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Review on πŸ–¨οΈ AOBIO Q5 Shipping Label Printer: Direct Thermal 4x6 Label Machine for Logistics Packaging - Windows & Mac Compatible by Brad Ward

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Great little printer! So angry I didn't get it a hundred years ago!

For a long time I had self-adhesive labels 2 per sheet on which I printed labels. I've kept telling myself that if I have one, I don't need to spend money on a label printer. I'm just an amateur seller. It was ONLY a few paper cuts. I just go to the printer in the other room. EASY to load the label into the tray. ONLY keep the other half of the leaf. JUST....pain in the ass! I finally pulled the trigger on this device and I'm kicking myself in the ass for not doing it sooner. It is so good. And it doesn't take up much space. In the near future I will set aside a separate small shelf for this. It was surprisingly easy to set up and got started with Pirate Ship right away. It took... one USB drive, 4 clicks and boom, set up and ready to go. It even had a few stickers which I didn't mention so that was a pleasant surprise. Text is printed clearly and quickly. I have already sent two packages and had no problems with scanning. I also like that these are thermal print labels, not ink. So in case of bad weather or some other accident, I don't have to worry about the ink smearing and running on the label! I used to tape over key parts of my paper labels to prevent this, but now I don't have to! Haven't tried other labels, but presumably it can auto-detect them, which is great! If you place the first label too far behind the roller, it will automatically miss and you will lose the label. But if you place it right it feeds and then comes back to use the first on the roll/stack, very good as I've seen the lost first label mentioned for other printers. I print my own label on a 3D printer. paper tray, but if you can't do that, make sure you get what you can get with your printer. If you're at all hesitant about getting one to brighten up your small business or hobby, by all means do so. I regret not doing much sooner! Customer service seems very responsive! I asked them a question before buying and they responded quickly!

Pros
  • Printer and accessories
Cons
  • Doubtful purchase for seniors