If you own an Internet-based business or frequently ship inventory, you’ve likely spent countless hours in line at the post office. You may also pay too much for shipping costs. Thankfully, many business owners find that label printers are a solution. Below are a few reasons to add one alongside your laser printers and other devices.

Why Purchase a Label Printer?

1. Fewer Trips to the Post Office

A label printer creates the same type of shipping labels as the post office, UPS®, and other delivery services. They include the address, recipient’s name, routing code, postal barcode, and tracking information. Once you receive an order, print the label, stick it to the box, and schedule a carrier pickup. Your preferred carrier will collect your packages each day, saving you valuable time.

2. Cheaper Shipping

If you own a small business, you'll want to take advantage of opportunities to cut costs. USPS® includes a Click-N-Ship option for online sellers. Options like this are slightly cheaper than in-store shipping. If you ship a lot of inventory every day, the small savings on each self-printed label will add up quickly.

3. Less Spent on Ink

If you print labels on a laser printer, you’re going to use ink. Cartridges can get expensive, so invest in a thermal label printer. Unlike an inkjet or laser printer, these transfer pigments with a heating element. Chemically-treated paper darkens in the shape of barcodes, addresses, and shipping label graphics, requiring no ink. 

If you want to explore premium label printers further, turn to Laser Line. Based in Jessup, MD, this shop has supplied businesses in Maryland, northern Virginia, and Washington D.C. with print products since 1989. They carry laser printers, printing supplies, and will help with installation and printer repairs. These professionals also provide managed print services, which you can learn about on their website. Call (410) 636-1700 to speak with a sales associate.