Brother QL-550 - Manual (Page 68)

APPENDIX
64 Maintenance
Changing Cutter Unit
Repeated use of the cutter unit will eventually reduce the sharpness of the blade. When this occurs,
purchase a replacement cutter and then follow this procedure to replace the cutter. Refer to
Accessories on page 67 for details on purchasing a replacement cutter.
1
Turn off the QL-500/550 and unplug the power code from the electrical outlet.
2
Open the DK Roll compartment cover, lift up the label
lever, and remove the DK Roll from the compartment.
3
Using a screw driver, loosen the screw securing the
cutter unit.
4
Grip the tab and lift out the cutter unit.
5
Press the new cutter unit in the machine with the two holes aligned with the to posts in
the machine.
6
Tighten the screw securing the cutter unit.
7
Install the DK Roll and close the DK Roll compartment cover.
For details refer to “Installing the DK Roll” on page 13.
8
Plug the power cord back into the electrical outlet.
The screw securing the cutter unit cannot be completely
removed. Simply loosen it to remove the cutter unit from the
QL-500/550.
Be very careful not to touch the sharp edge of the cutter.