQL Servers .
Unlike the newer Version 6, 5.4 retains specific functions like joined field from database and template transfers to handheld devices.
Smoother importing capabilities for Microsoft Excel and CSV files.
Includes a Cable Labeling Wizard for electrical work, allowing users to create cable wraps, flags, and patch panel labels with specific diameters.
This is the most common question regarding "upd." Officially, Brother P-touch Editor 5.4 was developed for . However, many users run it successfully on Windows 10 and 11 using compatibility mode.
| Feature | P‑touch Editor 5.4 | P‑touch Editor 6.x | |---------|:------------------:|:------------------:| | Transfer templates to printer | ✅ Supported | ❌ Not yet available (will be added in a future update) | | Back up printer data (templates, images) | ✅ Supported | ❌ Not yet available | | Delete printer data from computer | ✅ Supported | ❌ Not yet available | | Software Information Scan | ✅ Supported | ❌ Not yet available | | Snap Mode (capture screen to label) | ✅ Supported | ❌ Not available | | Alignment guides | ❌ Not available | ✅ Added in 6.6 | | Combined characters | ❌ Not available | ✅ Added in 6.6 | | Joined Field from Database | ❌ Not available | ✅ Added in 6.6 | | Support for newer printer models | Limited | Full |