Brother P-Touch QL-500 Manual-Cut PC Label Printing System

Now the PC Label Printer you've always wanted is here! Introducing the easy-to-use Brother QL-500 Quick PC Label Printer that prints address and shipping labels, up to 2.4 inches wide, on easy-to-peel, die-cut paper and continuous length film labels. The Brother QL-500 also prints file folder, CD/DVD, and visitor badge labels for just pennies apiece. Plus, no wasted sheets to worry about because you can print one label, a few, or hundreds at a time!

The Brother QL-500 has the ability to print on rolls of continuous film, up to 3 feet long, which makes it perfect for custom signage or banners. Highlight your text; click and print directly from Microsoft Word, Excel, or Outlook applications; or use the included Brother label creation software to customize your labels with logos or graphics or to print from lists and databases.

There's never been an easier or faster way to make the labels you need!

Printer Features:

Print up to 50 standard address labels per minute (3 inches per second speed)
Virtually edge-to-edge printing on a 2.4-inch wide label
Crisp 300 dpi razor sharp printing
Easy to load drop-in supplies with auto sensor, lessens label waste
Easy to peel labels
Connect easily to PC via a USB port, version 1.1
Sharp manual cutter for clean label cuts
Thermal print technology eliminates toner, ink, and ribbon costs
Compact size, only 5.7 by 7.7 by 6 inches

Software Features:

Integrated Add-ins for popular Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook); no retyping necessary (see specifications for system requirements)
Built-in general office and commercial templates for quick label creation
Included P-touch editor software for custom layouts with barcodes, graphics, truetype fonts, and special formatting including frames and tables
Database connectivity with .xls, .csv, .txt, and .mdb file types
Prints in portrait or landscape mode; also prints text vertically for binder labeling
Auto-size feature reduces or enlarges text to fit on a label
Date and time stamping; auto-counter for serialization
Zoom feature to preview labels and layouts before printing
Prints a variety of barcodes: Code39, Code 128, Codabar, UPC A/E, EAN 8/13/128, Interleaved 2 of 5, Postnet, Laser Bar Code, ISBN2, ISBN5, PDF 417 QR Code, Data Matrix
Auto Sensor quickly identifies label type for quick label formatting changes
Repeat (multi-copy) printing
P-touch library and history functions for quick access to frequently used labels and graphics

Included with this Product
P-Touch QL-500, DK 1201 starter roll of die-cut address labels, USB cable, Quick Start Guide, CD with software and user's guide

Owner Reviews, Ratings, Comments and Criticism
I recently purchased this machine for around $100. I have owned label writers in the past and this machine is performing even better than the much more expensive Dymo models. Some of the features that I find unique and usefull are the continueous tape option for banners and the speed at which this machine prints. It prints much faster than previous models I have owned. This label printer has been very easy to set up. The only thing is I might opt for the step up QL-550 next time because it has an auto cutter build in. But in defense of the QL-500, it's manual cutter is very easy to use too and has been a non issue.