This category holds Brother label and tape cartridges, with over 40 products in the range. They suit offices, workshops, warehouses and schools that print their own labels for filing, shelving, cables, parcels and name badges. Start with your printer series, then narrow down by tape width and material.
How to choose label and tape cartridges
Printer compatibility. Cartridges are made for specific printer families, so check the exact model before ordering. Brother P-touch printers generally take tape cassettes, while QL printers use label rolls, and the two are not interchangeable.
Width. The tape must not be wider than your printer's maximum. Narrow tape is easier to wrap around cables and thin pipes, whereas wider tape gives room for larger text, barcodes or a logo on shelving and equipment.
Material and finish. Laminated tape resists scuffing, moisture and many cleaning products, so it suits tools, server racks and anything handled daily. Plain paper labels cost less to run and are fine for postage, folders and short-term use. Direct thermal paper can fade with heat and sunlight, so avoid it for labels that must last for years.
Label format. Continuous rolls let you print any length, which helps with mixed jobs such as cable flags, bin labels and signs. Pre-cut labels give uniform results for address labels, name badges and file spines, with no trimming.
Colour and adhesive. Contrast matters more than appearance: black on white is easiest to read, while coloured tape helps sort items by team, department or circuit. For rough, textured or oily surfaces, look for a strong adhesive variant rather than the standard one.
Brands we carry
- Brother: the manufacturer behind the P-touch and QL label printer lines, and the maker of the matching TZe laminated tapes and DK label rolls used with them. Every product in this category is from Brother, so cartridges are matched to Brother printers.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find the right cartridge for my label printer?
Look up your printer's full model name, usually printed on the casing, and check which tape or label type it supports. The model name decides the cartridge format, the maximum width and the label material. If the printer is in the Brother P-touch or QL family, choose within the matching tape or roll type.
What is the difference between TZe tape and DK labels?
TZe is a laminated tape cassette used in P-touch printers, while DK labels are rolls used in QL printers. TZe tape suits durable labels for cables, equipment and shelves. DK rolls are typically used for address labels, postage and badges, and many of them are printed by direct thermal printing without ink or ribbon.
Are laminated tapes worth it?
Laminated tapes are worth it when labels face handling, moisture, cleaning or sunlight. The clear protective layer covers the print, so text is far less likely to rub off or fade. For short-term labels such as parcels or temporary folders, a plain paper label is usually enough.
What tape width should I buy?
Pick the widest tape your printer accepts only if the label needs it, because width should follow the use. Narrow tape of around 6 to 12 mm is common for cables and small items, while wider tape from 18 mm upwards is easier to read on shelves, boxes and equipment. Check the printer's maximum width first, as it sets the upper limit.
