Brother QL-1110NWB Review: Is It Worth It for Shipping Labels?

Is the Brother QL-1110NWB worth it for shipping labels?

Yes, if you print 4x6 shipping labels regularly from a Windows or Mac computer or a shared network and are content to buy Brother's DK label rolls. It is the printer Pirate Ship lists first among its recommended 4x6 models, and it is the only Brother model in Shopify's supported-printer table. It is a weaker fit if you want to run generic label stock, print from a Chromebook (ChromeOS is not on Brother's supported list), or print product barcode labels from Shopify. Because prices change, this review judges fit rather than cost; Amazon shows the current price: Check the current price of the Brother QL-1110NWB on Amazon.

Updated October 2026

How this review was built

We did not test this product ourselves; this review is built from the manufacturer's published specifications and Amazon's product listing. The specs come from Brother's QL-1110NWB product page and its support-site specification and supported-OS pages, and the platform statements come from the Pirate Ship, Shopify and ShipStation help pages. Anything that is Brother's claim, such as speed or cutter life, is labeled as Brother's.

Brother QL-1110NWB at a glance

The Amazon listing title describes it as a “Wide Format, Postage and Barcode Professional Thermal Monochrome Label Printer with Wireless Connectivity.” Brother's own pages give these specifications:

What it does well

Connection options. Brother lists USB, USB Host, Wi-Fi, Ethernet and Bluetooth, and Shopify's Brother page says you can connect it “using USB cable, a wired LAN connection, Bluetooth, or Wi-Fi.” In practice that lets a packing station use whichever link is most dependable there: a cable to one laptop, or the network for several computers. For phones, Brother points to its free iPrint&Label app, with the condition “Requires connection to a wireless network.”

A built-in cutter. Brother's page says the “Auto cutter allows for printing 1 or multiple labels at a time, eliminating wasted label sheets,” and its specification page calls it a “Durable automatic cutter.” The cutter-life figures in the table are Brother's own ratings.

Starter rolls. The box includes a roll of 41 die-cut DK-1247 shipping labels plus a continuous DK-2205 roll, per Brother's product page, so you can print before ordering more stock.

Windows extras. Brother also lists an automatic crop function that “lets on-line sellers easily print product and other barcode labels from A4/Letter size label sheet templates (Windows only).” That is aimed at label-sheet templates rather than the 4x6 label PDFs Pirate Ship creates, so it is not a reason to buy for shipping alone.

What Pirate Ship, Shopify and ShipStation say about it

Pirate Ship's recommendations article puts the QL1110NWB first of its two 4x6 picks and describes it as offering “every connection method possible.” Pirate Ship also says any other printer will work, so a recommendation is not a requirement. The same article notes that “you can use any standard inkjet or laser desktop printer,” and its getting-started guide adds that with a 4x6 thermal printer you cannot use 8.5x11 paper and have to supply the 4x6 labels.

Shopify's supported-printer table lists the “QL-1110NWB” with “Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS” compatibility. Shopify's Brother page adds that “you need to download the label printer software from the Brother's website, and then install the software to your computer.”

ShipStation's Printing Basics article names Brother, alongside DYMO and Zebra, among the thermal label printer brands that work well with it. It does not name the QL-1110NWB or any other Brother model.

Where it falls short

DK rolls. Brother's page is direct: “It is important to understand that using non-genuine Brother replacement labels may damage the Brother QL-1110NWB label printer and may not be covered under warranty.” Rollo, by contrast, says its printers take any compatible direct thermal labels. Rolls are the recurring expense, so before you commit, work out what the rolls you would use cost per label.

ChromeOS is not listed. Brother's supported-OS page covers Windows, Linux, macOS, iOS and Android. Neither it, Pirate Ship's description nor Shopify's table row mentions ChromeOS. A missing entry is not proof it fails, but it is a reason to ask Brother before buying for a Chromebook.

Barcode labels in Shopify. The Amazon title says “Postage and Barcode,” but Shopify's Brother page says: “The Brother QL printer isn't recommended for barcode label printing. For barcode printing, use supported barcode printers such as DYMO or Zebra models.” If product barcodes are part of your work, weigh the two statements against each other.

Margins and old operating systems. Brother's specification page warns that “There is a chance that you may not be able to print in full width depending on your environment” and advises “designing with enough margin, because there is a possibility of cut off if the paper is not fed in straight.” Brother's supported-OS page also says it will not provide new software for “the Mac operating systems older than the last three systems,” which matters if your Mac is not current.

Continuous-roll quirk. Pirate Ship documents an error some Brother users see with continuous rolls: a message beginning “The roll of labels or tape inside the machine does not match.” Its fix is in Brother's software: open Advanced Settings, choose “Continuous Tape Format,” and select the proper label size.

QL-1110NWB or QL-1100?

Brother's QL-1100 page lists USB and USB Host only, while the QL-1110NWB adds Wi-Fi, Ethernet and Bluetooth. Pirate Ship's advice is that if you do not need the wireless connection options, the QL-1100 offers the same functionality. The QL-1100 page also lists a built-in “Plug & Label” feature for Windows that the QL-1110NWB page does not. Pick the QL-1110NWB when more than one computer, or a phone, needs to reach the printer; pick the QL-1100 when one computer sits next to it.

If your only computer is a Chromebook, or you want to buy labels from any supplier, Rollo's Wireless printer is the model to compare: Rollo lists Chromebook support and says any compatible direct thermal labels work, with third-party performance not guaranteed.

Who should buy it, and who should skip it

Buy it if:

• you ship every week from Windows or Mac and want what Pirate Ship lists first
• you want Ethernet or Bluetooth as well as Wi-Fi and USB
• you prefer a cutter to a tear bar and are happy to buy DK rolls

Skip it or look elsewhere if:

• you only ship a few parcels a week, since Pirate Ship says a standard desktop printer works
• you need generic label stock, or a Chromebook is your main computer
• you print many product barcode labels from Shopify

Where to buy: Check the current price of the Brother QL-1110NWB on Amazon. Brother describes a two-year limited warranty on its own page; confirm how it applies to the seller on the listing before you order.

Sources

Checked October 2026.

• Brother USA – QL-1110NWB Wide Format Professional Label Printer (product page)
• Brother Support – QL-1110NWB / 1110NWBc Specifications
• Brother Support – QL-1110NWB / 1110NWBc Supported OS
• Brother USA – QL-1100 Wide Format Professional Label Printer (product page)
• Pirate Ship Help Center – Label Printer & Shipping Scale Recommendations (page dated April 14, 2026)
• Pirate Ship Help Center – What do I need to start shipping on Pirate Ship?
• Pirate Ship Help Center – Why doesn't my label print correctly?
• Pirate Ship Help Center – What size of printer labels do I need to buy?
• Shopify Help Center – Shopify-supported label printers
• Shopify Help Center – Brother QL label printer
• ShipStation Help – ShipStation Printing Basics
• Rollo – Rollo Wireless Label Printer (product page, rollo.com)
• Rollo Support – Rollo Printer, Rollo Ship Compatibility FAQ: Platforms, Marketplaces, and Operating Systems
• Amazon product listing for the Brother QL-1110NWB

Choose the rest of your setup

Use the printer connection checklist to match the machine to your devices, then check roll versus fanfold labels before buying supplies. If you are starting a shop, the first-shipment checklist helps you buy only what the workflow needs.