Label Makers and Accessories

Label. File. Organize. Repeat.
Find label makers and tapes for mailing, filing, and organizing. Labeling systems make quick work of creating files, shipping packages, and identifying everything from storage boxes to cabinets and shelf space.

Label makers vs. label printers.
Label printers are connected to computers and use software to produce labels, while label makers are standalone devices with a built-in keyboard where you can type in the label content. Keyboards vary between standard QWERTY layouts and keyboards where the letters are arranged alphabetically, which may be more difficult to use. Some label makers can also be connected to a computer for faster production.

Direct thermal vs. thermal transfer.
Direct thermal printing uses heat-sensitive tape that turns black when it passes under a thermal print head, while thermal transfer printing uses a heated ribbon to imprint text and images on a label.

Fonts and styles.
There’s a wide range of choices for fonts and text styles in label makers that can be a good fit for the needs of your company. Basic models may offer only one font, while more advanced products let you choose between hundreds of fonts and styles.

Labels and label tapes.
Some machines let you produce labels in a wide variety of sizes, while others are limited to a single format. Label tape sizes tend to run between 3/8” to 2.4” in width. Labels come in a wide range of styles as well, including standard and extra-strength adhesive, tamper-evident, decorative, and laminated or unlaminated.