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 |