Brother QL-500 User Manual
APPENDIX
64
Maintenance
Changing Cutter Unit
Repeated 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.
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.
1
Turn off the QL-500/550 and unplug the power code from the electrical outlet.
2
Open the DK Roll compartment cover, lift up the label
lever, and remove the DK Roll from the compartment.
lever, and remove the DK Roll from the compartment.
3
Using a screw driver, loosen the screw securing the
cutter unit.
cutter unit.
4
Grip the tab and lift out the cutter unit.
5
Press the new cutter unit in the machine with the two holes aligned with the to posts in
the machine.
the machine.
6
Tighten the screw securing the cutter unit.
7
Install the DK Roll and close the DK Roll compartment cover.
For details refer to “Installing the DK Roll” on page 13.
For details refer to “Installing the DK Roll” on page 13.
8
Plug the power cord back into the electrical outlet.
The screw securing the cutter unit cannot be completely
removed. Simply loosen it to remove the cutter unit from the
QL-500/550.
removed. Simply loosen it to remove the cutter unit from the
QL-500/550.
Be very careful not to touch the sharp edge of the cutter.