Operation Manual

GETTING STARTED
6
QL-500/550 Components
Button descriptions
The functions of the buttons on the QL-500/550 are described below.
LED Lamp
LED lamp on the QL-500/550 indicates the current operating condition.
Button Condition
ON/OFF button Turns power to the QL-500/550 on and off.
CUT button
(QL-550 only)
Cuts the label from the DK Roll. Use this button to cut labels when the
"Auto Cut" option in the Print dialog box is unchecked.
FEED button
• When using DK Die-cut Labels, feeds the DK Label Roll to the
beginning of the first label on the roll. If this button is held for more than
one second, the DK Label Roll is fed to the beginning of the next label
on the roll.
• When using DK Continuous Tapes, feeds 25.4 mm of the DK Label Roll.
• If there is no DK Label Roll installed, the mode changes to a cleaning
mode and the roller rotates for 8 mm. If this button is held for more than
one second, the roller rotates for 100 mm.
Lamp Condition
Not lit
Power is OFF.
Lit
Power is ON.
(Normally lit while power is on, the LED flashes during cleaning or if an
error has occurred.)
Flashing fast
Indicates one of the following errors.
• Cutter error
• Label sensor error
(DK Roll not installed correctly, end of DK Roll, or label jam)
• DK Roll compartment cover is open during operation
• Incorrect DK Roll installed
• No DK Roll installed
Flashing slow
Cooling
(Waiting for temperature of print head to lower)
Turns off after flashing
fast ten times
System error
Turn the QL-500/550 off and then on again.
If this error re-occurs, contact the retail outlet where the QL-500/550 was
purchased or your local authorized service center.