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Printer Comparison | pc/nametag

Name Tag Printer Comparison Guide

Find the perfect name tag printer or badge printer today.

Compare Name Tag Printers

Portable Thermal Printers

pc/nametag®
Thermal Name Tag Printer

UPCN

Printer Overview You can depend on a direct thermal printer to be the hardworking, no-nonsense sidekick at your registration table. We tailored one for the meeting planner by customizing the accompanying driver with pre-set name tag sizes and providing Nametag Design Software that links up with our fanfold name tag paper stock.
Print Method Ribbon-free direct thermal
Color Black & white
Max Resolution 203 dpi
Stock Available Several printer stock sizes available
Speed 1 name tag per second (5")
Software Exclusive PCN Nametag Designer
Mac Compatible No
Warranty 2 years
Dimensions 8 9/10" W x 6 4/5" H x 11 1/5" D
Weight 5.51 lbs.
Printer Includes Printer, power & USB cords, Quick Start Guide, free template access, driver and software installation disc

Zebra® ZD621
Thermal Name Tag Printer

UZEBRA5

Printer Overview This direct thermal printer from Zebra offers an ink-less approach to name tag printing. Its intuitive user interface, compact design and high-speed printing capability make this a must-have for your next event with on-site registration. Additionally, this name tag printer is compatible with the CVENT OnArrival App.  
Print Method Ribbon-free direct thermal
Color Black & white
Stock Available Several printer stock sizes available
Speed 1 name tag per second (4" tags)
Software CVENT OnArrival Check-in App
Mac Compatible No
Warranty 1 year
Dimensions7 7" W x 6" H x 8 3/4" D
Weight 5 lbs.
Printer Includes Printer, power & USB cords, and Quick Start Guide

Full Color Name Tag Printers

Epson® PM-400
Name Tag Printer Kit

UEPM

Printer Overview Lightweight, portable and budget friendly, this printer offers instant 4" x 3" name tags on-site at your registration table. Name tags are pre-cut and ready to load, print and hand off to attendees and late arrivals.
Print Method Color inkjet, CMYK
Color Color (cyan, magenta, yellow)
Max Resolution 5760 x 1440 dpi
Stock Available 3.5" x 2.25" Name Tag Stock - UEPM35X225B
4" x 3" Name Tag Stock - UEPM4X3B
4.25" x 6" Name Tag Stock - UEPM425X6B
Speed Up to 4-5 tags/minute
Software n/a
Mac Compatible Yes
Warranty 1 year
Dimensions 9 3/4" W x 3" H x 6 3/4" D
Weight 4 lbs.
Printer Includes Printer, power and micro USB cords, two ink cartridges, pack of 100 4" x 3" inserts, instructions & template access

Epson® C4000u
Name Tag Printer

UEPS3

Printer Overview Perfect for fast, high-volume printing, the C4000u features high-resolution printing that delivers crisp, photo-quality images, and precision barcoding.
Print Method Pigmented inkjet; individual CMYK cartridges
Color Color (cyan, magenta, yellow)
Max Resolution Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi
Stock Available Injet Poly Fanfold Paper Stock - UIJPOLY
4" Continuous Printer Paper Stock - UEPS4B
4" Adhesive Name Tag Stock - UEPSADH
Speed Up to 4 inches/second
Software n/a
Mac Compatible Yes
Warranty 1 year
Dimensions 12 1/4" W x 11 1/4" H x 11 1/8" D
Weight 28 lbs.
Printer Includes Printer and power cord

Black & White Label Printers

Brother® QL-810W
WirelessThermal Name Tag Printer

UBRO4

Printer Overview High-resolution, direct-thermal label printing at high-speed, plus a free downloadable iOS app for Apple or Android devices ensures wireless printing with any WiFi signal or regular desktop printer.
Print Method Ribbon-free direct thermal
Color Black & white
Max Resolution Up to 300 x 600 dpi
Stock Available Clear Brother Printer Label Stock - UBRO CLEAR
Small White Brother Printer Label Stock - UBRO SM WHITE
Large White Brother Printer Label Stock - UBRO LG WHITE
Speed Up to 110 labels per minute
Software Free Brother® iPrint & Label app and P-Touch editor for desktop
Mac Compatible Yes
Warranty 2 years
Dimensions 5” W x 5 3/4” H x 9” D
Weight 2.65 lbs.
Printer Includes Printer, power & USB cords, driver and software installation disc. Optional rechargeable battery pack (UBROBATT) sold separately

Brother® QL-820NWB
Wireless Label Printer with LCD

UBRO5

Printer Overview While it turns out 110 address-sized labels per minute like the comparable QL810W Wireless Printer (UBRO4), this one features an LCD display that makes connecting to WiFi a breeze. As a stand-alone unit, it requires no computer or configuration software.High-resolution, direct-thermal label printing at high-speed, plus a free downloadable iOS app for Apple or Android devices ensures wireless printing with any WiFi signal or regular desktop printer.
Print Method Ribbon-free direct thermal
Color Black & white
Max Resolution Up to 300 x 600 dpi
Stock Available Clear Brother Printer Label Stock - UBRO CLEAR
Small White Brother Printer Label Stock - UBRO SM WHITE
Large White Brother Printer Label Stock - UBRO LG WHITE
Speed Up to 110 labels per minute
Software Free Brother® iPrint & Label app and P-Touch editor for desktop
Mac Compatible Yes
Warranty 2 years
Dimensions 4 9/10" W x 5 7/10" H x 9 1/5" D
Weight 2.6 lbs.
Printer Includes Printer, power & USB cords, driver and software installation disc. Optional rechargeable battery pack (UBROBATT) sold separately

Dymo®
Wireless Name Tag Printer

UDY

Printer Overview The ultimate in affordable convenience, this direct thermal printer is not only wireless, but also comes in a kit with one roll of exclusive custom-sized clear labels, so that nobody knows the difference between a preprinted badge and an on-site badge. What’s even better, the 3-1/2” x 2-1/4” labels come in gloss or satin – you choose – and both blend perfectly with our Event Badge finishes.
Print Method Ribbon-free direct thermal
Color Black & white
Stock Available Clear Satin Label Stock - UDYMO35X225S
Clear Gloss Label Stock - UDYMO35X225G
Speed Up to 77 labels per minute
Software Free Dymo Label Software
Mac Compatible Yes
Dimensions 5" W x 5" H x 8" D
Weight 1.5 lbs.
Printer Includes Printer, power & USB cords, roll of gloss or satin labels

Full Color Badge Printer

Zebra® ZC10L
Color Printer

UZEBRA4

Print Method Direct to card - dye diffusion
Color Color
Max Resolution 300 dpi
Stock Available 3 1/2" x 5 1/2" PVC cards with no slot - UZKIT
3 1/2" x 5 1/2" PVC cards with center slot - UZKIT1
3 1/2" x 5 1/2" PVC cards with dual slot - UZKIT2
Speed Up to six cards per minute
Software Zebra CardStudio Classic version
Mac Compatible No
Warranty 2 years or 20,000 prints; whichever comes first
Dimensions 10 47/50" W x 11 21/50" H x 19 9/100" D
Weight 41.9 lbs.
Printer Includes Printer, power & USB cords, detailed setup instructions