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Anderdale
04-28-2018, 09:44 AM
I can't seem to find the one that is stickied for sale on Amazon.

Does anyone have any other suggestions? I'd prefer one off Amazon because I have a gift card.

I would be using it for shipping labels for eBay, private PayPal sales, and my wife is starting a etsy store.

I was also curious if they make them Bluetooth where you could print labels off your phone?

Thanks for your help

Branesergen
04-28-2018, 10:19 AM
Thermal printer? Which one were you looking for?

Berkman32
04-28-2018, 10:23 AM
If you are looking for a thermal printer, I use a Zebra CTP450 ... couldn't be happier with it. It was a little bit of a pain to set up but once I got it running, I haven't had a single problem with it yet.

Anderdale
04-28-2018, 10:51 AM
Thermal printer? Which one were you looking for?

I'll be honest, im not sure the difference.

Branesergen
04-28-2018, 11:44 AM
Do you print mostly labels? Or mostly normal sized paper prints. A thermal printer doesn't require ink, is smaller and prints on self-adhesive paper rolls and is amazing for label but that's it.

Branesergen
04-28-2018, 11:49 AM
I use this one tho its pricey but I got mine off ebay from a low feedback seller who ran an auction for $85 lol

https://www.amazon.com/DYMO-LabelWriter-Thermal-Printer-1755120/dp/B002M1LGJ4/ref=sr_1_11_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1524933902&sr=8-11-spons&keywords=thermal+printer&psc=1

A more economical one tho I have no info on it personally

https://www.amazon.com/DYMO-LabelWriter-Thermal-Printer-1752265/dp/B0027JIIKQ/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1524934012&sr=8-2-spons&keywords=thermal+printer&psc=1

And the one thats stickied here that many use and love

https://www.amazon.com/Brother-QL-700-High-speed-Professional-Printer/dp/B005TJMC0S/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1524934139&sr=8-9&keywords=brother+thermal+printer

Anderdale
04-28-2018, 12:20 PM
Do you print mostly labels? Or mostly normal sized paper prints. A thermal printer doesn't require ink, is smaller and prints on self-adhesive paper rolls and is amazing for label but that's it.

I would only use it for eBay shipping labels and etsy shipping labels. I guess that would mean thermal is not good?

Branesergen
04-28-2018, 12:30 PM
No thermal is great, perfect, best investment ever for labels.

checkoutmydeals
04-28-2018, 05:46 PM
If the only thing you ever print is shipping labels, then a thermal printer is absolutely your best option.

The main brands are Zebra and Dymo. If you're looking to buy on Amazon, then I'd recommend checking Amazon reviews.

shrevecity
04-29-2018, 10:03 AM
I would only use it for eBay shipping labels and etsy shipping labels. I guess that would mean thermal is not good?

If all you are doing is printing shipping labels thermal is the way to go. However if you are like me and have to print tons of other things from kids school papers to coupons then a laser printer is the best option.

Main thing is avoid inkjets. They maybe cheaper, but they tend to have more issues and then there is the overpriced ink for them. Toner cartridges for laser printers are more expensive than the inkjets, but with an inkjet you may get 200 pages from most cartridges with a laser toner you get about 2500 pages. I just replaced one for my laser and found some refurbs on Ebay for 10.00 and so far the one I have works great

hxcmilkshake
04-29-2018, 10:12 AM
I use a HP Laserjet . Cheap, low maintenance

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Anderdale
04-30-2018, 03:43 PM
If the only thing you ever print is shipping labels, then a thermal printer is absolutely your best option.

The main brands are Zebra and Dymo. If you're looking to buy on Amazon, then I'd recommend checking Amazon reviews.

That's the main thing I'd want it for. I'm just tired of having to print out labels, cut them out, then tape them to a package. I imagine a self sticking label would be amazing.

Branesergen
04-30-2018, 03:46 PM
That's the main thing I'd want it for. I'm just tired of having to print out labels, cut them out, then tape them to a package. I imagine a self sticking label would be amazing.

After the 1st day of using it you'll be asking yourself "why didn't I buy one sooner??!??"