Label Printers

Brother QL Series: Address and Shipping Label Printers

The Brother QL series prints on DK die-cut and continuous label rolls using direct thermal technology, meaning no ink or ribbon is required.

These printers connect to a PC or Mac and print from Brother's P-touch Editor software or directly from compatible applications including shipping platforms.

They are the standard choice for offices printing address labels, shipping labels, barcodes, name badges, and folder tabs in volume.

Brother QL-700 prints standard DK labels up to 62mm wide.

USB connection only.

A reliable desktop label printer for a single workstation printing address and identification labels from a computer.

Brother QL-800 adds two-colour printing, producing labels in both black and red on compatible DK rolls.

USB connection.

Suited to offices that use colour coding in labels, for example flagging urgent shipments or category-coding files and assets.

Brother QL-810W matches the QL-800's two-colour capability and adds wireless connectivity, allowing it to be shared across multiple computers on a network without a USB cable.

Compatible with AirPrint and the Brother iPrint and Label app for mobile printing.

Brother QL-820NWB is the most fully connected model in the standard QL range, adding Bluetooth to the QL-810W's wireless and USB options.

Bluetooth connectivity allows direct printing from a smartphone or tablet without joining a Wi-Fi network.

The 13-pack bundle includes the printer and a selection of DK label rolls, which is a practical starting point for a new setup.

Brother QL-1100 and Brother QL-1110NWB print wide-format labels up to 103mm wide, covering large shipping labels, A7 sized address blocks, and wide identification tags.

The QL-1100 connects via USB and Ethernet; the QL-1110NWB adds wireless and Bluetooth.

Both are suited to despatch and logistics environments where standard 62mm labels are too narrow for the required format.

Brother PT-Touch Series: Desktop and Professional TZe Tape Label Printers

The PT-Touch series prints on TZe laminated tape in widths from 3.5mm to 36mm depending on the model.

TZe tape uses thermal transfer with a ribbon, producing labels that are laminated, waterproof, UV-resistant, and rated for long-term use indoors and in moderate outdoor conditions.

PT-Touch printers connect to a PC, Mac, or smartphone and print from P-touch Editor software or the P-touch Design and Print app.

Brother PT-P300BT connects via Bluetooth to a smartphone using the P-touch Design and Print 2 app.

No PC required.

Prints TZe tape up to 12mm wide.

Suited to light professional labelling directly from a mobile device.

Brother PT-D460BT is a desktop model with Bluetooth connectivity.

Prints TZe tape up to 18mm wide.

A larger print width than the PT-P300BT with a desktop form factor suited to a fixed work area.

Brother PT-P700 is a desktop PT-Touch printer that connects via USB to a PC or Mac and prints TZe tape up to 24mm wide.

Suited to offices producing a consistent range of label types including file labels, shelf labels, cable identification, and asset tags from a desktop labelling workstation.

Brother PT-D610BT is a desktop direct thermal label printer connecting via Bluetooth.

Prints on DK-style continuous and die-cut labels rather than TZe tape.

Suited to producing larger format labels from a smartphone or PC without the cassette format of the tape-based PT-Touch models.

Brother PT-P710BT is a compact Bluetooth-connected TZe tape printer.

Prints up to 18mm wide.

Similar positioning to the PT-D460BT but in a more portable form factor.

Brother PT-P750W adds Wi-Fi to the PT-P700's feature set, allowing it to be shared across multiple computers on a network.

Prints TZe tape up to 24mm wide.

The right choice for an office where more than one person needs access to the same label printer.

Brother PT-P900W and Brother PT-P950NW are the top-tier professional desktop PT-Touch models.

Both print TZe tape up to 36mm wide and support the full range of TZe tape types including heat-shrink tube tape.

The PT-P900W connects via Bluetooth and USB; the PT-P950NW adds wired Ethernet and Wi-Fi for shared network printing in larger office or IT environments.

Both are suited to high-output professional labelling workstations where a wide tape range and network connectivity are required.

Brother PT-P910BT is a high-capacity Bluetooth-connected portable model printing TZe tape up to 36mm wide.

Combines wide tape capability with portability, suited to field technicians and IT professionals who need full tape range access away from a fixed desk.

Brother PT-E Series: Industrial Handheld Label Printers

The PT-E series is purpose-built for electrical, data cabling, and industrial labelling environments.

Both models support specialist tape types alongside standard TZe tape, including heat-shrink tube tape and self-laminating tape.

Brother PT-E110VP is an entry industrial handheld with a QWERTY keyboard and basic display, supplied in a protective carry case.

Supports TZe tape and heat-shrink tube tape.

Battery-powered and suited to electricians and tradespeople needing a rugged, portable labelling tool for site work.

Brother PT-E310BTVP adds Bluetooth connectivity to the PT-E series, allowing label design from the P-touch Design and Print app on a smartphone.

Supplied with a carry case and a selection of tape and accessories.

Suited to electrical and data installation professionals who want the flexibility of smartphone-based label design combined with on-site portability.

Brother PT-E560BTVP is the top-tier industrial handheld, with a larger display, faster print speed, broader tape compatibility, and Bluetooth.

The most capable industrial PT-Touch model stocked, suited to demanding cable identification and panel labelling tasks in commercial electrical and data infrastructure work.

Brother VC-500W: Colour Label Printer

Brother VC-500W prints full-colour labels using ZINK zero-ink technology, producing smudge-proof, water-resistant colour output without ink cartridges or ribbons.

Labels are printed on ZINK-compatible Brother media rolls.

Connects via Wi-Fi using the Brother Design and Print app on iOS or Android.

Suited to product labelling, colour-coded storage identification, and creative labelling applications where black-on-white or two-colour labels are not sufficient.

DYMO LabelWriter Series: Direct Thermal Label Printers

The DYMO LabelWriter series prints on DYMO direct thermal label rolls, producing address labels, shipping labels, file folder labels, name badges, and barcodes without ink or ribbon.

LabelWriter printers connect to a PC or Mac via USB or wireless, and integrate directly with applications including Outlook, Google Contacts, Shopify, and major shipping platforms.

DYMO LabelWriter 550 connects via USB.

Prints standard DYMO label formats including address, shipping, and multi-purpose labels.

A straightforward desktop label printer for a single workstation.

DYMO LabelWriter 550 Turbo matches the LabelWriter 550 in connectivity but prints at a faster speed, suited to environments where label printing throughput matters, such as a busy despatch desk or reception area.

DYMO LabelWriter 5XL prints wide-format labels up to 104mm wide, covering large shipping labels compatible with Australia Post, Sendle, Shopify Shipping, and other major carrier formats.

USB connection.

The right LabelWriter choice for ecommerce businesses and fulfilment operations printing large-format shipping labels at volume.

DYMO LabelManager Executive 640CB (single unit and 4-pack kit) is a direct thermal desktop label maker printing on continuous adhesive label stock in a larger format than standard tape-based label makers.

Suited to product labelling and asset identification where a wider label format than 19mm tape is needed without committing to a full label roll printer.

What to Expect: Honest Guidance

QL and LabelWriter printers require a computer or mobile device to print from.

Unlike handheld label makers with a built-in keyboard, desktop label printers do not have a standalone input method.

You design and send labels from a PC, Mac, or smartphone.

This makes them significantly more efficient for batch printing and template-based workflows, but they are not suitable for quick one-off labels typed directly on the device.

DK rolls and DYMO label rolls are not interchangeable.

Brother QL printers use Brother DK rolls; DYMO LabelWriter printers use DYMO label rolls.

The formats are different and the printers are not compatible with each other's consumables.

If you are deciding between a QL and a LabelWriter, factor in which label roll formats your software platform supports before purchasing.

Two-colour printing on the QL-800, QL-810W, and QL-820NWB requires specific two-colour DK rolls.

Standard single-colour DK rolls produce black-only output on these models.

Two-colour output (black and red) is only produced when a compatible two-colour DK roll is loaded.

The two-colour rolls are not compatible with the QL-700, QL-1100, or QL-1110NWB.

Wide-format QL printing (103mm) requires the QL-1100 or QL-1110NWB.

Standard QL models (QL-700 through QL-820NWB) print up to 62mm wide.

If your required label format is wider than 62mm, such as large shipping labels or wide address blocks, the QL-1100 or QL-1110NWB are the only QL models in the stocked range that support that width.

TZe tape from the PT-Touch range outlasts direct thermal output in demanding conditions.

DK rolls and LabelWriter labels use direct thermal printing, which can fade when exposed to prolonged heat, sunlight, or chemical contact.

TZe laminated tape used in the PT-P700, PT-P750W, PT-P900W, and PT-P950NW is laminated and significantly more resistant to these conditions.

For labels that need to remain readable for years on equipment, cables, or outdoor fixtures, TZe tape is the appropriate choice.

Heat-shrink tube tape requires a PT model rated for it.

The PT-P900W, PT-P950NW, PT-P910BT, PT-E110VP, PT-E310BTVP, and PT-E560BTVP all support heat-shrink tube tape for cable identification.

The PT-P300BT, PT-D460BT, PT-P700, PT-P710BT, and PT-P750W do not.

If cable identification with heat-shrink labels is part of your requirement, confirm the model supports heat-shrink tape before purchasing.

Why Shop from Ink Depot?

Ink Depot has been supplying label printers and consumables to Australian homes and businesses for over 20 years. All models are dispatched from distribution centres in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide, with most metro orders arriving next business day. Free shipping applies on orders over $99.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the difference between the Brother QL and PT-Touch series?

The QL series prints on DK die-cut and continuous label rolls, producing address-style labels, shipping labels, name badges, and barcodes.

The PT-Touch series prints on TZe laminated tape in narrow widths, producing cable labels, shelf labels, asset tags, and identification labels.

The two series are designed for different labelling tasks and use completely different consumables.

Some workplaces use both: a QL printer for address and shipping labels, and a PT-Touch printer for cable and equipment identification.

2. Can I print from my phone to a QL or PT-Touch printer?

Yes, on wireless and Bluetooth-enabled models.

The QL-810W, QL-820NWB, and QL-1110NWB support wireless and Bluetooth printing via the Brother iPrint and Label app.

PT-Touch Bluetooth models including the PT-P300BT, PT-P710BT, PT-P910BT, PT-P750W, PT-P900W, PT-E310BTVP, and PT-E560BTVP print from the P-touch Design and Print 2 app on iOS and Android.

The PT-P750W and PT-P950NW additionally support shared network printing via Wi-Fi and Ethernet respectively.

3. What label rolls does the DYMO LabelWriter 5XL use?

The LabelWriter 5XL uses DYMO LabelWriter XL direct thermal label rolls in formats up to 104mm wide.

Compatible label formats include large shipping labels in 102x210mm and similar formats suited to Australia Post, Sendle, and major courier services.

It also accepts standard DYMO LabelWriter label rolls for smaller formats.

All label rolls for the 5XL must be DYMO format rolls.

4. Which label printer is best for an ecommerce business printing shipping labels?

For standard A6 and smaller shipping label formats from a single workstation, the Brother QL-820NWB or DYMO LabelWriter 550 are practical choices.

Both integrate with Shopify, WooCommerce, and major Australian carrier platforms.

For wide-format shipping labels (100x150mm or larger), the Brother QL-1110NWB or DYMO LabelWriter 5XL are the appropriate models.

If multiple staff need to print shipping labels from different computers or devices, a wireless or network-connected model is worth the step up from a USB-only printer.

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