Brother Ql550 Owners Manual

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z CREATING LABELS
Using P-touch Editor with Other Applications
3Click   to print the label.
„How Microsoft Outlook data is added to the Label ListWhen importing data from the Contacts window, a new record is automatically created for each 
contact selected and the contact data is added to the following fields as text.
• The current date is added to the Date field.
• The contact’s Full Name is added to the Title field. When the contacts address is Business, the 
contact’s Job title is also added to the...

CREATING LABELS
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Using a Database
„What is the database function?The database function allows you to use existing data from another source to quickly create custom 
labels containing database content - for example name/address labels or inventory labels with 
codes. The supported formats are mdb (MS Access), csv (generic format) and xls (MS Excel).
„Creating a name badge label using a databaseThis procedure describes how to retrieve the database information...

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z CREATING LABELS
Using P-touch Editor with Other Applications
4Navigate to the file containing the data to be used for the labels and open the file.We will be using MS Excel data for this example. After opening the database file, the Database 
window appears below the Layout work area.
5Click on the field selector of the field you want to add to the label, for this example we 
will use the Name field, and then drag and drop it on the layout.
The field is added to the layout.
Field 
selector 

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6Use the Text Properties dialog box to update the font, position and size of the new field.
7Repeat steps 4 and 5 to add more fields to the layout.Once you have competed editing the layout, the label is ready to be printed.
You can check the layout and content of each label by selecting the corresponding record in 
the Database window.
You can also move from record to record by using the Next 
Record and Previous Record buttons in the...

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Using P-touch Editor with Other Applications
8Print the label(s) using one of the methods below• To print the label currently displayed in the Layout work area by itself, click   in the 
Print Properties box.
• To print several labels, hold down the [Ctrl] key and select the records in the Database 
window for the labels you want to print, and then click   in the Print Properties box. 
•To print labels for all records, click the 
Print Setup button. Select “All Records” 
for “Print...

62Maintenance
APPENDIX
Your QL-500/550 may need cleaning from time to time, particularly if you are using it in a dusty 
environment.
Cleaning the Print HeadThe DK Paper Roll used in the QL-500/550 is designed to automatically clean the print head. As the 
DK Paper Roll passes over the head during printing or label feeding, the print head is cleaned. If 
necessary, simply feed the DK Paper Roll using the FEED button to clean the print head.
Cleaning the RollerUse a Cleaning Sheet to clean the roller as...

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z APPENDIX
Maintenance
4Thread the end ( ) of the Cleaning Sheet into the slot 
immediately before the cutter.
5After the Cleaning Sheet is inserted in the slot, peel of 
section ( ) of the sheet.
6Turn on the QL-500/550.
7Press and hold the FEED button for at least one second. The roller rotates for 4 (10 cm).
8The adhesive surface of the Cleaning Sheet removes any dirt and lint from the roller, 
and cleaning is then completed. A Cleaning Sheet can only be used one time.
• Do not peel off section ( )...

APPENDIX
64Maintenance
Changing Cutter UnitRepeated use of the cutter unit will eventually reduce the sharpness of the blade.  When this occurs, 
purchase a replacement cutter and then follow this procedure to replace the cutter. Refer to 
Accessories on page 67 for details on purchasing a replacement cutter.
1Turn off the QL-500/550 and unplug the power code from the electrical outlet.
2Open the DK Roll compartment cover, lift up the label 
lever, and remove the DK Roll from the compartment.
3Using a...

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Troubleshooting
What to do when...
Troubleshooting
ProblemSolution
The QL-500/550 does 
not print, or a printing 
error is received.ŒIs the USB cable loose?
Check that the USB cable is connected correctly.
ŒIs the DK Roll installed correctly?
If not, remove the DK Rolls and reinstall.
ŒIs there enough roll remaining?
Check that there is enough roll remaining.
ŒIs the DK Roll compartment cover open?
Check that the DK Roll compartment cover is closed.
The power button 
does not light up or...

APPENDIX
66Specifications
QL-500 / QL-550
Operating Environment
*1 Required available space when installing the software with all of the options.
Specifications
ItemSpecification
DisplayLED lamp (green)
Printing
Printing method Direct thermal printing via thermal head
Printing speedMax.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)
ButtonsON/OFF button
FEED button
CUT button (QL-550 only)
InterfaceUSB...