Been using a Zebra LP 2884 forever and love it but it’s ancient and I need to replace it soon. Any suggestions for roll fed thermal printers that don’t require proprietary paper would be really appreciated!

My dad wants to give me the money for one as a christmas present (as it's the only thing I can think of that I really need, lol) and I'm overwhelmed by all the options available. I need something that ideally is compact, prints 4x6 (or smaller if that exists), and is reliable (aka lasts and is not a piece of shit). Price isn't a big issue. Thank you in advance

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I’m shopping on Amazon, I have been looking at their promoted ”Rollo Wireless thermal printer” I can’t afford a PC/Laptop right now just for printing and would like to stick with my phone.

So wireless is preferred, ideally I just want it to show up as a printer and not have to use an APP to connect to it.

Who here has what and how much do you love/hate your label/shipping printer?

UPDATE

I went with a Brother QL1110NWB, it’s wireless and works with air drop or Bluetooth, can print 4x6 and use smaller custom sized labels and it can also be used with batteries.

I have a Brother laser printer and it’s done solid work and hasn’t broke on me yet so I’m gonna try another one of their products.

If anyone is interested I can post an update in a couple weeks once I let my inventory go live again and start using it.

Another reason I went with the brother over many of the other brands is that I have seen people complaining that their printers DPI needs to be at least 3 or USPS and UPS were having trouble scanning their labels.

The rollo was like 200 DPI while the Brother was 300 and I can’t really afford to not use it if the labels don’t scan so I bit the bullet for a more expensive one.

I had gotten a secondhand thermal label printer when I first started selling on ebay, and initially purchased a box of labels off eBay as well. After I had bought the blank labels I realized you can get free labels from UPS. No big deal, I figured I would just use them all up and then start using the roll that UPS provides.

Well today was my last label of the one I bought of eBay. I went to switch out the roll, and feed the first label until it recognizes where to stop at the perforation, it didn’t want to stop. It just keeps feeding until halfway into the second label.

I had a few extras blank ones from the labels that worked before and kinda made a makeshift roll to deduce that it was just the UPS labels that didn’t work. I taped two goods ones, a ups one, and then a good one. To my surprise it recognizes the two first labels and then after seeing the ups label it does the same thing and fed halfway into the last label. I’m thinking it has something to do with the thickness of the UPS label somehow, as it does feel a few mil thicker.

So does anyone here utilize the free UPS thermal label rolls and have a machine that works well with them?

Thanks

Hi community,

i'm very new to the world of UPS and i'm struggeling a bit to find the right hardware for label printing.

We are using worldship and worldease from UPS and apparently not every labelprinter is compatible with this software.
is there any known model out there that is well available to buy? I found two devices BIXOLON XD5-40dK/BEG (ony available in Germany) and ZEBRA ZP450 (is only available in USA).

Is any other model out there? Can you recommend one?

thanks!

Quick introduction before the post:

We are AZLabels. Who are we, you ask? Well, we're a company who came into existence because sellers needed an easy way to print FNSKU box and shipping labels, our company decided to get involved. Before AZLabels came along, sellers who wanted to publish shipping, stock, barcodes, and other Amazon seller labels, would have to manually convert each tag to the format accepted by the thermal printer. The amount of time consumed in doing so was not satisfactory to Amazon sellers, particularly those who were mailing a significant volume of products.

AZLabels offers these primary, yet valuable, assets:

• An extension installed on Chrome or Firefox

• An online dashboard to manage users' settings and accounts

• A server where label creation takes place before the seller receives them

Visit our site to learn more. Now onto the review:

Amazon sellers are a breed all their own. Anyone who decides to start a business on this behemoth of a site is intelligent, driven, thorough, persistent, savvy, and an entrepreneurial spirit. Getting used to Amazon's ins and outs is pretty much a full-time job, so we'd like assist eCommerce sellers in making this process a little easier.

We want to discuss the best label printers for those who have chosen to sell on Amazon; the types of printers that have the best value, and the printers that are most dependable in 2019.

Thermal Printers for Amazon Sellers

Thermal printers do a better job for printing labels for these reasons:

• A thermal printer doe not use ink consumables because of its ability to "burn" the print on the label.

• There's no cutting involved; you pull, peel, and stick. The printers do require a special paper for printing.

• In some cases, depending on the ink cost for your laser and the amount of shipping you do, using a thermal printer is less expensive, or, at least, comparable to other types of printers.

• You can use a thermal printer for Amazon bulk shipping.

• Thermal printers come in commercial grades and can handle Amazon bulk shipping by using Amazon Print Connect (APC). It interfaces with your printer to print Buy Shipping, removing several obstacles that kept various thermal printers from correctly interacting.

• In general, thermal printing easier, quicker, and cheaper.

• These printers offer a cost-effective way to print more significant numbers of black and white paper.

• Thermals do a great job of printing shipping, box, and Fulfillment Network Stock Keeping Units (FNSKU) labels.

• Thermal printers weigh less, are smaller, and are power-efficient.

Zebra LP2844

If you travel into any Amazon chat rooms or forums, the Zebra LP2844 is the topic of many conversations. Here's a look at its benefits and its drawbacks:

Pros:

• The Zebra is a long-lasting and durable workhorse of a printer.

• Its price is highly competitive.

• This thermal printer is compatible with most label products, even less expensive label iterations.

• The LP2844 is the number-one pick for many sellers.

• This model of the Zebra is small; creates on-demand labels and tags in 2- to 4-inch configurations.

• It has wristband label capabilities.

• Zebra LP2844 has dual-wall construction that remains intact despite rough handling.

• This model of the Zebra focuses on delivery for high-volume sellers.

Cons:

The thermal printer does not work well with Macs.

Dymo LabelWriter 450

This Dymo is an excellent printer for sellers who are just starting their businesses.

Pros:

• This label printer is less expensive than many other companies' beginner printers.

• It is the easiest to set up.

• Dymo printers are more compatible with Macs.

• Dymos are a cinch to use.

• The Dymo LabelWriter 450 prints as many as 51 address labels a minute.

• The machine can hold one roll of labels at a time.

• The wide-print head allows sellers to print up to 2 5/16" wide and almost any length. (Standard labels measure from 2 5/16" x 7 ½".)

Cons:

• Because of the lower price point, the quality of Dymo's printing devices is also a bit decreased, as well.

• Only Dymo-branded labels work in their printers.

• Dymo paper is higher in cost than other label papers.

• This increase in price means that your labels' costs will be higher.

Dymo LabelWriter 4XL

This Dymo product has a much broader print head.

Pros:

• It can print up to 71 address labels a minute.

• The 4 XL holds one roll of labels.

• This model enables sellers to print labels of as much as 4" wide and almost any length. (The largest standard label is 4" x 6".)

Cons:

• The Word add-in doesn't blend smoothly with Word itself.

• Switching between rolls is a bit more difficult than with some other printers.

Rollo

The Rollo Label Printer is the new kid on the block. It manufactures printers that are commercial-grade, direct thermal, high-speed, and compatible with Amazon, eBay, Etsy, and Shopify, UPS, USPS, and more.

Pros:

• The label size is 4'x6'.

• It is fast, reliable, and affordable.

• Rollo printers use technology adopted by big-time shipping couriers for years.

• A patented design boosts productivity using high-performance logistics.

• The machine will deliver up to 5,000 labels a day at a faster speed than many others.

• Any direct thermal label may be used to print high-quality shipping labels and barcodes.

• It works at a rate of 150 mm/s, or one 4"x6" shipping label a second. (This speed is twice as fast as Rollo's nearest competitor.)

• The Rollo printer is quite friendly with Windows and Mac.

• Rollo is compatible with FedEx, Shipworks, Shopify, PayPal, eBay, UPS, and all major shipping platforms.

Cons:

The printer does not come with the necessary Label Roll Holder.

Brother QL - 1100

Brother has a few label printers that are the right price and size for small to medium Amazon businesses.

• The QL-1100 model has acceptable print speed and produces a beautiful print quality. It is a wide-format version of the Brother QL-800.

• It prints labels up to 4" from side-to-side, die-cut, and continuous length.

• The QL-1100 uses direct-printed thermal paper, the price of which is determined by the source of your paper stock.

• This printer, according to its makers, is the best wide-format label printer at its affordable price.

• Brother is well-known for its Big warehouse printers, as well.

Cons:

• The per-label media cost is slightly high.

• The printer's ability to print with red ink is limited to one label type.

Brother QL-500

If affordability is a top priority, the Brother QL-500 is the printer for you. This printer is low in price and high in dependability.

• It is compatible with Windows, and Macs.

• The QL-500 is easy to load.

• It offers integrated add-ins for Microsoft products

• Included with the purchase are a starter roll of labels; USB cable; a Quick Start Guide, and a CD.

• The hardware and software for this Brother direct thermal printer are straightforwardly installed and used.

• The printing is fast and precise, and and the machine is extremely durable.

Cons:

• Difficult to clear a jammed label from the rollers.

• There have been some problems with connecting the printer to eBay and Paypal.

Brother QL-820NWB

The QL-820NWB also has a moderate price but offers many more features. It is a direct thermal, ultra-fast printer.

Pros:

• This printer comes with an auto-cutter.

• It is compatible with Windows and Macs.

• The QL-820NWB has mobile device compatibility, as well.

• QL-820NWB has an easy setup.

• Label sizes include die-cut and continuous maximum tape width of 2.40", and length of 3.00 ft.

• It can print up to 110 labels per minute.

• This Brother printer offers much more for not very much money.

• The printer uses a wide selection of label types.

• It features an easy-to-read, backlit monochrome LCD screen for use as a standalone.

Cons:

• The per label cost can get expensive.

• Printing in red can be accomplished on only one label type.

Honeywell PB50 Direct Thermal Printer

The Honeywell's price is on the high side, but it may be worth it.

Pros:

• Its maximum print width is 4.39".

• The PB50 has a mono print speed of 4in per second.

• This model has the fastest time to "the first label."

• It is mobile and comes with a belt clip, a status indicator, and an error condition indicator.

• The Honeywell printer creates labels and tags.

Cons:

• It uses a Lithium-Ion battery.

• The Honeywell is compatible with Windows 10 and previous Windows iterations, and Intermec and Easycoder.

• This printer does an excellent job for larger businesses and corporations.

Finding the right printer for your eCommerce site will take a bit of research and time, but the investment of patience and cost will more than pay off in the end. Once you choose your thermal printer, you're on your way to a simplified, fast, worry-free label-making procedure.

When your printer arrives, in many cases, the devices are up and printing in less than two minutes. The eCommerce sellers who use a quality printer and purchase affordable labels say the difference in their shipping costs and processes is just what they have been needing. Along with all this, you will receive support and explanations from the company that makes the printer you choose.

Original post available here. We're also happy to answer any questions if you have any about thermal labels or any of the printers mentioned above. Thanks for reading!

EDIT: Typos mentioned in the comment.

Hi flipping,

I read a post fairly recently where people were talking about what label printers they used and heard people mentioning printers they got used with thousands of labels printed that still worked amazing. I can’t find the post so I’m curious what you guys would recommend!

Thank you!

I had gotten a secondhand thermal label printer when I first started selling, and initially purchased a box of labels as well. After I had bought the blank labels I realized you can get free labels from UPS. No big deal, I figured I would just use them all up and then start using the roll that UPS provides.

Well today was my last label of the ones I bought previously. I went to switch out the roll, and feed the first label until it recognizes where to stop at the perforation, it didn’t want to stop. It just keeps feeding until halfway into the second label.

I had a few extras blank ones from the labels that worked and kinda made a makeshift roll to deduce that it was just the UPS labels that didn’t work. I taped two goods ones, a ups one, and then a good one. To my surprise it recognizes the two first labels and then after seeing the ups label it does the same thing and fed halfway into the last label. I’m thinking it has something to do with the thickness of the UPS label somehow, as it does feel a few mil thicker.

So does anyone here utilize the free UPS thermal label rolls and have a machine that works well with them?

Thanks

My boyfriend sells baseball cards on Ebay. He ships out SO much, and for Christmas i would like to get him a label printer and figure out how he can ship out his cards with a lot less effort (he goes to the post office to pay for the packages constantly.)

So I guess I am asking:

What label printers do you all use to print off shipping labels?

Can you ship out cards with tracking in a small envelope to create cheaper shipping?

If there is something else you all can think of that I am not asking, please let me know! Thanks.

My biggest annoyance in the world is having to ship something, whether it’s returning something to Amazon or selling something online. Nobody I know has a printer, and no stores near me will allow me to print something.

I need a printer that is cheap, uses lasers so I don’t need ink and will be used literally once every month or two for shipping labels.

Does a product like that exist?

Looking to finally buy a shipping label printer and would love some recommendations! I don't mind investing a little $$ as long as I knew it was gonna work longterm and not accrue more hidden costs in other places (ie $$ proprietary labels).

Some criteria I'm looking for:

1. Compatible with the free UPS/Fedex 4x6 labels OR at the very least compatible with cheap 3rd party labels

2. Will last a couple years (sturdy, reliable)

3. Ability to print from my phone or laptop wirelessly (wifi/bluetooth compatible). Not sure if it changes anything, but I sell on Ebay, Mercari, and Depop; I was wondering if there's a label printer that works most seemlessly with some/all of these apps.

4. Hopefully under $400. Can increase budget if people really recommend it!

I saw that Rollo, Dymo 4XL, Zebra GK420D and Brother QL-1110NWB get mentioned a few times but I couldn't figure out specific details about them like label compatibility or wireless capability. I was concerned that Rollo seems like a relatively new company and wasn't sure about it's longevity.

Would love all your thoughts about the printers you have! Like what you hate/love and what to consider in a shipping label printer. Also would you feel safe buying secondhand or is new the way to go? Question is x-posted, thanks for your help in advance! :)

Hey folks I am looking into selling things online and am looking into buying a shipping label printer, not sure what one to go with under ~$100 truthfully looking for one under $50-75 but like I said not sure I was looking at a hp label printer but they don’t seem too good, am currently looking at a Jaden’s but lemme just ask the pros! What would you recommend?