Brother DK2246 Extra-Wide Continuous Length Paper Label Tape

Overview

The Brother DK2246 is a 4.07-inch-wide (103 mm) continuous black-on-white paper tape roll that runs 100 feet (30.4 m) per cartridge — the go-to choice when you need full-width labels for shipping cartons, equipment nameplates, or warehouse rack identification that standard narrow rolls simply can't cover. If your operation already runs a Brother QL-series label printer and you've been fighting small labels on large assets, this is the roll that changes that workflow.

Unlike die-cut rolls that lock you into preset label lengths, the DK2246's continuous format means you cut to whatever length the job requires — short asset tags one minute, 12-inch equipment banners the next — without swapping media between runs.

Key Features

• 4.07-inch (103 mm) print width: At just over four inches wide, this tape fills the full print path of the QL-1050/1100/1110NWB — wide enough for two-column asset layouts, regulatory label formats, or large barcodes with human-readable text beneath. If you've been scaling down fonts to fit a narrower roll, this eliminates that compromise.
• 100-foot continuous roll (30.4 m): A single cartridge yields enough tape for a full shift of varied-length labels without a media swap. On a busy dock printing 6-inch shipping labels, 100 feet covers roughly 200 labels per load — meaningful when downtime for a roll change interrupts a conveyor workflow.
• Black on white, paper substrate: High-contrast black ink on a white matte background delivers clean barcode scans across 1D and 2D symbologies. Paper stock keeps per-label material cost low for interior applications — the right call when you don't need the weather resistance of polyester or vinyl.
• Continuous (unlengthened) format: You define the cut point, so a single roll serves multiple label lengths in the same print session. Useful in industrial label printer environments where job types change frequently — no precut sizing to work around.
• Genuine Brother DK cartridge: Factory-produced to the same tolerances as the printer's feed path. Third-party rolls often trigger feed errors or ink-density inconsistencies on QL-series hardware — this cartridge avoids that category of problem entirely.
• Extra-wide category: At 103 mm, the DK2246 sits at the widest format in the Brother DK label media lineup. If your label design requires anything narrower, the same DK family offers options down to 12 mm — but for 4-inch-wide stock, this is the ceiling.

Integration & Compatibility

The DK2246 is engineered for a specific set of Brother QL wide-format label printers: the QL-1050, QL-1050N, QL-1060N, QL-1100, and QL-1110NWB. These are the only verified compatible models per Brother's own documentation. Do not assume compatibility with other QL models — narrower-format printers in the QL lineup physically cannot accept a 103 mm cartridge.

The QL-1110NWB in particular supports wireless (Wi-Fi and Bluetooth) printing, making the DK2246 a practical fit for mobile print stations or shared network printers in warehouse and logistics environments. Pair the printer with compatible label printer accessories such as label peelers or external label holders if you're running high-volume continuous print jobs.

Brother's P-touch Editor and BRAdmin software both support the DK2246 format natively — template sizing is automatic once the printer detects the installed cartridge, so no manual media configuration is required at the software level.

What's in the Box

• 1x Brother DK2246 continuous paper tape cartridge (4.07 in x 100 ft / 103 mm x 30.4 m, black on white)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Which Brother printers are compatible with the DK2246?

A: The DK2246 is verified compatible with the Brother QL-1050, QL-1050N, QL-1060N, QL-1100, and QL-1110NWB. These are the only confirmed compatible models per Brother's specifications. Other QL-series printers that handle narrower media will not accept this cartridge.

Q: What is the print width and roll length of the DK2246?

A: The DK2246 prints at 4.07 inches (103 mm) wide and the roll contains 100 feet (30.4 m) of continuous tape per cartridge.

Q: Is the DK2246 a die-cut or continuous roll?

A: It is a continuous length roll — there are no pre-cut label divisions. You print to whatever length your label design requires and the printer cuts at the end of the job.

Q: What is the label color of the DK2246?

A: Black print on white background. This is a paper substrate — suitable for indoor labeling where moisture and UV resistance are not required.

Q: Can the DK2246 be used for barcode labels?

A: Yes. The black-on-white high-contrast print is well-suited for 1D (Code 128, Code 39) and 2D (QR, Data Matrix) barcodes. The 4.07-inch width allows for large barcodes with human-readable text in the same label design.

Q: What are the carton dimensions for the DK2246?

A: The DK2246 ships in a carton measuring 5 inches x 6 inches x 5 inches.

Ted Perry

The DK2246 comes up often in warehouse and logistics deployments where the QL-1110NWB is the networked print station — specifically because that 4.07-inch (103 mm) width is the widest continuous format Brother supports in this printer family, and a lot of facility managers don't realize it exists until they're already fighting small labels on large assets.

Technical Highlights:

• 103 mm print width: Fills the full media path of the QL-1050/1100/1110NWB — wide enough for dual-column layouts, GS1-128 shipping labels, or equipment nameplates with both barcode and human-readable fields in a single pass.
• 100 ft (30.4 m) per cartridge: At a typical 6-inch label length, one roll yields roughly 200 labels before a swap. For a shift-based dock operation, that's a meaningful reduction in mid-run interruptions.
• Continuous format: No fixed die-cut pitch means the same cartridge handles a 2-inch asset tag and a 10-inch equipment banner in the same print session — no media change required between job types.

Deployment Considerations:

• Confirm your printer model before ordering — the DK2246 physically only fits the QL-1050, QL-1050N, QL-1060N, QL-1100, and QL-1110NWB. Narrower-format QL printers will not accept this cartridge.
• Paper substrate means this tape is an indoor-only media — it won't hold up to moisture, outdoor exposure, or high-abrasion surfaces. If your labels go on equipment that lives outside or in wash-down areas, you need a polyester or laminated alternative.

This roll is the right call for high-volume indoor labeling on a QL-1110NWB network print station — particularly in distribution centers running mixed label-length jobs across shifting, racking, and carton ID workflows.