The printer model decides which DK roll you can use
Brother DK is a family of label rolls, rather than one universal refill. The important checks are the printer’s full model number, the individual DK code, and the size and material needed for your job. A roll being “for Brother QL” is not enough information to order a large pack confidently.
The table below covers three useful genuine rolls and three current UK model names. Brother’s UK support pages group the QL-1100 with the QL-1100c, and the QL-1110NWB with the QL-1110NWBc. The consumables tables, supported by the roll product pages, are the basis for the matches here. If you have a different QL model, check its own list rather than extending this table to the entire range.
| Genuine roll | Size and supply | QL-800 | QL-1100c | QL-1110NWBc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DK-11247 | Approx. 103 × 164 mm; 180 pre-sized labels | Not listed | Listed | Listed |
| DK-22205 | 62 mm × 30.48 m; continuous paper | Listed | Listed | Listed |
| DK-11201 | Approx. 29 × 90 mm; 400 address labels | Listed | Listed | Listed |
“Listed” establishes the refill match; it does not mean every document will fit. A narrow address label can physically run in a wider printer while still being much too small for a full parcel-postage layout. Set the page size for the selected roll before designing or importing the label.
DK-11247: the wide shipping-label option
Choose DK-11247 when you need a pre-sized large shipping label on a supported wide QL printer. The genuine roll contains 180 labels. Brother’s UK product page lists the QL-1100c and QL-1110NWBc among the compatible devices, as well as several earlier wide QL models.
Size descriptions need care. Brother rounds this roll to 103 × 164 mm; retail titles may give 103.6 × 164.3 mm. Either description is larger than an exact 4×6-inch label, which is 101.6 × 152.4 mm. Use the DK-11247 paper setting and check the placement of your particular postage file. A website offering a 4×6 download does not automatically prove that its margins will line up with every DK template.
This roll is not a solution for the QL-800. That printer’s media list tops out at narrower formats, including 62 mm supplies. Moving to DK-11247 requires a listed wide machine, rather than a different setting in the QL-800 driver.
Wide Brother QL shipping labels
Brother DK-11247 shipping labels
A pre-cut paper roll for the wider Brother QL shipping machines. Its 103 mm-class label gives a full-size parcel address room without cutting a continuous roll by hand.
Keep in mind. Use the exact compatible QL model and label template. The wider DK-11247 format does not fit the narrower QL-800, and its die-cut size differs from a generic 100 × 150 mm label.
- 103 × 164 mm nominal
- 180 pre-cut labels
- Brother DK holder
DK-22205: choose your own label length
DK-22205 is 62 mm-wide continuous white paper, supplied as a 30.48 metre roll. Instead of choosing from fixed individual label lengths, you design within the supported width and let the printer cut the finished label. This is useful for longer storage descriptions, shelf headings and different lengths of text in the same batch.
For example, a short shelf name and a longer stock-bin description can share the same roll. The width remains fixed; the finished length changes. If you need a consistent set of small address labels, a pre-sized roll can be simpler because the design is always the same size.
Compare continuous paper by usable length, not by an invented label count. The number you obtain depends on each design’s length and any feed or cutting allowance. A 30.48 metre roll cannot honestly be described as a fixed number of parcel labels without stating those assumptions.
DK-22205 is paper stock for supported QL printers. It is not the laminated TZe cassette used in some Brother P-touch label makers. Do not select it for a demanding cleaning, outdoor or chemical exposure job merely because another Brother label material is advertised for that environment.
Variable-length Brother labels
Brother DK-22205 continuous paper roll
This genuine 62 mm continuous paper roll lets a compatible Brother QL cut the label length around an address, filing title or short sign. One roll can cover several lengths.
Keep in mind. Its 62 mm media width is too narrow for a four-inch parcel label. Check the printer’s supported roll list and save the right continuous-size template.
- 62 mm wide
- 30.48 m continuous roll
- Black on white paper
DK-11201: a defined size for ordinary addresses
DK-11201 contains 400 standard address labels, approximately 29 × 90 mm each. The roll is useful when you want a predictable envelope-address size or another short block of text. Its smaller footprint can avoid wasting a large shipping label on a simple identification task.
Keep the distinction between an address and a full postage label clear. A handwritten-stamp envelope may need only an address block. A carrier-generated parcel label can include a routing barcode, postage information and several reference fields, all with their own space requirements. Shrinking the whole file onto DK-11201 is not a substitute for choosing the carrier’s supported output.
This roll is also listed for the wider QL models. Owning a wide shipping printer does not force you to use wide labels for every job. You can change to a compatible narrow roll when you need addresses, then change the software’s media selection to match.
Small envelope address labels
Brother DK-11201 standard address labels
A genuine pre-sized Brother DK address roll for compact mailing and file labels. Use it when the address fits comfortably on the smaller label and a large parcel panel would be unnecessary.
Keep in mind. The nominal 29 × 90 mm format gives limited space for long addresses. Preview the complete address and use larger media when small type would make it hard to read.
- 29 × 90 mm nominal
- 400 pre-cut labels
- Brother DK holder
Read the whole refill code and pack description
Check the full DK code, colour, material, quantity and dimensions before adding a refill to a regular purchasing list. “62 mm labels” could mean continuous paper or a particular die-cut shape. A multipack may describe the combined count prominently while the image shows one roll.
The products featured here are genuine Brother supplies. Third-party listings may say they replace a DK code, but that is the seller’s compatibility claim. Look for the exact supported printer models, whether a suitable holder is supplied, and any installation instructions. A photograph of a bare roll does not establish that you can fit it straight into the machine.
Do not treat a reusable holder as a universal adapter. The holder, roll width and media detection arrangement have to match the intended supply. If you want a simple repeat purchase, keep a record of the full code that worked, rather than relying on a photograph or the phrase “shipping labels”.
Change the roll and the software setting together
Follow the printer’s loading instructions, seat the correct roll assembly and feed the leading edge as directed. Select the matching DK media in the driver or design software. For continuous paper, confirm both width and the intended cut length; for pre-sized labels, select the exact label size.
Print one sample before committing to an address list or shipping batch. Check orientation, edges, text size and barcode completeness where relevant. If the physical roll changed but a saved template still expects the previous size, the result can be clipped even though the supply is compatible.
For a recurring task, save a clearly named template that includes the roll code: for example, “envelope address — DK-11201”. That makes it easier for another person to choose the right stock and reduces accidental printing on an expensive wide label.
Separate a supply mismatch from a layout problem
If a roll does not fit, stop and recheck the model and code. If it fits but is not recognised or feeds incorrectly, follow that printer’s troubleshooting instructions for the installed supply. Changing page scaling cannot correct an unsupported holder or roll.
If labels feed normally but text is cropped, inspect the document size and driver setting next. Check whether you opened an A4 page, a full parcel label or a narrow address template. These are different document formats, even when all three contain an address. Keep physical compatibility and print-layout checks separate so that each adjustment addresses the actual problem.
Official compatibility and roll specifications
The matches above were reviewed against manufacturer information in November 2026.
Common questions
Does every Brother DK roll fit every QL printer?
No. The supported widths and individual roll codes vary by model. Check the printer’s official consumables list. DK-11247 fits listed wide models such as QL-1100c and QL-1110NWBc, but it is not listed for the narrower QL-800.
Is Brother DK-11247 exactly 4×6 inches?
No. Brother describes it as 103 × 164 mm; some retail listings use 103.6 × 164.3 mm. Exact 4×6-inch stock measures 101.6 × 152.4 mm. Select the correct DK media in your printing software and check the shipping file’s layout.
What is the difference between DK-11201 and DK-22205?
DK-11201 contains 400 pre-sized standard address labels measuring approximately 29 × 90 mm. DK-22205 is continuous white paper 62 mm wide and 30.48 metres long, cut to the chosen label length by a compatible QL printer.
Can I use TZe tape in a Brother QL printer?
No. TZe cassettes belong to compatible Brother P-touch machines. The QL models discussed here use DK rolls. Matching the Brother brand or a similar width does not make the supplies interchangeable.
Can I substitute a generic external 4×6 roll for DK-11247?
Do not assume it will work. QL compatibility includes the DK roll system, holder and supported media code, not just the width. Open-format external rolls intended for other parcel printers are not a documented equivalent.