Deeper Dive: Our Top Tested Picks

• Best General-Use Paper Label Printer for Offices

  Brother QL-800

  4.0 Excellent

  Pros & Cons

  • • Fast output. Good print quality. Excellent label design, print software, and mobile apps. Prints two-color, black/red labels. Good selection of label types. Good value for the price.
  • • Per-label media cost is somewhat high. Ability to print in red limited to one label type.

  Why We Picked It

  The Brother QL-800 is a solid value for a printer that can spit out address labels, folder labels, barcode labels, and the like at a speed we clocked at 95.2 address labels per minute. Factor in its ability to print both red and black on the same label, and it's a standout bargain. More important, even if you never need the two-color printing, the QL-800 is a capable printer, and a good value, for office and warehouse labeling. It connects by USB, has an automatic cutter, accepts label rolls up to 2.4 inches wide, and works with both Windows and macOS computers.

  Who It's For

  Offices that need labels up to 2.4 inches wide: The QL-800's maximum 2.4-inch-wide roll size means you can't use it for 4-by-6-inch shipping labels. However, you can use it for just about any other common need for paper labels in an office or shipping department: small barcode labels, visitor badges, and even banners up to 3 feet long.

  Anyone who wants to print from a single PC: The printer's only connection option is its USB port, which makes it a good fit for printing from a single computer.

  Anyone who wants to add some eye-catching red to their labels: Although the QL-800 prints mostly in monochrome black, as with most label printers, Brother offers rolls that will let it print in both black and red on the same label. Printing in red can make words like WARNING stand out a little more, and dual-color printing can make labels more eye-catching in general.

  Specs & Configurations

  Color or Monochrome	Monochrome
  Connection Type	USB
  Cost Per Page (Color)	N/A
  Cost Per Page (Monochrome)	N/A
  Maximum Scan Area	N/A
  Maximum Standard Paper Size	2.4" roll
  Monthly Duty Cycle (Maximum)	Not rated
  Monthly Duty Cycle (Recommended)	Not rated
  Number of Ink Colors	2
  Printer Input Capacity	Roll feed
  Printing Technology	Thermal (Paper Labels)
  Rated Speed at Default Settings (Color)	93 labels per minute
  Rated Speed at Default Settings (Mono)	93 labels per minute
  Scanner Optical Resolution	N/A
  Scanner Type	N/A
  Standalone Copier and Fax	N/A
  Type	Printer Only

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• Best Small-Business Printer for Shipping Labels

  Rollo Wireless Printer X1040

  4.0 Excellent

  Pros & Cons

  • • Wi-Fi connection for printing from PC, phone, or tablet
    • Uses non-proprietary labels and loads easily, with no waste
    • Quickly prints labels from 1.57 to 4.1 inches wide
    • Option to use Rollo Ship Manager to generate labels with shipping discounts
  • • Doesn't come with an app for designing or printing labels
    • Ship Manager currently discounts only USPS and UPS (no FedEx yet)

  Why We Picked It

  The Rollo Wireless Printer X1040 can use label rolls from 1.57 to 4.1 inches wide, but its focus is on 4-by-6-inch shipping labels, and that focus is enhanced by the Rollo Ship Manager on Rollo's website. The Ship Manager charges 5 cents per printed label. In return, it gives you a single shipping interface for UPS and USPS (with FedEx still in the works, according to Rollo), as well as for online shopping platforms, including Amazon and Shopify. Even better, it offers shipping discounts that Rollo says can be as high as 90% for USPS or 75% for UPS. When we tested it, we saw a range of savings from 25% to 67%.

  The printer itself is a stylized box measuring 3 by 7.7 by 3.3 inches (HWD) and designed to look good sitting on a desk. It can connect by either USB or Wi-Fi, which lets you print from a PC, a phone, or a tablet. Labels feed (through a slot in the back) at a suitably fast speed, even when using Wi-Fi. We measured the X1040 at 7.1 seconds for a single 4-by-6-inch label and 91 seconds for 50 labels (3.4ips). A nice touch is that it will work with labels from most manufacturers, not just Rollo's labels.

  Who It's For

  Small businesses and offices that need to print shipping labels: In addition to the X1040's ability to print 4-by-6-inch labels—the standard size for shipping—Rollo's Ship Manager helps make shipping easier and cheaper, particularly for companies that sell products through one or more of the platforms that Ship Manager supports.

  Anyone who needs to print paper labels at sizes up to 4 inches wide: The X1040's talents aren't limited to shipping labels. Rollo also offers an online app for creating any label you need, and the printer can handle label sizes from 1.57 to 4.1 inches wide. Anyone who needs to print any kind of paper label up to the maximum width should find it worth a look.

  Specs & Configurations

  Color or Monochrome	Monochrome
  Connection Type	USB
  Connection Type	Wi-Fi
  Cost Per Page (Color)	NA
  Cost Per Page (Monochrome)	3 cents
  Maximum Scan Area	N/A
  Maximum Standard Paper Size	4.1" wide
  Monthly Duty Cycle (Maximum)	N/A
  Monthly Duty Cycle (Recommended)	N/A
  Number of Ink Colors	1
  Printer Input Capacity	Folded stack or, if using optional roll holder, 6-inch diameter roll
  Printing Technology	Thermal (Paper Labels)
  Rated Speed at Default Settings (Color)	N/A
  Rated Speed at Default Settings (Mono)	5.9 inches per second
  Scanner Optical Resolution	N/A
  Scanner Type	N/A
  Standalone Copier and Fax	N/A
  Type	Printer Only

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  Best Small-Business Printer for Labels and Stamps

  Pitney Bowes PitneyShip Cube

  4.0 Excellent

  Pros & Cons

  • • Prints stamps
    • Works with the PitneyShip web app to print and manage labels
    • PitneyShip offers shipping discounts up to 89%
    • Wi-Fi support
    • Built-in digital scale
  • • Difficult-to-find documentation
    • Only integrates with Amazon, eBay, and Shopify

  Why We Picked It

  Though it lacks robust capabilities for general label printing, the PitneyShip Cube is the only printer we've seen that's designed to both work with an online shipping app and print labels the postal service will treat as stamps. The Cube comes with a 30-day free subscription to either of two versions of the PitneyShip app, which lets you create labels and manage shipping online. PitneyShip claims a discount of 4 cents on First Class stamps, up to 88% on USPS Priority Mail, up to 81% off UPS standard rates, and up to 90% off FedEx standard rates. However, the exact savings vary based on shipping location, destination, and type of service.

  Who It's For

  Small businesses and offices that need to print stamps and shipping labels: The PitneyShip Cube is specifically designed to print both, and it does so nicely, making it an obvious choice if you need to print both but nothing else.

  Businesses that need to ship products through the platforms PitneyShip supports: In addition to its discounts for USPS, UPS, and FedEx, the PitneyShip app can link to various online sites—including Amazon, eBay, and Shopify—to let you print all your labels and track all your shipments in one place. If its linkable sites include all the ones you use, it can be a nearly perfect fit.

  Specs & Configurations

  Color or Monochrome	Monochrome
  Connection Type	USB
  Connection Type	Wi-Fi
  Cost Per Page (Color)	N/A
  Cost Per Page (Monochrome)	9.1 cents (4-by-6-inch label); 1.8 cents (stamp)
  Maximum Scan Area	N/A
  Maximum Standard Paper Size	4.1 inches wide
  Monthly Duty Cycle (Maximum)	N/A
  Monthly Duty Cycle (Recommended)	N/A
  Number of Ink Cartridges/Tanks	1
  Number of Ink Colors	1
  Printer Input Capacity	4.5-inch diameter roll internally
  Printing Technology	Thermal (Paper Labels)
  Rated Speed at Default Settings (Color)	N/A
  Rated Speed at Default Settings (Mono)	N/A
  Scanner Optical Resolution	N/A
  Scanner Type	N/A
  Standalone Copier and Fax	N/A
  Type	Printer Only

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  Best Battery-Powered Printer for Small Labels

  Munbyn FM226

  4.0 Excellent

  Pros & Cons

  • • Works with thermal plastic and thermal paper stock
    • Prints surprisingly good-looking mono photos
    • Built-in 8-hour battery
    • Bluetooth connectivity
  • • Prints from mobile devices only
    • Munbyn Print Android/iOS app is well short of intuitive

  Why We Picked It

  The Munbyn FM226 is fast (2 seconds for a roughly 2-by-1.2-inch label), has an 8-hour battery life, supports plastic label stock as well as paper labels, and delivers better-than-typical output quality for a label printer, particularly when using its plastic labels. The combination makes it ideal for printing everything from barcodes to stickers to products, boxes, or bags—an easy way to add your company name, a Thank You, or even Happy Birthday (a nice touch for a birthday cake box if you run a bakery). It can even print decent-quality mono photos, particularly on the plastic label stock. 

  The printer itself is an elegant white block with rounded edges and corners, making it look much like an oversize bar of fancy soap. It prints strictly from Android and iOS mobile devices using Bluetooth, so you can print from your phone or tablet as needed. The print app isn't as easy to learn or use as we'd like, but it's reasonably capable, making it only a minor issue for a printer that otherwise delivers an impressive balance of image quality, speed, price, and running costs. 

  Who It's For

  Anyone who wants to print roughly 2-inch-wide labels from a mobile device: Munbyn says that the FM226 can use any brand's rolls of rectangular adhesive thermal labels up to 1.97 inches wide or of circular labels up to 1.85 inches in diameter. It also accepts continuous receipt paper up to 2.24 inches wide.

  Those who want better than typical label-printer quality for stickers: If you want small stickers for any reason—from pasting small photos on a laptop to pasting your company name on a bag or box, the FM226 will give you better, more professional-looking output than most of its competition. The plastic labels enhance contrast between the black print and the bright white background, and Munbyn says it's added algorithms specifically designed to enhance print quality even for paper labels.

  Small bakery businesses: Among Munbyn's own label rolls are three that are meant for labeling bakery goods. Each has a different preprinted color picture—of a cookie, a cake, or a Swiss roll—and a slightly different shape. If you run a small bakery, it's a great way to label what's in a bag or box, or simply add your business name and contact info. 

  Specs & Configurations

  Color or Monochrome	Color
  Connection Type	Bluetooth
  Cost Per Page (Color)	NA
  Cost Per Page (Monochrome)	4.3 to 8.9 cents per label, depnding on the roll
  Maximum Scan Area	N/A
  Maximum Standard Paper Size	2.24 inch wide roll, 1.97 inch wide label
  Monthly Duty Cycle (Maximum)	Not rated
  Monthly Duty Cycle (Recommended)	Not rated
  Number of Ink Colors	1
  Printer Input Capacity	47mm (1.85 inch) diameter roll
  Printing Technology	Thermal (Paper & Plastic Labels)
  Rated Speed at Default Settings (Color)	NA
  Rated Speed at Default Settings (Mono)	60 mm per second / 2.36 ips
  Scanner Optical Resolution	N/A
  Scanner Type	N/A
  Standalone Copier and Fax	N/A
  Type	Printer Only

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• Best Full-Color Label Printer

  Brother VC-500W Compact Color Printer

  4.0 Excellent

  Pros & Cons

  • • Prints high-quality color labels in varying sizes. Choice of four label widths. Reasonable print speeds.
  • • Relatively high running costs. Not suited for printing hundreds or thousands of labels monthly.

  Why We Picked It

  If you want to print full-color labels with an affordable label printer, the Brother VC-500W Compact Color Printer is the only model we've seen at anywhere near its price. It's based on the same Zink technology (short for "zero ink") as some small photo printers, using paper stock infused with dye crystals that change color when heated. That translates to being able to print labels with color text, graphics, and photos, or even a strip of photos similar to what you'd get from a photo booth.

  The VC-500W can print from Windows PCs and both Android and iOS phones and tablets. Image quality for graphics and text was excellent in our tests, offering vibrant color, minimal graininess, and respectable detail, the last thanks to the 313dpi resolution. Photos were also acceptable, though not a match for the best Zink photo printers. The label tapes come in four widths from 9mm to 50mm (0.37 to 1.97 inches) wide, at continuous lengths of 16.4 feet.

  Who It's For

  People who want to create color-coded labels without switching label rolls: If you find it useful to color-code cables or other items so you can spot the one you want more easily, the VC-500W is an easier way to print each label in the color you want than maintaining multiple rolls of different colors to repeatedly switch them in and out of the printer. 

  People who want to use color to convey meaning:  Colors in labels can be more eye-catching and convey meaning at the same time. Printing Stop, Warning, or Hot in red;  Go in green; and Cold or Water Spill in blue can sometimes be useful, and always needs a color printer.

  People who need a light-duty full-color label printer: The VC-500W is the printer to get if you need a desktop printer for full-color labels and won't be printing enough to justify spending four figures. But keep in mind that Zink rolls are a lot more expensive per inch than either paper or plastic label rolls, so if you also need to print mono labels, you'll need another printer as well.

  Specs & Configurations

  Color or Monochrome	Color
  Connection Type	Wireless
  Cost Per Page (Color)	32 to 61 cents
  Cost Per Page (Monochrome)	N/A
  Maximum Scan Area	N/A
  Maximum Standard Paper Size	2" wide
  Monthly Duty Cycle (Maximum)	Not rated
  Monthly Duty Cycle (Recommended)	Not rated
  Number of Ink Colors	4
  Printer Input Capacity	Roll feed
  Printing Technology	Zero Ink (ZINK)
  Rated Speed at Default Settings (Color)	N/A
  Rated Speed at Default Settings (Mono)	N/A
  Scanner Optical Resolution	N/A
  Scanner Type	N/A
  Standalone Copier and Fax	N/A
  Type	Printer Only

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• Best Budget Label Printer (Industrial-Style Labels)

  Brother P-touch PT-N25BT

  3.5 Good

  Pros & Cons

  • • Inexpensive
    • Prints from mobile devices via Bluetooth
    • QWERTY keyboard with number and Shift keys
  • • No backlight on LCD
    • Only one width and type of label supported
    • Requires AAA batteries and/or AC adapter, both sold separately

  Why We Picked It

  The Brother P-touch PT-N25BT is a solid contender for light-duty labeling. It's limited to half-inch-wide tapes—12mm wide, to be precise—rather than a range of sizes. However, it's one of the most inexpensive label makers on the market. Even better, it's faster than many of its competitors in our tests, and, in addition to standalone printing, it lets you print from your phone or tablet via Bluetooth. So, although the PT-N25BT doesn't offer choices in tape width or type, it does a good job at a great price for the labels it can print on.

  Who It's For

  People who don't need a variety of tape types or sizes: If a 0.5-inch-wide label is all you need for all your labeling needs and you don't need different types of tapes either, but you would like a choice of label color, the PT-N25BT offers all the flexibility you need at a bargain price.

  People who want to print using just the printer, a mobile device, or both: The PT-N25BT offers both standalone printing and mobile-device support using a Bluetooth connection, making it a good budget choice for printing, whether you prefer to use its built-in keyboard and LCD, your mobile phone or tablet, or switch between them depending on the situation.

  Specs & Configurations

  Color or Monochrome	Color
  Connection Type	Bluetooth
  Cost Per Page (Color)	N/A
  Cost Per Page (Monochrome)	Varies with label length
  LCD Preview Screen
  Maximum Scan Area	N/A
  Maximum Standard Paper Size	12mm roll
  Monthly Duty Cycle (Maximum)	Not rated
  Monthly Duty Cycle (Recommended)	Not rated
  Number of Ink Cartridges/Tanks	1
  Number of Ink Colors	1
  Printer Input Capacity	1 Cartridge roll; 13.1 feet
  Printing Technology	Thermal Transfer
  Rated Speed at Default Settings (Color)	NA
  Rated Speed at Default Settings (Mono)	0.47ips
  Scanner Optical Resolution	N/A
  Scanner Type	N/A
  Standalone Copier and Fax	N/A
  Type	Printer Only

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• Best Light-Duty Label Printer (Industrial-Style Labels)

  Epson LabelWorks LW-PX300

  4.0 Excellent

  Pros & Cons

  • • Affordable, industrial-style labeling Easy-to-use handheld design with QWERTY keyboard Tape choices include plastic, vinyl, magnetic, and fluorescent up to 18mm Saves up to 50 labels in memory for easy reprinting Lifetime warranty
  • • Noticeably slow print speed Doesn't connect to a PC or mobile device for printing Batteries not included

  Why We Picked It

  For strictly standalone printing of labels up to 0.71 inch wide, the LW-PX300 is our top pick. It weighs just 1.8 pounds with batteries, and its QWERTY keyboard is comfortable to use whether the printer is sitting on a desk or held in both hands for thumb typing. Even better, its LCD is backlit for easy readability, and its firmware offers many features, including barcode support, options to adjust font size and style, and the ability to store 50 labels for printing on demand.

  Epson offers 81 continuous tapes for the printer in seven different types, including standard plastic (polyester), vinyl, fluorescent, and magnetic (think: refrigerator magnets). Options for widths and colors vary by type, but overall widths range from 6 millimeters (mm) to 18mm (0.24 to 0.71 inch). Also important, if you don't print a lot of labels: This printer doesn't cost much. The printer itself lists for $59, and is an even better buy as part of Epson's $80 LW-PX300VP kit. The kit version adds a rubber cover to help protect the case, an AC adapter as an alternative to six AA batteries, and a hard-shell case to carry or store it all. Both versions come with a lifetime warranty.

  Who It's For

  People and businesses with light-duty label needs: Small businesses, hobbyists, and home users who need labels, but not many and not often enough to justify getting a more expensive printer, will find that the LW-PX300 is a good fit. Because it's a standalone printer, there's no software to learn—and potentially forget between uses. There are plenty of features in firmware, but you can ignore them if you like. Simply type the label on the keyboard and hit print.

  People who want a wide choice of tape types: The seven tape varieties, in a mix of colors and widths, offer enough choice so you can probably find exactly the type and color of tape you want for most of the labels you need to print.

  People who don't need wide labels: The maximum-width roll a printer can hold is always a critical factor in choosing a label printer, since it must match or exceed the smallest dimension of the labels you need to print. The maximum roll width for the LX-PX300 is 0.71 inch.

  Specs & Configurations

  Color or Monochrome	Monochrome
  Connection Type	None
  Cost Per Page (Color)	N/A
  Cost Per Page (Monochrome)	varies with width and label length
  LCD Preview Screen
  Maximum Scan Area	N/A
  Maximum Standard Paper Size	18mm roll
  Monthly Duty Cycle (Maximum)	Not rated
  Monthly Duty Cycle (Recommended)	Not rated
  Number of Ink Colors	1
  Printer Input Capacity	1 cartridge roll; sizes up to 30 feet
  Printing Technology	Thermal (Plastic Labels)
  Rated Speed at Default Settings (Color)	N/A
  Rated Speed at Default Settings (Mono)	6 mm / 0.24 inches per second
  Scanner Optical Resolution	N/A
  Scanner Type	N/A
  Standalone Copier and Fax	N/A
  Type	Printer Only

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• Best Heavy-Duty Label Printer (Industrial-Style Labels)

  Epson LabelWorks LW-PX800

  4.5 Outstanding

  Pros & Cons

  • • Prints on a wide variety of tape types, at widths up to 36mm
    • Downloadable apps for Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS
    • Can cut labels and round corners without cutting the backing strip
    • Lifetime warranty
  • • Corner rounding must be done manually, which takes extra time

  Why We Picked It

  The Epson LabelWorks LW-PX800 delivers solid performance as a heavy-duty standalone label printer. It's a desktop model meant for the office, with the ability to share the printer over a network and connect to mobile devices. Plus, it's covered by a lifetime warranty, and it comes with both Mac and PC label-printing apps.

  At this writing, Epson offers more than 200 choices in tape cartridges for the LW-PX800 in an assortment of sizes, colors, and types. About 140 are industrial tapes; the rest are home and hobby supplies, recently introduced for Epson's home label printers, but also compatible with the LW-PX800. The printer can perform both label cutting and corner rounding, too.

  Who It's For

  People who need heavy-duty—but not extreme heavy-duty—printing from a desktop printer: Some desktop label printers support bulk rolls with far longer tapes than you can get in the sort of standard cartridge the LW-PX800 uses, and some also support wider tapes. But if your needs aren't that extreme, the PX-800 may be the heavy-duty printer you need, with tape widths up to 1.4 inches and a wide selection of tape types and colors.

  Businesses that need a shared label printer or mobile printing support: The LW-PX800 can connect via Ethernet or Wi-Fi to share among multiple users on your office network, and its ability to print from both Windows PCs and Macs means you can share it even in an office with both. It can also print from Android and iOS mobile devices and connect via Wi-Fi Direct or to a single PC via a USB cable.

  Specs & Configurations

  Color or Monochrome	Monochrome
  Connection Type	Ethernet
  Connection Type	USB
  Connection Type	Wi-Fi
  Connection Type	Wi-Fi Direct
  Cost Per Page (Color)	N/A
  Cost Per Page (Monochrome)	varies with width and length
  Maximum Scan Area	N/A
  Maximum Standard Paper Size	36mm (1.42 inches) width
  Monthly Duty Cycle (Maximum)	Not rated
  Monthly Duty Cycle (Recommended)	Not rated
  Number of Ink Cartridges/Tanks	1
  Number of Ink Colors	1
  Printer Input Capacity	1 cartridge roll; sizes up to 30 feet
  Printing Technology	Thermal Transfer (Plastic Labels)
  Rated Speed at Default Settings (Color)	N/A
  Rated Speed at Default Settings (Mono)	35mm / 1.38 inches per second
  Scanner Optical Resolution	N/A
  Scanner Type	N/A
  Standalone Copier and Fax	N/A
  Type	Printer Only

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• Best Extreme-Duty Label Printer (Industrial-Style Labels)

  Epson LabelWorks LW-Z5010PX

  4.0 Excellent

  Pros & Cons

  • • Big QWERTY keypad for standalone printing
    • Memory for storing labels
    • Top-tier apps for Windows, iOS, and Android
    • Multiple tape size and material options, including heat shrink tube for cables
    • Half-cut option cuts labels only, leaving them on a continuous strip of backing
  • • Firmware for standalone printing skips some useful options included in the Windows program
    • No printer app for macOS

  Why We Picked It

  The Epson LabelWorks LW-Z5010PX can't print from macOS systems, but that's just about the only feature this compact (6-by-7.6-by-7.8-inch) printer is missing. It can print from Windows PCs, as well as from iOS and Android devices. It can also work as a standalone printer, using an unusually large QWERTY keyboard for a label printer and a 4.25-inch touch-screen display. It also prints on any of roughly 150 tape cartridges that mount inside the printer, plus 35 kinds of bulk rolls that mount externally. Most of the bulk rolls are 147.6-foot-long continuous tapes. According to Epson, these rolls save about 30% in running cost compared with its internal tape cartridges.

  One notable convenience is automatic half-cutting. This model cuts the labels while leaving them on the carrier strip, making them easy to handle and letting you remove individual labels as you use them. The printer also works with an optional automatic rewinder that rewinds the finished labels as you print, which is a major improvement over rewinding a long strip by hand. Most important, the LW-Z5010PX can print on tapes ranging from 4mm (0.16 inch) to 50mm (which rounds to 2 inches wide, although it's actually 1.97 inches). The tapes at each size come in assorted colors and types, including standard plastic (polyester), strong adhesive, removable adhesive, fluorescent, reflective, vinyl, magnetic, and two choices for cables: heat-shrink tubes and self-laminating overwrap tape.

  Who It's For

  Businesses that can take advantage of bulk rolls. The LW-Z5010PX is aimed primarily at laboratories, data centers, and similar locations that print enough labels to benefit from the savings that come from using bulk rolls, and may often need to print on a wide range of widths using varied tape types. In short, it's for applications that require extremely heavy-duty printing for a desktop label printer.

  Businesses that need to print 2-inch-wide labels: Not many businesses need to print 2-inch-wide industrial-style labels, but those that do don't have many choices. The LW-Z5010PX can print at that size and most typical smaller sizes, down to 0.16 inch.

  Specs & Configurations

  Color or Monochrome	Monochrome
  Connection Type	Ethernet
  Connection Type	USB
  Connection Type	Wi-Fi
  Connection Type	Wi-Fi Direct
  Cost Per Page (Color)	NA
  Cost Per Page (Monochrome)	varies with width and length
  LCD Preview Screen
  Maximum Scan Area	N/A
  Maximum Standard Paper Size	50mm (1.97 inch) wide; up to 147.6 feet long
  Monthly Duty Cycle (Maximum)	Not rated
  Monthly Duty Cycle (Recommended)	Not rated
  Number of Ink Cartridges/Tanks	1
  Number of Ink Colors	1
  Printer Input Capacity	Bulk roll up to 147.6 feet
  Printing Technology	Thermal Transfer (Plastic Labels)
  Rated Speed at Default Settings (Color)	N/A
  Scanner Optical Resolution	N/A
  Scanner Type	N/A
  Standalone Copier and Fax	N/A
  Type	Printer Only

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• Best Label Printer Alternative to a Rubber Stamp

  Colop e-mark

  4.0 Excellent

  Pros & Cons

  • • Prints on lots of different materials. Sleek, miniature body. Easy-to-use design and print apps for PC and mobile. Good print quality. Low running costs.
  • • Expensive. Quirky Android software.

  Why We Picked It

  The Colop e-mark and other "rubber stamp"-style printers are digital substitutes for rubber stamps. But they're also a specialized handheld class of label printer. To use one, you drag it over the material you want to "stamp" (print on, actually). But whatever material or object you print on, the output is still an appropriate size and shape for a label, which means you could have just slapped on a label instead. Colop even offers label sheets for the e-mark, as well as continuous tapes that Colop calls "endless labels," and several accessories—the e-mark ruler, e-mark Ribbon Guide Set, and e-mark Multiline Printing Tool—to make it easy to move the e-mark in a straight line when printing labels.

  The e-mark is basically an inkjet printhead you control by hand. You can store three imprint designs up to 5.9 inches long in its memory, switch among them, and create new designs on your Android or iOS device or PC to send to the printer. Two key advantages it has over most paper label printers for home and small offices are that it can print in color, using a tricolor cartridge, and print on anything that can accept ink. Its onboard battery is good for hundreds of prints per charge.

  Who It's For

  People who need to print color labels: Need to print labels with color graphics, photos, frames, or just text? The e-mark is one of the few label printers that can do all of that. 

  People who would rather print directly on paper or objects: Because the e-mark can print on any surface that can accept ink, it lets you print the equivalent of a label directly on many objects, giving you a clean-looking imprint, without label edges that might catch on other objects and peel off.

  Specs & Configurations

  Color or Monochrome	Color
  Connection Type	USB
  Connection Type	Wireless
  Cost Per Page (Color)	Not rated
  Cost Per Page (Monochrome)	Not rated
  Maximum Scan Area	N/A
  Maximum Standard Paper Size	0.55" x 6"
  Monthly Duty Cycle (Maximum)	Not rated
  Monthly Duty Cycle (Recommended)	Not rated
  Number of Ink Cartridges/Tanks	1
  Number of Ink Colors	3
  Printer Input Capacity	N/A
  Printing Technology	Inkjet
  Rated Speed at Default Settings (Color)	N/A
  Rated Speed at Default Settings (Mono)	Not rated
  Scanner Optical Resolution	N/A
  Scanner Type	N/A
  Standalone Copier and Fax	N/A
  Type	Printer Only

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