Labels review

Brother DK-1241 and DK-1247 Large Shipping Labels

For Brother's wide QL printers, DK-1241 is the natural shipping roll because it matches a standard 4 × 6 in label PDF. DK-1247 is 4.07 × 6.4 in—useful if your software targets that size, otherwise a 4x6 PDF prints with extra margin.

Buy if / skip if

Buy it if

  • You own a QL-1100 or QL-1110NWB.

Pros and cons

What stands out

  • Brother-listed compatibility by model
  • Drop-in cartridge

Drawbacks

  • Proprietary
  • Adhesive not specified

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.

Brother DK-1241 / DK-1247 specifications
SizeDK-1241: 4 × 6 in (101 × 152 mm); DK-1247: 4.07 × 6.4 in (103 × 164 mm)
FormatBrother DK die-cut roll in cartridge
QuantityDK-1241: 200; DK-1247: 180
Core sizeBrother DK format
Roll diameterBrother DK format
MaterialWhite paper, black print
AdhesiveNot specified
Sensing / perforationDK die-cut
Maker's compatibility statementQL-1050, QL-1050N, QL-1060N, QL-1100, QL-1110NWB
ExclusionsNot listed for 2.4 in QL models

Printer compatibility

Confirmed = named by the label or printer maker. Conditional = published specs match but the pairing isn’t named, or an accessory is needed. Unknown is never treated as compatible.

PrinterFit with Brother DK-1241 / DK-1247
Brother QL-1110NWBConfirmedBrother lists this printer for DK-1241 and DK-1247.
Brother QL-1100ConfirmedBrother lists this printer for DK-1241 and DK-1247.
Rollo WirelessNot supportedThis printer uses generic direct thermal media; this label is Brother DK rolls.
MUNBYN RW403BNot supportedThis printer uses generic direct thermal media; this label is Brother DK rolls.
Zebra ZD421dNot supportedThis printer uses generic direct thermal media; this label is Brother DK rolls.
Phomemo 241BTNot supportedThis printer uses generic direct thermal media; this label is Brother DK rolls.
Rollo USBNot supportedThis printer uses generic direct thermal media; this label is Brother DK rolls.
MUNBYN P941UNot supportedThis printer uses generic direct thermal media; this label is Brother DK rolls.
DYMO LabelWriter 5XLNot supportedDYMO states the 550 series and 5XL work only with DYMO-branded labels.
Zebra ZD220dNot supportedThis printer uses generic direct thermal media; this label is Brother DK rolls.
iDPRT SP410Not supportedThis printer uses generic direct thermal media; this label is Brother DK rolls.
Arkscan 2054A-LANNot supportedThis printer uses generic direct thermal media; this label is Brother DK rolls.
POLONO PL60Not supportedThis printer uses generic direct thermal media; this label is Brother DK rolls.
Brother QL-800Not supported4.07 in wide rolls exceed this printer's 2.4 in DK maximum; not in Brother's list.
Brother QL-820NWBNot supported4.07 in wide rolls exceed this printer's 2.4 in DK maximum; not in Brother's list.
DYMO LabelWriter 550Not supportedDYMO states the 550 series and 5XL work only with DYMO-branded labels.
Phomemo M110Not supportedThis printer uses Phomemo M-series rolls; this label is Brother DK rolls.

Compatibility notes and common mistakes

Confirmed for QL-1100 and QL-1110NWB per Brother.

  • Ordering DK-1247 when you need exact 4 × 6 in labels.

Alternatives

Brother DK-1201 Standard Address Labels

Brother address labels for all QL models.

Compare these side by side

Final recommendation

Choose DK-1241 for standard 4x6 postage labels.

Sources

Read and checked on September 27, 2026. We cite manufacturer documents first; third-party hosts are labeled.

  1. Brother DK-1241 product page (Brother USA, manufacturer product page; checked September 27, 2026)
  2. Brother DK-1247 product page (Brother USA, manufacturer product page; checked September 27, 2026)