How to print labels on a Brother QL
Brother QL printers use DK die-cut and continuous rolls. BarcodeStack carries 27 DK sizes at 300 DPI — including continuous rolls like DK-2205 — so you can skip P-touch Editor for everyday labels.
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Pick your DK roll
Search the size catalog by the code on the roll (DK-1201, DK-1241, DK-2205…).
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Design the label
Text, barcodes, logos — or a spreadsheet merge for a whole address book.
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Export the PDF
The exported PDF matches the die-cut size exactly (continuous rolls use the default cut length, or set a custom size for a different length).
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Print via the Brother driver
Select the QL printer, pick the matching DK media in the driver, print at 100%.
Good to know
- Always print at 100% / “Actual size”. “Fit to page” rescales the PDF and breaks both label dimensions and barcode scannability.
- The QL driver refuses to print if the selected media doesn't match the loaded roll — match the DK code.
- Print one label and test-scan any barcode before running a full batch.
Sizes used in this guide
Frequently asked questions
- Which QL models work?
- Any QL that prints from a standard driver: QL-500 through QL-1110NWB. Design happens in the browser, so the OS doesn't matter — Chromebooks included.
- What about TZe tape (P-touch handhelds)?
- TZe cassette printers use Brother's own firmware fonts and aren't PDF printers — keep using P-touch for those. BarcodeStack covers the QL DK rolls.