Linerless labels: which printer?
Frank Lunkeit · 2023-03-22
A brief overview. [Archive note: the model list, specifications, compatibility and environmental claims below reproduce the historical source and have not been independently verified. Before buying, check the exact printer version and approved media in the manufacturer’s documentation. This list is not proof of linerless compatibility.]
Linerless labels are an environmentally friendly alternative to conventional labels because they need no backing material (liner). This reduces waste, saves space and allows faster processing. Special printers are needed to print labels without a liner. The source lists the following commonly used models as suitable for linerless printing:
• Zebra ZT610: A high-performance printer with a print speed of up to 14 inches per second and a resolution of up to 600 dpi. The source describes the ZT610 as robust and reliable even in demanding applications.
• Zebra ZT411: ZT411 — Another high-performance printer with a print speed of up to 14 inches per second and a resolution of up to 600 dpi. The source highlights its durability and high print quality (ZT411).
• Epson C6000/C6500: C6000/C6500 — Powerful colour printers described as producing sharp, colourful linerless labels, with a resolution of up to 1200 dpi and a print speed of up to 5 inches per second.
• Toshiba B-FV4D: B-FV4D — A compact printer for smaller retail or catering businesses. The source specifies linerless labels up to 108 mm wide and a resolution of up to 203 dpi.
• SATO CL4NX: CL4NX — A robust industrial printer described as reliable even in harsh environments, processing linerless labels up to 4 inches wide at a resolution of up to 305 dpi.
• TSC ML240: ML240 — Another compact printer for smaller businesses. The source specifies linerless labels up to 4 inches wide and a resolution of up to 203 dpi.
• Honeywell PC42t: PC42t — A low-cost desktop printer for smaller businesses. The source specifies linerless labels up to 4,3 inches wide and a resolution of up to 203 dpi.
• CAB XC series: A group of high-performance printers described as suitable for industrial environments.