The Brother QL-580N printer is a uniquely-shaped device with exclusive use for special occasions. The control panel of the invention contains apart from the primary switch key, a very few more keys or buttons for easy control and user-friendliness. The LED lights are in three colors such as orange, red and green. The printing method of the device is through direct thermal print technology.
Brother QL-580N Driver for Windows
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Specifications
Some parameters strictly have to do with the printable areas of the media types that are in use in this device. The maximum print width is about 2.3 inches at maximum, within a range of 0.5 inches to 3 inches. The printable label length is between 1 inch to 3 inches for necessary connection while connected through the USB works at a speed of 4.3 inches per second for label transport speed.
Other print rates include a maximum 20 standard address labels per minute, but a slower print speed is due to the printing of interval for each label. The resolution of the Brother QL-580N printer is about 300 dots per inch on the average with a color depth of 720 dots. The other features that make this printer stand out to include a durable auto cutter with the irreplaceable user. The printer is also capable of generating time and date stamp on its own.
The compatible bar codes are in two categories, the software part, and the machine part. The software part includes CODE39, CODE128, Laser Bar Code, ISBN-5, ISBN-2, EAN8, UPC-A, POSTNET, and many others. The machine side codes include QR Code, CODABAR (NW-7), EAN8, ECC200 rectangular, Data matrix and many other similar codes.
This printer is capable of transferring data worth 99 templates or a volume that is up to 2048KB while the compatible printer controls include raster or ESC/P modes. The printer supports fonts such as Helsinki, Letter Gothic Bold, San Diego, and Brougham. Download Brother QL-580N driver from Brother website.