Brother QL-1100
The QL-1100 is the QL-1110NWB without the wireless radios: same DK labels, 300 dpi and auto cutter, USB only. It's for one computer that wants cut labels in several sizes from one printer.
USB-only sibling of the QL-1110NWB.
Buy if / skip if
Buy it if
- You print from one Windows PC or Mac.
- You want an auto cutter and DK cartridges.
- You also print address or file labels.
Skip it if
- You want generic labels.
- You print from iPhone/iPad.
Pros and cons
What stands out
- 300 dpi with auto cutter
- Takes both wide shipping and narrow address DK rolls
- 2-year warranty with replacement service
Drawbacks
- USB only
- DK rolls only
- Product page lists outdated OS versions
Specifications
From the sources listed at the end of this review. Speeds are manufacturer claims; “not stated” means the maker doesn’t publish it in the documents we read.
| Print method | Direct thermal |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 300 dpi |
| Max print width | 4 in |
| Media width | Up to 102 mm (about 4 in), Brother DK rolls |
| Speed (manufacturer claim) | Up to 69 standard address labels/min — manufacturer claim |
| USB | USB and USB host |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Wi-Fi | No |
| Ethernet | No |
| AirPrint | No |
| Printing software / protocols | Brother drivers; iPrint&Label for Android over USB OTG |
| Label sensing | Brother DK roll system |
| Label formats | Brother DK die-cut and continuous rolls |
| Where labels sit | Internal DK cartridge |
| Core size | Brother DK format |
| Max roll diameter | Brother DK format |
| Label restrictions | Brother DK rolls |
| Included | Software, USB cable, AC adapter, setup guide, starter rolls (DK-1247 and DK-2205) |
| Dimensions | 6.7 × 8.7 × 5.9 in |
| Weight | 3.65 lb |
| Power | 120 V AC, 60 Hz; ENERGY STAR |
| Warranty | 2-year limited with replacement service |
| Maintenance notes | Auto cutter. |
Compatibility
Statuses reflect the manufacturer documents listed below. Unknown means not documented—not “probably works.” Printing a downloaded PDF and native app support are separate questions.
| Windows | ConfirmedBrother lists Windows drivers (product page shows older versions). |
|---|---|
| macOS | ConfirmedBrother lists macOS (product page shows 10.11–10.13; check support for current versions). |
| ChromeOS | UnknownNot listed. |
| iPhone / iPad | Not supportedUSB only; no wireless connection. |
| Android | ConditionalBrother iPrint&Label over a USB On-The-Go cable (sold separately). |
| Generic / third-party labels | Not supportedBrother DK roll system. |
Analysis
Android over USB
Brother documents Android printing via iPrint&Label with a USB On-The-Go cable. It's a niche setup; most phone-first sellers will be happier with a wireless printer.
Compatibility notes and common mistakes
Check Brother's support site for current Windows/macOS drivers.
- Buying generic 4x6 labels.
- Expecting iPhone printing.
Alternatives
Final recommendation
Good for a single-computer office that likes DK cartridges; otherwise a generic-label printer is cheaper to run.
Sources
Read and checked on September 27, 2026. We cite manufacturer documents first; third-party hosts are labeled.
- Brother QL-1100 product page (Brother USA, manufacturer product page; checked September 27, 2026) — Page lists older OS versions.
- Brother DK-1241 product page (Brother USA, manufacturer product page; checked September 27, 2026)
- Brother DK-1247 product page (Brother USA, manufacturer product page; checked September 27, 2026)