New Brother QL-800 Mono Label Printer

Product Specifications & Hardware Details

• Brand: Brother
• MPN: QL-800
• Model: QL-800
• Type: High-Speed Desktop Direct Thermal Label Printer
• Standard Functions: Black and Red Two-Color Printing, Address and Shipping Label Printing, Plug-and-Play Configuration, Computer-Based Label Design, Real-Time Software Layout Preview, and Automatic Label Cutting.
• Optional Functions: One-click printing integration with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• What's Included in the Box: Brother QL-800 Label Printer, P-touch Editor Software, USB Interface Cable, 1 Standard Address Starter Roll (1.1 in. x 3.5 in., 100 labels), 1 Two-Color Continuous Length Starter Roll (2.4 in. x 16.4 ft.), and Quick Setup Guide.
• Required Items (Sold Separately): Workstation computer running Windows or macOS, and replacement Brother Genuine DK die-cut or continuous label rolls.

Technical Specifications

Available Options & Consumables

We stock a full range of official accessories and replacement supplies for the Brother QL-800. You can add these to your order directly from the accessories tab below:

• Two-Color Continuous Rolls: Brother Genuine DK-2251 (2.4 in. x 50 ft. Black/Red on White continuous paper rolls)
• Die-Cut Address Labels: Brother Genuine DK-1201 (1.1 in. x 3.5 in. standard address labels)
• Die-Cut Shipping Labels: Brother Genuine DK-1202 (2.4 in. x 3.9 in. shipping labels)
• Continuous Length Rolls: Brother Genuine DK-2205 (2.4 in. x 100 ft. continuous paper tape rolls)
• Replacement Hardware Parts: Brother replacement automatic cutter blade modules

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• What separates the QL-800 from older models like the QL-700 series?
  The QL-800 introduces advanced multi-color thermal capability, allowing users to print text or highlights in both black and red simultaneously across the entire label field when loaded with a DK-2251 roll. The older QL-700 series prints exclusively in black.
• Does this printer require two separate ink ribbon supplies to print in red and black?
  No. This model utilizes specialized direct thermal chemistry embedded into the paper itself. The heated print head triggers different chemical reactions on the treated DK-2251 roll to produce either red or black color profiles, meaning you never need to replace ink cartridges or physical ribbons.
• Can I use this device without installing software on my corporate workstation?
  Yes. The QL-800 features an integrated "P-touch Editor Lite" mode. When you plug the device into a Windows or macOS computer using the standard USB link, a built-in window pops open from the printer internal memory, letting you format custom text layouts instantly.