Brother's Best Wireless Thermal Label Printer for Shipping Labels? QL-1110NWB VS TD-4550DNWB Review

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Brother makes some of the best wireless thermal label printers on the market with their flexibility in connections. Bluetooth, wifi, mobile, laptop printing, they do it all. In this video we look at the Brother QL1110NWB wireless thermal label printer vs the TD-4550DNWB wireless thermal label printer. Its hard to find a thermal printer compatible with iphone and airprint and luckily both of these are if thats how you run your small business.
★ Printer and Labels ★
TD4550DNWB on amazon - amzn.to/3peYM4U
QL1110NWB on amazon - amzn.to/2PEefOu
Cheapest (worst quality) QL1110NWB Labels - amzn.to/3u3sivR
Mid-Priced (better quality) Ql1110NWB labels - amzn.to/3w7zCsn
Free 4x6 Labels - fulfilledmerchant.com/where-t...
Free 4x6 Sample Label - fulfilledmerchant.com/need-a-...
★ More Videos ★
More info about the QL-1110NWB - • The Best Wireless Ther...
TD-4550DNWB Unboxing - • The Internet Made Me B...
Dont Get a Dymo 4XL - • The Roast of the Dymo ...
★ Install Tutorials ★
QL1110NWB Android Tutorial - • Android Wireless Print...
QL1110NWB Mac Setup Tutorial - • Brother QL-1110NWB WIR...
QL1110NWB Print Without Internet - • Brother Wireless Direc...
QL1110NWB iPhone/iPad Setup Tutorial • The Best Thermal Print...
TD4D Windows Setup - • WINDOWS TUTORIAL Wirel...
TD4D Mac iPad, iPhone Setup • How to Setup Wireless ...
★ More Comparison Videos ★
QL1110NWB Vs Rollo - • Rollo Vs Brother Therm...
Rollo Vs Dymo 4XL - • Rollo vs Dymo 4XL Whic...
Free 4x6 Labels - fulfilledmerchant.com/where-t...
Free 4x6 Sample Label - fulfilledmerchant.com/need-a-...
DONT FORGET TO CHANGE SETTINGS TO 4x6 - • How to Fix Thermal Shi...
Video Index
0:00 Intro
1:15 Best Wireless Thermal Printer (Short Answer)
2:22 Cost Comparison
4:02 Design Comparison Side by Side
5:53 QL1110NWB Labels Vs TD-4550DNWB Labels
7:25 Printing Labels from both Printers
8:53 Features and Specifications
10:31 Compatibilities (ebay, shopify, poshmark, mercari, fedex, ups etc)
12:08 Hardware Compatibilities (iPhone, iPad, Chromebook, Mac, Windows, Linux, etc)
14:04 Break Even Calculator
16:53 Conclusion
In this video we review the Brother QL-1110NWB Thermal Label Printer.
Compatibility
-Neither will work with Google Chromebook
-TD4D will NOT work with Android
-QL110NWB Prints from Android
Both..
-Prints from Airprint on IOS
-Works with Mac and Windows
-Works with eBay 4x6 shipping labels
-Works with Etsy 4x6 shipping labels
-Works with Poshmark 4x6 shipping labels
-Works with Amazon Merchant Fulfilled 4x6 shipping labels
-Works with Paypal Ship Now 4x6 Shipping Labels
-Works with Shopify 4x6 shipping labels
-Works with Amazon FBA UPS shipping labels
-Works with Pirate Ship 4x6 shipping labels
-Works with Amazon FBA sku labels (small ones) on a windows computer
-Work with Shippo Shipping 4x6 Labels
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Tags
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@TheShepherdsChurch 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks soooo much for this vid - after watching it 4 times over the last several weeks I finally ordered the TD4D just now! I wish all review video channels were this informative and extremely well put together... and funny... You’re the best!!

@thecollegepicker 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much I Appreciate it. It's a great machine, we use that almost daily. It's pricey but it eventually break even with free UPS/FedEx labels.

@andthe2become1flesh93 2 жыл бұрын

Loving your videos! 🎉 Just frustrating that none of the printers seem to fit everything I'd like to have, so I'm still undecided. 😆 Granted, I didn't know label printers let alone thermal ones even existed, 🤷 so I'm really glad to have come across your channel. 😊 I feel like I could speak about them intelligently now. 🥰 Thank you!

@rwdesperado 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative. I was hoping that with your expertise that you would share how to configure the printer to use different size labels. It comes with 4.07 X 6.4 as the default but also comes with 2.4 continuous labels that I can not get to print.

@JoeyBeeFit 2 жыл бұрын

I've been watching a few of your videos in regards to figuring out what label printer would be best for my end. Just want to say that you make fantastic videos and it is really appreciated by me as well as many others! Thank you so much!

@thecollegepicker 2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome. Happy to help in your decision making

@JoeyBeeFit 2 жыл бұрын

@@thecollegepicker 🙌🙌🙌

@brooklynsveryown2637 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative! Great job

@iggienator 8 ай бұрын

Finally someone who actually prints in his review

@drukarkaetykietblog 11 ай бұрын

It is a great video. Thanks a lot for a great overview and comparison.

@99ReasonsY 2 жыл бұрын

hi college picker, can i use the QL 111ONWB Labels with the TD-40 , example it i remove the black feet from the roll ?

@christinezheng3191 2 жыл бұрын

Many good videos!! And you looks so so professional in printer area. Do you also sale them online?

@oliverbork2627 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Are these the only two AirPrint label printers on the market? I’m looking for a label printer that can work with iOS. We print most of our labels with Shopify, so just need something that works with that. I was hoping the Zebra ZSB-DP14 would allow that as the price is good and we don’t do crazy volume. Can both Brother printers change between shipping labels and barcode labels quickly like the Zebra ZSB-DP14? Been using Zebra 450 and the Dymo Label Printer for years. But working more and more on iOS, so looking for wireless option, or workaround. Great channel.

@BIGANT149 Жыл бұрын

This video, along with the other thermal printer review videos, helped me make a decision on which printer to purchase, which is the BROTHER TD4550DNWB. Thanks for the information

@melissamcgivney6933 2 жыл бұрын

I would love a video on the rollo wireless vs brother's wireless thermal shipping label printers. A google search on that is what brought me here. Which would you choose between the two?

@christiancarrington9793 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video great info. I am looking for a label printer to print (PPDS) pre packed food in UK. I want to print 55mm wide 160mm long and do not need colour. Will the Brother QL-1110? Work for this as it’s listed as a “shipping & Barcode “ label printer?

@ms.zukischannel9567 3 жыл бұрын

Was waiting for this.thanks🙏🏻🤍

@thecollegepicker 3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome =)

@TheShepherdsChurch 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent content as always! Thx!

@thecollegepicker 3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome, thanks for watching.

@Yay-hovah 8 ай бұрын

I have the non-wireless version of the QL-1110NWB (the QL-1100c) and my labels resolution doesn’t look nearly as good as yours did in this video.

@MarioObino 7 ай бұрын

Hi Eric, Just a question!? have you checked if now the TD40 is finally working with android? It would be very helpful Thanks

@crlyap Жыл бұрын

Can you print different size label like round, square or Star size label on them?

@frankcheung99 11 ай бұрын

The TD-$D can print thermal receipts with an add-on cutter, it also has an optional label peeler. I own 3 of them, and the label cost a lot cheaper

@LoriArrowood 7 ай бұрын

Can you (or one of your viewers) help me understand advantages/disadvantages of the DK-1241 4x6" labels vs the DK-1247 4.07x6.4" labels? I think the QL1110 comes with the 1247s - do you have any issue using these vs the regular 4x6" size? Thanks!

@kimgascoigne 3 жыл бұрын

what is a font size that is really really small? You mentioned 203dpi not being good for printing small text. My labels have 11-12pt font. Is that what you mean by small? Would that size font need a 300dpi printer?

@od5699 18 күн бұрын

I've connected a LP 2844 to my mac with LP2 driver but there's a delay in printing, the cheaper machine which looks similar prints immediately Do you have any idea why this should be so?

@stephenthompson5372 5 ай бұрын

Have you tried to change to 300dpi (when printed with android) I have blood sucker Zebra ZD421 and have to adjust everytime I print from Mac OS ..... zebra hate it

@genevieve730 Жыл бұрын

In all your videos I didn’t see anything on the Munbyn thermal printer. Is there a reason this was overlooked?

@user-wq7zh4kg5q 3 жыл бұрын

hi can you make a list of the NON proprietary thermal printers for cheap to high please thanks you can reply here

@junaidbutt8279 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting TV this video. Does the TD4500 auto recognize item labels like the QL1100?

@thecollegepicker 3 жыл бұрын

I am not sure I understand the question, with the TD you have to calibrate it when you change label sizes.

@junaidbutt8279 3 жыл бұрын

@@thecollegepicker QL1100 can auto crop item labels. Its in one of your videos as well. Can TD4500 do that?

@BryanzHAn03 3 жыл бұрын

@@junaidbutt8279 I have the TD-4550DNWB. When I go to its printer configuration in Windows I notice it does have the "crop print" functionality which is I think is similar to the QL-800/QL-1100/QL-1110NWB although I haven't used it. I think when you use it, you will have to make the printer recognize the FBA label size or put it in manually in the settings so you can use the auto crop feature.

@nickk4010 3 жыл бұрын

Sup CP!! I picked up a brother HL- L2350DW printer at the thrift today for $3 oem toner and drum still with paper, plugged in an worked excellent. New printer for me! Love the content CP and it was a crazy score and wanted to share my printer score with ya!

@thecollegepicker 3 жыл бұрын

Yooo, that's a great printer, good score!. I have a bunch of videos showing that one. Make sure to turn off deep sleep, otherwise it won't print wirelessly if it's asleep so annoying. Take care!

@nickk4010 3 жыл бұрын

@@thecollegepicker Thanks CP! I will check that out, that deep sleep was starting to annoy me, I have a 2270 and love that thing, but I'm going to keep this one for a while too. For $3 I cant go wrong Ill check out your vids on it and turn off the deep sleep. Thank you CP!

@HeatherLouiseJewelry 3 жыл бұрын

I'm looking into the TD-4D for shipping labels but I'm also interested in printing very small price tag labels (10mm x 19mm)... Demo sells labels that are cut to that size. Am I able to configure the TD-4D to print on those labels?

@shittychannel4860 2 жыл бұрын

that might be too small actually. Might work.

@maloosecat123 2 жыл бұрын

I have a question for you Eric. Which would you go for? Zebra lp-2844 for $150 (2009 mfr but in brand new never used condition) or the Rollo for the same amount, $150, new; Need 15 labels a week. Thanks for your awesome videos

@bashfullJ88 2 ай бұрын

Stay with the Zebra. Zebra is the best. I would recommend skipping the 2844. It's an older model. Look at the zp450, or if you can spend the money the Zebra ZD series is even better, it has all the new technology.

@boommedead4792 3 жыл бұрын

I bought a Brother Pocket Jet 773. Works with non proprietary cheap fax roll paper. Supports wifi adhoc/infrastructor ios/android/pc/mac. I use double sided sticky A4 paper to convert the print out into a sticky label.

@Brianf1977 Ай бұрын

i wish i had known the QL didn't allow printing from paypal app on a mobile device

@chipsy2698 2 жыл бұрын

But i heard that you can buy 3rd party labels from ebay for QL-1110NWB as well. Maybe the video is bit old now ? Any idea if newer model of QL11100NWB is on the horizon ?

@Sulfen Жыл бұрын

Yeah you can use third party labels that were designed for that thermal printer and they work fine.

@sexibabies71 2 жыл бұрын

*Absolutely love the **Bestt.Digital** Label Printer! I have needed a label printer to make shipping orders so much easier but the fact that i got it in such a pretty color. Top notch! Prints nicely*

@diannmorey1725 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, i have a question I hope u can answer about a other thermal printer. I have the Bixolon SRP-770iii and I have a ChromeBook. Do you know if it’s compatible. And if so how I set it up to configure to start printing label? PLEASE HELP! Thanks u

@thecollegepicker 3 жыл бұрын

Hi I'm not familiar with that printer but I have a tutorial on my channel that works with some printers on chromebook, have you seen thay video?

@melissacordero4655 3 жыл бұрын

Am confused dose or it doesn't work with the Chromebook you said (exept for and all the brands) "12:08 Hardware Compatibilities (iPhone, iPad, Chromebook, Mac, Windows, Linux, etc" I follow your channel you offer a lot of useful information and am thankful for it can you or anyone clarify.

@thecollegepicker 3 жыл бұрын

These are not supported by chromebook.

@melissacordero4655 3 жыл бұрын

thank you!

@RS-dd2wi 3 жыл бұрын

I'm after your advice. I was going to order the Dymo 4xl, but after watching your video, I binned that thought and ordered the Brother WN. However, Amazon doesn't know when it's coming back, so is there one around the Brother's price as good and is compatible with iOS and Mac OS, that tends to be more widely available? Btw I'm in the UK, thanks

@shittychannel4860 3 жыл бұрын

No. Really not. The wireless label printer market is very very limited. As is the IOS market. Very few printers will work with IOS. Brother is one of those that can work with IOS as brother and apple have a partnership letting Brother use apples airprint.

@oliverbork2627 2 жыл бұрын

@@shittychannel4860 Do you know of other label printers that will work with iOS. I’m looking for a shipping label printer.

@shittychannel4860 2 жыл бұрын

@@oliverbork2627 Not really. There is some chinese printers that work with bluetooth (some on this channel) but its a bit of a faff to print each label as you have to save it, open it in a special app and then print. For ease of use the brother is the winner. or use a computer.

@oliverbork2627 2 жыл бұрын

@@shittychannel4860 Thank you for the reply. I'm leaning towards the QL just because of the price point. I know you mentioned the TD is better. But with the label "brackets / holders" the QL seems easier to switch different label sizes, no? Do you have any experience with the wireless Zebra ZD420? Thoughts on that compared to Brother TD?

@shittychannel4860 2 жыл бұрын

@@oliverbork2627 Well no, you have to press one more button for the printer to calibrate to the new label, and set the new label up in the computer or phone, but youll have to set that up anyways, for the label to be the right dimensions. There is less wasted plastic with the printer that dont use holders for each roll of labels. If you dont buy them in bulk and get one roller you use with all rolls of labels. There is a video on the ZD420 on this channel. Ive not used it myself.

@willehlert2498 4 ай бұрын

Im looking for a thermal printer to use labeling small water sample containers. Preferred label size would be 2.5"x3" ish. The label needs to be able to reliably adhere to plastic bottles that often are damp when applying the label. Also the labeled bottles will be packed in ice. Black and white is fine and resolution is not very important. Printing in the field with bluetooth or wifi would be a must. Battery powered would be amazing. Any opinions?

@thecollegepicker 4 ай бұрын

These won't be great for damp environments unfortunately. How much data needs to be on the label during transportation?

@willehlert2498 4 ай бұрын

@@thecollegepicker 8 lines of text.

@thecollegepicker 4 ай бұрын

And how long would the label need to last?

@willehlert2498 4 ай бұрын

@@thecollegepicker just for clarification I’m not worried about the printer being in damp environments. I can keep it dry. But the labels need to be trusted on each sample bottle. The labels need to survive 3 days in ice cooler. Once dropped off the laboratory applies their own barcode. When the lab provides partially complete labels I’m almost certain they are the thermal type.

@DucTaZenSurfer 3 жыл бұрын

can I use aftermarket labels on the QL1110NWB?

@thecollegepicker 3 жыл бұрын

Yes I actually did a video on my channel today showing some 3rd party ones and how they hold up to some tests.

@Velin4eto 2 жыл бұрын

I have the 1110 Nwb for about 2 years now I can’t figure out how to set it up to print without me changing the network on my phone to the printers network (and stopping my wi-fi) that is so annoying doing it every single time … Please help!

@thecollegepicker 2 жыл бұрын

Hi did you set up the printer on your home wifi?

@Velin4eto 2 жыл бұрын

@@thecollegepicker I did yes;) but still I have to switch off my wifi and then connect to the printers network which is time consuming and tedious 😭

@ronnie9117 Жыл бұрын

Do you suggest purchasing the extra product (insurance)) plan ($40+) from Amazon?

@ronnie9117 Жыл бұрын

Also, how much is the cutter for the TW4D?

@ronnie9117 Жыл бұрын

One last question. Are there any other printers, either from Brother or other brands, that allow use of Non-proprietary labels like this TD4D?

@hustleman4880 3 жыл бұрын

I have a ql1110 and have a td4550 on the way. Does the td4550 really not work with android?? I will have to return it if that's the case...

@thecollegepicker 3 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately they don't 😢

@thecollegepicker 3 жыл бұрын

@@BatGamershow0661940 Wow, never even thought a generic driver would work. I just printed with Nokoprint because print share wasnt free. Youd still think FOR $500 that brother would have built it in their print service plug in to be used normally to print in androids print dialogue =(

@thecollegepicker 3 жыл бұрын

I have a video showing nokoprint which is basically the same but free.

@hustleman4880 2 жыл бұрын

Any update on this? Still not working for Android? Not even with Bluetooth? I didn't even receive the td4550 I ordered back then... Showed as delivered but wasn't smh.

@qasimrehman1230 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Will the ql-1110nwb work with a surface pro ?

@thecollegepicker 3 жыл бұрын

Yes they both will ☺️

@qasimrehman1230 3 жыл бұрын

@@thecollegepicker thanks

@PokemanOkie Жыл бұрын

Looking at the specs, it looks like the TD-40/TD-4550DNWB now supports Android.

@SuperJESSE327 3 жыл бұрын

Which one do u like the best? Still using your workhorse?

@thecollegepicker 3 жыл бұрын

We use the brothers daily. I have so many labels from a test I did that I need to use up 😂

@eyes2338 2 жыл бұрын

Its was on idle sleep mode

@hustleman4880 3 жыл бұрын

To turn off autocut, type in the printer's ip address and turn off autocut there

@thecollegepicker 3 жыл бұрын

Will have to try that, thanks =)

@SteveTalamantes 2 жыл бұрын

Brother QL-1110NWB 4" Wide

@boommedead4792 3 жыл бұрын

The Brother RJ-4230WBL is the ultimate battery powered portable 4x6 printer wifi/bluetooth/usb ios/android/pc. Dont waste your time buying any other junkie walled printer.

@cmocmo2277 2 жыл бұрын

Based on this one inspring comment I bought the 4230 on sale. Shame on brother for not shipping with a battery charger and for subsequently selling the charger and the cord for the charger separate. Do you have a good source for labels?

@gr8t1bobo 3 жыл бұрын

I bought this exact printer because I don't have a computer or tablet. I thought I would be able to use my android phone to print things but yeah it don't work sadly. I should have read the reviews before I bought it because alot of the reviews say they can't get it to print from android. Has anyone else had luck printing from android phone? I would love to hear some advice before I sell mine.

@thecollegepicker 2 жыл бұрын

For the TD I was able to get it working on Android. Download the app noko print and install it using the generic driver. That's the only way I was able to get it to work.

@gr8t1bobo 2 жыл бұрын

@@thecollegepicker Thanks for the advice. I tried that one and I wasn't able to print, but after trying 40 + apps I found one that works. (printshare) still some issues but it works pretty good.

@Benakuzo2 10 ай бұрын

I’ve been wanting to get a label printer for my small business for the longest time and finally pulled the trigger. I’m glad I did ! This machine is great kzfaq.infoUgkxw55tQTywUAAOsbrlwxONZULry77sFF1Q and the blue/green color matches the rest of the accents in my office. My favorite part is how small the footprint is. It’s less than 1/4 the size of my regular printer.Set up was fairly easy. Seller will email you a link with video instructions Which I found to be more helpful than the written instructions. I use a Mac and had no issues. They even included an adaptor for USB to USB-c which is great because I’m always losing mine! I had a few issues getting the labels to print properly and wasted quite a few sheets. You need to play around with the settings to get everything adjusted just right. If you have the wrong settings, it’ll crop off the edges or feed through blank labels. These aren’t issues with the machine though, just user error.

@user-jt5vm3mi1w 3 жыл бұрын

I like to use a laser printer but I only do 5 labels a week

@thecollegepicker 3 жыл бұрын

Thats a great alternative.

@billmckim532 3 жыл бұрын

Informative but I’m happy with the joise printer until apple printer m0bile prices become realistic.

@thecollegepicker 3 жыл бұрын

Thats a good one too!

@lindsay2894 3 жыл бұрын

So this won’t work for Mercari ?

@thecollegepicker 3 жыл бұрын

Mercari does not have 4x6 shipping built into their platform, there are some workarounds that people use like pirate ship or cropping on a desktop, they are not as good of workflow.

@lindsay2894 3 жыл бұрын

@@thecollegepicker ah okay, I see you use different label printers in videos so which would you recommend the most! ( no budget)