How to make labels for a thermal printer

Yes, you can make labels for a thermal printer in the browser. Thermal printers do not use ink. You design at the roll's real width and DPI, then print. Wrong approach: a letter PDF and "fit to page."

How to make labels for a thermal printer

1. Open https://app.mylabelmaker.com. No signup.
2. Set the custom label size to the roll in the printer. 4x6, 2x1, whatever you loaded.
3. Add text, a barcode, or a QR code. Load Excel if you have a list.
4. Print to a Zebra with Browser Print at the printer's DPI, or download PNG or PDF. Calibrate if labels skip: calibrate.

Direct thermal vs thermal transfer

• Direct thermal: shipping and most product stickers. No ribbon.
• Thermal transfer: longer outdoor life. Needs ribbon.

Buy sizes that match the printer: shop stock · size chart.

Match DPI

203 DPI is most common. 300 for dense barcodes. DPI guide.

Free thermal label software

The editor is free. No signup. Free thermal software overview · free label maker software.