Label Maker

[worthleypondantiques]

Looking to purchase an economical as well as practical label maker for Ebay occasional shipping. Any recomendations? Or things I should consider?

[rfmtm]

A label printer can be economical and practical for even a low volume seller. They are reliable, labels look professional, and keeps your regular printer free for other document printing. Plus they print all kinds of other labels as well.

For USPS only the small narrow width low cost printers like the Dymo 450, is all you need. For USPS, UPS, FedEx, you need a larger printer than does 4"x6" labels like the Dymo 4XL. Plus this size can be used for Packing Slips as well. They also make WiFi ones, but those can get expensive.

Besides the Dymo, there are options offered by Zebra, Rollo, Seiko, and others, but I prefer the Dymo for the cost and range of labels available. You can buy low cost labels right here on ebay, just look for an approved compatible from a USA seller. Cheap imports can be problematic.

One word of caution, do not buy the new Dymo 500 series, 550, or 5XL. They are not compatible with many label types.

[gator08041971]

I bought this unit from Amazon, works great.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08YDYBJTX?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

$45, says its used, but mine looked new.  This uses the fan-fold 4x6 paper, but you can also use rolls of 4x6 with it, I just had to setup a stand for the roll behind the printer.

After a few print speed and darkening adjustments, it prints very nice labels.

[worldcoinauctions]

I print labels on my laser printer, I buy the 2 label per page sheets and trim them down to fit after printing. Works well for me and I don't need something extra. I suggest you don't use an inkjet as the ink can run if the package gets wet.

[michiganpicking]

Hello

I would from experience not buy cheap. 

i myself have owned at least 4 different brands of label maker and they can be a major time suck .

i recommend the ROLLO i bought one a year ago hooked it and it has never had a problem... 

its a bit of a big bite at $200 but the time and ease of use make up for it quickly