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Zebra ZT411Industrial Thermal Transfer Printer, 4"ZT411 Printer The Zebra ZT411 is a workhorse mid-range industrial printer built for demanding, high-throughput labelling environments. Housed in a rugged all-metal frame, the ZT411 delivers...From$2,274.40 -
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Zebra ZT231 Industrial Printer, 4"ZT231 Printer The Zebra ZT231 packs full industrial printing capability into a remarkably compact form factor. Designed as the successor to the popular ZT230 series, it delivers fast, high-quality...From$1,431.86 -
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Zebra ZT111 Industrial Printer, 4"ZT111 Printer The Zebra ZT111 is the ideal entry point into industrial-grade barcode label printing for businesses that need more than a desktop printer can deliver—without overspending. Built on a...From$1,713.84 -
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Zebra ZT510 Thermal Transfer Printer, 4"ZT510 Printer Overview: Designed for rugged, cost-conscious companies needing high duty cycles and reliable performance. Key Features: All-metal design with sealed dome buttons for dust, dirt, and...From$2,817.24
Zebra Printers
Shop barcode and thermal label printers in Canada from Ahearn & Soper, a supply chain technology partner since 1969. Our lineup covers every job: compact desktop printers for shipping and product labels, rugged mobile printers for warehouse and field work, healthcare printers for patient wristbands and specimen labels, and industrial printers for 24/7 production lines.
Every printer is supported by matching thermal transfer labels and ribbons, plus advice from our print specialists before and after you buy.
Best Barcode Label Printers for 2026
- Best for small business and retail: Zebra ZD230 or ZD220, affordable 4" desktop printers for product, shelf and shipping labels.
- Best 4x6 shipping label printer: Zebra ZD421, fast, reliable and compatible with most shipping and e-commerce platforms.
- Best for high-volume desktop printing: Zebra ZD621, the top-of-range desktop model with an optional colour touch display.
- Best for small labels (jewellery, vials, asset tags): Zebra ZD411 or ZD611, 2" desktop printers with a small footprint.
- Best for hospitals and clinics: Zebra ZD411, ZD421, ZD611 and ZD621 Healthcare models with disinfectant-ready plastics, plus the ZD510 wristband printer.
- Best mobile printer: Zebra ZQ620 Plus or ZQ630 Plus for warehouse, route delivery and field service labels.
- Best for industrial use: Zebra ZT231 or ZT411 for manufacturing and distribution; ZT610 and ZT620 for the heaviest round-the-clock workloads and 6" labels.
Desktop, Mobile or Industrial: Which Do You Need?
- Desktop printers fit on a counter or shelf and handle light to medium daily volumes.
- Mobile printers clip to a belt or cart so workers print at the point of work.
- Industrial printers have metal frames and larger rolls for continuous, high-volume printing.
Barcode Printer FAQs
What is the difference between direct thermal and thermal transfer?
Direct thermal printers use heat-sensitive labels and no ribbon, which suits shipping labels and receipts that only need to last weeks or months. Thermal transfer printers use a ribbon to print labels that resist heat, light and abrasion for months or years, such as product, asset and freezer labels. Many Zebra models do both.
What is the best label printer for 4x6 shipping labels?
A 4" desktop printer such as the Zebra ZD421 or ZD230 prints standard 4x6 shipping labels and works with most shipping and e-commerce platforms.
Do barcode printers also scan barcodes?
No. A barcode printer only prints labels. To read barcodes, pair it with a barcode scanner or mobile computer. Call 1-800-263-4258 for scanning options.
How much does a barcode label printer cost?
Price depends on print width, volume and connectivity. Entry-level desktop printers cost the least, while industrial and healthcare models cost more. See current Canadian pricing on each model above, or call 1-800-263-4258 for a quote.
Do you ship barcode printers across Canada?
Yes. We ship across Canada and the United States.