Introduction
Professional, high-speed label printer helps you quickly tackle labeling tasks in your busy office.
Create amazing Black/Red labels using DK-2251 or cost-effective paper labels for packages, envelopes, file folders, name badges, postage and more. The super-fast, printing up to 93 standard address labels per minute with black text at 300dpi+; help save time on big projects. An auto cutter allows for printing 1 or multiple labels at a time, eliminating wasted label sheets.
The "Plug & Label" feature supports quick label printing of most basic labels - no software installation required for Windows® PCs.+ P-touch Editor software for Windows® and Mac® lets you create labels as you desire. Print from Microsoft® Word/Excel®/Outlook®.
Uses convenient, Brother genuine DK drop in labeling supplies. Needs no ink or toner.
- Print amazing Black/Red labels using DK-2251
- Create cost-effective paper labels for packages, envelopes, file folders, name badges, postage and more.
- Convenient, drop-in rolls. No ink or toner needed
- Prints Brother genuine DK pre-sized, easy-peel labels and continuous-length paper and film tapes. Auto cutter enables banners and signs up to 3 ft. long
- High-resolution printing (up to 300 x 600 dpi), for crisp text and graphics
- "Plug & Label" feature lets you create and print labels without installing software+
- Compatible with Windows® and Mac® and also Integrates with Microsoft® Word, Excel® and Outlook®
- Super-fast, printing up to 93 standard address labels per minute with black text at 300dpi+
- "Label Collection" feature provides beautiful, pre-designed labels and banners with commonly-used text
Other features
Spare part retention
5 year(s)
Country of origin
China
Label memory
99 label(s)
Number of frames
126
Languages support
Simplified Chinese, Czech, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Turkish
Date & time printing
Yes
Number of languages
18
Label memory
99 label(s)
Date & time printing
Y
Design
Built-in display
No
Product colour
Black, Grey
Housing material
Plastic
Product colour
Black, White
Logistics data
Pallet gross height
16.3 cm
Pallet gross weight
284.4 kg
Master (outer) cases per pallet
36 pc(s)
Master (outer) cases per pallet layer
6 pc(s)
Layers per pallet
6 pc(s)
Products per pallet
108 pc(s)
Harmonized System (HS) code
84433210
Technical details
Pallet type
800 x 1200 mm
PC connection
USB 2.0
Sustainability certificates
ENERGY STAR
Sustainability certificates
ENERGY STAR
Printing
Print technology
Direct thermal
Colour
Yes
Maximum resolution
300 x 600 DPI
Print speed
148 mm/sec
Print speed
93 lpm
Printing colours
Black, Red
Maximum printing width
6.1 cm
Maximum print height
5.8 cm
Minimum print length
100 cm
Vertical printing
Yes
Rotated printing
Yes
Text alignment
Right, Center, Left
Print technology
Direct thermal
Colour
Y
Maximum resolution
300 x 600 DPI
Print speed
176 mm/sec
Print speed
110 lpm
Printing colours
Black, Red
Maximum printing width
6.1 cm
Vertical printing
Y
Rotated printing
Y
Text alignment
Center, Left
Paper handling
Autocutter
Yes
Maximum label width
6.2 cm
Maximum label length
1 m
Maximum label width
6.2 cm
Maximum label length
5 m
Ports & interfaces
Connectivity technology
Wired
Ethernet LAN
No
Wi-Fi
No
USB port
Yes
USB 2.0 ports quantity
1
Connectivity technology
Wired
Ethernet LAN
N
Wi-Fi
N
USB port
Y
USB 2.0 ports quantity
1
Performance
Page description languages
Raster_P
Flash memory
6 MB
Built-in barcodes
CODABAR (NW-7), Code 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, Data Matrix, EAN128, EAN13, EAN8, GS1-128, ISBN-2, ISBN-5, ITF-25, MaxiCode, Micro QR Code, MicroPDF417, PDF417, POSTNET, QR Code, UPC-A, UPC-E
Number of fonts
5
Tape type
DK
Number of styles
8
Tape size detection
Yes
Flash memory
6 MB
Built-in barcodes
CODABAR (NW-7),Code 39,Code 93,Code-128 Codabar Library,EAN128,EAN13,EAN8,GS1 DataBar,GS1 DataBar Expanded,GS1 DataBar Limited,ITF,MaxiCode,PDF417,QR Code,UPC-A,UPC-E
Number of fonts
5
Tape type
DK
Power
AC input voltage
220 - 240 V
Auto power off
Yes
AC input voltage
220 - 240 V
System requirements
Windows operating systems supported
Yes
Mac operating systems supported
Yes
Windows operating systems supported
Windows 10 Education,Windows 10 Education x64,Windows 10 Enterprise,Windows 10 Enterprise x64,Windows 10 Home,Windows 10 Home x64,Windows 10 IOT Core,Windows 10 Pro,Windows 10 Pro x64,Windows 7 Enterprise,Windows 7 Enterprise x64,Windows 7 Home Basic,Windows 7 Home Basic x64,Windows 7 Home Premium,Windows 7 Home Premium x64,Windows 7 Professional,Windows 7 Professional x64,Windows 7 Starter,Windows 7 Starter x64,Windows 7 Ultimate,Windows 7 Ultimate x64,Windows 8,Windows 8 Enterprise,Windows 8 Enterprise x64,Windows 8 Pro,Windows 8 Pro x64,Windows 8 x64,Windows 8.1,Windows 8.1 Enterprise,Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64,Windows 8.1 Pro,Windows 8.1 Pro x64,Windows 8.1 x64,Windows Vista Business,Windows Vista Business x64,Windows Vista Enterprise,Windows Vista Enterprise x64,Windows Vista Home Basic,Windows Vista Home Basic x64,Windows Vista Home Premium,Windows Vista Home Premium x64,Windows Vista Ultimate,Windows Vista Ultimate x64
Mac operating systems supported
Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite,Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan,Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra
Weight & dimensions
Width
262 mm
Depth
185 mm
Height
230 mm
Weight
2.01 kg
Width
125 mm
Depth
142 mm
Height
213 mm
Weight
1.15 kg
Packaging data
Package width
264 mm
Package depth
184 mm
Package height
232 mm
Package weight
2.37 kg
Packaging content
Cables included
USB
Cartridge(s) included
Yes
Cartridges quantity
2 pc(s)
Bundled software
P-touch Editor Lite
P-touch Editor 5
P-touch Address Book
Drivers included
Yes
Quick start guide
Yes
Warranty card
Yes
AC adapter included
Yes
Manual
Yes
Quick start guide
Y
Warranty card
Y
AC adapter included
Y
Manual
Y
