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New Brother QL-550 Mono Label Printer

Your Price: $158.58
> New, Brother #QL-550
> Mono, Label Printer
> Print Speed: 50 lpm
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Product Specifications & Hardware Details

  • Brand: Brother
  • MPN: QL-550
  • Model: QL-550
  • Type: Desktop Direct Thermal Label Printer
  • Standard Functions: High-Speed Address and Shipping Label Printing, Computer-Based Label Design, Real-Time Software Layout Preview, Automatic Label Cutting, and Database Template Import.
  • Optional Functions: Integration with Microsoft Office applications for one-click label generation.
  • What's Included in the Box: Brother QL-550 Label Printer, P-touch Editor Software CD-ROM, USB Interface Cable, 1 Standard Address Starter Roll (1.1 in. x 3.5 in.), Label Catch Tray, and Cleaning Sheet.
  • Required Items (Sold Separately): Workstation computer running Windows or macOS, and replacement Brother Genuine DK die-cut or continuous label rolls.

Technical Specifications

Technical Attribute Brother QL-550 Value
Print Technology Direct Thermal (No expensive ink, ribbons, or toner cartridges needed)
Print Resolution 300 x 300 dpi (High Resolution)
Print Speed Up to 3.5 inches per second / Up to 50 standard address labels per minute
Hardware Interface Full-Speed USB interface connectivity
Maximum Label Width Up to 2.3 inches wide print field (handles media up to 2.44 inches total tape width)

Available Options & Consumables

We stock a full range of official accessories and replacement supplies for the Brother QL-550. You can add these to your order directly from the accessories tab below:

  • Die-Cut Address Labels: Brother Genuine DK-1201 (1.1 in. x 3.5 in. standard address labels)
  • Die-Cut Shipping Labels: Brother Genuine DK-1202 (2.4 in. x 3.9 in. shipping labels)
  • Continuous Length Rolls: Brother Genuine DK-2205 (2.4 in. x 100 ft. continuous paper tape rolls)
  • Continuous Film Tapes: Brother Genuine DK-2212 (2.4 in. x 50 ft. continuous white film tape rolls)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What separates the QL-550 from the step-down QL-500 model?
    The QL-550 features an integrated automatic electronic label cutter that cleanly slices your labels after they finish printing. The base QL-500 requires you to manually pull a slide lever to cut the label strip.
  • Does this desktop printer require ribbon or ink cartridge replacements?
    No. This hardware relies entirely on direct thermal imaging chemistry. The treated paper rolls change composition under targeted exposure from the heated electronic print head, completely eliminating the recurring operational costs of toner boxes or thermal ribbons.
  • Can I print wide 4.0 in. x 6.0 in. shipping labels on this machine?
    No. The maximum supported media width format for the QL-550 tier is 2.44 inches wide. If your workplace prints wide-format cargo pallets, fulfillment logistics labels, or 4.0 in. x 6.0 in. shipping invoices, you will need a wide-format printer like the QL-1050 or QL-1060N.

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