New Brother QL-580N Mono Label Printer

Product Specifications & Hardware Details

• Brand: Brother
• MPN: QL-580N
• Model: QL-580N
• Type: High-Performance Desktop Network Direct Thermal Label Printer
• Standard Functions: Address and Shipping Label Printing, Shared Network Design Workflows, Real-Time Software Layout Preview, Automatic Label Cutting, and Database Template Import.
• Optional Functions: One-click printing integration with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook over an office network.
• What's Included in the Box: Brother QL-580N Label Printer, P-touch Editor Software CD-ROM, USB Interface Cable, Network Configuration Utilities, 1 Standard Address Starter Roll (1.1 in. x 3.5 in.), 1 Continuous Length Starter Roll (2.4 in. x 26.2 ft.), and AC Power Cord.
• Required Items (Sold Separately): Compatible workstation computer running Windows or macOS, active network infrastructure, and replacement Brother Genuine DK die-cut or continuous label rolls.

Technical Specifications

Available Options & Consumables

We stock a full range of official accessories and replacement supplies for the Brother QL-580N. You can add these to your order directly from the accessories tab below:

• Die-Cut Address Labels: Brother Genuine DK-1201 (1.1 in. x 3.5 in. standard address labels)
• Die-Cut Shipping Labels: Brother Genuine DK-1202 (2.4 in. x 3.9 in. shipping labels)
• Continuous Length Rolls: Brother Genuine DK-2205 (2.4 in. x 100 ft. continuous paper tape rolls)
• Continuous Film Tapes: Brother Genuine DK-2212 (2.4 in. x 50 ft. continuous white film tape rolls)
• Replacement Hardware Parts: Brother replacement automatic cutter blade modules

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• What separates the QL-580N from the step-down QL-570 model?
  The QL-580N features integrated 10/100 Base-TX Ethernet wired networking and a legacy RS-232C Serial interface card out of the box. This network capability allows multiple office workers, nursing stations, or shipping departments to share a single label printer over a local network. The base QL-570 is configured strictly for a standalone local desktop connection.
• Does this network label printer require ribbon or ink cartridge replacements?
  No. This hardware relies entirely on direct thermal imaging chemistry. The treated paper rolls change composition under targeted exposure from the heated electronic print head, completely eliminating the recurring operational costs of toner boxes or thermal ribbons.
• Does this system include an integrated automatic label cutter?
  Yes. The machine features an integrated heavy-duty automatic label cutter that cleanly slices the paper tape at the end of each print file, allowing you to establish smooth batch processing sequences without tearing issues.