Setting Up Your Brother Label Printer (Windows)

Setting Up Your Brother Label Printer (Windows)

This guide walks you through setting up the Brother QL-810W label printer on your Windows PC and Daobook. From unboxing to printing your first prescription label, you'll be up and running in about 15 minutes.

Step 1: Unbox and Power On

Take the printer out of the box and plug it in. The printer comes with a starter roll of labels, but these won't be the right size — you'll want to load your DK-11202 (62×100mm) labels before printing. Power on the printer using the button on the front.

Step 2: Download the Installer

Visit the Brother QL-810W Downloads & Drivers page. Select your Windows version from the OS dropdown and click OK.

At the top of the page, under Software/Document Installer, click Software/Document Installer (Recommended), then click Agree to the EULA and Download.

Step 3: Run the Installer

Open the downloaded file. You'll be presented with a License Agreement — click Agree to continue.

The first step is Check Printer Selection Method. Turn on your printer, connect it to your computer with the USB cable, then click Auto Select.

The installer will detect your printer and show Brother QL-810W pre-selected in the dropdown. Click OK.

Step 4: Install Software

Next you'll see the installation settings with a list of software to install — drivers, P-touch Editor, and other utilities. You can leave the defaults as-is and click OK. The P-touch Editor software won't be needed for Daobook labels, but it won't hurt to have it installed.

Accept the next License Agreement and the installer will begin installing the printer driver and everything it needs.

Step 5: Set Up Wireless Connection

During installation, a prompt will appear asking you to select a Connection Type. Select Wireless Network Connection and click Next.

Next, the installer will search for your printer on the network. Select the Brother QL-810W from the list and click Next.

The installation will complete. Click through to exit the wizard, then unplug the USB cable and put it away — you can now print wirelessly.

Step 6: Verify Installation and Set Default Settings

Open the Windows Start menu, search for Printers, and click Printers & Scanners. Verify that the Brother QL-810W appears under the printer list.

Click the printer, then click Printing Preferences. Ensure that:

- Paper Size is set to 62mm x 100mm
- Orientation is set to Landscape

Click OK to save.

Step 7: Set Your Printer in Daobook

- Click Print in the Daobook sidebar menu
- You'll see the Printer Settings section at the top of the page
- Under Printer Brand, select Brother
- Under Printer Model, select QL-810W
- The label size will show as 62x100mm — this matches the DK-11202 labels
- Your preference saves automatically

Step 8: Print Your First Label

- Find a prescription in the list on the Print page
- Click the Print dropdown button next to it
- Select Single Label (Front Only) or Double Label (Front & Back) depending on what you need
- A label preview will appear in a modal window
- Click Print Label — this will open the label as a PDF in your browser
- Press Ctrl + P (or go to File > Print) to open the print dialog
- Select the Brother QL-810W as your printer
- The paper size and orientation should already be set correctly from Step 6
- Click Print

Your label should print and auto-cut within a few seconds.

Tips

- Third-party DK-11202 compatible rolls are significantly cheaper than Brother branded ones and work just as well
- The printer auto-cuts each label after printing — no scissors needed
- If labels aren't printing correctly, double-check that Paper Size is set to 62mm x 100mm and Orientation is set to Landscape in Printing Preferences (Step 6)