Label printers are small devices that allow you to create self-adhesive labels for just about anything. There are a number of different types and styles to choose from. Here are some important factors you should consider when looking for a label printer.

With a handheld label printer you can create adhesive-backed labels for virtually any application, from the kitchen to the family room, to the home office. This type of label printer typical features a large eight-character LCD display and a typewriter-style keyboard. This type of label printer usually prints in a number type styles and sizes. Some handheld label printers also have special features such as text framing and underlining features. These units are battery operated and cost about $40.

If you need more power and flexibility, you can also purchase a label printer that attaches to your computer and prints from standard desktop applications. Desktop label printers are very flexible and can print postage labels, nametags, file folder labels, on a wide range of label widths. They are a bit more expensive at about $100, but the added flexibility can make them and excellent value