How to choose the best label printer for Circular

Printing labels for your products in Circular makes your resale operations faster, smoother, and more professional. Labels help your team organize inventory, speed up checkout, and create a seamless customer experience. While label printing is optional, many stores see a major boost in efficiency when they start using it. This guide will help you select the right thermal label printer, set it up, and get started with Circular.

Why Labels Matter for Secondhand & Resale Stores

In circular retail and resale, every item is unique.

Labels make it easy to manage a high volume of single-SKU products by:

  • Quickly identifying products with clear SKUs and barcodes.
  • Speeding up intake by reducing manual data entry.
  • Organizing shelves for a clean, professional look.
  • Simplifying returns and reporting, since every item is traceable.
  • Reducing errors at checkout by ensuring correct product scans.
Pro tip: Circular labels can also include sustainability impact data (like CO₂ and water savings), giving customers extra motivation to buy pre-owned.

Recommended Printers for Circular

Circular supports thermal label printers, which are reliable and don’t require ink or toner.

Here are our top recommendations:

Printer Model: DYMO® LabelWriter™ Wireless

Connection Type: Wi-Fi / AirPrint

Best For: Most stores, especially those who run on iPad and without a computer

Why We Recommend It: Easy setup, wireless printing from iPads, laptops, or mobile devices.

Printer Model: DYMO® LabelWriter™ 550

Connection Type: USB

Best For: Fixed intake/checkout stations using a computer with USB port

Why We Recommend It: Easy setup, stable and cost-effective for a single, stationary setup.

If you’re unsure which printer to buy:
Go with the DYMO LabelWriter Wireless. It’s the easiest to install and allows multiple devices to print labels over Wi-Fi.

Circular Label Size

To ensure compatibility and readability, we recommend:

Label size: 32×57 mm (1.25 × 2.25 inches)

This size fits:

  • SKU or barcode
  • Product name or category
  • Price

Circular templates are pre-optimized for this label size.

Custom label sizes

Need a custom label design or different size?

Let us know, and we’ll help configure your setup.

How to Set Up Your Printer with Circular

  • Unbox and assemble your printer.
  • Connect via Wi-Fi (Wireless) or USB (550 model).
  • Load 32×57 mm labels into the printer.
  • In Circular, go to a product an click Print Label
  • Make sure your paper size is set to 32x57
    • Sometimes it's called "30334" or "2-1/4 in x 1-1/4 in" or "57 by 32 mm"
  • Check that your printer is selected and that it is online
  • Print a test label to confirm alignment.
printer settings for printing labels with Circular
Tip: Print 2-3 test labels before going live to make sure everything is aligned perfectly.

Troubleshooting & Support

If you experience issues with:

  • Alignment
  • Printer connectivity
  • Label readability

Check the printer’s user manual or contact Circular Support for personalized help.

Why Thermal Printers Are Perfect for Resale

Thermal printers are ideal for circular retail and resale businesses because they:

  • Require no ink or toner → low ongoing costs.
  • Print fast and efficiently → perfect for busy intake days.
  • Work well with barcode scanning → essential for SKU management.
  • Provide clean, professional labels that last through handling.

FAQ: Label Printing for Circular

Q: Can I use another brand of printer?

A: Yes. As long as it can print PDF's, it should be compatible.

Q: What if I want bigger or smaller labels?

A: Contact support, and we’ll help you customize your template.

Q: Do I need to print labels for every item?

A: Printing labels is optional, but it saves time and creates a better in-store workflow, especially for high-volume resale operations.

Final recommendation: remember to buy enough labels!