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Brother QL-550 Label Printer

The Brother QL-550 boasts more of the things that you want from a label printer … more versatility – prints die cut paper AND durable white paper or film tape, more speed – up to 50 labels per minute*, and more value – wide feature set.

Simply print quick, beautiful labels from your PC. Print text or graphics on a variety of durable die-cut labels including address, shipping, file folder and CD/DVD sizes. Or, use the wide, 2-3/7" durable paper or film tape for wide labels, signs and banners. Print directly from Microsoft® Word®, Excel® or Outlook® applications with just a couple of clicks.

With similar features and functionality as the Brother QL-500, this small top-loading design also features an auto tape cutter for clean label cuts. This machine includes a starter roll of Standard Address Labels as well as a starter roll of DK-2205 2-3/7" Continuous Paper Tape.

* Standard 4-line address label, text only

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Printing Features

• Fast printing of high-quality labels
• Prints up to 50 4-line standard address labels per minute and prints on continuous tape, up to 2.3" wide for banners and signage
• Automatic Tape Cutter - Automatically feeds and cuts the label after printing.
• Thermal print technology eliminates toner, ink and ribbon costs
• Connects easily to PCs via a USB port, version 1.1
• Easy-to-load drop-in supplies!
• Optional print server (PS-9000 available - additional purchase required) for network environments or use a networked computer
• Wide selection of label types, perfect for almost any labeling application
• Compact size - only 5.7" (w) x 7.7" (d) x 6" (h)

Software Features

• Integrated Add-ins for popular Microsoft® applications - Word, Excel and Outlook - No retyping necessary (see specifications for system requirements)
• Built-in general office and commercial templates for quick label creation
• Included P-touch editor software allows you to create custom layouts with barcodes, graphics, truetype fonts, special formatting including frames and tables
• Database connectivity with .xls, .csv, .txt and .mdb file types
• Prints in portrait or landscape mode - also prints text vertically (for binder labeling)
• Auto-size feature reduces or enlarges text to fit on a label
• Includes date and time stamping - also has auto-counter for serialization
• Zoom feature to preview labels and layouts before printing
• Prints the following bar codes: Code39, 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
• Auto Sensor quickly identifies label type for quick label formatting changes
• Repeat (Multi-Copy) printing
• Includes P-touch library and history functions for quick access to frequently used labels and graphics

Label Samples

Visitor Badge

• Easily create custom visitor badges using DK-1202
  (2-3/7" x 4")

Mailing Labels

• Print one label at a time!

Shipping Labels

• Customize your shipping labels with logos and graphics

Continuous Banners

• Up to 2-3/7" wide for instant, pro-quality signs, markers and banners up to almost any length

CD/DVD Labels

• Keep all your CDs organized with easy to print CD labels
   

 

Housing Dimensions:	6" x 5.7" x 7.7"
Housing Weight:	2.4 lbs.
Housing Color:	Blue/Silver
Key Board:	N/A
Cutter:	Auto
Batteries:	N/A
Adapter:	Internal
LCD:	N/A
Tape Technology:	Direct Thermal
Tape Family:	DK
Tape Sizes:	Die Cut and Continuous
Tape Length:	Specialty
Print Resolution:	300 dpi
Print Speed:	3 in/sec
Handle:	No
Interface:	USB
Carrying Case:	No
Warranty:	1 year limited
Included Items:	DK 1201 Starter Roll Die Cut Address Labels, DK 2205 2-3/7" Starter Roll Continuous Paper Tape, USB Cable, Quick Start Guide, CD (includes software & user's guide)
Number of Fonts:	TrueType
Font Styles:	TrueType
Number of Styles:	64
Types of Styles:	Normal, Bold, Italic, Underline, Special (Shadow Light, Shadow, Horizontal, Outline, Surround, Frame Out, Invert) Combinations of B, I, U plus a special
Built-in Symbols:	1379 for Windows
Max. Print Height:	59 mm
Type Styles (Height):	TrueType dependent
Label Length Setting:	Yes (1in. - 3ft.)
Maximum Print Lines:	N/A
Multi - Block:	N/A
Memory (Labels):	Computer Dependent
Text Framing:	Yes
Barcode:	16
Bar-codes (Stand-alone mode):	N/A
Bar-codes (connected to computer):	Code 39, 1-2/5, UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN 13, EAN 8, CODABAR (NW-7), CODE 128, EAN 128, POSTNET, Laser Bar Code, ISBN-2, ISBN-5, PDF417, QR CODE, Data Matrix
Multi-copy Print:	Up to 500 copies
Horizontal Alignment:	L/C/R/J/E
Mirror Printing:	Yes
Text Insert:	Yes
Vertical Printing:	Yes
Rotate Printing:	Yes
Auto Numbering:	Alpha/Numeric
Auto Templates:	Yes
Download data to unit:	No
Database Printing:	Yes
Snapper function:	Yes
Date/Time Stamp:	Yes
Operating System:	Windows 2000 Professional, XP, Vista
Operating System:	MAC OS X 10.1 to 10.4.x
(PC) Minimum RAM memory:	64 MB
(PC) Available hard disk space:	70 MB
(PC) Connectivity:	USB
(Mac) Operating System:	OS10.3.2 - 10.4x

$119.00