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Name Tag Printer Comparison Guide
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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 (4") |
| Software | Exclusive PCN Nametag Designer |
| Mac Compatible | No |
| Warranty | 2 years |
| Dimensions | 8.9" W x 6.8" H x 11.2" D |
| Weight | 5.5 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 | 8" W x 7.5" H x 11" D |
| Weight | 3.6 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 | 28.7 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 | 5.8 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 | 5" W x 5.7" H x 9.2" 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 | 1.46 lbs. |
| Printer Includes | Printer, power & USB cords, roll of gloss or satin labels |
Full Color Badge Printer
Zebra® ZC10L
Full-color Badge 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 | 11" W x 11 1/2" H x 9 1/10" D |
| Weight | 46.3 lbs. |
| Printer Includes | Printer, power & USB cords, detailed setup instructions |
2XL+
Full-color Badge Printer
U2XL
| Print Method | Direct to card - dye diffusion |
| Color | Color |
| Max Resolution | 300 dpi |
| Stock Available | 3.46" x 5.5" blank cards with triple slot - U2XLCARD35B 3.46" x 5.5" pre-printed cards with triple slot - U2XLCARD35FC |
| Speed | Up to 180 full-color cards or 1,400 monochrome cards per hour |
| Software | n/a |
| Mac Compatible | Yes |
| Warranty | 2 years |
| Dimensions | 7.79" W x 8.03" H x 13.94" D |
| Weight | 11.4 lbs. |
| Printer Includes | Printer, power & USB cords, detailed setup instructions |
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