Brother QL QL-500- User Manual

3 STEP 1 STEP 2 Introdu ction Gettin g sta rted Ma intena nce a nd Tr oubleshoo ting Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. The symbols used in this manual are as follows: „ To use the machine safely WARNING Tells...

Introduction 4 Follow these guidelines to avoid fire, electric shock, or other damage. „ Power Cord Use only the authorized power source (220 - 240 V AC) for the printer.Use only the power cord included with the printer.Do not handle the power cord or plug if your hands are wet.Do not overload the p...

5 STEP 1 STEP 2 Introdu ction Gettin g sta rted Ma intena nce a nd Tr oubleshoo ting „ 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 cou...

Getting started 8 Getting started 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. „ Front QL-500 QL-560 „ Rear QL-500 / QL-560 1 Parts Description Main Printing Unit FEED buttonLED lampON/O...

9 STEP 1 STEP 2 Getting start ed Ma intena nce a nd Tr oubleshoo ting Introdu ction The LED lamp on the QL-500/560 indicates the current operating condition. Lamp Condition Not lit Power is OFF. Lit Power is ON.(Normally lit while power is on, the LED flashes during cleaning or if an error has occur...

Getting started 10 Your QL-500/560 comes with a paper guide that collects strips of printed labels that have not been cut off from the machine. Attach the paper guide to the front of the QL-500/560 as shown in the figure. Remove the paper guide when printing more than 10 labels continuously and cutt...

11 STEP 1 STEP 2 Gettin g sta rted Introdu ction Ma intena nce a nd Tr oubleshoo ting Maintenance and Troubleshooting 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). Th...

Maintenance and Troubleshooting 12 When glue is attached to the label outlet (metallic plate part and resin guide part) and the printer damages the label, pull out the power plug from the socket and clean the label outlet with a cloth dipped into ethanol or isopropyl alcohol. It is recommended to cl...

13 STEP 1 STEP 2 Gettin g sta rted Introdu ction Ma intena nce a nd Tr oubleshoo ting 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....

Maintenance and Troubleshooting 14 6 Grip the tab and lift out the cutter unit. Take care not to touch the blade of the cutter. 7 Set the new cutter unit in the correct position. 8 Once set in the correct position, tighten the screw which holds the cutting blade unit in place. 9 Set the DK Roll and ...

15 STEP 1 STEP 2 Gettin g sta rted Introdu ction Ma intena nce a nd Tr oubleshoo ting If problems occur while using this printer, the following may help you to solve the problems. Problem Solution • The QL-500/560 does not print, or a printing error is received. • Is the USB cable loose?Check that t...

Maintenance and Troubleshooting 16 Items Specifications Display LED lamp (green) Print Printing method Direct thermal printing via thermal head Speed of printing Max. 90 mm/sec Max. 50 labels/min. (QL-500), 56 labels/min. (QL-560) (Standard Address Labels) Print head 300 dpi/720 dot Max. printing wi...