Introduction; General Precautions; Ql-500/550 - Brother P-touch QL-500 User Manual

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on purchasing the QL-500/550.
Your new QL-500/550 is a label printer that connects to your personal computer, enabling you to
quickly and easily print professional custom labels that you have created on your personal computer
using the label editing software provided.
We strongly recommend that you read this User's Guide carefully before using your QL-500/550,
and then keep it nearby for future reference.
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QL-500/550

• The QL-500/550 is a precision machine. Do not drop, hit or otherwise bang the QL-500/550.
• Do not grab and lift the QL-500/550 by the DK Roll compartment cover. The cover could come off
and the QL-500/550 could fall and become damaged.
• The QL-500/550 may malfunction if left near a television, radio, etc. Do not use the QL-500/550
near any machine that can cause electromagnetic interference.
• Do not expose the QL-500/550 to direct sunlight.
• Do not place or store the QL-500/550 near heaters or other hot appliances, in any location
exposed to extremely high or low temperatures, high humidity or dusty locations. Doing so could
cause the machine to malfunction.
• Do not use paint thinner, benzene, alcohol or any other organic solvents to clean the QL-500/550.
Doing so may cause damage to the surface finish. Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the QL-500/550.
• Do not place any heavy objects or objects containing water on top of the QL-500/550. If water or
any foreign object enters the QL-500/550, contact the retail outlet where the QL-500/550 was
purchased or your local authorized service center. If you continue to use the QL-500/550 with
water or a foreign object in the QL-500/550, the QL-500/550 may be damaged or personal injury
could result.
• Do not touch the cutter. Personal injury could result. Take special care when changing the cutter
unit.
• Do not insert any objects into or block the label output slot, or USB port.
• Do not place any metal parts near the print head. The print head becomes very hot during use
and remains very hot immediately after use. Do not touch it directly with your hands.
• Use only the interface cable (USB cable) included with the QL-500/550.

General Precautions

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