04-09-2018 08:35 PM
I have a brand new Dymo Label Writer 450 that hasn't been used. I use sticky sheets that go in the printer for my shipping labels. The label printer only supports a max size of 2 5/16" wide. Obviously, the length can be whatever since it comes in a roll. The biggest standard label is currently 2-5/16" x 7-1/2", but of course that's absurdly long and unnecessary.
Just wondering what the rules are for shipping with USPS/UPS/FedEx regarding smaller labels. Is there any issue with using this not being 4" wide like most label printers? I used to have an older Zebra printer that printed 4" wide, but I have never dealt with a smaller size and was wondering what the procedure is. It mentions "shipping labels" being printed on it, but that's kind of small.
04-09-2018 08:43 PM
Placing a mailing label on smaller packaging that has been reduced below its intended size may create distortions resulting in processing errors, unreadable barcodes and other readability issues.
04-10-2018 01:14 PM
The Dymo 450 supports the 99019 (2.3x7.5) labels for USPS shipping from ebay/paypal. While the Dymo 4XL or your Zebra printer can use the 4" x 6" labels for USPS, UPS, or FedEx.
These are the standard size labels for USA carriers. What size package are you shipping, and by what carrier?
04-10-2018 04:21 PM
I ship large padded envelopes, USPS flat rate boxes, UPS (non-flat rate and customer packed) packages and also FedEx every now and then.
I should have worded that better, but I'm basically asking if USPS, UPS and FedEx will accept the 2.3 wide labels instead of say, the typical 4". Just trying to decide whether to keep this label printer and use it for my actual shipments (instead of using the laser printer with sheets of peel and stick labels) or sell it and get a 4" wide label printer.
04-10-2018 04:35 PM
The 2.3" is only useful for USPS, not FedEx or UPS. The larger 4" x 6" label can be used for all carriers.
Suggest you look at the Dymo 4XL, which is reasonably priced compared to a Zebra, plus higher resolution and speed. It prints the 4x6 plus all other sizes including the 2.3 label, address, labels, stamps, etc. You can even print the ebay/papyal packing slip on the 4x6 label.
You might want to also keep the 450, just for smaller label needs, like return, product, or address only labels, or even just postage stamp printing.
Good deals for compatible Dymo labels here on ebay, but look for USA made approved labels. Many cheap imports cause problems and wear the print heads out faster.
04-11-2018 01:58 PM