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product_id: 56750549
title: "Brother QL-1100 Wide Format, Postage and Barcode Professional Thermal Monochrome Label Printer, Black"
brand: "brother"
price: "$797.02"
currency: USD
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reviews_count: 9
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# 69 labels/min speed 4-inch wide label printing USB host interface Brother QL-1100 Wide Format, Postage and Barcode Professional Thermal Monochrome Label Printer, Black

**Brand:** brother
**Price:** $797.02
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Print Fast, Label Smart, Stay Ahead!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Brother QL-1100 Wide Format, Postage and Barcode Professional Thermal Monochrome Label Printer, Black by brother
- **How much does it cost?** $797.02 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ec](https://www.desertcart.ec/products/56750549-brother-ql-1100-wide-format-postage-and-barcode-professional-thermal)

## Best For

- brother enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted brother brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Speed That Keeps Up:** Blast through up to 69 labels per minute—cutting wait times and boosting your productivity.
- • **Developer-Friendly SDK:** Seamlessly integrate with Windows, Android, and iOS using free SDKs for custom label solutions.
- • **Smart Barcode Cropping:** Crop and print only the barcodes you need from templates, eliminating waste and saving money.
- • **Wide-Format Powerhouse:** Print professional 4-inch wide labels for shipping, badges, and barcodes with crystal-clear 300 dpi resolution.
- • **Plug & Label Simplicity:** No software install needed on Windows PCs—just plug in and print instantly, hassle-free.

## Overview

The Brother QL-1100 is a professional-grade thermal label printer designed for busy managers and online sellers who demand speed, precision, and ease. It prints sharp, 4-inch wide labels at 300 dpi and up to 69 labels per minute, with a built-in cutter for clean edges. Featuring a USB host interface and plug & label functionality, it integrates effortlessly with Windows, Mac, and mobile platforms. Its barcode crop function and free SDKs empower custom workflows, making it the ultimate tool to streamline shipping, inventory, and visitor management.

## Description

The Brother QL-1100 Wide Format Professional Thermal Label Printer addresses the increasing demand for highly reliable, cost-effective business label printers to consistently and quickly print high-quality up to 4-inch labels - perfect for shipping and postage. The Brother QL-1100 delivers 300 dpi resolution and prints up to 69 labels per minute(1) minimizing the time spent waiting for labels. Its built-in automatic heavy-duty cutter is ideal for handling large print jobs and provides a clean, professional edge when using continuous tapes.The Brother QL-1100 includes a USB cable, label creation software and a starter supply of labels so it’s ready to use right out of the box. The QL-1100 is compatible with Windows and Mac and integrates with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. It also offers a USB host interface for use with peripheral devices including scanners. The Plug & Play feature enables you to create and print labels without the need to install software on your Windows PC, making it simple to use. The easy-to-use, drop-in DK replacement tape rolls make it a breeze to change supplies; there’s no ink or toner to replace – ever. The QL-1100 also detects the size of the tape in the machine and automatically adjusts the onscreen template.The automatic crop function lets on-line sellers easily print product and other barcode labels from A4/Letter size label sheet templates (Windows only). You can print an entire sheet of labels or a section of labels with virtually no waste. Brother network management tools make it easy to integrate and manage the label printer on any network. The free Software Development Kit (SDK) is available for Windows, iOS and Android for custom application development. Brother provides email and phone support to developers and software integrators. The Brother QL-1100 combines fast and easy professional output with the low-maintenance requirements of direct thermal printing.(1) Based on using standard address labels, text only at 300 x 300 dpiAll referenced trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective companies. Android is a trademark of Google Inc. Mac is a registered trademark of Apple Inc. We recommend using genuine Brother DK label supplies for best performance, as they're engineered to print high-quality labels with your Brother QL printer.

Review: High quality printing, affordable generic supplies available & user friendly! - This printer has been a lifesaver! I can print multiple shipping labels super quick, all at once, and it cuts between each one automatically. I also use the smaller 2.4” wide label to print product labels. The reason I hated printing labels with my laser printer is because the ink would smear, I would have to tape over the label to protect the barcodes, which defeated the purpose of printing on a label in the first place. I used so much packaging tape (and time!!). Sure the labels from Brother are expensive, just buy the generic ones! All you have to do is look for ones that are compatible with this device (I bought BETCKEY brand and I don’t see a difference). I bought TEN rolls of 4” wide continuous rolls for 4x6” shipping labels, and after 3 months and MANY labels printed, I still have some left on the first roll! Buying 10 rolls at once cut the individual roll price in half, so I figured I could resell some if I wasn’t going through them quickly. I also don’t understand why other customers had issues with printing. I first downloaded the driver directly from Brother’s website. I select the option on eBay and Etsy to print 4x6 labels in PDF form. After I purchase the labels, the PDF opens or downloads, I plug in the usb cord to my laptop, click print and make sure to select the right printer and size of labels (with the Brother sample labels it came with, I had to select something like 4.06” wide, whatever it was it was slightly over the 4x6, because it wouldn’t print with the 4x6 option selected. It would say the size of labels in the printer and what was selected didn't match. When I switched to the generic, it wouldn’t print with the same setting and I found I just had to go back to 4x6. If you get the message that the size doesn't match, but pick some other similar sizes until it does). I’ve even made my own custom labels with Microsoft Word for the 2.4” wide labels. I just set up the size in page setup and plug and print. Super simple. The printing is dark, super clear, excellent quality. And no smearing! And no having to buy ink or toner. Occasionally the blade starts not cutting all the way through, but that's the only problem I've had. This little printer was definitely worth the money and then some. I save so much time buying my labels in bulk, hitting print once, having each print and cut SUPER fast, and just peel & slap them on the envelope. If you do a decent amount of online selling and find yourself spending a lot of time trying to fulfill orders, I recommend you get this printer. You’ll thank me! Update: About one year later and this printer is still going strong with no issues!
Review: Great shipping label printer - Great shipping label printer. Use it all the time. Easy to connect and setup. Did I say it works great!

## Features

- Prints on wide format labels up to 4” wide: Perfect for printing mailing, address and postage labels for packages along with visitor and name badges
- Barcode crop function: No more printing sheets of barcodes. Now, easily crop and select barcodes and UPCs for printing from templates (Windows only)
- USB host interface: Enables use with peripheral devices such as a scanner and is compact enough to sit on any packing station or desk
- “Plug & label” feature: Lets you create and print labels without the need to install software on Windows PCs
- Free software development kits (SDK): Easily integrate using free SDKs for Windows & Android systems. Printer Memory (MB):7.8
- Maximum Label Length: 9.8 Feet (USB) 3 feet (Serial). Windows, Linux, and Mac compatible

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B079G51QTB |
| Additional Printer functions | Print Only |
| Best Sellers Rank | #37,712 in Office Products ( See Top 100 in Office Products ) #109 in Desktop Label Printers |
| Color Depth | 1 bpp |
| Compatible Devices | Laptops, PC |
| Control Method | App |
| Controller Type | Android, iOS |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (936) |
| Date First Available | January 30, 2018 |
| Dual-sided printing | No |
| Duplex | Automatic |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00012502648932 |
| Hardware Interface | USB |
| Included Components | Brother QL-1100 Label Printer P-touch Editor Software & Driver AC Power Cable USB Cable Starter Rolls: DK-1247 Diecut Large Shipping Labels (41 labels) DK-2205 Continuous Length Paper Tape – 2.4" (62mm) x 16.4' |
| Ink Color | Black/White |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 3.65 pounds |
| Item model number | QL1100 |
| Manufacturer | Brother Printer |
| Max Copy Speed (Black & White) | 1 ppm |
| Max Input Sheet Capacity | 69 |
| Max copy resolution black-white | 300 dpi |
| Maximum Black and White Print Resolution | 300 dpi |
| Maximum Media Size | 4 x 6 inch |
| Maximum copies per run | 9999 |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 7.8 MB |
| Model Series | QL-1100 |
| Number of USB 2 Ports | 1 |
| Output sheet capacity | 69 |
| Print media | Labels |
| Product Dimensions | 6.7"D x 8.7"W x 5.9"H |
| Scanner Type | Sheetfed |
| Series Number | 1100 |
| Sheet Size | 4 |
| Total USB Ports | 1 |
| UPC | 012502648932 |
| Warranty Type | limited warranty |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Brother
- **Color:** Black
- **Connectivity Technology:** USB
- **Item Weight:** 3.7 Pounds
- **Max Printspeed Monochrome:** 1 ppm
- **Maximum Print Speed (Color):** 1 ppm
- **Model Name:** QL1100
- **Printer Output:** Monochrome
- **Printing Technology:** Thermal
- **Special Feature:** Compact

## Images

![Brother QL-1100 Wide Format, Postage and Barcode Professional Thermal Monochrome Label Printer, Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61lK93bu18L.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does this work seamlessly with Etsy without the need to capture?**
A: Yes it does, if you open the labels from etsy in the correct format (Etsy has this option when purchasing labels, choose 4 x 6) you can then print those labels with this label printer. Also works with amazon, and any other website with a 6 x 4 label option.

However, the original labels for this printer are expensive compared to the industry standard, I recommend the Arkscan 2054A if you want inexpensive labels. (Currently, the cheapest Third-Party labels for the brother are enKo labels, but they aren't the right size and don't work correctly, so the original DK Brother labels are about 12 cents per label. The generic labels for the Arkscan are the same as for zebra and other printers, at around 2 cents per label.)

**Q: Is this printer compatible with Chrome OS??**
A: Here's a workaround that I had easy success with. 
The brother ql-1100 can be configured as a "Zebra ZPL Label" and will save as QL-1100.

To do so, first plug in the printer, via USB to the Chromebook. Go to your chromebook settings, accessible by clicking in the bottom right corner of the screen where the time is displayed. A tab will pop up with some options. Find and click the gear looking icon, this is the settings menu. 
In the settings, on the left side find and click "advanced", then click "printing". The page to manage printers will open. It should show a line with your Brother printer and a button that says "set up", click this and add the printer as:

Manufacturer: Zebra
Model: Zebra ZPL Label
click ADD

A message will show up saying it added your Brother QL-1100

When printing, if you need the 4x6 labels as I use, you will need to change the print page size to index-4x6 (Postcard)

You can now print with the Brother QL-1100 on the Chrome OS

**Q: Can you print other labels not for shipping in smaller label? Like 2x2 label with Ingredients and Allergens for a food package?**
A: Sure can. Buy the continuous labels, and then cut them to the size you want. I label my herb jars, salves, tins, etc. My only complaint is that their margins are too big, so with the circle labels, you have a lot of wasted space. I print larger circles on the packing label size, and use a whole punch to punch them out. Works perfectly for my needs. hth

**Q: does the printer come with the paper roll or needs to bought separately?**
A: The QL-1100 does come with the following rolls:

Starter rolls: DK-1247 Die-cut Large Shipping Labels (41 labels), plus DK-2205 2.4" (62mm) Continuous Length Black on White Paper Tape 26.2 ft. (8m)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ High quality printing, affordable generic supplies available & user friendly!
*by J***W on August 7, 2020*

This printer has been a lifesaver! I can print multiple shipping labels super quick, all at once, and it cuts between each one automatically. I also use the smaller 2.4” wide label to print product labels. The reason I hated printing labels with my laser printer is because the ink would smear, I would have to tape over the label to protect the barcodes, which defeated the purpose of printing on a label in the first place. I used so much packaging tape (and time!!). Sure the labels from Brother are expensive, just buy the generic ones! All you have to do is look for ones that are compatible with this device (I bought BETCKEY brand and I don’t see a difference). I bought TEN rolls of 4” wide continuous rolls for 4x6” shipping labels, and after 3 months and MANY labels printed, I still have some left on the first roll! Buying 10 rolls at once cut the individual roll price in half, so I figured I could resell some if I wasn’t going through them quickly. I also don’t understand why other customers had issues with printing. I first downloaded the driver directly from Brother’s website. I select the option on eBay and Etsy to print 4x6 labels in PDF form. After I purchase the labels, the PDF opens or downloads, I plug in the usb cord to my laptop, click print and make sure to select the right printer and size of labels (with the Brother sample labels it came with, I had to select something like 4.06” wide, whatever it was it was slightly over the 4x6, because it wouldn’t print with the 4x6 option selected. It would say the size of labels in the printer and what was selected didn't match. When I switched to the generic, it wouldn’t print with the same setting and I found I just had to go back to 4x6. If you get the message that the size doesn't match, but pick some other similar sizes until it does). I’ve even made my own custom labels with Microsoft Word for the 2.4” wide labels. I just set up the size in page setup and plug and print. Super simple. The printing is dark, super clear, excellent quality. And no smearing! And no having to buy ink or toner. Occasionally the blade starts not cutting all the way through, but that's the only problem I've had. This little printer was definitely worth the money and then some. I save so much time buying my labels in bulk, hitting print once, having each print and cut SUPER fast, and just peel & slap them on the envelope. If you do a decent amount of online selling and find yourself spending a lot of time trying to fulfill orders, I recommend you get this printer. You’ll thank me! Update: About one year later and this printer is still going strong with no issues!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great shipping label printer
*by R***R on December 12, 2025*

Great shipping label printer. Use it all the time. Easy to connect and setup. Did I say it works great!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worth the extra expense compared to the bottom barrel $75 models
*by G***Y on December 7, 2025*

I was simply trying to save some money hoping one of the cheaper models might just get me by when it came to printing shipping labels. I was very wrong. Now maybe some of the cheaper models perform better but all I needed was one failure to say it was not worth trying another cheap model. So I went ahead and spent the extra on the Brother QL-1100c. Boy was it a difference between night and day! Coming from the cheaper model I was absolutely blown away by the jump in quality. The complex 2D/dense QR absolutely wrecked the cheap model. The Brother just laughs those off and they come out crisp and clear as if they were hand drawn by an artist.

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