From Inkjet to Thermal Printer: Print Shipping Labels Faster

Many small businesses initially print shipping labels with an inkjet printer on A4 sheets, cut them out, and stick them on the box. This isn’t a problem for a few shipments per week. But with several hundred per month, it becomes a real time sink.

What Can Be Annoying About the Old Setup

Using inkjet printers for shipping labels can lead to various problems. These include ink consumption, especially with high shipping volumes, the extra step of cutting out the labels, and the risk of barcode issues due to uneven cut edges.

The Benefits of a Thermal Printer

With a thermal printer like the MUNBYN ITPP941 Shipping Label Printer, the intermediate steps are eliminated. The label comes out of the printer ready in a 100 × 150 mm format and can be applied directly – without ink, scissors, or glue. The MUNBYN ITPP941 prints at up to 150 mm/s and supports paper widths of 40–110 mm and label sizes up to 100 × 150 mm (4 × 6 inches).

When choosing a thermal printer, make sure it’s suitable for your needs. There are different variants of the MUNBYN ITPP941 (ITPP941, Pro, U) – so check the exact model number before purchasing. You’ll need matching thermal label rolls to operate it.

For small article labels like barcodes, there are narrower devices available. We ourselves use the Brother QL-800 in our warehouse for article labels; however, with a maximum width of 62 mm, it’s too narrow for shipping labels.

Is It Worth Switching?

With a very low shipping volume (under 20 packages per month), purchasing a thermal printer probably isn’t worth it yet. But as soon as you regularly ship double-digit numbers per week, the time saved per label can quickly add up to several working hours per month. This not only reduces the time commitment but also minimizes the risk of barcode problems.