I don’t ship a lot of stuff, maybe a few boxes a month, but the difficulty is real: either I have to print the shipping label on paper and stick it to the box (which, as I understand it, makes barcodes harder scan) or waste an entire sheet of peel and stick paper while hoping my inkjet printer decides to cooperate.
All these troubles went away once I started using the K Comer CX418 thermal label printer.I’m almost so happy with it that I’m now looking forward to shipping.(Hey, I said it was unreasonable.)
But, uh, too expensive: it normally sells for $140, and similar printers fall into the same price range.Thankfully, I’ve got you a particularly good deal: For a limited time, while supplies last, the K Comer CX418 is down to $79.19 when you use promo code MAJNAOVF at checkout.That’s $7 less than the last time I wrote this and the lowest price ever recorded.
The printer can accommodate 4×6-inch labels rolled up or flat-stacked — alas, neither are included.You do get a plastic label holder, which is required for rolls, stacks are optional.
K Comer provides a flash drive that includes the CX418 instruction manual and drivers for Windows and Mac (unfortunately, it’s not Chrome compatible).
I found the setup to be easy overall, although the print on my first few labels was oddly skewed.After restarting my laptop, the problem was solved.
So far, I’ve only used it with Pirate Ship’s label (I rely on it for discounted rates from USPS), but it promises to work with all major shipping platforms: UPS, FedEx, Amazon, Etsy, Shopify, etc.
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Post time: Jan-17-2022
