Label Printers
If you only do label printing occasionally, you don't actually need a separate label printer. There are a huge number of label types that you can use with your inkjet or laser printer. They come in a diversity of sizes, colors, and weights. Avery is the most popular manufacturer of labels. The majority of word processing applications come with templates for labels.However, a dedicated label printer can be perfectly useful. Label printers can range in price from $100 to $300 or more, depending on your requirements. There are a range of small consumer printers that can print a roll of labels in a reasonable period of time - if you are labeling large mailings, and time means a lot, look for faster models.
Most label printers are thermal printers that use heat to melt the ink into the paper. This is a popular type of printer for smaller devices, because it doesn't require the type of electronics used by larger, more complex printers. It also means you are not likely to get superb print quality, but it will be enough for label text and simple graphics.
While the most of label printers take their data directly from your computer, there are several that offer a keyboard for you to be able to enter data directly into the device as well. They vary in price from $100 to $300 and offer the following features:
- USB connection
- Variety of available label types
- Labels at least two inches wide
There are also some nice extra features:
- Separate black and color ink cartridges
- Ability to automatically peel-off labels
- Prints bar codes
CD label printer prints directly on CDs, allowing you label them in different creative ways. You just need to use special discs that can be printed on. If you burn a lot of CDs, this could be a time-saving solution that will also provide a lot of fun.
