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Printer Compatibility

PRINTER COMPATIBILITY

Choose the right labels for your printer

It is essential to confirm the type of labels that are compatible with your printer because all labels do not work for all printers. Some thermal printers only use their brand of shipping labels or require unique shipping label sizes.
 
Our guide is a comprehensive list of common printers and compatible EcoEnclose labels. If you have any additional to this list, please contact us.
 
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What's The Difference Between Black Timing Mark and Transmissive Gap?

These are types of direct thermal roll labels. Direct thermal roll labels require a thermal printer.

Black Timing Mark

A black timing mark label has a black line on the release liner between each label. Also called black mark sensing, printers use timing marks to know when to stop feeding the label.
 
EcoEnclose offers these labels in rolls of 250 units.
shipping label with black timing mark

Transmissive Gap

A transmissive gap label uses a center gap reader to sense the space between the labels. Some gap labels, such as Dymo, also have a notch, but ours use only the space in between.
 
EcoEnclose offers these labels in rolls of 250 or 1000 units.
shipping label with transmissive gap

Common Printers and Compatible EcoEnclose Roll Labels

If your printer is not listed here, order your shipping labels and know we will issue you a full refund if your labels do not work with your existing printer.

Have a printer addition for this list? Contact us.

Compatible with:
 
Select: black timing mark or transmissive gap
 
 
Before ordering the labels, make sure which size roll the printer will accept - 250 count or 1000 count.
 
Some Zebra Label Printers, especially industrial models, can be set to "reflective" or "black mark" on the printer. However, some require you to adjust the settings within the software. This article guides how to find and adjust settings.
Compatible with:
 
Select: black timing mark
 
 
Rollo Label Printers require a holder for rolls behind the unit. Rollo has holders available for purchase on their site - shop label holders for 250 count roll size here and 1000 count roll size here.
Compatible with:
 
Select: black timing mark
 
Dymo printers are designed to work with Dymo labels only. Despite this, some of our customers have been able to use our black timing mark labels successfully.
 
Dymo does not warranty their printer unless their labels are used and they may not be willing to troubleshoot with you if using our labels.

Compatible with:
 
Select: black timing mark
 
Since our labels are on a roll rather than fan-fold labels, you would need to purchase the label roll holder for behind the printer.
Compatible with:
 
Select: transmissive gap
Compatible with:
 
Select: transmissive gap

Incompatible Printers With EcoEnclose Roll Labels

Have a printer addition for this list? Contact us.

Compatible with Dymo labels only.

Compatible with Brother Labels only.

Require labels cartridges.

Not compatible with our black timing mark labels.

Common Printers and Compatible EcoEnclose Sheet Labels

Our sheet labels are compatible with the vast majority of laser or inkjet printers, and compatible with popular shipping software.

Some compatible printers include, but are not limited to:

HP
Epson
Canon
Brother
Lexmark

Troubleshooting and Frequently Asked Questions

Our Shipping Labels Guide provides answers to frequently asked questions, and details on printer calibration and troubleshooting by printer.

Love your EcoEnclose shipping labels, or not so much?

If you've ordered Zero Waste Direct Thermal Labels from us and have used them successfully on your printer, or have had issues doing so, we'd love your feedback so we can continue to support companies effectively.
If your printer isn't compatible after working with us to troubleshoot your shipping label issue, we'll give you a full refund on your shipping labels - even if you've opened them to try them on your printer.

Shop EcoEnclose Shipping Labels

direct thermal shipping labels

Direct Thermal Labels on Zero Waste Liner

4x6" virgin paper labels on our 100% recycled, curbside recyclable zero waste release liner. Features a high-performance adhesive.

Available in regular and industrial rolls, with transmissive gap or black timing mark

Ready to ship  | Min. 250 units

100% recycled white paper shipping labels

100% Recycled White Sheet Labels on Zero Waste Liner

100% recycled paper labels on our 100% recycled, curbside recyclable release liner. Our most sustainable label.

Available in 2 sizes, delivered on sheets, two labels per sheet

Ready to ship  | Min. 200 units

apr-approved direct thermal shipping labels

APR-Approved Direct Thermal Labels for Poly

4x6" virgin polypropylene labels on a virgin, non-recyclable release liner. For brands seeking How2Recycle approval for thin film packaging.

Available in regular rolls, with transmissive gap between labels

Ready to ship  | Min. 249 units

high tack direct thermal shipping labels

High Tack Direct Thermal Labels on Standard Liner

4x6" virgin paper labels on a virgin, non-recyclable release liner. High tack adhesive bonds with difficult-to-adhere surfaces.

Available in regular and industrial rolls, with transmissive gap between labels

Ready to ship  | Min. 250 units

100% recycled kraft paper shipping labels

100% Recycled Kraft Sheet Labels on Standard Liner

100% recycled paper labels on a virgin, non-recyclable release liner. Ideal for covering over old shipping markings to reuse packaging.

Available in 2 sizes, delivered on sheets, two labels per sheet

Ready to ship  | Min. 200 units