Seiko InstrumentsSeiko Instruments Smart Monochrome Label Printer 620, USB, PC/Mac, 2.76 inches/second

I had to download the software from their website. Which was OK since my computer does not have a CD drive anyways. The install was fast and the hardware was recognized by Windows 11. The label creation program combines elements of a word processor and a paint program. I thought the supplied labels were too big until I realized you can move the paper guides. The printed labels are crisp.

I am replacing 400 series label printer with this new product. It works flawlessly and easy to setup. It is also faster than the older version I have used for a decade. Definitely recommend this label maker.

Finally, very happy. I bought this to replace a very old Seiko 100. The main problem I had was with the 1.1.1.0 version of software that came with the printer on a disk. I called their tech support and ended up talking to three people over the course of two days. BOTTOM LINE: I ended up downloading a 7.1.1 software version from their web site, which really works great. I sent an E-mail to their support area and they responded to that too. They have a toll free number which works on Saturday as well: (800) 688-0817.I was able to create a .csv file with my old Seiko software. Did a quick edit to get rid of old records, then imported into the new Seiko software. Everything works great now. My one suggestion to new users is to NOT waste time with the disk, go straight to their web site and download the newest software.

I have been very happy with my other Seiko label printer for several years. But the software I've been using is now incompatible with El Capitan and unusable. I has spent a couple of hours trying to figure out how my Mac's settings had gone wrong, only to find it's Seiko who abandoned me and my Mac. The short instruction sheet included in the box refers repeatedly to the old Mac software which doesn't work on El Capitan. So I foolishly bought this new model, which uses entirely rewritten software. I've had nothing but trouble since, as the software borders on incomprehensible and unusable. In addition, all my old labels are incompatible and there's no conversion method, so I've lost everything. There is a handful sample templates, but they are ugly, cluttered, and need reworking to make them useful. The online help people only have access to Windows PCs and are unable to help. They keep referring to the new software's help file, but that only shows Windows dialog boxes which bear no resemblance to what I see on my Mac screen. I tried to add a USPS barcode to a label I laboriously created, only to be told I have to build an entire database to do so. Now the software won't recognize my USB/network connected printer, which worked fine with the previous software. In addition, the online help staff's attitude is that one of unconcealed contempt for my woes. I'm quite disappointed and am shipping the printer back to Amazon. I'll just use Avery label sheets on Word; at least Avery provides plenty of easy-use templates for download.

I have used a Brother Q series label printer for a couple of years and tried this one for home because of the price point. It is a fine label printer. Prints both regular address labels and shipping labels with or without barcode. You can use the shipping label template to make packaging/storage/archive label template.In some ways the is easier to use the Seiko for that one-of label because it can be created using the same software as that which prints labels from your address book. It doesn't work that way in the Brother system. Your address book is one piece of software and your editor is another, so this is a plus for the Seiko.What is not is a Brother Q series label print which not only can print several different sizes of labels but can print on continuous tape (was not able to find continuous label tape for the Seiko). This allows you to make long labels for archive/storage boxes or if you need large banner type labels with 2 in high letters. So yes, you can make storage box labels but they are limited to 2.25 x 4. With the Brother you could make one that was 2.25 x 10 for 1 box. 2.25 x 15 for another with different information on it. We use this all the time at work for our storage boxes.For home/office this printer is fine. More than adequate for your labeling needs and beats trying to run your envelope through your printer. Or sheets of labels most of which are wasted and which can come lose when passing through the printer, ruining or causing much frustration trying to clean the stuck labels out of the guts of the printer.The Seiko is easy to install, so is the Brother. Rolls are easy to insert and fairly easy to change out from standard labels to mailing labels.... not as easy as a Q series but not a problem. Brother can do the postage thing and I've not found that ability for the Seiko.4 stars - would have been 5 if it had the ability to print on continuous tape, which people do not know they need the ability to print until they don't have it. Bottom line if I were buying for an office I would go with the Brother. For home or light duty office, this one is more than suitable.Forgot to add: If your office needs to generate colored file folder labels, they can be found for the Seiko. I have yet to find a source for colored file folder labels for the Brother. I solve this by using colored magic markers when needed in my office, however that wouldn't be a viable solution in some offices, so if this is an important requirement for your office, then I would recommend the Seiko.

It only works with SII branded smart labels. What's smart about them? They have a black square on the back.$12 per roll is a completely unacceptable price.The Dymo 550 does about the same but is WAY faster, higher quality, and supports networking.Go spend the money for a Zebra. Save the money on the labels.