Oddbean new post about | logout
 Does anyone have any recommendations for a shipping label printer? 
 @6ee90ca1 Once upon a time, I would have recommended the Dymo LabelWriter 450XL (I have the 450 non-XL, which can't do 6x4 labels) - but it's discontinued and has been replaced by something which looks for NFC tags in labels to stop you using cheaper third-party consumables.

So I guess my recommendation is "not Dymo." 
 @6ee90ca1 Having switched to a Brother printer from myriad cranky color printers, I suggest you start with them. They’re easy-peasy machines, no weird printer voodoo. HTH. 
 @6ee90ca1 I used to support Zebra Technologies as part of my job and can vouch for their printers. They're purpose-built for printing labels though, so if you're looking for a multi-function option, you may want to consider something else.

https://www.zebra.com/us/en/products/printers/desktop.html?page=1 
 @6ee90ca1 I got an ancient Dymo label writer, maybe it’s the Dymo XL?

Unfortunately I haven’t seen it since we moved two years ago