The Brother printer series boasts a product that caters to various paper sizes with its individual paper size support feature. It also has a sleek body design that houses three distinct buttons. The portable printer’s central control button allows for easy on and off switching, while the feed and cut buttons provide added convenience.
The printer’s display component is minimalistic, with just a single light indicating its power status and error notifications during the printing process. It’s worth noting that this printer doesn’t come with an LCD component display.
Brother QL-550 Printer Driver Downloads
Driver for Windows
| Filename | Size | Download |
| Printer Full Drivers for Windows 7 8 8.1 10 xp vista 32 bit and 64 bit.exe (Recommended) | 4.11 MB |
Driver for Mac OS
| Filename | Size | Download |
| Printer Driver for Mac 10.15.dmg | 10.88 MB | |
| Printer Driver for Mac 10.14.dmg | 10.87 MB | |
| Printer Driver for Mac 10.13 and 10.12.dmg | 13.93 MB | |
| Printer Driver for Mac 10.11.dmg | 13.82 MB | |
| Printer Driver for Mac 10.10 and 10.9.dmg | 12.92 MB | |
| Printer Driver for Mac 10.8.dmg | 7.96 MB | |
| Printer Driver for Mac 10.7 and 10.6.dmg | 5.04 MB |
Specifications
The device utilizes direct thermal inkjet printing technology to carry out its printing process, boasting a maximum printing height of approximately 2.3 inches or 59.0 mm. At its peak, the printer can churn out up to 90 mm per second, equivalent to 50 standard address labels per minute. The print head is also capable of delivering a sharp resolution of 300 dots per inch (dpi) with a remarkable color depth of 720 dots.
The QL-550 printer model boasts an auto full cutter feature, albeit with a part that can be replaced by the user. It’s important to note, however, that this device lacks an auto half cutter and does not come equipped with a media end sensor.
To ensure optimal performance and effectiveness, certain environmental conditions must be met when using this printer. These conditions include maintaining a temperature range of 100C to 350C and a humidity range of 20% to 80% without any condensation.
By adhering to these specific requirements, users can expect to achieve the best results from their QL-550 printer.
This device boasts tape media properties that comprise a DK roll type complete with DK die-cut labels or a DK continuous length tape, with a maximum label width of 62 mm (equivalent to 2 to 3/7 inches). As for connectivity, the printer is equipped with a standard hi-speed USB version 1.1 port, which serves as the principal means of communication. To download the Brother QL-550 driver, please visit the Brother website.