4 x 6 Label Printers

Argon Technology sells 4-inch direct thermal shipping label printers and blank 4x6 shipping labels to businesses in Canada. We have a wide variety of printers from leading brands like Zebra and GoDEX and stock everything you need to get started printing your own professional shipping labels.

Whether you ship with Canada Post, UPS, FedEx, Purolator, or Canpar, we have a direct thermal printer that can quickly and easily print 4" x 6" shipping labels for your specific needs. Need to print LTL bill of lading labels or pallet labels? We've got you covered.

4 x 6 Shipping Label Printer Considerations

Because shipping labels do not need to withstand the test of time as product labels do, you can use a lower-cost direct thermal printer for your shipping needs. Direct thermal technology uses a heated printhead and thermal-reactive labels to produce your labels, so there is no need for a separate ribbon. This makes direct thermal printers both more affordable and easier to use than their thermal transfer counterparts.

When choosing a direct thermal printer for your business, you'll want to consider the following factors:

• Print speed: How many labels do you need to print per minute or hour? Printers in the 3-to-7 inches-per-second range are typically sufficient for most shipping applications.
• Resolution: Most direct thermal printers print at 203 or 300 dpi (dots per inch). If you need to print barcodes or very small text, you may want to consider a printer with higher resolution. 203 dpi is more than sufficient for shipping labels, pallet labels, and bill of lading labels.
• Print width: Many direct thermal label printers can accommodate a maximum label width of four inches, but some industrial models can print labels up to eight inches wide. Due to the 4-inch size of Canada Post, UPS, FedEX, Purolator, and Canpar shipping labels, you'll need at least a 4-inch direct thermal printer.
• Connectivity: Do you need to connect the printer to the LAN so that multiple users can print to it? Or do you need a USB or serial connection for a single PC?
• Applications: For busy shipping departments, we recommend having a dedicated printer specifically for printing your shipping labels, bill of lading labels, and pallet labels. With a printer always ready to go, you'll never have to worry about delays in your shipping process.
• Form factor: Another important consideration involves the type of printer. In general, desktop units are an outstanding choice for printing shipping labels. They have a compact footprint, are relatively affordable, and are easy to operate. All of the 4 x 6 shipping label printers we recommend fall into this category. If you need to print large quantities of labels, however, you may want to consider an industrial direct thermal printer. These units can handle much larger rolls of labels and usually offer faster print speeds and higher print resolutions. Of course, they also come with a higher price tag than desktop models.

Recommended 4 x 6 Shipping Label Printers

We carry a wide variety of direct thermal printers that can print four-inch-wide shipping labels. Here are our recommendations:

If you print 500 or fewer shipping labels per day, choosing a desktop shipping label printer is a great option. Desktop shipping label printers hold 1-inch core-based labels. However, when you print between 500 and 1500 labels per day, we recommend stepping up to an industrial shipping label printer. Industrial shipping label printers hold much larger label rolls with a 3-inch core and an 8-inch outside diameter (OD). Plus, they print at a faster speed. Fan-folded shipping labels can be used with both desktop and industrial shipping label printers.

GoDEX 4-Inch Desktop Shipping Label Printers

• GoDEX DT4x 4-inch desktop shipping label printer — This 203 dpi direct thermal printer prints at up to 7 inches per second. With its compact size and lightweight design, the GoDEX DT4x is a versatile unit for shipping, retail, and office applications.
• GoDEX ZX420i 4-inch industrial shipping label printer -- This 203 dpi, industrial shipping label printer prints at up to 6 inches per second. It has a color TFT LCD display and USB, RS232, and Ethernet ports.
• GoDEX ZX1200i industrial shipping label printer – This 4-inch 203 dpi industrial shipping label printer is fast with a print speed of 10 inches per second. It connects via USB, RS232, or Ethernet and has a color touchscreen.

Zebra 4-Inch Desktop Shipping Label Printers

• Zebra ZD220d 4-inch desktop shipping label printer -- With its value pricing, the ZD220d is a great choice for businesses on a budget. This 203 dpi direct thermal printer prints at up to four inches per second and connects via USB.
• Zebra ZD421d 4-inch desktop shipping label printer -- A step up from the ZD220d, the ZD421dpi prints at 203 dpi and at a speed of 6 inches per second. It connects via USB.
• Zebra ZD621d 4-inch desktop shipping label printer -- When performance and connectivity matter, the ZD620d is a great choice. This 203 dpi direct thermal printer prints at up to 8 inches per second and connects via Ethernet, Serial, or USB 2.0.

TSC 4-Inch Desktop Shipping Label Printers

• TSC DA210 4-inch desktop shipping label printer -- The TSC DA210 203 dpi direct thermal printer is a great choice for printing shipping labels. It prints at up to 6 inches per second and connects via USB or Bluetooth.
• TSC DS220 4-inch desktop shipping label printer -- The TSC DS220 is a step up from the DA210, adding additional connectivity options (Ethernet, Serial RS232, USB, Bluetooth, and WiFi), additional memory, and a longer maximum print length (1,000" vs just 110" on the DS220).
• TSC DA310 4-inch desktop shipping label printer -- If you're looking for crisper text and barcodes, the TSC DA310 offers 300 dpi and prints at up to 4 inches per second. It connects via USB or Bluetooth.
• TSC DA320 4-inch desktop shipping label printer -- The TSC DA320 is a step up from the DA310 with Ethernet, Serial RS232, USB, Bluetooth, and WiFi connectivity and additional memory.
• TSC TFP-247 4-inch desktop shipping label printer -- The TSC TFP-247 is a 203 dpi direct thermal desktop shipping label printer with Ethernet, parallel, serial, USB, and Bluetooth connectivity.
• TSC TDP-345 4-inch desktop shipping label printer -- The TSC TDP-345 is similar to the TFP-247, with the main difference being its sharper print resolution. This is a 300 dpi printer.

Toshiba B-FV4D 4-Inch Desktop Shipping Label Printers

• Toshiba B-FV4D-GH14-QQ-R Courier 4-inch desktop shipping label printer -- This 203 dpi 4-inch-wide Courier direct thermal printer prints at 6 inches per second and connects via USB, LAN, and Serial connections. The peel-off module comes standard on this printer.
• Toshiba B-FV4D-GS14-QQ-R 4-inch desktop shipping label printer -- This 4-inch GS direct thermal label printer offers 203 dpi print resolution and 6 inches per second print speeds. It connects via USB, LAN, and Serial connections.
• Toshiba B-FV4D-TS14-QQ-R 4-inch desktop shipping label printer -- This 4-inch direct thermal printer offers a higher print resolution than the other two models at 300 dpi. It connects via USB, LAN, and Serial connections.

Honeywell Datamax 4x6 Desktop Shipping Label Printers

• Honeywell PC42D Desktop 4-inch Shipping Label Printer -- Compact and versatile, the PC42D desktop direct thermal printer offers the perfect blend of economy and quality. It connects via USB, Serial, or Ethernet and prints at up to 8 inches per second.
• Honeywell PC43D 4-inch Desktop Shipping Label Printer -- Another versatile choice from Honeywell, the PC43D prints at up to 4 inches per second. This printer supports 203 or 300 dpi and connects via WiFi or Bluetooth.

Brother RuggedJet 4-inch Mobile Shipping Label Printers

• Brother RuggedJet 4230B 4-inch mobile shipping label printer -- This wireless 4-inch shipping label printer offers 203 dpi at up to 5 ips. It includes an AC adapter and an optional battery is available for greater portability. The 423B connects via Bluetooth, MFi, USB, or NFC.
• Brother RuggedJet 4230BL 4-inch mobile shipping label printer -- This Bluetooth direct thermal printer comes with a rechargeable lithium-ion battery for portability. Other features include an IP54 rating, drop-resistant design, and 203 dpi printing at up to 5 inches per second. The 4230BL connects via Bluetooth, MFi, USB, or NFC.
• Brother RuggedJet 4250WB 4-inch mobile shipping label printer -- This wireless desktop direct thermal printer offers 203 dpi at up to 5 inches per second. An optional battery is available for portability. The 4250WB connects via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, MFi, USB, or NFC.
• Brother RuggedJet 4250WBL 4-inch mobile shipping label printer -- The 3250WBL is another rugged choice from Brother, with an IP54 rating and drop-resistant design. This wireless printer offers 203 dpi at up to 5 inches per second and includes a rechargeable battery. The 4250WBL connects via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, MFi, USB, or NFC.

Browse our complete selection of direct thermal shipping label printers here.

Blank 4" x 6" Direct Thermal Shipping Labels

Finally, don't forget to stock up on blank direct thermal labels! We offer 4" x 6" shipping labels in several configurations and colors, all of which are in stock and ready to ship. The labels listed below are standard, commercial-grade 4 x 6 direct thermal labels with permanent adhesive:

• 4" x 6" fan-folded shipping labels - These labels work with all desktop and industrial direct thermal printers.
• 4" x 6" 250/roll with a 1" core shipping labels - These label rolls have a 4” outside diameter and work with all desktop direct thermal printers.
• 4" x 6" - 500/roll with a 1" core shippping labels - These label rolls have a 5” outside diameter and work with all desktop direct thermal printers.
• 4" x 6" - 1,000/roll with a 3" core shipping labels - These label rolls have an 8” outside diameter, come on a larger core, and work with all industrial direct thermal printers.

Direct thermal printers are a great choice for printing shipping labels, bill of lading labels, and pallet labels in Canada. They're easy to operate, have a compact footprint, and are relatively affordable. We recommend the GoDEX DT4x 4-inch direct thermal printer or the Zebra GK420D series 4-inch direct thermal printer as well as any of the 4" x 6" labels listed above.

If you have any questions about finding the right direct thermal printer or label for your business, don't hesitate to contact us. We're always happy to help.