Brother QL-500 User Manual

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GETTING STARTED
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Installing the DK Roll
There is a wide range of DK Rolls available for use with your QL-500/550, allowing you to create 
almost any type of label you need.
Available supplies
The types of DK Rolls that may be used with the QL-500/550 are listed below.
Installing the DK Roll
1
Press the ON/OFF button to turn the QL-500/550 off. 
Hold the DK Roll compartment cover at the sides near 
the front of the QL-500/550 and firmly lift up to open the 
cover.
2
Place the spool into the spool guides in the DK Roll 
compartment.
Installing the DK Roll
DK Die-cut Paper Labels
A roll of pre-cut paper labels.
DK Die-cut Film Labels
A roll of pre-cut film labels that are durable in 
water.
DK Durable Paper Tape
A roll of continuous paper tape for printing labels 
of varied length.
DK Durable Film Tape
A roll of continous film tape for printing labels of 
varied length that are durable in water.
To obtain optimum performance, use only genuine Brother accessories and DK Rolls.
• Make sure that the spool arms are inserted firmly in the 
spool guides on the left and right.
• Insert the spool with the DK Roll located on the right hand 
side of the QL 500/550.