Find out which types of printers work with Sortly labels, so you pick one that fits the label sizes you plan to use. Here is what to check before you buy.
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What works with Sortly
Sortly creates your labels as a PDF, so any printer your computer can print to can be used as long as it handles the label size you choose.
Sortly does not keep a list of approved printers and cannot promise that a specific model will work. If a printer supports the label sizes Sortly offers, it should work. Compatibility can vary by printer, operating system, drivers, and label material, so confirm with the manufacturer that your label size is supported before you buy.
Types of printers
Which printer you need depends on the paper size you pick when you create a label for an item.
Regular printer
Any laser or inkjet printer, using sheets of labels.
Label printer
A printer made for labels, using rolls. QR code labels come in five sizes and barcode labels in one.
Regular printers
Already have a printer at your desk? Any laser or inkjet printer that can print a standard page works with the US Letter and A4 Sheet paper sizes. You use sheets of labels, and each sheet holds several labels. The number depends on the label size you choose.
See label types and sizes for the options.
Label printers
Prefer a printer made for labels? A direct label printer works with the Label printer paper size and uses rolls. The sizes depend on the label type you pick, so look for a printer that prints the size you plan to use. See label types and sizes for the options.
Before you buy
Make sure the printer:
- Supports label rolls or continuous media cut to the size you plan to use.
- Uses direct thermal or thermal transfer printing.
- Works with the operating system on your computer, Mac or Windows.
- Lists the label width, length, and core size you plan to use in its manufacturer specifications.