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INTRODUCTION
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BrotherĀ® One-Year Limited Warranty and Replacement Service
(USA Only)
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Important Information
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General Precautions
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QL-500/550
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DK Rolls (DK Die-cut Labels and DK Continuous Tape)
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CD-ROM & Software
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AC power cord
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Cutter unit
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Symbols Used in this Guide
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GETTING STARTED
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Unpacking Your QL-500/550
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QL-500/550 Components
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QL-500/550 Label Printer
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Button descriptions
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LED Lamp
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Connecting to the Power Supply
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Installing the DK Roll
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Available supplies
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Installing the DK Roll
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Installing the Paper Guide
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INSTALLING SOFTWARE
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Software Overview
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Software and Compatible Operating Systems
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Installation Precautions
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Installing the Software
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Uninstalling Software
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Uninstalling P-touch Editor Version 4.1
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Uninstalling the Printer Driver
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Connecting the QL-500/550 to Multiple Computers
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Using the QL-500/550 as a Shared Printer
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Using the PS-9000 Print Server
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CREATING LABELS
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Overview
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Starting P-touch Editor
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Using P-touch Editor
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Layout Window
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Creating an Address Label
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