Barcode & label printers
Barcode & Label Printers
Shop desktop, mobile and industrial label printers for barcode labels, shelf tags, product labels, shipping, pharmacy, warehouse, inventory and retail operations. Available technologies include direct thermal and thermal transfer from brands such as Zebra, Citizen, Star Micronics, Brother, SATO, Bixolon and others.
Shop by printer class
Start from where and how the labels are printed. These cards are guidance: the product grid below is the full range.
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Desktop Label Printers
Compact, everyday label printing for shipping, retail, pharmacy and light warehouse use.
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Industrial Label Printers
Higher-duty printers for long shifts, large label volumes and demanding environments.
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Mobile Label Printers
Portable printing for receiving, inventory, route work and point-of-activity labeling.
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Linerless / Specialty
Selected models for food service, order labels and specialized workflows.
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Direct Thermal or Thermal Transfer
Direct thermal prints without a ribbon; thermal transfer uses one. The right choice depends on the label material and the job.
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Replace an Older Printer
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Not sure which label printer you need?
Tell us what you label, the label size, your current printer model and how it connects, and we’ll help identify a suitable model.
Label Printers
Dymo, Labelwriter 550 Turbo, Direct Thermal Label Printer NA/LA, Printer Will Only Work With Dymo Authentic Labels
SATO M84Pro(2) 4-Inch Industrial Thermal Label Printer, 203 dpi, Ethernet (WM8420041)
Bixolon SLP-DX220 2-Inch Direct Thermal Desktop Label Printer, 203 dpi, Ethernet Version (SLP-DX220EG)
Zebra ZD421 Direct Thermal Label Printer, 203 dpi, USB, USB Host, Modular Connectivity Slot, Bluetooth LE 5, EZPL (ZD4A042-D01M00EZ)
Zebra ZD421 Direct Thermal Label Printer, 203 dpi, USB, USB Host, Ethernet, Bluetooth LE 5, EZPL (ZD4A042-D01E00EZ)
Zebra ZD411 2-Inch Thermal Transfer Label Printer, 203 dpi, USB, USB Host, Ethernet, Bluetooth LE 5, EZPL (ZD4A022-T01E00EZ)
Zebra ZD411 2-Inch Direct Thermal Label Printer, 203 dpi, USB, USB Host, Ethernet, Bluetooth LE 5, EZPL (ZD4A022-D01E00EZ)
Zebra ZD220 Direct Thermal Label Printer, 203 dpi, USB, Label Dispenser (Peeler), EZPL (ZD22042-D11G00EZ)
SATO CL4NX Plus 4-Inch Industrial Label Printer, 203 dpi, Dispenser and Real-Time Clock (WWCLP1201-NAR)
SATO CL4NX Plus 4-Inch Industrial Label Printer, 203 dpi, Standard Configuration (WWCLP1001)
Star Micronics mC-Label2 X4 Label and Linerless Printer, up to 2-Inch Width, 300 dpi, Cutter, WLAN, USB-C Power Delivery, Black (MCL21CWBI)
Star Micronics mC-Label Label and Linerless Printer, up to 3-Inch Width, Cutter, WLAN, Bluetooth, USB, Black (MCL32WCBI)
Star Micronics mC-Label Label and Linerless Printer, up to 3-Inch Width, Cutter, WLAN, USB, Black (MCL32WCI)
Brother RuggedJet RJ-3250WB-L 3-Inch Rugged Mobile Label and Receipt Printer, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, with Battery (RJ3250WBL)
Brother P-touch PT-P950NW Industrial Laminated Label Printer, up to 36 mm Tape, Wi-Fi and Ethernet (PTP950NW)
TSC MB241T 4-Inch Industrial Label Printer, Thermal Transfer, 203 dpi, Ethernet, Wi-Fi Ready (MB241T-A001-0201)
Shop by application
What the labels are for changes what matters most.
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Retail & Shelf Tags
Product labels and shelf tags printed in store. Check label size and the barcode format your system uses.
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Shipping & Fulfillment
Shipping labels printed at a packing bench. Confirm the label size your carrier or software expects.
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Pharmacy
Labels for pharmacy workflows. Confirm the label size and the software that sends the job.
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Warehouse & Inventory
Labels for bins, pallets and stock. Consider label volume, duty cycle and the environment.
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Food Service & Order Labels
Order and prep labels, where some specialty and linerless models are used. Confirm the media the model takes.
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Receiving & Route Work
Printing at the point of activity. A portable printer and a way to charge it are part of the choice.
Which label printer should I buy?
The main classes you will see in the grid below.
| Class | What it is | Typically used for | Confirm first |
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| Desktop | Compact printers for everyday label work. | Shipping, retail, pharmacy and light warehouse use. | Print width, DPI, media type and interface. |
| Industrial | Higher-duty printers for heavier use. | Long shifts, large label volumes and demanding environments. | Print width, DPI, media and ribbon, interface and label language. |
| Mobile | Portable printers carried to the work. | Receiving, inventory counts, route work and point-of-activity labels. | Wireless interface, battery and charging, and label width. |
| Linerless / specialty | Selected models for particular media and jobs. | Food service, order labels and specialized workflows. | The exact media the model accepts and your software. |
Confirm before you buy
- Print width
- DPI
- Media type: direct thermal or thermal transfer
- Interface and label language your software uses
- Your application requirements
Print width, DPI, media type, interface, label language and application requirements should be confirmed before purchase. If you are unsure, ask us first.
Which label printer do you need?
- Desktop: compact everyday printing for shipping, retail, pharmacy and light warehouse use.
- Industrial: higher-duty printers for long shifts, large label volumes and demanding environments.
- Mobile: portable printing for receiving, inventory, route work and point-of-activity labeling.
- Linerless / specialty: selected models for food service, order labels and specialized workflows.
Before ordering, confirm print width, DPI, media type, interface, label language and application requirements. Need help matching a replacement? BizTracker can help identify the right current model from your existing printer and label requirements.
Related: labels & ribbons, barcode scanners and mobile computers.
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Label printer questions
What is the difference between direct thermal and thermal transfer?
Direct thermal printers print on heat-sensitive label stock and need no ribbon. Thermal transfer printers use a ribbon, and the ribbon has to suit the label material. Which you need depends on the label and the job, so confirm the media before you order.
Which label printer works with my software?
It depends on the printer model, the interface and the label language your software sends, not on the category. Tell us your software, label size and current printer, and we will help narrow the right model.
Can I replace an older label printer with a current model?
Often a current model can do the same job, but print width, DPI, media, interface and label language should all be checked first. Send us the printer you have and we will help identify a current model.
Do I need a mobile label printer?
If labels have to be printed where the work happens, such as receiving, inventory or route work, a portable printer is worth considering. Check how it connects to your device and how long a shift runs between charges.