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QL-500
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QL-570
Brother
QL-650TD
Brother
QL-1050
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Specifications
Housing Color Silver/Black Metallic SIlver / Black Black Black
Operation Modes PC Connected only PC Connected Only PC Connected / Stand Alone / Stand Alone ESC/P PC Connected / Stand Alone (ESC/P or P-touch Template)
Cutter Manual Auto Auto Auto
Cutter Life 10,000 (die-cut labels) 5,000 (continuous labels) up to 300,000 (die-cut labels) 150,000 (continuous labels) up to 10,000 (die-cut labels) 5,000 (continuous labels) up to 300,000 (die-cut labels) 150,000 (continuous labels)
Maximum Print Speed (labels per min.) 50‡ Up to 68 labels per minute‡ 56‡ 69‡
Display 1 color LED 3 color LED 15 Char x 2 lines LCD - 1 color LED 3 color LED
Tape Sizes Die-Cut and Continuous Die Cut / Continuous Die Cut and Continuous Die Cut and Continuous
Maximum Print Width (inches) 2.3 2.3 2.3 3.9
Maximum Tape Width (inches) 2.4 2.4 2.4 4
Maximum Label Length 3 feet 3 feet 3 feet 9.8 Feet (USB) 3 feet (Serial)
Maximum Resolution (dpi) Up to 300 x 300 300 x 600 (Superfine mode) 300 dpi Up to 300 x 300
Font Styles TrueType True Type TrueType dependent for Windows - Internal font sizes: 6 pt., 8 pt., 12 pt. TrueType dependent for Windows - Internal font sizes: 6 pt., 8 pt., 12 pt.
Memory N/A N/A 266 Kb 2 MB
Memory for Transferred Data (number) No No Yes (36 files or 288kb) Yes (99files or 2048kb)
Symbols for Windows ( No. of Clip arts in P-touch Editor) 1,379 1379 1,379 1,379
Multiple Copies Up to 9,999 copies Up to 9999 copies Up to 999 copies (standalone mode) / Up to 9,999 copies from PT-editor software Up to 9,999 copies
Mirror Printing Yes Yes Yes Yes
Vertical Printing Yes Yes Yes Yes
Rotate Printing Yes Yes Yes Yes
Date/Time Stamp PC Generated PC Generated Yes PC Generated
Bar-codes Types 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 Code 39, ITF 2/5, Code 128, CODABAR (NW-7), UPC A/E, EAN 8/13/128, PDF 417, QR Code, Postnet, Laser Barcode, ISBN-2, ISBN-5, Micro QR Code, Datamatrix, Maxicode, RSS 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 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
Microsoft Word Add-in Yes Yes Yes Yes
Microsoft Outlook Add-in Yes Yes Yes Yes
Microsoft Excel Add-in Yes Yes Yes Yes
Database File Compatibility csv, txt, mdb, xls csv, txt, mdb, xls csv, txt, mdb, xls csv, txt, mdb, xls
Software P-touch® Editor 4.2 & P-touch® Address Book 1.0 for Windows® & P-touch® Editor 3.2 for Mac OS® P-touch® Editor 5.0 for Windows, P-touch® Editor 5.0 for Mac P-touch® Editor 4.2 & P-touch® Address Book 1.0 for Windows & P-touch® Editor 3.2 for Mac OS® P-touch® Editor 4.2 & P-touch® Address Book 1.0 for Windows & P-touch® Editor 3.2 for Mac OS®
Networking Optional Optional Optional Optional
Interface USB USB USB / Serial USB / Serial
Compatibility Windows® & Mac OS® PC & Mac OS® PC & Mac OS® PC & Mac OS®
Operating System Windows® 2000, XP Home/Pro, Windows Vista®; Mac OS X 10.6.x Windows® 2000, XP Home/Pro, Windows Vista®; Mac OS X 10.6.x Windows® 2000, XP Home/Pro, Windows Vista®; Mac OS X 10.6.x Windows® 2000, XP Home/Pro, Windows Vista®; Mac OS X 10.6.x
Carton Contents DK 1201 Starter Roll Die-Cut Address Labels, USB Cable, Quick Start Guide, CD (includes software and user's guide) P-touch® Software & Driver, USB Cord, Set-up Operation Guide, Power Cord, DK Supplies Guide, Cleaning Sheet, Starter Rolls: DK-2205 2-3/7" (25 feet) continuous length, DK-1201 Standard address label (100 labels) One standard address starter label roll; One 1" circular starter label roll; USB cable, CD, Quick Start Guide One starter roll of Large Shipping Label 4” (H) x 6” (W), one starter roll of 2-3/7" Continuous Length Paper Tape (26.7'), USB cable, Quick Start Guide and software CD.
Options PS-9000 Print Server N/A PS-9000 Print Server PS-9000 Print Server
Housing Dimensions 5.7" (W) x 7.6" (D) x 5.9" (H) 5.2 x 8.2 x 5.6 5.7" (W) x 7.6" (D) x 5.9" (H) 6.6" x 8.6" x 5.8"
Warranty 1 Year Limited Warranty & Exchange Service 2 Year Limited Warranty & Replacement Service 1 Year Limited Warranty & Replacement Service 1 Year Limited Warranty & Replacement Service
‡/† See the individual detail product pages for all conditions & system requirement links.