Today, labels are used in many different sectors – from logistics to retail or healthcare. Regardless of your individual field of application, you are well equipped with Brother label printers. In this guide we introduce you to the wide product portfolio and explain what you need to look out for when choosing your devices.
Innovation that impresses: Brother’s printing technologies
Founded in Hamburg in 1962, Brother International GmbH is a subsidiary of Brother Industries. The Japanese company is one of the market leaders in the printer segment and has been convincing for many years with innovative developments that guarantee a particularly user-friendly application. The new desktop label printers allow you to print your custom labels in no time. The QL product range includes 9 printers. A total of 16 different models are available for the TD-D and TD-T series.
Print labels reliably and cost-effectively with direct thermal
If you need a large number of labels, you are well equipped with direct thermal technology. A heat-sensitive coating and a thermal print button make traditional ribbons and ink obsolete. No additional consumables are necessary, little waste is generated and it is available at low cost. The use of linerless labels is also possible. There is a small selection of materials, since printing can only be done on special thermal paper. Printing is usually done in one color or in two colors.
The direct thermal label printers use a special thermal paper. The heat discolours the paper in the heated areas and no ribbons are required. This technology is a good choice, especially in retail.
Labels from direct thermal printers are suitable for short-lived folder labeling, retail, receipts, shipping. You can also use it to print shipping labels – the possible uses are as diverse as they can be individually adjusted.
Robust labels using thermal transfer
Label printers with thermal transfer technology, on the other hand, are characterized above all by their durable printed products. Many materials can be printed and multicolored printing is possible. Disadvantages are that it is more expensive due to the ribbons and more waste. Robust thermal transfer labels are suitable for device identification and product identification.
The selection of consumables is large due to the wide range, because the portfolio includes both coated and uncoated labels in different lengths. Regardless of whether you want to label the edges of shelves or label blood bags, you are always prepared with the label printers with thermal transfer technology.
With Brother, you always have the right label printer at hand
Regardless of your desired print volume and the planned area of application, Brother has the perfect device for your individual requirements in its range.
Label printers for low print volumes: the QL series
Printers of the QL series are ideal for printing short-lived labels, such as visitor ID cards or folder labels. The BRO QL-820NWBC is also characterized by the ability to print red and black. In this way you can highlight labeled goods or packages in an eye-catching way.The printer has a print speed of up to 110 labels per minute and guarantees printing on labels up to 62 mm wide. With a large number of interfaces, the BRO QL-820NWBc is compatible with almost any device and can be operated by several users at the same time using network-capable connections. In addition, compatibility with the iPrint&Label app allows operation via mobile device. In addition to the power supply, the label printer is equipped with a powerful lithium-ion battery that can be used to print more than 4,000 single-color labels or more than 1,000 two-color labels.
Equipped for all applications – with printers from the TD-D series
It doesn’t matter whether it’s in healthcare and pharmacies or in food retail: there are enough areas of application where short-lived labels are sufficient – such as pre-packaged food or laboratory labels. However, these often have to be printed in larger quantities. Where the QL series reaches its limits, you are equipped with the TD-D series.The printers in this series, like the BRO TD-2120N and the BRO TD-2130N, are characterized by their modular design, which can be perfectly adjusted to your individual requirements. They support the most common printer command languages, ensuring seamless integration into your system. With a print speed of 152.4 mm per second and a maximum print width of 56 mm, the BRO TD-2120N is also the bro TD-2130N particularly powerful and, thanks to WLAN and Bluetooth interfaces, is also ideal for working at different workplaces.
Thermal transfer equipped for high print volumes: The TD-T series
The printers of the TD-T series ensure maximum productivity. Not only does the BRO TD-4650TNWB print at up to 203.2mm per second, with ribbons up to 300m long, downtime when changing rolls is kept to a minimum. In addition, it is suitable for use in production due to its integrated printer commands that work according to industry standardsThe thermal transfer technology of the labels of the BRO TD-4650TNBW is particularly robust. With a print resolution of 203 dpi, it also offers pin-sharp label printing and is particularly user-friendly with a 4-inch LCD display. Especially if you depend on a high print volume, you are well equipped with this printer.
Conclusion
With its professional desktop label printers, Brother offers the optimally adapted solution for almost every work area – from manufacturing to retail to healthcare. You can choose your printer according to your individual requirements. Thanks to the innovative direct thermal and thermal transfer printing processes, both short and long-lasting labels can be selected. So you have the right label for all cases.
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