Brother QL-500 User Manual
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- Page 1 DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS NEDERLANDS STEP QL-500 / QL-560 STEP USER’S GUIDE QL-500/QL-560 Be sure to read and understand this guide before using the machine. We recommend that you keep this guide nearby for future reference. www.brother.com...
- Page 2 Refer to the Software User's Guide for more detailed information. The Software User's Guide can be found in the Manuals folder of the CD-ROM included with the QL-500/560. We strongly recommend that you read this manual carefully before using your QL-500/560, and then keep it nearby for future reference.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 2 STEP General Infomation •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 2 Safety precautions••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 3 General Precautions •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 5 Getting started ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 8 Parts Description••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 8 Main Printing Unit•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 8 LED Lamp••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 9 Installing the DK Roll •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 9 STEP Installing the paper guide •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 10 Connecting to the power supply ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••... -
Page 4: Introduction
General Infomation Compilation and Publication Notice Under the supervision of Brother Industries Ltd., this manual has been compiled and published, covering the latest product’s descriptions and specifications. The contents of this manual and the specifications of this product are subject to change without notice. -
Page 5: Safety Precautions
Safety precautions Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. WARNING Tells you what to do to avoid the risk of injury. STEP CAUTION Tells you about procedures you must follow to prevent damage to the printer. The symbols used in this manual are as follows: Action NOT allowed. - Page 6 Introduction WARNING Follow these guidelines to avoid fire, electric shock, or other damage. Power Cord Use only the authorized power source Do not cut, damage, alter or place heavy (220 - 240 V AC) for the printer. objects on the power cord. Use only the power cord included with Do not use the power cord if it is the printer.
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Page 7: General Precautions
General Precautions The Printer • Never disassemble the printer or allow it to get wet to avoid possible fire or electrical shock. Do not remove the power cord from or insert it into the electrical socket with wet hands. Doing so could cause an electrical shock or fire. STEP •... - Page 8 CD/DVD player. • 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.
- Page 9 CD-ROM and Software • Do not scratch or subject the CD-ROM to high or 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 printer only. See the License on the CD for further details.
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Page 10: Getting Started
ON/OFF button CUT lever Rear QL-500 / QL-560 Power cord USB port Do not connect the QL-500/560 to your personal computer until directed to do so when installing the printer driver. Use CUT lever when cutting a printed label. CUT Lever... -
Page 11: Led Lamp
Turns off after flashing Turn the QL-500/560 off and then on again. fast ten times If this error re-occurs, contact the retail outlet where the QL-500/560 was purchased or your local authorized service centre. 2 Installing the DK Roll Press the ON/OFF button to turn the QL-500/ 560 off. -
Page 12: Installing The Paper Guide
(QL-560 only). 4 Connecting to the power supply Connect the AC power cord to the QL-500/560 and then plug the power supply cord into a standard electrical socket. Check that the electrical socket is 220 ~ 240 V before inserting •... -
Page 13: Maintenance And Troubleshooting
Maintenance and Troubleshooting Maintenance Maintenance of the printer needs only to be done when required. However, some environments will require that maintenance should be done more frequently (e.g. in dusty conditions). STEP Print head maintenance The DK Roll (thermal recording paper type) used with the printer is designed to clean the print head automatically. -
Page 14: Label Outlet Maintenance
Maintenance and Troubleshooting Insert edge (A) of the cleaning sheet into the printing unit and guide it out to just in front of the cutter. • Do not remove part (A) of the cleaning sheet. • The printed side of the cleaning sheet should be facing upwards. After inserting the cleaning sheet into the printing unit, push down the roll release lever and remove the B part of cleaning sheet. -
Page 15: Replacing The Cutter Unit
Replacing the cutter unit Eventually the cutting blade on the cutter unit will become dull (blunt) and need to be replaced. At the appropriate time, purchase a new replacement cutter unit and install it according to the following procedure. Check that the cutter unit is located in the home position. STEP Turn OFF the power to the printer and pull out the power cord from the wall socket. - Page 16 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Grip the tab and lift out the cutter unit. Take care not to touch the blade of the cutter. Set the new cutter unit in the correct position. Once set in the correct position, tighten the screw which holds the cutting blade unit in place.
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Page 17: Troubleshooting
Printer Properties dialog box. • Is the QL-500/560 in cooling mode (the LED lamp is flashing slowly)? Wait until the LED lamp stops flashing and then try printing again. • Does the edge of the cutter unit seem to have lost its sharpness? •... -
Page 18: Product Specifications
Specifications Display LED lamp (green) Printing Direct thermal printing via thermal head method Max. 90 mm/sec Speed of Max. 50 labels/min. (QL-500), 56 labels/min. (QL-560) printing (Standard Address Labels) Print Print head 300 dpi/720 dot Max. printing 59 mm width Min. - Page 19 Printed in China D00HL3001...