Software Users Manual - English
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... printing length Buttons Interface Power source Dimensions Weight Cutter Network Specifications Brother QL-500/550 Brother QL-650TD LED lamp (green) LED lamp (green) LCD (16 digits × 2 rows (5 × 7 dot/character)) Direct thermal printing via thermal head Max. 3.5 inch (90 mm)/ Max...(D) × 5.9 (H) inch 146 (W) × 196 (D) × 152 (H) mm Approx. 2.8 lb (1.3 kg) (Without DK Rolls) Automatic cutter (Brother QL-550) Manual cutter (Brother QL-500) ON/OFF button ( ) FEED button, CUT button PRINT button, MENU button CANCEL button, OK button UP button ( ), DOWN button( ) ...
... printing length Buttons Interface Power source Dimensions Weight Cutter Network Specifications Brother QL-500/550 Brother QL-650TD LED lamp (green) LED lamp (green) LCD (16 digits × 2 rows (5 × 7 dot/character)) Direct thermal printing via thermal head Max. 3.5 inch (90 mm)/ Max...(D) × 5.9 (H) inch 146 (W) × 196 (D) × 152 (H) mm Approx. 2.8 lb (1.3 kg) (Without DK Rolls) Automatic cutter (Brother QL-550) Manual cutter (Brother QL-500) ON/OFF button ( ) FEED button, CUT button PRINT button, MENU button CANCEL button, OK button UP button ( ), DOWN button( ) ...
Quick Setup Guide - English
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... the outlet. Replace the cutter if these settings. 13 Click [Next]. www.brother.com [Getting Started] 2 Connecting to install a particular feature. Remove the paper guide when printing more than 10 labels continuously and cutting each label automatically (QL-550 only). 5 Installing the... on the operating environment. After the printer driver installation is now completed. When connecting the QL-500/550 to extremely high or low temperatures, high humidity or dusty locations. If this occurs, connect the QL-500/550 directly to install the software. The next Add...
... the outlet. Replace the cutter if these settings. 13 Click [Next]. www.brother.com [Getting Started] 2 Connecting to install a particular feature. Remove the paper guide when printing more than 10 labels continuously and cutting each label automatically (QL-550 only). 5 Installing the... on the operating environment. After the printer driver installation is now completed. When connecting the QL-500/550 to extremely high or low temperatures, high humidity or dusty locations. If this occurs, connect the QL-500/550 directly to install the software. The next Add...
Users Manual - English
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...Brother® One-Year Limited Warranty and Replacement Service (USA Only)...2 Important Information ...5 General Precautions ...6 QL-500/550...6 DK Rolls (DK Die-cut Labels and DK Continuous Tape 6 CD-ROM & Software ...7 AC power cord ...7 Cutter unit ...7 Symbols Used in this Guide ...8 GETTING STARTED 9 Unpacking Your QL-500/550...9 QL-500/550 Components...10 QL-500/550 Label Printer... Software ...29 Uninstalling P-touch Editor Version 4.1 29 Uninstalling the Printer Driver ...30 Connecting the QL-500/550 to Multiple Computers 31 Using the QL-500/550 as a Shared Printer 31 Using the PS-...
...Brother® One-Year Limited Warranty and Replacement Service (USA Only)...2 Important Information ...5 General Precautions ...6 QL-500/550...6 DK Rolls (DK Die-cut Labels and DK Continuous Tape 6 CD-ROM & Software ...7 AC power cord ...7 Cutter unit ...7 Symbols Used in this Guide ...8 GETTING STARTED 9 Unpacking Your QL-500/550...9 QL-500/550 Components...10 QL-500/550 Label Printer... Software ...29 Uninstalling P-touch Editor Version 4.1 29 Uninstalling the Printer Driver ...30 Connecting the QL-500/550 to Multiple Computers 31 Using the QL-500/550 as a Shared Printer 31 Using the PS-...
Users Manual - English
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...touch Editor with Other Applications 51 Add-In Utility ...51 Microsoft Word...52 Microsoft Excel ...54 Microsoft Outlook ...56 Using a Database ...58 APPENDIX ...62 Maintenance...62 Cleaning the Print Head...62 Cleaning the Roller ...62 Changing Cutter Unit ...64 Troubleshooting ...65 What to do when...65 Specifications ...66 QL-500 / QL-550......66 Operating Environment...66 Accessories (For USA Only) ...67 DK Rolls ...67 Replacement Cutter...67 Cleaning Sheet ...67 ...
...touch Editor with Other Applications 51 Add-In Utility ...51 Microsoft Word...52 Microsoft Excel ...54 Microsoft Outlook ...56 Using a Database ...58 APPENDIX ...62 Maintenance...62 Cleaning the Print Head...62 Cleaning the Roller ...62 Changing Cutter Unit ...64 Troubleshooting ...65 What to do when...65 Specifications ...66 QL-500 / QL-550......66 Operating Environment...66 Accessories (For USA Only) ...67 DK Rolls ...67 Replacement Cutter...67 Cleaning Sheet ...67 ...
Users Manual - English
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...and Accessory Items will ask you to do if you think your Product is eligible for warranty service: Report your issue to our P-touch Customer Service Hotline at 1-877-478-6824 or to products purchased and used in the United States. and, (5) Problems arising from defects... Consumable and Accessory Items include but are not limited to label cassettes, cutters, stamps, power adapters, cases and batteries. • Except as "this Product"). • If you purchased a product from someone other than an authorized Brother reseller in , but not limited to floor models or refurbished product), ...
...and Accessory Items will ask you to do if you think your Product is eligible for warranty service: Report your issue to our P-touch Customer Service Hotline at 1-877-478-6824 or to products purchased and used in the United States. and, (5) Problems arising from defects... Consumable and Accessory Items include but are not limited to label cassettes, cutters, stamps, power adapters, cases and batteries. • Except as "this Product"). • If you purchased a product from someone other than an authorized Brother reseller in , but not limited to floor models or refurbished product), ...
Users Manual - English
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... by affixing a small piece of it to an inconspicuous area of the label to peel off. • Do not expose the DK Rolls to direct sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, or dust. The print head becomes very hot during use and remains very hot immediately after opening the package. ... when changing the cutter unit. • Do not insert any metal parts near a television, radio, etc. Do not touch it into or block the label output slot, or USB port. • Do not place any objects into the electrical outlet with the QL-500/550. • Use only genuine Brother accessories and supplies....
... by affixing a small piece of it to an inconspicuous area of the label to peel off. • Do not expose the DK Rolls to direct sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, or dust. The print head becomes very hot during use and remains very hot immediately after opening the package. ... when changing the cutter unit. • Do not insert any metal parts near a television, radio, etc. Do not touch it into or block the label output slot, or USB port. • Do not place any objects into the electrical outlet with the QL-500/550. • Use only genuine Brother accessories and supplies....
Users Manual - English
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...printers. Replace the cutter if these points: Close the top cover when operating the cutter unit. z INTRODUCTION • When peeling a DK Die-cut straight, or frequent paper jams may indicate that you do not touch... damage to the cutter unit. Dropping the roll may be neatly peeled off of these disks easily, and using disks with the QL-500/550 only. These labels... occur. 7 General Precautions It is recommended that the cutter life is slid into the outlet. A thin surface layer may remain. Brother accepts no responsibility for applying CD/DVD labels. Remove ...
...printers. Replace the cutter if these points: Close the top cover when operating the cutter unit. z INTRODUCTION • When peeling a DK Die-cut straight, or frequent paper jams may indicate that you do not touch... damage to the cutter unit. Dropping the roll may be neatly peeled off of these disks easily, and using disks with the QL-500/550 only. These labels... occur. 7 General Precautions It is recommended that the cutter life is slid into the outlet. A thin surface layer may remain. Brother accepts no responsibility for applying CD/DVD labels. Remove ...
Users Manual - English
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If this button is held for more than one of the following errors. • Cutter error • Label sensor error (DK Roll not installed correctly, end of print head to a cleaning mode and the roller rotates for temperature of DK ... the beginning of the next label on the roll. • When using DK Die-cut Labels, feeds the DK Label Roll to the QL-500/550 on the QL-500/550 indicates the current operating condition. LED Lamp LED lamp on and off and then on again. If this button to cut labels when...
If this button is held for more than one of the following errors. • Cutter error • Label sensor error (DK Roll not installed correctly, end of print head to a cleaning mode and the roller rotates for temperature of DK ... the beginning of the next label on the roll. • When using DK Die-cut Labels, feeds the DK Label Roll to the QL-500/550 on the QL-500/550 indicates the current operating condition. LED Lamp LED lamp on and off and then on again. If this button to cut labels when...
Users Manual - English
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Installing the Paper Guide Your QL-500/550 comes with a paper guide that collects a strip of printed labels that have been ...Lower the label lever and then close the cover, then press the FEED button to the front of the QL-500/550 as possible, lower the label lever and close the DK Roll compartment cover. Remove the paper guide when printing... more than 10 labels continuously and cutting each label automatically (QL-550 only). 14 Installing the Paper Guide GETTING STARTED 3 Lift the label lever and then thread the end of the...
Installing the Paper Guide Your QL-500/550 comes with a paper guide that collects a strip of printed labels that have been ...Lower the label lever and then close the cover, then press the FEED button to the front of the QL-500/550 as possible, lower the label lever and close the DK Roll compartment cover. Remove the paper guide when printing... more than 10 labels continuously and cutting each label automatically (QL-550 only). 14 Installing the Paper Guide GETTING STARTED 3 Lift the label lever and then thread the end of the...
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z APPENDIX 4 Thread the end ( 1 ) of the Cleaning Sheet into the slot immediately before the cutter. • Do not peel off section ( 1 ) of the sheet. • Make sure that the printed surface of the Cleaning Sheet is facing up. 5 After the ...; Pressing the FEED button for less than one second makes the roller rotate for 1/3" (8 mm) only. 8 The adhesive surface of the sheet. 6 Turn on the QL-500/550. 7 Press and hold the FEED button for 4" (10 cm). • The length of the Cleaning Sheet is then completed. A Cleaning Sheet can only be...
z APPENDIX 4 Thread the end ( 1 ) of the Cleaning Sheet into the slot immediately before the cutter. • Do not peel off section ( 1 ) of the sheet. • Make sure that the printed surface of the Cleaning Sheet is facing up. 5 After the ...; Pressing the FEED button for less than one second makes the roller rotate for 1/3" (8 mm) only. 8 The adhesive surface of the sheet. 6 Turn on the QL-500/550. 7 Press and hold the FEED button for 4" (10 cm). • The length of the Cleaning Sheet is then completed. A Cleaning Sheet can only be...
Users Manual - English
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... then follow this procedure to posts in the machine. 6 Tighten the screw securing the cutter unit. 7 Install the DK Roll and close the DK Roll compartment cover. Be very careful not to touch the sharp edge of the blade. Simply loosen it to Accessories on page 67 for ...the compartment. 3 Using a screw driver, loosen the screw securing the cutter unit. The screw securing the cutter unit cannot be completely removed. For details refer to "Installing the DK Roll" on purchasing a replacement cutter. 1 Turn off the QL-500/550 and unplug the power code from the electrical outlet. 2 Open the DK...
... then follow this procedure to posts in the machine. 6 Tighten the screw securing the cutter unit. 7 Install the DK Roll and close the DK Roll compartment cover. Be very careful not to touch the sharp edge of the blade. Simply loosen it to Accessories on page 67 for ...the compartment. 3 Using a screw driver, loosen the screw securing the cutter unit. The screw securing the cutter unit cannot be completely removed. For details refer to "Installing the DK Roll" on purchasing a replacement cutter. 1 Turn off the QL-500/550 and unplug the power code from the electrical outlet. 2 Open the DK...
Users Manual - English
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... roll type, reactivate the Ptouch Add-in the cutter or are jammed in , select "Select Layout", and then verify the layout. Is Microsoft Outlook opened . The power button does not light up or flash, contact Brother Customer Service at 1-877-4-P-touch. Is the print head or roller dirty... appears on page 62. Is new label roll installed before activating the P-touch Add-In (The P-touch function is added to the following port" list in the Printer Properties dialog box. Is the QL-500/550 in cooling mode (the LED lamp is installed. Microsoft Word Ptouch Add-In is...
... roll type, reactivate the Ptouch Add-in the cutter or are jammed in , select "Select Layout", and then verify the layout. Is Microsoft Outlook opened . The power button does not light up or flash, contact Brother Customer Service at 1-877-4-P-touch. Is the print head or roller dirty... appears on page 62. Is new label roll installed before activating the P-touch Add-In (The P-touch function is added to the following port" list in the Printer Properties dialog box. Is the QL-500/550 in cooling mode (the LED lamp is installed. Microsoft Word Ptouch Add-In is...
Users Manual - English
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APPENDIX QL-500 / QL-550 Item Display Printing Buttons Interface Power source Dimensions Weight Cutter Specifications Specification LED lamp (green) Printing method Direct thermal printing via thermal head Printing speed Max.90mm/sec, Max.50labels/min. (...Standard Address Labels) Print head 300 dpi/720 dot Maximum Printing Width 2.3"(59mm) Minimum printing length 1" (25 mm) ON/OFF button FEED button CUT button (QL-550...
APPENDIX QL-500 / QL-550 Item Display Printing Buttons Interface Power source Dimensions Weight Cutter Specifications Specification LED lamp (green) Printing method Direct thermal printing via thermal head Printing speed Max.90mm/sec, Max.50labels/min. (...Standard Address Labels) Print head 300 dpi/720 dot Maximum Printing Width 2.3"(59mm) Minimum printing length 1" (25 mm) ON/OFF button FEED button CUT button (QL-550...
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The following supplies and accessories are available for your QL-500/550 and can be ordered directly from Brother should your QL-500/550. DK-CL99 Cleaning Sheet (10 sheets) Description Price $11.99 67 Accessories (For USA Only) Description Price DK-1201 Standard Address Labels, 1-1/7" x 3-1/2" ...Price $11.99 $16.99 $25.99 $28.99 $58.99 $89.99 $89.99 Replacement Cutter Stock No. z APPENDIX Accessories (For USA Only) Brother recommends the use of genuine Brother accessories with your retailer not stock them. The use of other products may effect the print quality or may...
The following supplies and accessories are available for your QL-500/550 and can be ordered directly from Brother should your QL-500/550. DK-CL99 Cleaning Sheet (10 sheets) Description Price $11.99 67 Accessories (For USA Only) Description Price DK-1201 Standard Address Labels, 1-1/7" x 3-1/2" ...Price $11.99 $16.99 $25.99 $28.99 $58.99 $89.99 $89.99 Replacement Cutter Stock No. z APPENDIX Accessories (For USA Only) Brother recommends the use of genuine Brother accessories with your retailer not stock them. The use of other products may effect the print quality or may...
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... 37 Auto Format Templates 18, 22 B Bar Code 39, 49 Body field 54, 55, 57 C CD-ROM 9 CD-ROM & Software 7 CD/DVD labels 15 Changing Cutter Unit 64 Cleaning Print head 62 Roller 62 Cleaning Sheet 9, 67 Clip Art 22 Code field 55, 57 Connecting to multiple computers 31 to power... supply 12 Contact Information 71 Contacts window 57 Copies 37 Custom setup 18, 22 CUT button 10 CUT lever 10 Cutter 64 D Database 58 Database properties 35 Database window 35 Date field 54, 55, 57 DK Label & Tape Guide 9 DK Roll 13 installing 13 DK Roll...
... 37 Auto Format Templates 18, 22 B Bar Code 39, 49 Body field 54, 55, 57 C CD-ROM 9 CD-ROM & Software 7 CD/DVD labels 15 Changing Cutter Unit 64 Cleaning Print head 62 Roller 62 Cleaning Sheet 9, 67 Clip Art 22 Code field 55, 57 Connecting to multiple computers 31 to power... supply 12 Contact Information 71 Contacts window 57 Copies 37 Custom setup 18, 22 CUT button 10 CUT lever 10 Cutter 64 D Database 58 Database properties 35 Database window 35 Date field 54, 55, 57 DK Label & Tape Guide 9 DK Roll 13 installing 13 DK Roll...