Brother Wireless Label Printers
Information about Brother wireless printers.
The Brother™ QL-720NW, Brother QL-710W, and Brother QL-810W wireless label printers are high speed, high resolution printers that are compatible with both Windows® and Mac®.
Before you purchase:
- Brother Wireless Printers are compatible with PDS (both desktop and OnDemand).
- Brother Wireless Printers will only print using the continuous length white paper tape.
Windows 11 Installation
A list of steps to take before you begin using your Brother Wireless Printer with Windows 11.
Before you start the installation process, make sure you have the following:
- Service Set Identifier (SSID)
- Wireless network password or network key
- IP address
- Security mode - for example, WPA2
Do not connect the printer to your computer until you are told to do so in the instructions.
Download Printer Drivers
Learn how to download and prepare the installation of drivers for Brother QL-720NW, QL-710W, and QL-810W printers on a Windows operating system.
- You will need administrative rights to download and install drivers on any machine this device connects to.
Unzip and Install Your Brother Wireless Printer
Unzip the Brother Install file, and install your printer.
- In your PC's search bar, enter C: and click the folder location.
- Locate Brother Install, and unzip the file.
- Once you have unzipped the file, select the correct setup file to install.
- For the Brother QL-720NW, double click C:\Brother Install\qd720ww651avt64us\D_setup.
- For the Brother QL-710N, double click C:\Brother Install\qd710ww651avt64us\D_setup.
- For the Brother QL-810W, double click C:\Brother Install\qd810ww651avt64us\D_setup.
- Click Next.
- Select Wireless Network Connection, then click Next.
- Click Next to view the Destination folder.
- Select Brother Peer to Peer Printer, then click Next.
- Select Change Firewall port settings to enable network connection and continue with the installation, then click Next.
- Select Yes, I have a USB cable to use for installation, then click Next.
- Plug in the USB cable.
- Make sure you have the SSID and network or key password. Select Checked and confirmed, then click Next.
- Make sure the power is on for the printer. The installation window displays.
- Once the wireless network is detected, check to make sure that the SSIS is correct. Select Yes, then click Next.
- Disconnect the cable from the computer, then click Next.
- Do one of the following:
- If the printer doesn't display, click Wireless Setup and start over.
- If the Brother QL-720NW, QL-710W, or Brother QL-810W printer displays, click Next, then click Finish to restart the computer.
Select Printer and Printer Settings
Once your printer is installed, select the correct printer settings for your computer.
Set up your Printer in PDS
After you select the correct printer settings, set up your printer in PDS.
- Open your PDS program.
- Go to the Reports section.
- Locate and open one of the mailing label reports.
- Click Next until you see the Printer options.
- For the printer, select Brother Printer.
- For the orientation, select Landscape.
- Select a paper size that matches the labels you're using.
- Click Next.
- For the label style, click Edit Style.
- Select both Continuous Form and Dedicated Label Maker.
- Click Save/OK, and save the style.
- Click Next, then preview your report.
- You can print a test page to make sure your printer is set up.
Mac Installation
A list of steps to take before you begin using your Brother Wireless Printer with macOS.
Before you start the installation process, make sure you have the following:
- Admin name and password
- Service Set Identifier (SSID)
- Wireless network password or network key
- IP address
Download the Wireless Setup Wizard
This task provides instructions for downloading and installing the Wireless Setup Wizard for Mac, ensuring the printer is ready for use.
- You must have administrative rights to download and install software on any computer this equiment connects to.
Install Printer Drivers
This task provides instructions for downloading and installing printer drivers for Windows or Mac, including steps for setting up the software and configuring the printer connection.
- Download the latest printer drivers for Mac.
- Click .
- In the Downloads folder, select BrotherWDSW.
- Double click BrotherWDSW.pkg.
- Click .
- Select Agree, then click Install.
- Enter the Admin Name and Password, then click Install Software.
- Double click the correct folder, and select Setup Wizard.
- Make sure you have a USB cable ready to use, and click Yes, I have a USB cable to use for installation.
- Click Next.
- Make sure you have the SSID/ESSID and network key. Click Checked and confirm to continue.
- If the computer doesn't have Java SE 6, click Install. You must have Java SE6 installed to continue installation. If you're not sure what version of Java you have, this site will tell you.
- Click OK for installing 1 item, then click Next.
- Connect the USB cable from the printer to the computer, and click Next.
- If there is more than one network, a network list displays. Select the correct network, then click Next.
- Enter the network password, and reenter it to confirm.
- Click Install Software.
- Do one of the following:
- To let the system find the IP address, click Next.
- To enter a static IP address with subnet, click Change IP Address.
- Click Close.
- Disconnect the USB cable.
- Click Finish.