How to Print Barcodes for eBay Shipping Labels at Home
Make Shipping From Home a Breeze
Whether you’re running an eBay store or just selling off your old stuff, printing your own shipping labels saves time, money, and post office headaches. But to do it right—especially with barcodes that scan clean—you need the right setup.
Here’s how to do it the easy way…
What You'll Need
Let’s start with the basics. To print barcode shipping labels for eBay from home, you’ll need:
A thermal label printer (or a high-quality inkjet/laser printer)
4x6 shipping labels (preferably adhesive)
A computer or mobile device
Access to your eBay account with sold items ready to ship
A shipping scale (optional, but helps price accurately)
Best Printers for Barcode Shipping Labels
Barcode clarity is everything. Fuzzy or smudged barcodes = delivery delays. A thermal printer is ideal for eBay shipping—it prints crisp, scannable barcodes without ink or toner.
Top Picks:
Zebra ZD220 Direct Thermal Printer - Affordable and perfect for beginners
A budget-friendly, compact printer designed for light-to-medium label printing needs. It’s easy to set up, super reliable, and delivers sharp barcode labels—ideal for beginners printing eBay shipping labels from home.
TSC DA210 4-Inch Label Printer – Simple, fast, and works great for home setups
This plug-and-play thermal printer offers fast, high-resolution prints and supports standard 4x6 labels right out of the box. It's a great fit for home-based sellers who need speed, simplicity, and professional-looking results.
Citizen CL-S521II Desktop Printer – Clean design with dependable speed and clarity
Built for long-term performance, this desktop thermal printer offers fast output, clean barcode printing, and a space-saving design. Perfect for high-volume eBay sellers who want reliable, no-hassle operation day after day.
Pair these printers with 4x6 Thermal Shipping Labels for best results.
How to Print eBay Shipping Labels
Log into eBay and go to My eBay > Selling > Orders > Awaiting Shipment
Click Print Shipping Label next to the item
Enter the package weight and dimensions
Choose your preferred carrier (USPS, UPS, FedEx)
Select the 4x6 label format
Click Purchase and Print Label
Print the label using your thermal printer
Peel and stick it to your package—done!
Troubleshooting tip: If your barcode prints off-center or blurry, double-check your printer settings. Make sure scaling is set to 100% and the print quality is set to high or “thermal” mode if available.
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