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Connecting the QL-500/550 to Multiple Computers

Using the QL-500/550 as a Shared Printer

The QL-500/550 can be shared by multiple personal computers connected by a network.
To share the QL-500/550, connect the QL-500/550 to a computer and set it to be a shared device. 
The QL-500/550 can now used as a network label printer.

Using the PS-9000 Print Server

The QL-500/550 can also be used as a network printer by connecting it to the PS-9000 print server 
(sold separately) designed exclusively for label printers.
Providing secure and reliable management of your P-touch network, the PS-9000 is your solution to 
connecting multiple users to a single P-touch electronic labeling system The PS-9000 is a USB print 
server solution for P-touch systems on a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX network environment. The PS-
9000 can also be used to connect a QL-500/550 as an LPR port.

Connecting the QL-500/550 to Multiple Computers

Network 

hub

Network cable

USB cable

The settings for sharing a printer vary according to the operating system running on the personal computer 
and the network environment. 
For details, refer to the instruction manual for the personal computer.

Network hub

Network cable

USB cable

PS-9000

For PS-9000 setup details, refer to the instruction manual for the PS-9000 print server.