Prescription Label Printing
Professional herbal medicine labels, generated as PDFs and printed straight from your browser — no label software required
No Label Software Required
Most label printers ship with their own design software — Brother P-touch Editor, DYMO Label, and so on. Daobook takes a different approach.
Daobook generates the label as a PDF, sized to fit your printer, and prints it via your browser’s standard print dialog (Cmd+P on Mac, Ctrl+P on Windows). No extra software to install, no templates to manage, and no compatibility issues between a label app and your operating system.
The only requirement is that your label printer registers as a system printer so the browser can see it. This is why printer choice matters — and why we have a clear recommendation.
How It Prints
Prescription Created
Formula or product details saved
PDF Label Generated
Sized to your printer, ready to print
Browser Print Dialog
Cmd+P → select printer → done
How It Works
Three steps from setup to printed label
Set Up Your Practice
Your clinic name, address, phone number, and AHPRA registration appear on every label automatically. Set these once in your practice settings.
Create a Prescription
Use the prescription builder to create a formula or product prescription with the in-clinic dispensary (the default). In-clinic prescriptions are automatically available for label printing.
Print Your Label
Go to Print Labels, find the prescription, and hit print. Daobook generates a PDF sized for your printer — 62×100mm for Brother or 59×102mm for DYMO — and your browser sends it straight to the printer.
What’s on the Label?
Every label is automatically populated from your prescription and practice details. Nothing to type or template — it’s all pulled from data you’ve already entered.
- Formula or product name
- Full herb ingredient list with quantities
- Client name and prescription date
- Practitioner name and AHPRA registration number
- Clinic name, address, and phone number
- Dosage and administration instructions
- Optional clinic logo
Choosing a Label Printer
Because Daobook prints via the browser, your label printer needs to appear as a system printer on your computer. On Mac, the simplest way to achieve this is with a printer that supports AirPrint — it auto-registers over WiFi with no driver install.
On Windows, most label printers work fine once you install the manufacturer’s driver. But even on Windows, we recommend the same printer for its WiFi convenience and reliability.
Our recommendation: Brother QL-810W
~$150–180 AUD
- AirPrint on Mac — no driver needed, just connect to WiFi
- Reliable driver support on Windows
- WiFi connectivity with USB fallback
- Resilient to macOS updates (AirPrint is built into macOS)
- Uses 62×100mm DK label rolls (DK-11202 or third-party compatible)
Premium Alternative
Brother QL-820NWB
~$220–260 AUD
Same AirPrint support as the QL-810W, plus Bluetooth, Ethernet, and a small LCD screen. Worth considering if you need extra connectivity options.
Label Sizes
Brother Printers
DYMO Printers
Third-party DK-compatible rolls are widely available for Brother. DYMO 450 series also accepts third-party rolls, but the 550 series is RFID-locked to genuine DYMO labels.
Compatibility at a Glance
Not all label printers work equally well as system printers. Here’s what we’ve tested.
Mac
| Printer | Label Size | Works? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brother QL-810W | 62×100mm | Yes | AirPrint over WiFi. No driver needed. Recommended. |
| Brother QL-820NWB | 62×100mm | Yes | AirPrint. Premium model. |
| Brother QL-800 | 62×100mm | Fragile | USB only. Requires manual CUPS driver install. May break on macOS updates. |
| Brother QL-700 | 62×100mm | No | Brother dropped macOS driver support from Monterey onward. Will not register as a system printer. |
| DYMO LabelWriter 450 series | 59×102mm | Fragile | Requires DYMO Connect software. Poor Mac software quality, breaks on updates. |
| DYMO LabelWriter 550 series | 59×102mm | Avoid | Same driver issues as 450 plus RFID-locked to expensive DYMO-branded labels only. |
| DYMO LabelWriter Wireless | 59×102mm | Fragile | Does NOT support AirPrint despite the marketing. Still requires DYMO driver. |
Windows
| Printer | Label Size | Works? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brother QL-810W | 62×100mm | Yes | Install Brother driver. Works via USB or WiFi. Recommended. |
| Brother QL-820NWB | 62×100mm | Yes | Install Brother driver. |
| Brother QL-800 | 62×100mm | Yes | Install Brother driver. USB only. |
| Brother QL-700 | 62×100mm | Yes | Install driver. Disable Editor Lite mode first (hold cutter button until LED turns off). |
| DYMO LabelWriter 450 series | 59×102mm | Yes | Install DYMO Connect. Accepts third-party labels. |
| DYMO LabelWriter 550 series | 59×102mm | Costly | Works, but RFID-locked to expensive DYMO-branded labels only. Higher ongoing cost. |
| DYMO LabelWriter Wireless | 59×102mm | Yes | Install DYMO Connect. |
A note on DYMO printers
No DYMO model supports AirPrint. All DYMO printers on Mac depend on DYMO Connect software, which has a poor reliability track record across macOS updates. If you already own a DYMO and it works for you, great — but if you’re buying new, the Brother QL-810W is a much more reliable choice, especially on Mac.
Printer Setup
Getting your label printer connected takes just a few minutes
Mac
QL-810W / QL-820NWB
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1
Connect the printer to your WiFi network using the setup instructions in the box
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The printer auto-discovers via AirPrint — no driver installation needed. It should appear in your system printer list automatically.
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Open Daobook, go to Print Labels, click print on a prescription, and select the printer from the browser’s print dialog
Windows
Any Brother QL model
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Download and install the Brother printer driver from brother.com.au
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Connect the printer via USB or WiFi
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Open Daobook, go to Print Labels, click print on a prescription, and select the printer from the browser’s print dialog
Ready to Print Professional Labels?
No label software, no templates, no hassle — just professional prescription labels from your browser