We talk a lot about industrial label printers. These large, complicated machines are essential on many production lines for labelling products, or for companies that need a lot of prints every day. However, sometimes big things come in small packages.
A desktop printer might be all a business needs. A small, compact machine that is just as reliable as its bigger counterparts – providing all the labels you need to keep things running smoothly.
Today we’re going to talk about the value of desktop label printers and give you some tips and tricks to make the most of them.
What are Desktop Label Printers?
As the name suggests, a desktop label printer is a small machine that can be placed on or under a desk. This gives you easy access to prints if you need them on a regular basis, or if their use is less frequent, they can be tucked away until they are needed.
Just because these printers are smaller, doesn’t make the print quality any different. If you choose your label printer wisely, you’ll have access to industrial-quality prints at a fraction of the running costs. We always recommend Zebra desktop printers as they’re one of the best brands in the world, and all their machines include the latest tech and features for unmatched versatility and reliability. But printers from any leading brand will be perfect if you know what you’re looking for.
Reasons to Choose a Desktop Printer
In many offices, space is at a premium. You want to fit as many work spaces as possible without it becoming uncomfortable. You’ll likely have desks, chairs, computers, tables, filing cabinets, and anything else your business needs. If you have a shared space or you’re trying to maximise your efficiency, you can’t allow your printers to take up too much room.
Printers that can be placed on a desk without taking up too much elbow room are an essential investment for home offices, or small shared ones. If you have a large machine but aren’t using it enough to justify the space it requires, you can switch to one or two smaller machines without it being a downgrade.
The one downside of a desktop printer is that you might miss out on some features. A bigger printer might be a scanner too, which can be very useful, especially if it can print both labels and regular documents. But it can also be advantageous to split the features. Have one separate label printer for your labels and/or receipts, and an Inkjet printer for documents. This means less queuing and more efficiency, without breaking the bank.
Types of Desktop Printer
Naturally, you want a printer that fulfils the needs of your business. There will be some features that you can’t work without, and some that might only be needed on occasion. This includes:
- Label Printing – Labels have a tonne of uses in an office, from shipping labels for your products to labels that you attach to shelves and filing cabinets to keep things organised.
- Receipt Printing – Your receipts might be essential for your own records or need to be given to customers/clients for their own.
- Sticker Printing – Stickers have a lot of uses for business professionals, from branding to safety measures.
A modern desktop label printer can be programmed with fully customised designs that can be created at the push of a button and saved for whenever you need them again in the future. This means you can create different types of print whenever you need them, making the most of your machine.
The best machines are desktop thermal printers. Instead of ink, these use a heated print head to create perfect text and bold images. There’s no risk of smudging, and although the labels will fade faster than those created with inkjet, for most uses this won’t be an issue.
Desktop Label Printer Repairs
In tech, innovators are always trying to make their products smaller. We see this with phones and computers all the time; slimmer, more compact, but still containing all the features you expect, and a few new ones to make you want to upgrade.
We’re experts in all things printers, from the smallest desktop machines to the biggest industrial models. No machine works perfectly forever, so our servicing and maintenance plans ensure that you maximise their efficiency and there are no unexpected breakages or slow down.
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