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Brother P-touch E550W - User Manual

Brother P-touch E550W
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Version 03
UK ENG
E550W
INTRODUCTION
GETTING STARTED
EDITING A LABEL
LABEL PRINTING
USING THE FILE MEMORY
USING P-TOUCH SOFTWARE
NETWORK
RESETTING & MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING
APPENDIX
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USER’S GUIDE
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ENGLISH
USER’S GUIDE E550W

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Questions and Answers

  • C
    Christopher GordonSep 7, 2025
    Why does my Brother P-touch E550W Label Maker say 'Tape Cassette Changed!'?
    • S
      Sheila AlvarezSep 7, 2025
      If your Brother Label Maker displays 'Tape Cassette Changed!', it means that the tape cassette selected for printing is different from the tape cassette installed in the P-touch. Unfortunately, the provided information does not offer a specific solution beyond this.
  • Z
    zstevensonAug 25, 2025
    How to fix Brother P-touch E550W Label Maker when label is not printing correctly?
    • R
      robinsonkimberlyAug 25, 2025
      If your Brother Label Maker is not printing labels correctly, remove the tape cassette and reinstall it, pressing firmly until it clicks. If the print head is dirty, clean it using a cotton swab or an optional print head cleaning cassette (TZe-CL4).
  • B
    Brian YoderAug 25, 2025
    Why is my Brother P-touch E550W Label Maker not cutting automatically?
    • M
      martinrobinsonAug 26, 2025
      If your Brother Label Maker isn't cutting labels automatically, verify the Cut Option setting. You can also press the feed and cut key to manually cut the tape.
  • E
    Eric SmithSep 16, 2025
    Why does my Brother Label Maker say 'Insert 3.5mm Tape Cassette!'?
    • E
      Emily MartinezSep 16, 2025
      If your Brother Label Maker displays 'Insert 3.5mm Tape Cassette!', it means a 3.5 mm tape cassette is not installed when Template or Block Layouts for 3.5 mm tape is selected. Install a 3.5 mm tape cassette.
  • R
    Richard TaylorSep 23, 2025
    Why is my Brother Printer label not cut automatically?
    • M
      Mary MorrisonSep 23, 2025
      Check the Cut Option setting. Alternatively, press the Feed & Cut key to feed and cut the tape.
  • L
    Loretta GonzalezSep 12, 2025
    What does 'Tape Width Limit! Max 3 Lines' mean on my Brother P-touch E550W Label Maker?
    • R
      Richard BakerSep 12, 2025
      If your Brother Label Maker displays 'Tape Width Limit! Max 3 Lines', it means there are more than three lines of text when you press the Print or Preview key while using 12 mm tape. Limit the number of lines to three, or replace with a larger width tape cassette.
  • J
    Jeffrey JohnsonSep 2, 2025
    What to do if my Brother P-touch E550W says 'Recharge Li-ion Battery!'?
    • J
      John BrewerSep 2, 2025
      If your Brother Label Maker displays the message 'Recharge Li-ion Battery!', it means the battery is low. Please charge the lithium-ion battery.
  • C
    corteztriciaSep 3, 2025
    What does 'Wrong Type Of Adapter Connected!' mean on my Brother Label Maker?
    • A
      Andre DennisSep 3, 2025
      If your Brother Label Maker displays 'Wrong Type Of Adapter Connected!', it means an incompatible AC adapter is connected. To fix this, use an appropriate AC adapter.
  • A
    amy88Sep 23, 2025
    Why is my Brother Printer barcode unreadable?
    • W
      william19Sep 23, 2025
      If printed barcodes from your Brother Printer can't be read, print labels so that barcodes are aligned with the Print Head. Try using another scanner. It's recommended to print the barcodes with [Standard] selected from the [Quality] options.
  • A
    Amy CohenAug 29, 2025
    How to fix a Brother Printer when the screen 'locks' or doesn't respond?
    • T
      Terry SuttonAug 29, 2025
      If your Brother Printer screen 'locks' or doesn't respond normally, reset the internal memory to the initial settings. If resetting doesn't solve the problem, disconnect the AC adapter and remove the batteries for more than 10 minutes.

Summary

Getting Started with Your P-touch E550 W

Power Supply Options

Instructions for connecting AC adapter and installing batteries.

Editing a Label

Selecting a Labelling Application Type

Choose from six types of label formats for specific uses.

Entering and Editing Text

Methods for adding, modifying, and deleting text on labels.

Using the File Memory

Storing a Label into Memory

Save frequently used label designs to the printer's internal memory.

Opening a Stored Label File

Recall and display previously saved label files from memory.

Using the P-touch Software

Using P-touch Editor

Design and print custom labels using Brother's software.

Starting P-touch Editor (For Windows)

Launch P-touch Editor on Windows operating systems.

Using P-touch Transfer Manager

Manage and transfer templates and data between computer and printer.

Transferring Data to the Printer

Steps for sending templates and other data from PC to the printer.

Using Data Transferred to Printer

Print labels using templates or data sent from a computer.

Using P-touch Library

Print and manage templates or other data using the library application.

Network Configuration

Configuring Network Settings

Steps to set up wireless network communication for the printer.

Resetting and Maintenance

Resetting the Printer

Restore printer settings to factory defaults or clear specific data.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

What to do when Printer Issues Occur

Solutions for common printer problems and error conditions.

Understanding Error Messages

Explanation of error codes and how to resolve them.

Brother P-touch E550W Specifications

General IconGeneral
Print TechnologyThermal transfer
Maximum Tape Width24 mm
ConnectivityWi-Fi, USB
DisplayLCD
KeyboardQWERTY
Print Resolution180 dpi
Print Speed30 mm/sec
Label Width3.5 mm - 24 mm
Power SourceAC Adapter
CutterAutomatic
Weight1.05 kg

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