Does it need ink or toner?

No. It uses direct thermal printing, so the heat of the print head darkens thermal label stock. You only buy labels, not ink.

Can I print from a phone?

No. It connects by USB to a Mac or PC only, with no Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. Plan on printing from a computer at the desk.

What label sizes does it take?

It is built around 4x6 shipping labels and also handles smaller address and barcode labels on rolls or fanfold stock. Stick to thermal labels rated for direct thermal printers.

Is 203 DPI sharp enough?

For shipping labels, barcodes and addresses, yes. For tiny text or detailed logos, a 300 DPI printer gives cleaner edges.

What comes in the box?

The printer, a power cord and AC adapter, a USB cable and a quick start guide. Labels are not included, so buy thermal stock separately.

Direct thermal print fades over time, especially with heat and direct sunlight. Keep labeled parcels and stored labels cool and out of the sun.

Where can I buy the HP Shipping Label Printer, 4x6?

3 stores we checked sell it, including Walmart, Best Buy, Quill.

HP Shipping Label Printer, 4x6

Last price we saw

$124.99at Best Buy, last seen Nov 10

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Last seen at $124.99 at Best Buy on Nov 10.
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Our take on the HP Shipping Label Printer, 4x6

The HP 4x6 is a desktop direct thermal label printer aimed at home sellers and small shipping operations. It prints 4x6 shipping labels, barcodes and address labels at 203 DPI and up to 7 inches per second, and it needs no ink or toner because the heat does the work on thermal stock. It connects to a Mac or PC over USB, so it is a wired desktop unit rather than a phone-first printer. Against rivals like Rollo and Munbyn it is a plain, single-connection workhorse with no Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, which suits a fixed packing station more than a roaming one.

Best forHome sellers shipping parcels regularlySmall business packing stationsBarcode and address label printingBuyers who want to skip ink and toner

Pros

No ink or toner: direct thermal printing only needs labels
Fast 7 IPS output for a desktop unit
Handles standard 4x6 shipping labels plus barcodes and address labels
Works with HP and other major-brand thermal labels
USB setup on Mac or PC is quick with the included cable and guide

Cons

HP Shipping Label Printer, 4x6 prices at every store

WalmartNew
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$124.99Free shippingChecked 3 h ago
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$124.99Free shippingChecked 3 h ago
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QuillNew
Out of stock
$253.49Free shippingChecked 3 h ago
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HP Shipping Label Printer, 4x6 price history

Lowest price we've seen: $124.99 on Nov 10 at Best Buy. Tracked across 2 stores since Nov 10.

What reviewers say

4.3 / 537 ratings

Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 37 ratings, buyers mostly report it does the basic job: fast, ink-free 4x6 label printing from a computer. Complaints cluster around the wired-only connection and the limits of 203 DPI output.

What people mention

Print speedPraisedOwners like how quickly it pushes out 4x6 shipping labels, which speeds up packing runs.
Ink-free printingPraisedBuyers value that direct thermal printing needs no ink or toner, so there is nothing to refill.

Questions and answers

Does it need ink or toner?: No. It uses direct thermal printing, so the heat of the print head darkens thermal label stock. You only buy labels, not ink.
Can I print from a phone?: No. It connects by USB to a Mac or PC only, with no Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. Plan on printing from a computer at the desk.
What label sizes does it take?: It is built around 4x6 shipping labels and also handles smaller address and barcode labels on rolls or fanfold stock. Stick to thermal labels rated for direct thermal printers.
Is 203 DPI sharp enough?: For shipping labels, barcodes and addresses, yes. For tiny text or detailed logos, a 300 DPI printer gives cleaner edges.
What comes in the box?: The printer, a power cord and AC adapter, a USB cable and a quick start guide. Labels are not included, so buy thermal stock separately.
Will labels fade?: Direct thermal print fades over time, especially with heat and direct sunlight. Keep labeled parcels and stored labels cool and out of the sun.
What do buyers say about the HP Shipping Label Printer, 4x6?: Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 37 ratings.