The Brother QL-550 boasts more of the things that you want from a label printer … more versatility – prints die cut labels 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
Features:
*** PRINTER 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.