The Brother QL 720NW driver allows Windows to communicate with your network-connected label printer and send print jobs with the correct settings. Choose the appropriate package for Windows 11, 10, 8, or 7 to help your computer recognize the printer and access its label-printing options.

Key Features

• Network printing support: Enables printing to the Brother QL 720NW over an established Ethernet or wireless network connection.
• Label format settings: Provides controls for selecting the installed label size and adjusting orientation so text, addresses, and barcodes fit the intended layout.
• Print output controls: Gives compatible applications access to printer-specific preferences, including supported quality and cutting options.
• Windows integration: Makes the printer available through standard Windows printing dialogs, allowing you to manage preferences and send labels from compatible software.

How to Install

1. Check your Windows version. Confirm whether your PC runs Windows 11, 10, 8, or 7, and check its system type. Select a driver package that explicitly supports your operating system and architecture.
2. Prepare the printer connection. Turn on the Brother QL 720NW, load a compatible label roll, and connect it to your network using Ethernet or its wireless setup procedure. For network discovery, keep the printer and computer on the same local network.
3. Download and run the installer. Save the appropriate Brother driver package, extract it if necessary, and launch the setup program. Approve the Windows administrator prompt if requested.
4. Choose the connection method. Follow the installer’s instructions and select the network-connected printer when it appears. If discovery fails, check the printer’s network connection; use its IP address if the setup tool offers that option.
5. Verify the label settings. Open the printer’s preferences in Windows, select the size matching the loaded roll, and print a sample label. If the layout is clipped or misaligned, check the label dimensions in both the application and printer preferences.

The driver handles communication and printing settings; label-design software may be supplied separately. If installation is unsuccessful, confirm that the selected package supports your exact Windows version before trying again.

Common Issues and Fixes

• Install fails or stalls: Disconnect the QL-720NW USB cable until the installer prompts; close P-touch Editor and other Brother utilities; run the driver download as administrator. For network setup, disable VPN temporarily and allow the Brother installer through Windows Firewall.
• Printer not detected: For USB, try another port/cable and avoid hubs. For Ethernet/Wi-Fi, print the QL-720NW network configuration report, confirm the PC and printer are on the same subnet, and ping the printer’s IP. Reinstall using the current IP or set a DHCP reservation.
• Driver/version conflicts: Uninstall old Brother QL drivers and P-touch software via Settings > Apps or Brother’s uninstall tool, reboot, then install the QL-720NW package matching your Windows version and connection type (USB or network).