Is it a Laser or Inkjet Printer?

Whether you need mailing labels, file folder labels, wine bottle labels, or polyester labels for outdoor applications, you will need to know which labels will work with your type of printer.  It is important to know if you have an inkjet or laser printer so that you can choose the appropriate printable labels from DeskTop Labels™ online store.  Listed below are some tips to help you figure out what kind of printer you may have.

1.  Look at the name of your printer.  Most printers have their make and model advertised on a label somewhere on their surface.  Many printers have the words “inkjet” or “laser” built into the name.

2.  If your printer name does not make it clear what kind of printer you have, use an online search engine, such as Google, to look the name up.  Finding further information on your particular model will likely let you know what kind of printer it is.

3.  You can also remove the cartridges in your printer.  Bigger print cartridges usually belong to laser printers.  Smaller, less heavy cartridges are mostly from inkjet printers.  The different colors of toners in laser printers have separate cartridges with separate spaces in the printer.  Inkjet printers usually have a shared cartridge and a shared space in the printer.

4.  If none of the above steps help, call the printer manufacturer.  They should be able to help with any questions you may have about your printer.

Once you know what kind of printer you have, go to DeskTop Labels™ online store and click on the label description to check if the selected label can be used with a laser or inkjet printer.

Because of differences in feed, delivery systems, etc. it is the responsibility of the user to test diecut material to ensure compatability with their specific model of printer in its operating environment.  Click here to email customer service to request a free sample of the label material you are interested in.