Brother QL-550 Brochure
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*Standard address, 4-line, text only (Brother QL-650TD up to 56 labels per minute, standard address, 4-line, text only)
**QL-500 includes Die-cut Standard Address Labels (Starter roll, 100 labels); QL-550 includes Die-cut Standard Address
Labels (Starter roll, 100 labels), plus 2-3/7" Continuous Paper Tape (Starter roll, 26 feet); QL-650 includes
Die-cut Standard Address Labels (Starter roll, 100 labels), plus 1" Round Die-Cut Labels (Starter roll, 250 labels).
Additional purchase required for all other tape and label supplies.
*** Mac compatible to print from included P-touch Editor software only.
****Additional purchase required for serial cable.
© 2005 Brother International Corporation, Bridgewater, N.J. Brother Industries, Ltd., Nagoya, Japan. All rights
reserved. All trademarks and registered trademarks referenced herein are the property of their respective companies.
**QL-500 includes Die-cut Standard Address Labels (Starter roll, 100 labels); QL-550 includes Die-cut Standard Address
Labels (Starter roll, 100 labels), plus 2-3/7" Continuous Paper Tape (Starter roll, 26 feet); QL-650 includes
Die-cut Standard Address Labels (Starter roll, 100 labels), plus 1" Round Die-Cut Labels (Starter roll, 250 labels).
Additional purchase required for all other tape and label supplies.
*** Mac compatible to print from included P-touch Editor software only.
****Additional purchase required for serial cable.
© 2005 Brother International Corporation, Bridgewater, N.J. Brother Industries, Ltd., Nagoya, Japan. All rights
reserved. All trademarks and registered trademarks referenced herein are the property of their respective companies.
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Brother QL Series Label Printers
QL-
500
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QL-
550
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QL-
650TD
Key features:
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Brother
QL-
500
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Print up to 50 labels per minute*
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New, easy-peel labels
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Print labels up to 2.4 inches wide
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Print banners up to 3 feet long
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Crisp, 300 dpi printing
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Print from Microsoft Word®, Excel®
, Outlook® and more
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Print linear and two dimensional bar codes
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Customizable software included
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Windows® and Mac® compatible
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Manual label cutter
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QL-
550
Includes all of the same features as the
Brother QL-500, in addition to:
Brother QL-500, in addition to:
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An automatic label cutter
Brother
QL-
650TD
Includes all of the same features as the
Brother QL-550, plus:
Brother QL-550, plus:
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Stand-alone time and date labeling
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Print up to 56 labels per minute*
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Shows time, date, message and more
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Serial interface to print ASCII data
For more information visit
www.Brother.com
OPTIONAL LABEL AND TAPE SUPPLIES
PRE-SIZED PAPER LABELS
CONTINUOUS TAPES
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Standard Address Labels
DK-1201 400/roll
1 1/7” x 3 1/2” (29mm x 90mm)
DK-1201 400/roll
1 1/7” x 3 1/2” (29mm x 90mm)
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Large Address Labels
DK-1208 400/roll
1 1/2” x 3 1/2” (38mm x 90mm)
DK-1208 400/roll
1 1/2” x 3 1/2” (38mm x 90mm)
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Small Address Labels
DK-1209 800/roll
1 1/7” x 2 3/7” (29mm x 62mm)
DK-1209 800/roll
1 1/7” x 2 3/7” (29mm x 62mm)
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Shipping Labels
DK-1202 300/roll
2 3/7” x 4” (62mm x 100mm)
DK-1202 300/roll
2 3/7” x 4” (62mm x 100mm)
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Multi-Purpose/Return Labels
DK-1204 400/roll
2/3” x 2 1/8” (17mm x 54mm)
DK-1204 400/roll
2/3” x 2 1/8” (17mm x 54mm)
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File Folder Labels
DK-1203 300/roll
2/3” x 3 7/16” (17mm x 87mm)
DK-1203 300/roll
2/3” x 3 7/16” (17mm x 87mm)
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CD/DVD Labels (Film)
DK-1207 100/roll
2 1/3” x 2 1/3” (58mm x 58mm)
DK-1207 100/roll
2 1/3” x 2 1/3” (58mm x 58mm)
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1" Round Die-Cut Labels (24mm)
(Film)
DK-1218 1000/roll
(Film)
DK-1218 1000/roll
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1/2" Round Die-Cut Labels
(12mm) (Film)
DK-1219 1200/roll
(12mm) (Film)
DK-1219 1200/roll
Durable Film Tapes
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Medium Width Tape
DK-2211
Black Print on White
1 1/7” x 50’ (29mm x 15.24M)
DK-2211
Black Print on White
1 1/7” x 50’ (29mm x 15.24M)
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Wide Tape
DK-2212
Black Print on White
2 3/7” x 50’ (62mm x 15.24M)
DK-2212
Black Print on White
2 3/7” x 50’ (62mm x 15.24M)
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Wide Tape
DK-2606
Black Print on Yellow
2 3/7” x 50’ (62mm x 15.24M)
DK-2606
Black Print on Yellow
2 3/7” x 50’ (62mm x 15.24M)
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Wide Tape
DK-2113
Black Print on Clear
2 3/7” x 50’ (62mm x 15.24M)
DK-2113
Black Print on Clear
2 3/7” x 50’ (62mm x 15.24M)
Durable White Paper Tapes
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Narrow Width Tape
DK-2214
1/2” x 100’ (12mm x 30.48M)
DK-2214
1/2” x 100’ (12mm x 30.48M)
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Medium Width Tape
DK-2210
1 1/7” x 100’ (29mm x 30.48M)
DK-2210
1 1/7” x 100’ (29mm x 30.48M)
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Wide Tape
DK-2205
2 3/7” x 100’ (62mm x 30.48M)
DK-2205
2 3/7” x 100’ (62mm x 30.48M)
Removable Adhesive Paper Tapes
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Wide Tape
DK-4205
Black Print on White
2 3/7" x 100' (62mm x 30.48M)
DK-4205
Black Print on White
2 3/7" x 100' (62mm x 30.48M)
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Wide Tape
DK-4605
Black Print on Yellow
2 3/7" x 100' (62mm x 30.48M)
DK-4605
Black Print on Yellow
2 3/7" x 100' (62mm x 30.48M)
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
QL-500
QL-550
QL-650TD
DIFFERENTIATING FEATURES
Print speed
Print speed
50 labels per minute*
56 labels per minute*
Use disconnected from PC
No. Use connected to PC only.
Yes
Standard interfaces
USB
USB, plus serial interface for ASCII data****
Built-in templates
Built-in general office and commercial templates
Same as QL-500/550, plus 8 pre-set label designs
Label cutter
Manual cutter
Automatic cutter
Automatic cutter
Included starter roll(s) of labels
DK-1201 Die-cut
DK-1201 Die-cut
DK-1201 Die-cut Standard Address Labels
Standard Address Labels
Standard Address Labels
(Starter roll, 100 labels), plus
(Starter roll, 100 labels)
(Starter roll, 100 labels),
DK-1218 1" Round Die-cut Labels
plus DK-2205 2-3/7"
(Starter roll, 250 labels)
Continuous Paper Tape
(Starter roll, 26 feet)
(Starter roll, 26 feet)
PRINTING FEATURES
Maximum print width
Maximum print width
2.3"
Print resolution
300 DPI
Printing method
Thermal print technology - no ink, toner or ribbons needed
Compatibility
PC and Mac compatible (see System Requirements, below)
Optional print server
Optional print server PS-9000 available for network environments**
LABEL-DESIGN FEATURES
Microsoft® Add-ins
Microsoft® Add-ins
Microsoft® Word, Excel, Outlook
P-touch Editor software
Print bar codes, graphics, Truetype® fonts, special formatting including frames & tables
Address Book Software
Store and print commonly used names & addresses
Database connectivity
Database connectivity for .csv, .txt and .mdb file types
EASE-OF-USE FEATURES
Repeat (multi-copy) printing
Repeat (multi-copy) printing
Yes
Auto-size feature
Automatically reduces or enlarges text to fit on a label
Auto sensor
Automatically identifies label type for quick formatting changes
ADVANCED FEATURES
Date and Time stamping
Date and Time stamping
When connected to PC or Mac only
When connected to PC or Mac, or Standalone
Automatic counter for serialization
Yes
Bar codes
Code 39, Code 128, Codabar, UPC A/E, EAN 8/13/128, Interleaved 2 of 5, Postnet,
Laser bar code, ISBN2, ISBN5, PDF 417, Qr code, data matrix
CARTON CONTENTS
CD-ROM with PT Editor
CD-ROM with PT Editor
Yes
and Address Book software,
drivers and user's manual
USB cable
drivers and user's manual
USB cable
Yes
SPECIFICATIONS
Computer
Computer
PC and Mac*** compatible
Operating system
Windows®: 98SE/ME/2000 Pro/XP (Pre-installed). Mac: OS 9.x, OS X, 10.1-10.3.9
CPU
Intel® Pentium® 266 or higther (700MHx or higher recommended)
Memory (RAM)
Win 98SE, Me: 64MB or more required
Hard Disk Free Space
70MB or more
Interface
USB 1.1 or later
Other
CD-ROM drive for specification
Monitor
SVGA, high color or higher graphics card