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Known for it’s low initial price, minimal upkeep costs, and longevity, the Brother Laser printer is probably the most widely used printer on the market for small and midsize businesses. Whether you need wired or wireless, black and white or color, or a printer with fax and scan capabilities, there is a Brother Laser Printer that is sure to meet your needs. One of the most used Amazon Seller Supplies.

A desktop label printer saves serious time — time is money, and the right printer pays for itself quickly. Whether the task is Amazon FNSKU labels, package mailing labels, postage, or a combination, there’s a desktop label printer for every workflow and budget.

The most popular thermal label printer on Amazon is the Rollo, and it’s reasonably priced for the volume it can handle. The Zebra is pricier but has been an industry workhorse for years. The Dymo LabelWriter 4XL is the go-to option for sellers who want to print both 4×6 mailing labels and FNSKU labels on one machine, with the added advantage of being compatible with non-Dymo-branded labels.

Note: while all of the printers shown below can print postage labels (Stamps.com, ShippingEasy, ShipStation) and Amazon product labels, only the Rollo, Zebra, and Dymo 4XL can print standard 4″ × 6″ package mailing labels.

One caution on Dymo specifically: the Dymo 500 series only works with Dymo-branded labels, which significantly increases ongoing label costs. The Dymo 400 series (retired but still circulating) and the current 4XL both work with non-Dymo labels.

If you aren’t prepared to upgrade to a thermal label printer, or if you just want to have some sheets of labels on hand in case of an emergency, here are some inexpensive 30-up labels.

Selling Dangerous Goods (hazmat) on Amazon FBA requires specific shipping labels affixed to the outer packaging — diamond-shaped DOT hazard labels matching the product’s UN class. Pre-printed labels from compliance suppliers are the right choice; inkjet- or laser-printed color labels degrade quickly and may fail to remain legible in transit, which constitutes a compliance violation. The labels most commonly needed by FBA hazmat sellers are listed below. For the full guide to selling hazmat on Amazon FBA, including which classes require which labels and how the Dangerous Goods program works, see the SellerEssentials hazmat selling guide.

Stop holding boxes while weighing yourself on the bathroom scale, and stop standing in line at the Post Office. Grab an inexpensive postal or package scale and save money by printing your own (accurate) postage. NOTE: While some of the smaller postal scales will work for packages up to 50, 75, or even 90 lbs., larger boxes are often impossible to get centered on the small platform, causing your weight to be inaccurate. For shipping small packages, the postal scale is the way to go, but for FBA inbound shipments and larger boxes, it is recommended to get a scale with a larger platform. The separate digital display is a HUGE benefit, and they really don’t cost that much.

Why type in UPCs, ISBNs, and FNSKU labels when you can just place your cursor where you want the information to populate and wave your item’s barcode under the laser beam? Handheld or hands-free operation (with the included stand). You can even choose USB or Wireless (which also has a USB connection, just in case).

For many sellers, UHaul boxes make the most sense. They have 4 sizes: Small (16.5×12.5×12.5), Medium (18x18x16), Large (18x18x24), and Extra Large (24x24x18). The price per unit is in line with other suppliers, and you’ll save even more by purchasing them in bundles. They will even ship them to you for FREE on orders over $100. Cardboard is heavy and expensive to ship – Try ordering boxes anywhere else and you’ll quickly realize the value of the Uhaul boxes. You can get similar sizes from Lowes, Home Depot, Walmart, etc., if you don’t mind picking them up in person.

We HIGHLY recommend using 3″ tape instead of 2″. Some sellers prefer the water activated paper tape, but the price of the tape dispenser and tape can make this cost-prohibitive for smaller volume sellers. A quality 3″ hand-held dispenser or two and enough rolls of tape are all that most sellers of any size will ever need.

One of the best investments you will ever make is an inexpensive box sizer (or resizer, as it is also called). You’ll save a ton of money by not paying extra to ship boxes that are not full. Just re-size the box to a shorter dimension with this simple to use tool and stop wasting money (especially with the dimensional weight rates that all carriers charge for large and extra-large packages).

In order to remove price stickers from your Retail Arbitrage items, you’ll need a way to soften the glue and a way to lift the label without damaging the product.

Many people use products Goo-Gone or Undo, but I prefer Ronsonol Lighter Fluid. It is almost odorless, and what little scent it does have will totally dissipate in a few seconds. It is flammable, but you only use a drop or two and it evaporates quickly and completely, leaving no residue – unlike Goo-Gone. Apply a couple drops of Ronsonol and allow it to soak into the label, and in a minute or two, the label will lift off with the glue still on the label and not on the product. Positively the best label remover on the market. It’s available behind the counter of most pharmacies, grocery, and big box stores, or you can buy it on Amazon.

If you’d prefer to avoid using liquids to loosen labels, a Heat Gun is your other option. Once the label is warmed up, the glue will soften, allowing you to remove it.

Scotty Peelers are fingernail savers. Get a couple to have on hand. They make light work of lifting price stickers.

Sellers doing retail or online arbitrage at scale will find more strategic resources in the SellerEssentials arbitrage hub.

An alternative to Polybags is an Impulse Heat Sealer. It’s basically the commercial version of the old “Dazey Seal-a-Meal” that was made in the 1970’s and 1980’s. It’s as easy as sliding you product into the poly tubing sleeve and sealing both ends. You can get different width Heat Sealers and poly tubing rolls depending on your needs. A little more costly upfront, but will save you money over poly bags with continued use.

For FBM (Fulfilled by Merchant)—including eBay, Facebook Marketplace, Walmart, and direct-to-customer sales—sellers need additional supplies beyond what FBA inbound requires. Sellers looking to outsource the entire FBM workflow can find third-party providers in the SellerEssentials FBM Prep services directory.

Setting up direct carrier accounts with USPS, UPS, and FedEx is the single highest-impact move for FBM operations. Direct accounts save both money (better rates than retail) and time (no waiting in lines, automated label generation). For international shipping, add DHL to the list.

When shipping USPS Priority Mail, take full advantage of free shipping supplies the Postal Service provides. UPS also offers free small boxes and mailing labels for account holders.

Boxes are another story. If you need a small box, there are thousands of possible sizes available. If you want to ship USPS First Class or Parcel Post, you can’t use a Priority Mail box. Saving boxes that come to you is one way to have some boxes on hand, but if you need a bulk quantity of the same size, you’ll need to purchase some from a distributor. Check with local box manufacturers, and you may be able to save some money, especially if you can avoid the costly shipping.

Here’s a link that will take you to a basic box search on Amazon where you can refine your search to find the specific size you need. I use mostly 8x6x4. They only weigh a few ounces each, allowing me to stay within the First Class weight threshold in many cases.