How to Print Amazon FBA Labels on a DYMO Printer

This guide explains the process of printing FBA (Fulfilled By Amazon) labels using DYMO thermal printers, which offer significant advantages over standard inkjet printers for high-volume label printing.

Why Use Thermal Printers?

Thermal printers use a combination of heat and specific paper to create images, so you'll never have to pay out for toner or ink again.

Additional advantages include:

• Faster print speeds - No drying time required
• Reduced maintenance - Fewer moving parts than inkjet printers
• Longer lifespan - More durable construction
• Lower operating costs - No ink or toner cartridges to replace

Required Label Types

Amazon requires two labels for FBA shipments:

1. FBA Box Label

Contains a unique barcode linking shipments to your seller account. This identifies your inventory in Amazon warehouses.

2. Shipping Label

Enables delivery companies like UPS and FedEx to route packages to the correct Amazon fulfillment center.

Both labels are typically 4" × 6" in size.

Three Printing Methods

Method 1: PDF Snapshot (Manual)

This method involves:

1. Download the package.pdf file from Seller Central
2. Open in Adobe Acrobat Reader
3. Use the snapshot tool to capture each label
4. Reduce the size to fit DYMO label dimensions
5. Print with custom settings at 600 DPI resolution

Drawback: Very time-consuming for multiple labels and requires precise manual adjustments for each shipment.

Method 2: Create Barcode Manually

This approach uses DYMO Label software to recreate labels:

1. Open DYMO Label software
2. Manually insert Code 128 barcodes
3. Copy corresponding text data from the PDF
4. Format and position elements to match FBA requirements
5. Print each label individually

Drawback: Extremely labor-intensive and error-prone. Not practical for sellers with regular shipments.

Method 3: AZLabels (Recommended)

The most efficient solution uses AZLabels browser extension:

1. Install the AZLabels extension for Chrome or Firefox
2. Sign up for a free account
3. Configure your DYMO printer in the dashboard
4. Click the AZLabels button directly in Seller Central
5. Labels print automatically in the correct format

Benefits:

• Processes shipping data automatically
• Generates DYMO-compatible labels instantly
• Eliminates manual snapshot or barcode creation
• Works seamlessly with Seller Central workflow
• Saves approximately 5 minutes per shipment

Getting Started with AZLabels

Free Trial Option

Sign up for a basic account offering:

• 100 product labels monthly
• 10 shipping labels monthly
• No credit card required
• Full access to printing features

Setup Process

1. Download the browser extension
2. Create your free account
3. Access the dashboard to configure label sizes
4. Select your DYMO printer model
5. Start printing directly from Seller Central

Supported DYMO Printers

AZLabels works with popular DYMO models including:

• DYMO LabelWriter 450
• DYMO LabelWriter 4XL
• DYMO LabelWriter 450 Turbo
• Other LabelWriter series printers

Conclusion

While manual methods exist for printing FBA labels on DYMO printers, they're time-consuming and impractical for regular use. AZLabels automates the entire process, letting you focus on growing your business instead of wrestling with label formatting.

The free tier provides enough labels for new sellers to evaluate the service, with affordable premium plans available as your business scales.