Brother QL-800 High-Speed Label Printer
- 93 labels per minute at 300 dpi
- Black and red printing on DK-2251 tape
- 2.44 inch maximum roll width
- Continuous tape up to 3 feet for banners
- Auto cutter built in
- USB only, cable included
- Windows and Mac, Plug & Label setup
- 2 year labor and parts warranty
Updated 25 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A quick wired label printer for a Windows or Mac desk that prints black and red labels without ink. USB is its only listed connection, so phone and shared network printing are out.
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ASIN: B01N49R9KPModel: QL800Category: Label Printers
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Overview
Printing shipping labels, name badges and file folder labels straight from Word, Excel or Outlook, the Brother label printer links to a Windows or Mac computer by USB with Plug & Label, so no extra software install is needed. Drop-in DK rolls feed a direct thermal head, and a built-in auto cutter trims each label.
Speed and the auto cutter make it a workhorse for batches of shipping and file labels at one computer. Wireless and network printing are absent, and red output requires the specific two-color roll.
Who it's for
Small sellers and front offices printing labels from one Windows or Mac computer get speed and clean cuts. Shared offices that print from phones or several machines need a networked model.
Pros and cons
- Fast output for label batches
- Auto cutter trims each label
- Plug & Label, no software install
- Prints from Word, Excel and Outlook
- USB only, no wireless listed
- Red requires DK-2251 tape
- Non-genuine labels may void warranty
- Narrow rolls only, no full sheets
Performance notes
Speed comes from the thermal head printing without ink, with the auto cutter separating each label as it feeds out. Print quality depends on genuine DK media, since Brother warns non-genuine supplies may affect results. Banner length is capped by the continuous tape length the printer supports.
Specifications
| Brand | Brother |
|---|---|
| Model | QL800 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Maximum media size | 2.44 inch roll |
| Item weight | 2.5 pounds |
| Item dimensions d x W x h | 4.9 × 8.4 × 5.6 inches |
| Continuous label length | Up to 3 feet |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Wattage | 50 watts |
| Print speed | 93 labels per minute |
| Construction & materials | |
| Ink color | Black And Red (DK-2251) |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Printer connectivity type | USB |
| Compatible operating systems | Windows, Mac |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty description | 2 years |
| Other details | |
| Printer type | Direct Thermal |
| Maximum print resolution | 300 dpi |
| Cutter | Auto cutter |
Frequently asked questions
Does the Brother QL-800 work with a Mac?
Yes. The listing says it integrates with Windows and Mac systems, and Plug & Label avoids extra software installation.
Can the Brother QL-800 print from a phone or over Wi-Fi?
USB is the only connection listed, so plan on printing from a connected computer.
Can the Brother QL-800 use non-Brother labels?
Brother advises genuine DK labels and says non-genuine supplies may affect print quality and could void the warranty.
Does the Brother QL-800 print in full color?
No. It prints black, and adds red only on DK-2251 tape.
Does the Brother QL-800 need ink or toner?
No. It uses direct thermal printing on drop-in DK rolls.