When printing harvest labels, most growers ideally want a portable printer that can move with the harvest team and print directly from a phone or tablet.
Farmable does not require a specific printer model, but we have seen successful setups with a number of Brother printers.
TL;DR
If you are choosing a printer for Farmable harvest labels, look for a model that:
Is portable and battery-powered if you want to print in the field
Connects directly to your phone or tablet
Supports Farmable's standard 4 x 2 inch harvest labels
Can print without requiring you to recreate the label in a separate printer app
We have seen successful use of the following Brother models:
Brother QL-1110NWBc
Brother QL-1100
These are reliable options for a fixed harvest station, shed or packhouse.
For growers who need a truly portable field printer, we recommend checking with Farmable before purchasing so we can confirm whether the specific model has already been tested or used successfully by another grower.
Portable printing in the field
For many farms, the ideal setup is to print labels directly at the point of harvest.
A portable printer should ideally have:
A rechargeable battery
Bluetooth connectivity
Support for 4 x 2 inch labels
Direct printing from the phone or tablet used with Farmable
A simple workflow that does not depend on a separate label-design app
Portable printer compatibility can vary between models, so we recommend confirming the exact model before purchasing several units.
Brother QL-1110NWBc
The Brother QL-1110NWBc has been successfully used by Farmable growers for printing harvest labels.
It supports:
Bluetooth
Wi-Fi
Labels up to 4 inches wide
Farmable's standard 4 x 2 inch label format
Automatic cutting
This is a desktop printer and is best suited to a fixed location such as a packhouse, shed or harvest station.
Brother QL-1100
We have also seen successful use of the Brother QL-1100 with Farmable harvest labels.
It supports:
Wide-format labels up to 4 inches
Farmable's standard 4 x 2 inch harvest labels
Automatic cutting
Desktop printing
This is another good option for a fixed printing station.
Farmable harvest label size
Farmable's default harvest label size is:
4 x 2 inches
When choosing a printer and label roll, make sure both support this format.
Need help choosing a portable printer?
If you are considering a specific portable printer, send us the brand and model number through the Farmable chat.
We can check whether we have seen the same model used successfully with Farmable and help you choose the most suitable setup for your harvest workflow.
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