thread Re: Why I'm Upgrading to a Second Zebra ZD4011 Printer in Retail & eCommerce

Why I'm Upgrading to a Second Zebra ZD4011 Printer

JTPets — Sun, 04 Aug 2024 18:53:02 GMT

As a Passionate Square Champion, I wanted to share my positive experience with the new print labels feature from my dashboard. Since expanding from a farmers market boutique to a full brick-and-mortar store with 1,500 items (not including variations) in each location, maintaining accurate pricing has been a significant challenge. I’ve previously used price guns, ordered labels from Uline, and relied on a combination of Word templates and Excel sheets for mail merges—all of which were overly complex and often required my direct involvement due to limited staff access to the necessary tools.

When I opened my second location, I decided to include a new Square Register bundle that came with the Zebra ZD4011 printer. While I had experimented with the Dymo printer before, it didn’t integrate with the POS system as seamlessly as the Zebra does.

Here’s why I’m thrilled with the Zebra ZD4011:

Ease of Use: Printing labels is straightforward, and the integration with the POS system is smooth.
Flexibility: I can print labels by category, purchase order, or even by scanning a barcode.
Simplified Setup: No need for trying to integrate your traditional desktop printer or pricing guns—just a USB cable, a roll of labels, and a power cord into this printer slighter larger than a reciept printer.

If you’re struggling with accurate product pricing or frequently changing labels, I highly recommend giving the Zebra ZD4011 a try. It has significantly streamlined my labeling process, and I’m even ordering another one for my farmers market location today.

Re: Why I'm Upgrading to a Second Zebra ZD4011 Printer

maxpete — Sun, 04 Aug 2024 20:12:40 GMT

@JTPets glad to hear the Zebra ZD4011 is working for you and appreciate the review too!

Re: Why I'm Upgrading to a Second Zebra ZD4011 Printer

DinaLRosenberg — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 13:15:27 GMT

We used to run DYMO as well and they LITERALLY do not compare to the ZEBRA. We run two zebras. One is connected to a lap top and one is connected to the register. The register prints barbell labels (for some reason they can't be printed from the laptop) and the laptop prints the smaller labels.

While it's annoying to run back and forth, what is good about it is that we don't have to change out the labels in the printer (look for the bright side).

Zebras are more $$$ but really are meant to be retail tool/work horses while DYMO is more for like home use I think... in the almost 6 years we'v been in business I wanna say we've gone through 6 DYMO printers that's how often they break..

Re: Why I'm Upgrading to a Second Zebra ZD4011 Printer

SCA_Fashion — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 13:19:14 GMT

Is it this one you use?

https://squareup.com/shop/hardware/gb/en/products/zebra-zd411-barcode-label-printer-gb

Re: Why I'm Upgrading to a Second Zebra ZD4011 Printer

doc_choc — Sun, 08 Sep 2024 16:32:46 GMT

Hi @JTPets thanks for this insight, so with the shelf edge labels do you use the barcode to do stock takes and or picking online orders? Just trying to see how we can look to use this in our business

Re: Why I'm Upgrading to a Second Zebra ZD4011 Printer

JTPets — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 00:15:19 GMT

The barcodes are for ensuring the right product ends up on the shelf comparing the upc on the bag/bottle etc

Re: Why I'm Upgrading to a Second Zebra ZD4011 Printer

TCSlaguna — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 17:20:38 GMT

We've had a Zebra printer for over 15 years (before switching to Square) and it STILL works. They are pretty solid.

I do want to get a new one that is compatible with Square's barbell jewelry tags.

@JTPets I love how clearly your products are labeled. Makes it very easy for the customer.

Thanks for the review!