If you’re weighing a label printer for 4×6 shipping labels and everyday operations, the Zebra ZD421d and DYMO LabelWriter 5XL are two popular—but very different—choices. Both are direct-thermal printers (no ink or toner), both handle wide labels used by common carriers, and both are fast enough for small to mid-size workflows. Where they diverge is … Read more
If you’re choosing a label printer for 4×6 shipping labels and day-to-day e-commerce tasks, the Brother QL-1110NWB and DYMO LabelWriter 5XL are two of the most recognizable options. Both are direct-thermal desktop units (no ink or toner), both handle carrier-ready 4×6 labels, and both have solid software support. Where they differ is philosophy. Brother’s QL-1110NWB … Read more
If you’re shopping for a serious label printer to handle 4×6 shipping labels and beyond, two names come up fast: the Brother QL-1110NWB and the Zebra ZD421d. Both are direct-thermal desktop workhorses that avoid ink and toner, both print wide labels suitable for common carriers, and both have reputations for reliability. Yet they are built … Read more
Both printers are quick—MUNBYN’s testing cites roughly 72 labels/min at 203 dpi, while Zebra rates the ZD421 platform up to 6 ips (≈152 mm/s) with the ZD421d offering 203-dpi standard and a 300-dpi option on some variants. The right pick depends less on raw speed and more on how you print
If you’re choosing a label printer to handle 4×6 shipping labels for Etsy, eBay, Amazon, or a small warehouse, two models rise to the top for different reasons: the MUNBYN RealWriter 403B and the Brother QL-1110NWB.
Two favorites for 4×6 shipping labels are the Rollo Wireless X1040 and the Brother QL-1110NWB. Both are direct-thermal (inkless), both can print wide labels used by USPS/UPS/FedEx, and both have strong ecosystems.