Cd-Rom & Software; Ac Power Cord; Cutter Unit - Brother P-Touch QL-500 User Manual

• When peeling a DK Die-cut Label, some portion of the label may remain. Remove the remaining
portion before attaching a new label.
• Do not drop the DK Roll, or damage to the DK Roll could result.
• Do not use CD/DVD labels in a slot loading CD/DVD player, for example a CD player in a car
where the CD is slid into a slot in the CD player.
• Do not peel off the CD/DVD label once it is applied to the CD/DVD.
A thin surface layer may come off, resulting in damage to the disk.
• When applying CD/DVD labels, use the applicator included with the CD/DVD label rolls. Do not use
a disk if the labels are not properly applied. Doing so could cause damage to the CD/DVD player.
• Be sure follow the instructions in your CD/DVD player's instruction manual regarding applying CD/
DVD labels.
• User's shall take full responsibility for applying CD/DVD labels. Brother accepts no responsibility
for any loss or damage of data caused by the inappropriate use of CD/DVD labels.
• Do not apply CD/DVD labels to CD/DVD disks designed for use with ink jet printers. Labels peel
off of these disks easily, and using disks with peeled labels can result in loss or damage of data.
• Be careful when handling the DK Roll.
Dropping the roll may break the spool and make it unusable.
• Some DK rolls use permanent adhesive for their labels. These labels cannot be neatly peeled off
once attached.
CD-ROM & Software
• Do not scratch the CD-ROM.
• Do not subject the CD-ROM to extremely high or extremely low temperatures.
• Do not put heavy objects on the CD-ROM or apply force to the CD-ROM.
• The software contained on the CD-ROM is meant for use with the QL-500/550 only. See License
on CD for further details. This software may be installed on multiple personal computers for use
at an office, etc.

AC power cord

• Use only the AC power cord included with the QL-500/550.
• If the QL-500/550 will not be used for an extended period, remove the power supply cord from the
electrical outlet.
• Always hold the plug when removing the power cord from or inserting it into the outlet. Pulling on
the cord could cause a problem with the power cord.
• The standard electrical outlet shall be installed near the QL-500/550 and shall be easily accessible.

Cutter unit

• To prevent injury from the broken cutter blade and
unit, follow these points:
Close the top cover when operating the cutter unit.
Don't apply excessive pressure to the cutter unit.
When the cutter blade becomes dull, replace the
existing cutter unit with a new one. If the cutter blade
should break off, unplug the power cord from the
electrical outlet and remove the cutter unit carefully
with tweezers so you do not touch the blade.
• If a paper jam should occur due to a build up of
adhesive on the paper guide surface, unplug the
power cord from the electrical outlet and wipe away
the adhesive buildup on the paper guide surface
with a cloth dipped in ethanol or isopropyl
(rubbing)alcohol. It is recommended that you clean
the paper guide when replacing the cutter unit.
• The average number of cuts is 5,000 or more
depending on the operating environment. Dull cut, the inability to cut straight, or frequent paper
jams may indicate that the cutter life is near the end. Replace the cutter if these conditions occur.
Paper guide surface
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