Best $75 Thermal Printer for Shipping? These Deals Keep Popping Up! DT425A Unboxing + 1st Impression
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 ก.ค. 2024
- Today we are going to unbox and setup the OusTect thermal printer. It's another Amazon private label chinese flavor of printer but this was scooped up for $74.99 + tax =) but usually retails around $150 - amzn.to/32flnoh Which is a little overpriced. It looks very similar to the Arkscan and has more compatibilities than the rollo. Don't expect exceptional custom support from there guys as their website that they advertise does not even work www.oustectus.com
It'll print 4x6 postage shipping labels perfectly fine. IT WILL NOT WORK WITH IPHONE, IT IS NOT WIRELESS. For $75 Is it the best thermal printer for shopify? Is it the best thermal printer for ebay?
It is the best thermal printer for Amazon? It'll work for them all, and at that price its hard to say no.
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Here is a quick comparison of a few popular models that all print 4x6 shipping labels
Rollo Thermal Printer - amzn.to/2HxDlHK
Mac ✅
PC ✅
Chromebook 🚫
Mobile 🚫
Wireless 🚫
Customer Service 👍(not from my experience just from people telling me)
Price (overall value) 👍
Non-Proprietary Labels 👍
OEM Chinese Sausage Printer on Alibaba - bit.ly/32Qa04O
DYMO 4XL Label Printer -amzn.to/2uT7eiN
Roasting Review - • The Roast of the Dymo ...
Mac ✅
PC ✅
Chromebook 🚫
Mobile 🚫
Wireless 🚫
Customer Service 👎 (not from my experience just from people telling me)
Price (overall value) 👎
Non-Proprietary Labels 👎
The Brother QL-1110NWB -amzn.to/32wCu1V
Review - • The Best Thermal Print...
Mac ✅
PC ✅
Chromebook 🚫
Android Mobile ✅
iOS ✅
Wireless ✅
Customer Service 🚫(I provide their support with videos and tutorials 🤣)
Price (overall value) 👍(~$100 more than but you get mobile printing)
Non-Proprietary Labels 👎
Meihengtong Chinese Thermal Label Printer
(Green one shown shortly in the video) -amzn.to/37zjMt8
Unboxing - • THE CHEAPEST CHINESE T...
Mac ✅
PC ✅
Chromebook ✅
Android USB-C Mobile ✅
iOS 🚫
Wireless 🚫
Customer Service 🚫(I provide their support with videos and tutorials 🤣)
Price (overall value) 👍
Non-Proprietary Labels 👍
Zebra LP2844 Thermal Label Printer
(Green one shown shortly in the video) -amzn.to/37zjMt8
Review - • The Best Thermal Print...
Mac ✅
PC ✅
Chromebook ✅
Android USBC Mobile 🚫
iOS 🚫
Wireless 🚫
Customer Service 🚫(discontinued printer only available used)
Price (overall value) 👍👍
Non-Proprietary Labels 👍
Other Printer Reviews and unboxings
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Thank you so much for this video. I was about to buy a Dymo 4XL but didn't want to spend that much money because I just started my Shopify merch store and wanted a budget-friendly option. I got this printer off Amazon for $110 and believe it or not, I got the $30 rebate from Oustect. It took a couple weeks but I got it so I'm in this printer for $80. It's not sexy but it's functional and saves me a bunch of time and money on postage. Because of your helpful tutorial, I was able to get the printer setup and printing in less than 10 minutes.
You made the right choice and got a great deal! 🙌 I'm glad I was able to help your business with some shipping solution and less frustration.
Is it still working after two years?
*Love the **Bestt.Digital** Label Printer! It was easy to set up and prints super fast which makes it so fun to use. I uproot to make Shipping labels but I’m having fun making sticker also!*
Thank you so much for this video and the other video showing how setup everything up.
I noticed that too with the knock off rollo I got. It kept referencing a usb thumb drive for the drivers but was never in the box.
First omg omg omg jk well done my friend :) You keep giving the community cheap options with the same/better features than other well known brands! And of course the new awesome unboxing knife isn't it? :D
Hahah its a nice knife. Yeah the deals keep popping up like crazy.
@@thecollegepicker well it's a tradition now huh :P Nice looking labels too :D Was it the seagull driver on windws?
@@shittychannel4860 Yeah seagull mflabel driver I think is what I used.
Looks like a Benchmade Emissary.
Thank you for great content! Question, which is best thermal label printer compatible with both iphone and mac?? Much appreciation!
amzn.to/38DUMou this guy.
They are about the same
how can we use this printer to printer diffrent type of label instend of only shipping label... Like beauty product labels....I brought this printer because of you. You made it looks so easy and i set it up with my mac book pro. thank you soo much.
Please, for the love of everything holy, do a video on how to import contacts to the Brother QL-1110 label printer. I just spent 3 hours fighting with CSV, Excel, Numbers and ended up single entry inputting over 50 labels.
Can you use a iPhone?!? Any kind of adaptor for it? Awesome video thanks!
Hi!! Great content. Can you do a tutorial on how to install on Mac?
There is a tutorial on my channel showing that 😌
Where is it on your page
Hey bro I’m on a budget which label printer should I buy for my hp chromebook
If i use the dongle for my android do i still need to use their app or can i print straight from ebay or photos in my gallery?
I have a printer just like this with no branding. Came with a CD rome i cant use. Do you have a link to a driver that might work?
Does anyone know how to adjust the size so that the label takes up the entire label page? I’ve attempted the settings he has here and have the label is cut off on the sheet, or it’s way too small for the post office to scan. (I have a Lenovo idea pad, using windows)….🤔
hi! wondering if you'd do a comparison between this printer and the MFL printer? Thanks a bunch.
You are welcome, They are just about the same thing. I don't have a video on it though.
I was just thinking maybe the SD card slot is for printing pictures on your SD card that you have but it would just be in black and white.not sure I just took a wild guess.or stored purchase labels of your into selling many many items on Ebay or Amazon just hasn't gotten around to it yet and you saved it on your SD card
Im not tech savvy. So i was afraid to buy both a cheap one or a fancy one. I went with the fisher price brand printer. I would of got this one but was afraid i need a cd drive to install the driver. Anything beside plug in and go was to much for me.
Which labels do you think is the best after the roll is finished, any preferences? Link please if any.
Free ones from UPS or FedEx.
How do I use this printer to print smaller labels without it jumping and wasting 2 labels in-between.
It started printing narrow and omitting about a cm of the barcode making it unscannable. What did I do? I’m using the Mehentong $100 printer
What do you advise as the best thermal printer for printing shipping labels for not just USPS but also UPS, FedEx, and also DHL. I use PirateShip for my shipping. Thanks
Any 4'' wide thermal printer will work with those platforms.
Nice video! I actually have usb to lightening cable. I'm curious to see if this would work for iPhone 🧐🤔
I don't think it will work on the iphone ☹️
thecollegepicker have you ever tried with adapters? 😩 I keep seeing these deals but I need a printer that's versatile. Oh and BTW if these aren't on Amazon definitely check Mercari!! They have a lot of these deals
@@nogoodbecky813 I have used it on the newer iPad with USBC and it's a no go. ☹️
@@thecollegepicker Sir, can Zebra 2844 drivers or usb port become corrupt, printed 5 labels and Zebra now in error state, swapped usb b and parallel cable still in error state, running windows 7 or windows 7 upgrade :(
The Banana well a USB port can get fried if the wrong voltage blows it up. Had a old printer with a non grounded power cable and the USB port on my computer fried as the usb cable from the printer transferred the voltage.. I would try a factory reset, clean of all zebra drivers and a fresh install. Try it on another pc if you can't get it to work on yours
Can u help?
I bought one of these, and when I power it up the light is solid red not blue.
I push the button to see if and labels come out and none come out.
I hold down button to calibrate it and nothing.
Light is always red.
Sounds like a defect unit.
Does the labels scan properly ? They seem a bit dull right ....
and can I print stickers or anything of any different size with this ?
You can just set the darkness higher if you find the labels come out dull. Any labels up to a little over 4" in width.
Hi. I just got this printer & can’t get it to work on my Mac. How did you do it
Hi I have a tutorial on my channel showing, did you follow that?
Will an USB-C to USB for an iPhone work with this?
Instead of it being wireless?
Unfortunately no 😭
Can you use this from an Amazon 10 HD tablet?
I havent tested from an amazon tablet but amazon tablets are based off android so it might be worth a try.
if you know, you know, You are the Professor
Hahaha and we KNOW!
Which one do think is better I have Mac. I use chrome browser. Should I try different browser ? Also would prefer brother 1110 Nwb rollo or this one. I don’t like dymo but look to print 4x6 labels and sku and product labels? Thanks
I have a few comparison videos on my channel showing those models. 😌 They all have their pros and cons.
thecollegepicker yeah I’m actually watching now but I’m looking for wireless and compatible Mac/iOS and I wasted so much paper. Between brother 1110 nwb and and another one that that was cheaper you went over . Like amazon will have these other brands or no name. And suggestions You have video wireless thermals? With quality
Do i need a app on my phone to usa that printer?
I bought a dymo label printer 450 can it not print shipping labels??? I’ve been looking everywhere!!!! Cant find anything can it still be available with 4x6 rolls???
450 cant print shipping labels no. Only 2x7 USPS labels. No support for 4x6.
bro wheres the link to buy?? its not in description
bro ur fuckin original loved you and loved you videos thank u, u really helped big time thanks
Happy to help bro.
Please, I need one thermal printer, I don’t have idea which one. I was looking for Zebra LP2844 but which one is good
@Edison Ziccga Thank you very much!
Nice deal.
Thanks 😊
What’s the coupon you used
Can it work with any size label?
How's the quality for product labels?
Looking for a thermal printer for shipping labels and product labels, what would you recommend?
This would work. For text and barcodes 203dpi is fine. If you want to print images a 300dpi printer is optimal.
@@shittychannel4860 thanks!
I just bought a Tapsin42 almost identical to one in this video. I can only get it to print out blank, how come nothing printing on paper?
Labels probably upside down
This looks almost like a replica of my Arkscan 2054A printer, wow. Impressive price too.
A lot of them come from the same supply chain just with different names and marketing, or slight variation in design.
@@thecollegepicker Thanks for the quick reply! So far the Arkscan has been very reliable for a Shopify store this past year. I like that it works with 3rd party compatible labels (even the Free UPS 4x6 labels). Did not see a review of the Arkscan 2054A (203dpi) on your channel but would be nice to see a comparison with similar Zebra or Brother printers (even if proprietary labels are required). I have a customer looking for a replacement of their dead Dymo 450 printers since they are discontinued and the 550 only supports Dymo labels.😩 Or if you have a recommendation here in comments that's great too! Looking at the Zebra TD-4550DNWB, ZSB-DP12, ZSB-DP14, ZD420 (300dpi a bonus). Thank you
Rollo wireless is 🤌🤌🤌 I have a few videos on my channel. It just came out. I would recommend
Could you not plug this into a wireless router and print wirelessly?
If the router has usb capabilities you could print with it networked via USB wire. Then you could access it from a computer but it would not make it work on iphone or ipads.
So if I buy a label printer and print my labels I won’t have to pay for shipping I’m confused what are the labels for ?
Nah u still gotta pay these just make it easier to print all your labels out at once
can you print round stickers on this?
Should be able to.
Which mac driver did you use? Ty!
There is a video on description which links to that driver in that videos description. 🤣
What app did you use for your android
I just bought a Zebra Lp2844 Ups but thinking about just buying this one and selling the zebra and save like 25-50 Dollars with a new printer thoughts ?
The coupon Eric used to buy this printer may expire. There is deals coming and going. There was a 50$ coupon on another Chinese clamshell printer today on Eric's insta story. If your lp2844 works well I wouldn't sell it, if you have the money buy another one and see what you like the most. You have better support and there is more knowledge about the zebra then any Chinese printer.
They will all get the job done, Coupon isnt good anymore =(
Which android application you are using to print label ?
Link in the description.
Just bought an almost identical one from Amazon. I think they’re all the same manufacturer, just different sellers. Would have been an ideal budget printer but sending it back as you say it doesn’t work with the IPhone and I have an IPad Pro. What’s the best budget, wireless set up for me? I’m in the UK. Thanks 🙏🏼
What is the name of this item
& product # you bought from Amazon?
I would like to use my Amazon Prime account.
@@elliephillips4886 Hi Ellie. It’s the ‘Rapid Print’ for £120 with a roll of 500 labels but it doesn’t come with the USBC adapter. It has a brown cover and an orange button. It’s sent direct from the seller so return postage may apply.
Wireless would be some of the chinese printers eric have shown on the channel, maybe the QL1110WNB
@@shittychannel4860 thanks.
what labels do you use for this printer?
This can use any thermal labels.
Will this work with shipstation?
Yes
I'm going to purchase this one to myself the link that you have no more printers available at the moment, but there's other scroll down that's the same painter just different companies third party stores are selling it right now it is at $69 the same printer you are showing for 2022
Could I use micro USB android phone?
I've never tested it personally but I have heard from people that it works.
It’s the same factory. The original brand is Xprinter.
So about 370 yuan then? Do they last a long time?
Do you sell thermal printers?
I just found that link and the price is $149 but if you click on the coupon they'll give you 40 bucks off so they raise the price I guess
They play around with sales, 50% off is usually the best one but they only run it every so often.
Facebook marketplace $80 ,just bought it
Hey man, I just bought this printer. I can not seem to get it to print correctly from chrome with window. Its wanting to print the label landscape instead of vertical. I can not seem to get it to work right. I have to put the label in photoshop and print from photoshop. Any help would be greatly appreciated. This is first time using a printer thermal printer, I've used your advice and went with the UPS Labels and got a printer instead of what I've been doing in the past of plastic label sleeves.
Hi, did you change the settings to 4x6 inside the platform (eBay, poshmark etc) where are you getting the shipping label document from?
@@thecollegepicker I was printing a label download from mercari
I sell on ebay, poshmark, mercari, depop and grailed
Mercari doesn't have a 4x6 format. I have a video on my channel showing a workaround for that platform and how to setup up 4x6 on the others.
@@thecollegepicker Awesome thank you
I have this exact printer, I use a Windows 10 desktop and print in Usps Click n Ship, what app are you using on your phone?
Nokoprint i think.
@@shittychannel4860 yep, Ive figured that Pirate ship actually prints in 4 by 6 unlike USPS. Thanks!
@@samlezama2832 USPS have a setting for 4x6 i belive.
@@shittychannel4860 Really? Never found it
@@samlezama2832 Well they might not have 4x6 as a setting, but if you are on a windows computer its very easy to crop. Either way, pirate ship will be cheaper most of the time.
Hi and thank you for your videos, maybe you can help me, I am looking for a shipping label printer that I can print out shipping labels for USPS AND UPS 4X6 labels. I want to be able to print from my galaxy note 9 and windows 10 PC but more importantly from my note 9 via wifi or USB cable, please your recommendation appreciated
Any of these would work. Or zp450 👌
I just got the zebra lp2844 for $65 ebay with no power cable and found cable for $7 to bad i can't as you say i can't connect to my note 9 even via otg cable
@@CinematicTouchProductions those are good printers too.
For some reason mine isn't printing
this might seem a little pretentious but I want to ask, is there a completely wireless label printer out there? Where even the power cord is eliminated???
You want it battery and wireless 😭 probably in the 500+ dollar range but I haven't got to those yet
thecollegepicker ok well I will standby until you have lol thanks again for the quick response
@@dropapi you are welcome 😊
It would be awesome to know if I could get this to work with Linux.
I usually don't mess with linux because the linux people are so savvy they can figure it out 🤣🤷♂️
I got my Rollo printer to work with Ubuntu. Rollo has a Linux driver on their website. Driver is the key.
Just placed an order for like 40 bucks brand newww
Did you have to download something on the cell before printing from it ? I've just plugged it in and didn't work
Yes I have a tutorial on my channel showing the stop by step, with a different printer but same process.
@@thecollegepicker yes , I found it ,👍thanks
@@thecollegepicker Ok, I did everything but my is working but the labels came white ,no printing nothing
The head have like a transparent film cover , it's that right?
Is it possible that you have the labels in upside down?
Can I print from an iPhone?
No 😢
Can rollo somehow be printed from iphone using the adapter here? So want to skip computer use all together...
No that is not possible.
This will work on Iphone?
This will not work with iPhone.
What shipping label printer is compatible with an iPhone 7?
th-cam.com/video/bPPhLP3yoyU/w-d-xo.html and th-cam.com/video/OaghIM350fc/w-d-xo.html
@@thecollegepicker thank you 🙏🏾
Sick :)
😌🙌
Hello, I noticed on this video it shows you printing straight from your phone, but on a different video you had to download a app 1st. Is the app needed?
P.s thanks for all your videos.
You are welcome. Yes you will need that app and process, I can't show the process in every video but I can show the end result because it's quick.
@@thecollegepicker thanks again. Keep it up. We totally appreciate it.
You are very welcome 🙂
Dude can print shipping label with brother ql700 ?
It will print 2x7 usps domestic labels.
@@thecollegepicker thank you
It's amazing that Chinese companies manufacture printers without drivers or suport. If they do suport their products, the websites are updated or deleted. Who uses CD-ROMs nowadays? I searched many sites to find the drivers and Apps to actually print labels.
Well of course it's not $75 anymore. I was definitely gonna try it
Yeah the sale is only here and there, not a permanent price change =(
You probably bought something already, but it's $75 on amazon again! (as of June 22, 2021)
Prime day special!
Does this work with iPhone
No.
Facebook marketplace $80 , just bought it
Nice find!
....How mUCH WAS IT?????
I bet they use the same print head as the rollo.
You are correct.
@@thecollegepicker Nice, all these printers should have the same lifespan as a rollo printer and for way less $
What label printer do you recommend
It Depends.
Sorry I'm new to this I want to use it for an online store need to be able to use it for FedEx ups usps can you help me
Where are you buying your shipping labels from?
@@thecollegepicker I was going to get them from ups
If this thing works u saved me like 180 bucks lol
Update: this thing is awesome!!!! If you don’t mind the size and old look than you found the perfect label printer. I got this this thing brand new on eBay for less than 40 bucks!!!
Hahahah ❤️
$73.47 on Amazon now
Wow even better 😹
That benchmade though 😏
Strong detective 🕵️♂️💪
Was hear
Hi, wondering if youd like to sell yours to me? Figure you dont need it???? Thanks!
They are still widely available on Amazon 😊
Lol. You’re soooo aggressive. Lol. 🤣
The MF Label site is now cheaper then AMAZON
They run promotions then leverage amazon traffic. Back and forth they go.
Did you get the refund?
I messaged them on Facebook and they want a screenshot of my review however Amazon won't allow a review because of a spike in reviews, I think I have to wait a little bit but it will happen.
@@thecollegepicker awesome!
well it's double the price now :(
They run half off sales frequently.
George If you are still looking for one I just bought this printer on Facebook Marketplace for 75 plus tax and shipping. Just need to set it up thats why I am here checking out his video again :)
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The printer is $149, very misleading video 👎🏻
The coupon pops up every so often, that's where the real savings is. 🙌