Brother QL-500/QL-560/QL-650TD/QL-1050/QL-1050N Label Printer User Manual

This document is a user's guide for P-touch Editor software on how to create labels.

Brand: Brother
Category: Printer
Document type: User Manual
Language: English
Pages: 67
File format: PDF
File size: 4.4 MB
Published: 08 May, 2012
Updated: 30 September, 2023
Models: QL-1050, QL-500, QL-650TD, QL-1050N
MD5 checksum: BEF19AE30B49FAE42EB1A3F699F61EE7
PDF: Brother QL-500/QL-560/QL-650TD/QL-1050/QL-1050N Label Printer User Manual PDF

About this manual

This manual provides step‑by‑step instructions for using the Brother QL series label printers. It covers installing the printer driver, setting up P‑touch Editor, creating various label types, and printing directly from the printer or via a PC on both Windows and macOS.

The guide also includes information on using the optional PS‑9000 print server, ESC/P commands, cutter settings, troubleshooting, and detailed product specifications such as printing speed, resolution, and supported interfaces.

What's inside

Introduction
Creating Labels (Windows)
Creating Labels (Mac)
Starting P‑touch Editor
Printing a Label
Uninstalling the Printer Driver
Product Specifications
Operating Environment
Using ESC/P Commands

Specifications

Printing method	Direct thermal printing via thermal head
Print head resolution	300 dpi (720 dot) for QL‑500/560; 300 dpi (1296 dot) for QL‑650TD
Dimensions (QL‑500/560)	146 mm (W) × 196 mm (D) × 152 mm (H)
Weight (QL‑500/560)	Approx. 1.3 kg (without DK rolls)
Cutter type	Automatic cutter on QL‑560; manual cutter on QL‑500; automatic cutter on QL‑650TD/1050/1050N

Frequently asked questions

How do I uninstall the Brother QL printer driver on Windows?

Turn off the printer, open Control Panel → Printers and Faxes, select the Brother QL model, and choose File → Delete to remove the driver.

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