The QL-500 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 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. Create and print labels quickly and easily, without wasting paper and time. Highlight your text, click and print directly from Microsoft Word, Excel or Outlook applications. Or use Brother's own label design Software to customize your label to include logos, graphics or print from lists and databases.

Brother QL500 Printer Specifications:

DK Label Tape Sizes Die Cut and Continuous
Memory (Labels) Computer Dependent
Housing Weight 2.4 lbs.
Print Resolution 300 dpi
Type Styles (Height) TrueType dependent (prints the fonts on your computer)
Font Styles TrueType
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
Adapter Internal
Batteries N/A
Label Length Setting Yes (1in. - 3ft.)
Max. Print Height 59 mm
Print Speed 3 in/sec
Multi-copy Print Up to 500 copies
Rotate Printing Yes
Vertical Printing Yes
Mirror Printing Yes
Bar codes 16
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
Operating System Windows® 2000, XP Home/Pro, Windows Vista®, Windows® 7; Mac OS X 10.6.x
(Mac) Operating System Mac OS X 10.6.x
Interface USB
Text Insert Yes
Auto Numbering Alpha/Numeric
Number of Styles 64 Styles
Date/Time Stamp Yes
Snapper function Yes
Text Framing Yes
DK Tape Technology Direct Thermal - No ink or toner, ever.
DK Tape Family DK Labels - click for sizes
Cutter Manual
Database Printing Yes
Download data to unit No
Handle No
(PC) Available hard disk space 70 MB
(PC) Minimum RAM memory 64 MB
Horizontal Alignment L/C/R/J/E
Printer Dimensions 6" x 5.7" x 7.7"
Printer Color Silver/Black
Included Items DK 1201 Starter Roll Die Cut Address Labels, USB Cable, Quick Start Guide, CD (includes software and user's guide)
Warranty 1 year limited