How to choose or use a label printer

How should the user choose a label printer that is appropriate for his application? When selecting a label printer, consider the following questions:

Number of prints: If you need to print more than 1,000 labels per day, you will need a rugged, high-powered industrial-grade printer with a metal case, such as the Zebra 105Se, Xi II series. For a small number of prints, a desktop personal printer series such as the Zebra S400, S600, etc. can be used.

Label size: A typical label printer can print a 4" X6" label, which is in line with the current shipping label specifications. You can also flexibly print out different sizes of labels according to your needs. If you want to print wider labels, you can choose between 170Xi II and 220Xi II models.

Content of the label: If you only need to print barcodes and text, a general label printer is sufficient. However, if you need to print different barcodes (such as product number) or text (such as shipping labels) for each label and do not want to stop printing halfway, you will need a printer with a 32-bit processor, which can greatly improve the Productivity. In addition, if you want to print high-quality images on labels, you may consider using a 300dpi printhead for better results.

Print speed: Different models of printers have different print speeds, depending on the user's speed requirements. General label printers print at speeds of 2"-6" per second, while higher-speed printers (such as the Zebra Xi II series) can print 8" to 12" per second, if large numbers of labels need to be printed in a short period of time High-speed printers are more suitable.

Applications in different industries: The printers used on the production line or in warehouses should be more sturdy models with metal casing, such as Zebra 105Se and Xi II series; and at the point of sale or office can choose desktop personal printer series, such as Zebra S400, S500, etc., because it requires less space and is easy to move.