CHOOSING THE RIGHT BROTHER LABEL PRINTER: QL-800 VS. QL-810W VS. QL-820NWB

14 November 2023 | Simon (Sales)

When it comes to organizing your office or workspace, a label printer is an indispensable tool. Brother, a trusted name in office equipment, offers the QL-800 series label printers that combine speed, versatility, and convenience. Although they share many features, each model in the QL-800 series has its own unique selling points. Let’s break down the differences to help you decide which label printer is the perfect match for your needs.

Shared Features Across the Series

Each printer in the QL-800 range boasts the following features:

High-speed printing.
The ability to print in both black and red without the need for ink or toner*.
An automatic cutter for creating custom-length labels up to one meter.
Compatibility with continuous-length label rolls for a variety of applications.
A range of different label sizes (maximum 62mm wide)

With these features, you can print everything from address labels to signage with ease, ensuring your workspace is a model of efficiency. *Applies to specific labels only.

Brother QL-800: The Budget-Friendly Workhorse

The Brother QL-800 is the most economical choice in the series. It's a workhorse, capable of printing up to 93 labels per minute, making it ideal for high-volume tasks. It connects via USB, which is perfect for a single-user setup. If your work involves basic label printing without the need for wireless connectivity, the QL-800 offers great value for its price.

Brother QL-810W: The Wireless Wonder

Stepping up to the Brother QL-810W, you gain wireless connectivity and faster printing. This model prints up to 110 labels per minute, ensuring that not only do you get the job done quickly, but you can also do it from anywhere in the office. With Wi-Fi and AirPrint compatibility, you can print labels directly from your smartphone or tablet, making it a versatile choice for a modern, mobile workforce.

Brother QL-820NWB: The Connectivity Champion

At the top of the range is the QL-820NWB. It inherits all the advantages of its siblings and adds even more connectivity options, including Ethernet and Bluetooth. The standout feature of the QL-820NWB is its standalone mode, enabled by an integrated backlit LCD display, which allows the printing of previously uploaded labels. With up to 110 labels per minute, it's designed for the utmost efficiency and versatility in a busy professional setting.

Now, it’s just a matter of selecting the printer that aligns best with your work’s demands.