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Brother QL-500 PC Label Printer

Brother® QL-500 PC Label Printer

Item: 567346    Model: QL-500

Brother® QL-500 PC Label Printer
4.5stars
( 48 reviews)
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REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

by PowerReviews
Brother® QL-500 PC Label Printer
 
4.3

(based on 48 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (26)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (16)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (3)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (1)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (2)

94%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Simple controls (38)
  • Prints fast (28)
  • Quiet (28)
  • Crisp printing (26)
  • Durable labels (19)

Cons

  • Poor software (4)
  • Jams easily (3)

Best Uses

  • Address printing (40)
  • Filing (22)
  • General purpose (16)
  • Shipping (11)
  • Bar codes (5)
    • Occupation::
    • Office manager (8), Business owner (7), Work from home (7), Assistant (4), Executive (3)
    • Occupation:
    • Business owner (5), Work from home (5)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Quality oriented (23), Budget shopper (19), Midrange shopper (8)
    • Primary use:
    • Business (32), Personal (15)

Most Helpful Positive Review

 

Simple, neat, easy and fun to use...

I liked this product so much, I bought two - one for my home and one for the office. It makes my life so much easier. I print labels as needed instead of wasting...Read complete review

I liked this product so much, I bought two - one for my home and one for the office. It makes my life so much easier. I print labels as needed instead of wasting a whole sheet. People will comment on how professional they look.

This product is very affordable. It probably pays for itself by saving time and making the user more productive. Changing labels sizes is so easy. You don't need directions to make sure you're loading them correctly. Everything about this product is straightforward. The labels are a nice, vivid color. I've never torn one accidentally. In addition, you don't waste paper with the Brother labels. Only the backing is discarded.

Brother is excellent about providing support for this product. As soon as the newest operating system was released, they provided a link to download a compatible driver if needed.

There are very few cons about this product. I've noticed that some of my labels did not remain a crisp white color on boxes that have been in storage. It didn't matter though because it was not something I looked at everyday. Also, most retailers only have the basic sized labels - return address, file folder and shipping labels.

Good luck finding a better machine!

VS

Most Helpful Negative Review

 

Failed attempt at greater convenience

I'm glad everybody else seems to have had success with this product and has given it good reviews, BUT... It was fairly easy to set up, but on the second attempt to use...Read complete review

I'm glad everybody else seems to have had success with this product and has given it good reviews, BUT... It was fairly easy to set up, but on the second attempt to use the label printer, it jammed, eating a label and forcing little shreds of unremovable sticky paper into the slot for the print head. Dead printer. I tried to clean it, no luck, and the thing is too cheap to send back. It went into the garbage can a week after purchase. There is NO PROVISION other than returning it for repair for a seriously stuck label. Would never purchase again.

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4.0

Works a expected.

By DFRC Guy

from Newark, DE

About Me Budget Shopper

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Crisp Printing
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Prints Fast
  • Quiet

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Address Printing

    Comments about Brother® QL-500 PC Label Printer:

    Auto cutter should not increase the cost of this printer by $20-$30. Otherwise, very useful.

    • Occupation:
    • Office Manager
    • Primary use:
    • Business

    Comment on this review(earn points)

     
    5.0

    sweet clean easy

    By Wrabbitt

    from Snow Belt

    About Me Budget Shopper

    Verified Buyer
    This customer has reached Intern level on the Staples.com Leaderboard

    Pros

    • Crisp Printing
    • Easy Controls
    • Easy To Set Up
    • Prints Fast
    • Quiet

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Address Printing

      Comments about Brother® QL-500 PC Label Printer:

      If you are still addressing envelopes the hard way you need one of these.

      • Occupation:
      • Work From Home
      • Primary use:
      • Personal

      Comment on this review(earn points)

       
      5.0

      My new best friend!

      By Nini

      from Lake Forest, CA

      About Me Midrange Shopper

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Crisp Printing
      • Durable Labels
      • Easy Controls
      • Easy To Set Up
      • Prints Fast
      • Quiet
      • Versatile

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Address Printing
        • Filing
        • Shipping

        Comments about Brother® QL-500 PC Label Printer:

        I may have to get one to use at home. I love using it to set up files.

        • Occupation:
        • Business Owner
        • Primary use:
        • Business

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        4.0

        Great printer I would buy again

        By Tater

        from Lemars Ia

        About Me Midrange Shopper

        Verified Buyer
        This customer has reached Intern level on the Staples.com Leaderboard

        Pros

        • Crisp Printing
        • Durable Labels
        • Easy Controls
        • Easy To Set Up
        • Prints Fast
        • Quiet
        • Versatile

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Address Printing
          • Filing
          • General Use
          • Shipping

          Comments about Brother® QL-500 PC Label Printer:

          I've used Brothers products in my home office for years and highly recommend all of Brothers products they are a great value and have the service to back them up.

          • Occupation:
          • Work From Home
          • Primary use:
          • Personal

          Comment on this review(earn points)

           
          5.0

          great product

          By doug

          from st louis

          About Me Midrange Shopper

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Crisp Printing
          • Durable Labels
          • Easy Controls
          • Easy To Set Up
          • Prints Fast
          • Quiet
          • Versatile

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Address Printing
            • Filing
            • General Use
            • Shipping

            Comments about Brother® QL-500 PC Label Printer:

            very nice printer

            • Occupation:
            • Work From Home
            • Primary use:
            • Personal

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            get answers from real customers and in-house experts with AnswerBox.

            28 Questions | 31 Answers
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            • Q:

              I use DB text works to catalog library books, and am looking for a label printer to print off the labels that DB Textworks generates. Will this printer be able to be set up as a default printer to print to?
              Asked on 4/9/2013 by Laura

              1 answer

              • A:

                I'm sure there's a way to do it, but I'm not familiar with the file formats that DB/Textworks can create. As long as you can create a .csv or .txt file in DB/Textworks you should be able to print your labels.

                Answered on 4/9/2013 by Community Answer from None
            • Q:

              Using a Arial 8-point font, how many characters will fit acros the 2.400" label width?
              Asked on 10/18/2012 by needer of labels from Rhode Island

              1 answer

              • A:

                Using an Arial 8-point font you can fit 22 characters in the 2.4" label width.

                Answered on 10/18/2012 by Community Answer from None
            • Q:

              How mny characters will fit in the 2.4" label width?
              Asked on 10/18/2012 by Need labels from Rhode Island

              1 answer

              • A:

                The P-touch editor allows for the creation of custom layouts with differing truetype font sizes. The number of characters available in the 2.4" width depends on the size of the font selected.

                Answered on 10/18/2012 by Community Answer from None
            • Q:

              I am trying to find the refil labels for the Brother QL-500 printer. Can you give me the product number?
              Asked on 8/27/2012 by Amelia from Statesville, NC

              1 answer

              • A:

                Several labels are compatible with the Brother QL-500 printer, including DK1201, DK1202, DK1203, DK1204, DK1207, DK1208, DK1209, DK1218, DK1219, DK1221, DK2113, DK2205, DK2210, DK2211, DK2212, DK2214, DK2606, DK4205 and DK4605.

                Answered on 8/27/2012 by Community Answer from None
            • Q:

              Are there labels for the QL-500 that could be used outdoors over a period of time?
              Asked on 8/9/2012 by swilliams from Oregon

              1 answer

              • CUSTOMER CARE

                A:

                For this Brother Label printer the compatible paper labels can be found under the supplies and accessory tab on the Staples item number 567346. To place an order for this item, please contact us by dialing 1-800-333-3330.

                Answered on 8/13/2012 by Laura B from Staples
            • Q:

              Is this printer a 110v-220v? or only 110v?
              Asked on 4/24/2012 by Newby from miami,fl

              2 answers

              • CUSTOMER CARE

                A:

                The Brother QL-500 PC label printer must be plugged into a 120 V electrical outlet.

                Answered on 4/25/2012 by Kayla T. from Staples
              • A:

                This unit works on 110 voltage, and comes with the electrical cord adapter.

                Answered on 4/30/2012 by Community Answer from None
            • Q:

              It says this Brother QL-500 PC Label Printer is PC and Mac compatible. I'm using a Mac OS X 10.5, would this Brother Label Printer work with my Mac.
              Asked on 3/14/2012 by Anonymous

              1 answer

              • CUSTOMER CARE

                A:

                This label printer is compatible with Mac OS X 10.7.x. To place an order for this item, please contact us by dialing 1-800-333-3330.

                Answered on 3/14/2012 by Liz C from Staples
            • Q:

              Is this product compatabile with the new OS 7?
              Asked on 9/26/2011 by Anonymous

              2 answers

              • A:

                This Brother label printer is compatible with Windows 7.

                Answered on 9/29/2011 by Anonymous from None
              • CUSTOMER CARE

                A:

                Yes, this product is compatible with your Microsoft 7 operating software. To place an order for this product, please contact us at 1-800-333-3330.

                Answered on 9/28/2011 by Liz C from Staples
            • Q:

              Will this printer work with Windows 7 and what type of labels are used
              Asked on 9/6/2011 by Sandy

              2 answers

              • A:

                This label printer is compatible with Windows 7. It will print on a variety of thermal labels up to 2.4" wide and 3' long.

                Answered on 9/12/2011 by Anonymous from None
              • CUSTOMER CARE

                A:

                Yes, this printer is compatible with Windows 7. Please click on the following link to view a selection of labels that are compatible with this machine.
                http://www.staples.com/QL-500-Brother/cat_CL163122

                Answered on 9/12/2011 by Dawn B from Staples
            • Q:

              how many ink cartridges does this machine take? Is is it full color?
              Asked on 8/31/2011 by Anonymous

              1 answer

              • A:

                This label maker prints in black by applying heat to the tape, it does not require any type of ink.

                Answered on 9/6/2011 by Anonymous from None
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