Choosing between two used thermal label printers for your label makers supplies comes down to how you plan to use them: do you need a printer that can move around with you, or one that connects to a computer and handles label jobs on demand? Both options use thermal printing, so neither needs ink, but they differ in price, connectivity, and portability.
Quick Verdict
If you want a portable thermal label printer with a carrying case and are comfortable supplying the battery yourself, the Brady BMP71 is the pick. If you want a USB-connected thermal label maker for desktop use, the Dymo ExecuLabel LM450 is the simpler choice.
| Product | Listed Price | Price Bar | Key Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brady BMP71 Thermal Label Printer with Case, Good Power Supply, Needs Battery | $217.00 | Brady | Used | BMP71 | Thermal | |
| Dymo ExecuLabel LM450 Thermal Label Printer with Power Supply and Box | $34.97 | Dymo | Used | USB | Thermal |
The gap between the two listed prices is $182.03.
Where Each Product Stands
Brady BMP71 Thermal Label Printer with Case, Good Power Supply, Needs Battery
This used Brady model uses thermal printing to produce labels without ink. It comes with a carrying case and a power supply, and the title makes clear that you'll still need a battery. The BMP71 is built for industrial and office labeling work, and the included case makes it easy to move between locations once the battery is in place. If your labeling jobs take you away from a computer, that portability is a strong reason to choose it. The tradeoff is the $217.00 listed price and the extra step of supplying a battery before you can rely on it as a mobile tool. For someone who needs a used thermal label printer with a case and power supply, this is the more portable package.
Dymo ExecuLabel LM450 Thermal Label Printer with Power Supply and Box
This used Dymo model connects through USB, which makes it a straightforward pick for label printing from a computer. It comes with the power supply and its original box, so you can set it up on a desk without hunting for extras. The ExecuLabel LM450 and USB connectivity suit office tasks where the printer stays close to a PC. The listed price is $34.97, which makes it the lower-priced option of the two. The tradeoff is that USB connectivity ties the printer to a computer rather than making it a portable field device. If your label work happens in one place, this is the lower-priced route to a thermal label maker.
Final Choice by Use Case
Choose the Brady BMP71 when you need a portable thermal label printer with a case and are prepared to add a battery. The higher listed price gets you a more self-contained, travel-ready label-making setup.
Choose the Dymo ExecuLabel LM450 when your labels are made at a desk and you want a lower-priced thermal printer with USB connectivity. It gives you a clear way into thermal label printing without spending as much upfront.
Both have a place depending on the job. The Brady is the one to grab for mobile work; the Dymo is the one to plug in and keep close to your computer.
