Brother P-touch QL-550 Especificaciones

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INTRODUCTION6General PrecautionsQL-500/550• The QL-500/550 is a precision machine. Do not drop, hit or otherwise bang the QL-500/550.• Do not grab and

7z INTRODUCTIONGeneral Precautions• When peeling a DK Die-cut Label, some portion of the label may remain. Remove the remaining portion before attachi

INTRODUCTION8Symbols Used in this Guide The following symbols are used throughout this guide to indicate additional information of varying degrees of

9z GETTING STARTEDUnpacking Your QL-500/550GETTING STARTEDCheck that the package contains the following before using your QL-500/550. If any item is m

GETTING STARTED10QL-500/550 ComponentsQL-500/550 Label PrinterFrontBackQL-500/550 ComponentsQL-500 QL-550FEED buttonLED lampON/OFF buttonCUT leverDK

11z GETTING STARTEDQL-500/550 ComponentsButton descriptionsThe functions of the buttons on the QL-500/550 are described below.LED LampLED lamp on the

GETTING STARTED12Connecting to the Power Supply1Plug the power supply cord into a standard electrical outlet.Connecting to the Power Supply• Check tha

13z GETTING STARTEDInstalling the DK RollThere is a wide range of DK Rolls available for use with your QL-500/550, allowing you to create almost any t

GETTING STARTED14Installing the Paper Guide3Lift the label lever and then thread the end of the DK Roll into the slot immediately before the cutter.4L

15z INSTALLING SOFTWARESoftware OverviewINSTALLING SOFTWAREInstall the following label editor software and printer driver on your personal computer to

INSTALLING SOFTWARE16Installing the SoftwareThe installation procedure differs depending on the operating system running on your personal computer. Re

17z INSTALLING SOFTWAREInstalling the Software3Carefully read the license agreement. If you agree to the terms and conditions of the license agreement

INSTALLING SOFTWARE18Installing the Software5Select the type of setup you prefer. Change the default destination folder if you wish to place the progr

19z INSTALLING SOFTWAREInstalling the Software7Review the settings to ensure all are correct, and then click [Next]. If the settings are incorrect, cl

INSTALLING SOFTWARE20Installing the Software9Check that the QL-500/550 is turned on, and then plug the connector on the USB cable into the USB port on

21z INSTALLING SOFTWAREInstalling the SoftwareWhen using Microsoft Windows 98 SE1Start your personal computer and insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM

INSTALLING SOFTWARE22Installing the Software4Enter your “User Name” and the “Company Name”, and then click [Next].The Setup Type dialog box appears.5S

23z INSTALLING SOFTWAREInstalling the Software6Specify where to add shortcuts (for easy, one click access) for Brother Software, and then click [Next]

INSTALLING SOFTWARE24Installing the Software8When the Driver Setup dialog box instructs you to connect the QL-500/550, plug the connector on the USB c

25z INSTALLING SOFTWAREInstalling the Software12Click [Next].The next Add New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears.13Click [Next].The next dialog box ap

iz CONTENTSContentsContents...

INSTALLING SOFTWARE26Installing the Software14Proceed with one of the following.When the Add New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears.Click [Finish].Th

27z INSTALLING SOFTWAREInstalling the Software16Select on option and then click [Next].When “Yes, display the page.” is selected, the online user regi

INSTALLING SOFTWARE28Installing the SoftwareError recovery (when installing printer driver on Microsoft Windows 98 SE)1Click [OK].The Driver Setup

29z INSTALLING SOFTWAREUninstalling SoftwareIf for any reason you need to remove the software from your personal computer, follow these steps to unins

INSTALLING SOFTWARE30Uninstalling Software4Click [Finish] to complete the uninstall.The uninstall process is now completed.Uninstalling the Printer Dr

31z INSTALLING SOFTWAREConnecting the QL-500/550 to Multiple ComputersUsing the QL-500/550 as a Shared PrinterThe QL-500/550 can be shared by multiple

32OverviewCREATING LABELSThis section describes the general procedure for creating labels using your QL-500/550.Refer to the sections indicated for de

33z CREATING LABELSOverview3Enter the text.There are two main methods of entering text on the label.4Edit the label.P-touch Editor provides a variety

CREATING LABELS34Starting P-touch Editor1To start P-touch Editor, click the Start button on the task bar, point to All Programs (or Programs), point t

35z CREATING LABELSUsing P-touch EditorAfter installing and starting the software, you are now ready to create your own labels.While you can create a

CONTENTSiiContentsPrinting the Label...

CREATING LABELS36Using P-touch EditorCreating an Address LabelThis section describes the process of creating an address label as an example.In this ex

37z CREATING LABELSUsing P-touch EditorPrinting the LabelWe will now print the label created in the earlier example.1In the Print properties box, sele

CREATING LABELS38Using P-touch EditorSaving the LabelYou can save the label you have created in a file for later use.1Click in the Standard toolbar.

39z CREATING LABELSUsing P-touch EditorCreating Bar Code LabelsYou can create labels with bar codes for use with cash registers, stock control systems

CREATING LABELS40Using P-touch Editor• Brother shall not assume any responsibility for any loss or damage caused by bar code labels being misread.• If

41z CREATING LABELSUsing P-touch EditorCreating Other Types of LabelsThe following are examples of the variety of labels that can be created using P-t

CREATING LABELS42Using P-touch EditorUsing HelpP-touch Editor has its own Help application that offers further detailed information on the features av

43z CREATING LABELSUsing P-touch EditorPrinting HelpThe contents of the Help topics can be printed to a standard printer (not the QL-500/550).1Select

CREATING LABELS44The Label ListThe Label List is a built-in database for storing information from previously created labels or for potentially new lab

45z CREATING LABELSThe Label ListForm viewDisplays the selected record data in a form rather than as a list.Using the Label ListAs an example we will

1z INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTIONCongratulations on purchasing the QL-500/550.Your new QL-500/550 is a label printer that connects to your personal computer

CREATING LABELS46The Label List4To add the next record, right click in the Label List window, and select “Create New Record” from the pull down menu.A

47z CREATING LABELSThe Label ListCreating Labels Using a Layout Style and Data from the Label ListThe label layout can now be created using the fields

CREATING LABELS48The Label List2Select the appropriate layout for the label you want to create, and then click .The Merge Fields dialog box appears.3

49z CREATING LABELSThe Label List2To add the field from the Label List to the label layout, click on the field selector of the field you want to add t

CREATING LABELS50The Label ListPrinting labels from the Label List1Click in the Print properties box to open the Print dialog box and select the pr

51z CREATING LABELSUsing P-touch Editor with Other ApplicationsIf during software installation the Add-In feature was selected, an Add-In function is

CREATING LABELS52Using P-touch Editor with Other ApplicationsMicrosoft WordYou can start the P-touch Add-In and copy the highlighted data directly ont

53z CREATING LABELSUsing P-touch Editor with Other Applications2Click in Microsoft Word’s standard toolbar.P-touch Editor starts and the Add-In Prev

CREATING LABELS54Using P-touch Editor with Other Applications3Click to print the label.How Microsoft Word data is added to the Label ListA new reco

55z CREATING LABELSUsing P-touch Editor with Other Applications2Click in Microsoft Excel’s standard toolbar.P-touch Editor starts and the Add-In Pre

INTRODUCTION2Brother® One-Year Limited Warranty and Replacement Service(USA Only)Who is covered: • This limited warranty ("warranty") is giv

CREATING LABELS56Using P-touch Editor with Other ApplicationsMicrosoft OutlookYou can start the P-touch Add-In and copy the highlighted data directly

57z CREATING LABELSUsing P-touch Editor with Other Applications3Click to print the label.How Microsoft Outlook data is added to the Label ListWhen

CREATING LABELS58Using P-touch Editor with Other ApplicationsUsing a DatabaseWhat is the database function?The database function allows you to use ex

59z CREATING LABELSUsing P-touch Editor with Other Applications4Navigate to the file containing the data to be used for the labels and open the file.W

CREATING LABELS60Using P-touch Editor with Other Applications6Use the Text Properties dialog box to update the font, position and size of the new fiel

61z CREATING LABELSUsing P-touch Editor with Other Applications8Print the label(s) using one of the methods below• To print the label currently displa

62MaintenanceAPPENDIXYour QL-500/550 may need cleaning from time to time, particularly if you are using it in a dusty environment.Cleaning the Print H

63z APPENDIXMaintenance4Thread the end ( ) of the Cleaning Sheet into the slot immediately before the cutter.5After the Cleaning Sheet is inserted in

APPENDIX64MaintenanceChanging Cutter UnitRepeated use of the cutter unit will eventually reduce the sharpness of the blade. When this occurs, purchas

65z APPENDIXTroubleshootingWhat to do when...TroubleshootingProblem SolutionThe QL-500/550 does not print, or a printing error is received.Is the USB

3z INTRODUCTIONWhat Brother will do:If the problem reported concerning your Machine and/or accompanying Consumable and Accessory Items is covered by t

APPENDIX66SpecificationsQL-500 / QL-550Operating Environment*1Required available space when installing the software with all of the options.Specificat

67z APPENDIXAccessories (For USA Only)Brother recommends the use of genuine Brother accessories with your QL-500/550. The use of other products may ef

APPENDIX68IndexAPPENDIXAAC power cord ... 7Accessories ... 67Add-In fu

69z APPENDIXIndexEntering data ... 45How it works ... 44Opening ...

APPENDIX70IndexTText icon ... 36Text properties ... 35Title field

71z APPENDIXContact InformationAPPENDIXService Center LocationsIf you need a local service center, please call 1-800-284-HELP (4357) to locate the aut

INTRODUCTION4Limitations:Brother is not responsible for damage to or loss of any equipment, media, programs or data related to the use of this Product

5z INTRODUCTIONImportant InformationShould you have questions, or need information about your Brother Product, we have a variety of support options fo