best printer

menaice · #1 02-23-2011

What would be the best printer to get for printing shipping labels for my packages?

Any suggestions are appreciated

Edit+++ pre paid shipping labels i would assume, from usps

bork_bork · #2 02-25-2011

I too would like to know this. Also a cheap scale for wieght. My operation is getting too large for the line at the PO everyday

MtnDew · #3 02-26-2011

well if you use paypal to print any printer really...i would go with the cheapest one on ink

my advice would be to get a commercial grade printer the cheap ones at wally world always always break. cheap = junk

weight thing buy some cheap digi scales...15-20 bucks at our beloved e b ay for decent ones i guess

jbluntz · #4 02-26-2011

Dymo Turbo, I love that thing so much I wanna kiss it sometimes.

inthezone · #5 02-26-2011

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Originally Posted by jbluntz

Dymo Turbo, I love that thing so much I wanna kiss it sometimes.

Is that the one that prints small shipping labels? Not the 4x6 ones right?

jbluntz · #6 02-26-2011

Yeah it prints the smaller ones which is what I like but they do have a 4 / 6 printer to.

inthezone · #7 02-26-2011

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Originally Posted by jbluntz

Yeah it prints the smaller ones which is what I like but they do have a 4 / 6 printer to.

Which one is that? What model I mean.

jbluntz · #8 02-26-2011

The 450 turbo is what I use and the Dymo 4XL prints the 4/6 labels but never used that one.

inthezone · #9 02-26-2011

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Originally Posted by jbluntz

The 450 turbo is what I use and the Dymo 4XL prints the 4/6 labels but never used that one.

I might go with what you're using and it appears to be a lot cheaper than the XL one. Thanks for the help.

**TGMT²** · #10 02-26-2011

You will probably find most, including myself...recommend and use the Zebra LP2844 thermal label printer.

Yes, it prints on 4" x 6" labels.

I use it for USPS PayPal shipping and FedEx ShipRush.

jbluntz · #11 02-26-2011

Yeah it costs about 5 times more and doesn't look too hot, the dymo 450 turbo prints up to 71 labels per minute, costs about $80 and it turns me on, that's what counts.

MtnDew · #12 02-26-2011

you guys big volume sellers...dont print enough to warrant the cost

dymo relatively inexpensive though might try it thanks both jbluntz and tgmt

menaice · #13 02-26-2011

I am looking for printing prepaid usps shipping labels, just to clarify the dymo 450 turbo will do this perfectly @jblutz? if so i go buy one today

Thanks for all your input

MtnDew · #14 02-26-2011

boy menaice your sig is scary close to mine

mine looks better slanted though

im sure it does jblutz im sure will follow up

jbluntz · #15 02-26-2011

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Originally Posted by menaice

I am looking for printing prepaid usps shipping labels, just to clarify the dymo 450 turbo will do this perfectly @jblutz? if so i go buy one today

Thanks for all your input

Yeah, I use it with paypal multi-order shipping to print first class usps labels and it works wonders...

mim · #16 02-28-2011

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Originally Posted by TGMT²

You will probably find most, including myself...recommend and use the Zebra LP2844 thermal label printer.

Yes, it prints on 4" x 6" labels.

I picked up a refurb for about $60. Love it.

rsot · #17 02-28-2011

Brother has a line of label printers - also cheap as fug.

inthezone · #18 03-08-2011

I just bought a zebra LP2844, and it is amazing. Very easy to set-up (if you need instructions, let me know) and no more ink.

Man, what was I thinking before constantly buying ink, looking for a scissors, cutting, taping the damn postage labels... I think I'm in heaven.

**TGMT²** · #19 03-08-2011

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Originally Posted by inthezone

Man, what was I thinking before

I 100% agree!

The Zebra LP2844 is almost Genius and Bulletproof. These will go almost forever without a single issue.

And since they almost last forever, I would not worry about getting a used one. Lots of Great Deals for used ones.

I bought mine for $10. (from Craigslist) without a power supply, then just used a laptop power supply with almost the same ratings to power it.

eternity4u · #20 03-08-2011

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Originally Posted by inthezone

I just bought a zebra LP2844, and it is amazing. Very easy to set-up (if you need instructions, let me know) and no more ink.

Man, what was I thinking before constantly buying ink, looking for a scissors, cutting, taping the damn postage labels... I think I'm in heaven.

I did this at first, then i had nervous breakdown.LOL:lol
Until i hunted a solution. The Dymo label printer is the answer. It saves alot of time and has cut down my work load

jbluntz · #21 05-18-2011

The only thing I don't like about Dymo is they don't have a battery powered one yet, it would fit perfect in my laptop backpack.

KingRay · #22 05-18-2011

How do these printers integrate with ebay shipping? I like that little icon that shows what has shipped or not. Also like to just click the link that shows "payed and needs shipped" How does all that work with the printers? I have to weigh each item before I even package it since I try to get the absolute cheapest rate there is for it. also you guys that use the paypal multi-shipping thing, does it print 1st class international yet? the ebay shipping does and that is a life saver for me.