Its just so popular and seen on just about every single package shipped via UPS, FEDEX, DHL or even on most of the packages private trucklines deliver. 4″ x 6″ sized labels for thermal transfer and direct thermal printing is a catagory by it self. For shipping cartons to priority mailer labels, they are every where!
4 x 6 thermal transfer labels in white with permanent adhesive, but as you can tell, it comes in many different materials including All-temp, waterproof, kimdura, removable and many others. They are compatible with Zebra printers as well as Epson, Sato, Datamax, Intermec and many other thermal printers. This size Thermal Transfer label is ussally on a 3″ core with 8″ OD but fanfold is becoming popular for heavy usage.
Direct thermal labels in 4 x 6 size comes fanfolded, on a 1″ core or 3″ core. Direct thermal labels do not require a thermal printer ribbon and generally have a permanent adhesive. 4 x 6 Zebra labels compatible are also popular.
LabelsOntime.com carries a large stock of 4 x 6 labels for thermal transfer and direct thermal printing in 4 warehouses nationwide. Need samples for testing, vist our sample request page: http://www.labelsontime.com/sample-request