There's lots of different label paper out there, so it's important to get the ones that work for your printer so you donβt waste your treasure π
Since Pirate Ship currently only offers 4x6β and 2x7β size postage labels, youβll want to get a label stock that can fit one of these sizes. Below are some links to where you can find the labels we recommend, depending on which printer you have π
Desktop Printers
Regular old computer paper works just fine with Pirate Ship! You'll just want to use a strong, clear packing tape to stick your label onto the package, and avoid creating any lines or creases if you're taping over the barcode π
However, it makes life a lot easier to buy half-sheet sticker label paper, like these ones:
- MFLABEL Half Sheet Self Adhesive Shipping Labels for Laser & Inkjet Printers
- Avery Laser & Inkjet Shipping Address Half Sheet Labels
- OnlineLabels.com OL400 8.5" x 5.5" Half Sheet Labels
Note: Pirate Ship currently ONLY supports half-sheet sticker paper like these ones, where a letter-size paper is cut exactly down the middle. There are other shipping label paper templates out there that have different layouts, and Pirate Ship labels will NOT align to their sticker cutouts.
Labels for 2x7" Printers
Brother Printers
Including: QL-800, QL-810W, QL-820NWB, QL-700, QL-720NW, QL-500, QL-550, QL-570.
These continuous-length paper tape rolls are the best ones to get for Brother 2x7" printers:
- DK-2223 2 in x 100 ft Continuous Length Paper Labels
- DK-2205 2.4 in x 100 ft Continuous Length Paper Labels
Dymo Printers
Including: Dymo LabelWriter Wireless, Dymo LabelWriter 450, Dymo LabelWriter 450 Turbo, Dymo LabelWriter 450 Twin Turbo, Dymo LabelWriter 330, Dymo LabelWriter 330 Turbo, and any Dymo printer with the 99019 label paper size.
This oneβs easy! Dymo only has one sticker label size that works with the 2x7" postage size:
Labels for 4x6" Printers
Brother Printers
Including: QL-1100, QL-1110NWB, QL-1060N, QL-1050, and any QL Brother printer with a 4-inch wide print head.
If your printer has a cutter, these are the best choices:
- DK-2243 4 in x 100 ft Continuous Length White Paper Tape
- DK-2246 4.07 in by 100 ft Continuous Length White Paper Tape
If your printer doesn't have a cutter, get one of these labels:
Dymo LabelWriter 4XL
Labels for this printer need to be Dymo 4XL compatible 4x6β labels. You donβt have to get Dymo brand if you can find cheaper ones somewhere... but make sure they're Dymo compatible!
Any other 4x6β printer
You can use any direct thermal 4x6β printer with Pirate Ship, and typically any 4x6" direct thermal labels will work with them. Just make sure you're buying DIRECT THERMAL label paper, not THERMAL TRANSFER label paper, as they're different technologies... unless your printer has a 3" core π Also, make sure the βCoreβ of the label paper roll (the diameter of the tube in the center) fits on your printer:
- 0.75β Core 4x6β Direct Thermal Labels
- 1β Core 4x6β Direct Thermal Labels
- 3β Core 4x6β Thermal Transfer Labels
Alternatively, if your label printer supports it, you can use fan-fold labels:
Any questions? Chat in with our Support Crew π