| printers do one thing well: they print labels. This means | | | | other unique features. Dymo also produces an |
| that you don’t have to waste time setting up | | | | extensive line of LetraTAG, LabelPoint and |
| small print jobs to run on your regular printer. You use | | | | LabelManager handhelds and small footprint models for |
| very inexpensive consumables when printing on your | | | | any label printing job requiring portability. Dymo’s |
| labelmaker, waste less media due to paper jams or | | | | industrial RhinoPRO models are suited for extreme |
| incorrect setups and can potentially save hours of | | | | conditions and use special adhesives and label backing |
| frustration trying to get a conventional printer to | | | | materials for durability. |
| properly print out a small amount of small labels like | | | | • Toshiba’s TEC thermal label printers |
| return address or barcode labels. | | | | are geared primarily for stockrooms, warehouse, POS |
| Currently, there are many different makes and models | | | | and other commercial and business applications. |
| of labelers to choose from. The following overview of | | | | • Zebra labelmaker come in a variety of mobile |
| manufacturers should give you some ideas on | | | | and desktop styles for thermal printing at its best. |
| selecting the right printer for your use. | | | | Zebra makes specialized printers for various personal, |
| • Brother makes a couple of different | | | | business and industrial applications including small labels |
| labelmaker, including the QL560VP thermal printer | | | | of all kinds, barcodes, RFIDs, and more. |
| capable of printing 56 labels per minute, and the | | | | Depending on your intended use, quantity of labels |
| handheld P-Touch 1000 for easy portability and the | | | | being printed and other factors like size, print method |
| convenience of printing labels exactly where they are | | | | or cost of operation, selecting the right tool to create |
| needed. | | | | your labels is critical. With the variety of options |
| • Dymo makes several desktop models | | | | available and wide range of costs, you may currently |
| – like the LabelWriter, LabelWriter 400 Turbo, | | | | select from lots of alternatives. Seek out advice if you |
| LabelWriter 400 DUO or LabelWriter 400 TWIN | | | | can, because your printer will last you a long time and |
| – that offer specific prints speeds, may have | | | | you’ll be happier with your purchase if you |
| simultaneous dual printing functionality and incorporate | | | | choose one that’s just right for your needs. |