How to Print Shipping Labels at Home
How to Print Shipping Labels at Home
A direct-thermal label printer (Rollo, DYMO 4XL/5XL, or Zebra ZD410) uses no ink or toner — buy 4x6 direct-thermal labels in rolls. For low-volume (<20 labels/week), a standard inkjet or laser printer with adhesive half-sheet labels also works.
Quick facts
| In-stock SKUs | 17 |
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| Total options | 17 |
| Price from | $5.98 |
| Price to | $103.68 |
| Average price | $35.66 |
| Materials | white, paper, pink, orange, plastic, black, green, yellow |
| Pack quantities | 12, 500, 1000 |
In-stock options
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12" Cotton Tag String - Pre-Cut Shipping Labels, Case of 1000
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4x6" Fluorescent Pink Inventory Rectangle Labels, 500/Roll
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4x6" Black Inventory Rectangle Labels, Paper, 500/Roll
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3/4" Purple Circle Inventory Labels, Paper, Roll of 500
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3/4" Fluorescent Orange Circle Inventory Labels - High-Visibility Paper, Roll of 500
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3/4" Fluorescent Green Circle Inventory Labels, 500/Roll
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2" Gray Plastic Strapping Tape Dispenser - Fast Hand-Held Carton Sealing, 1 Each
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1/2" x 5 yds 3M 4466 Double Sided Foam Tape - Precision Cushioning
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2" Steel/Plastic Carton Sealing Tape Dispenser - Top Gun Pistol Grip, 1 Each
When to use
- Warehouse teams training new pick/pack staff.
- DTC founders documenting a repeatable packing SOP.
Alternatives to consider
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1.25x2.25" Direct Thermal Labels Topcoated White - Case of 4
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3x2" White Thermal Transfer Labels - Matte Coated, Case of 6
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2x2" Warning Keep Away Small Children Labels - 500/Roll Semi-Gloss
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2x3" Fluorescent Red Medical Rush Labels - Semi-Gloss, Roll of 500
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2" Light Blue Circle Inventory Labels, Paper, Roll of 500
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2x3" Fluorescent Red Packing List Labels - Semi-Gloss, 500/Roll
Also stocked
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1" x 2" White Direct Thermal Labels - 52# Material, Case of 12
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4x10" White Matte Thermal Transfer Shipping Labels - Case of 4
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4x6" White Thermal Transfer Labels - Matte Coated, Case of 4
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4x6 White Direct Thermal Labels 52# Material - High-Volume Shipping, Case of 12
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4x2.5" White Thermal Transfer Shipping Labels - Matte Coated, Case of 4
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3/4" Fluorescent Pink Circle Inventory Labels - 500/Roll
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3/4" Fluorescent Yellow Circle Inventory Labels, 500/Roll
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1" Fluorescent Orange Circle Inventory Labels, Roll of 500
Frequently asked
Which label printer is best for low-volume?
Rollo and DYMO LabelWriter 4XL are the bestsellers for 1-50 labels/day. Both are desktop direct-thermal printers that print standard 4x6 shipping labels.
Direct thermal or thermal transfer?
Direct thermal for shipping (no ribbon, simpler, cheaper per label). Thermal transfer for barcodes and labels that need to last years or resist heat/chemicals.
Can I use regular paper labels?
Yes — 8.5x11 half-sheet self-adhesive labels run through any inkjet or laser printer. They cost slightly more per label but work fine for low volume.
Will USPS/UPS/FedEx accept home-printed labels?
Yes — all carriers accept labels printed from their online shipping portals or from services like ShipStation, Shippo, and Pirate Ship.