Rollo Wireless Printer (X1040)
If you print from more than one kind of device, the Rollo Wireless is the most straightforward 4x6 printer in our catalog: Rollo documents AirPrint certification, Windows 10+, Chromebook and Android support over Wi-Fi, and it accepts ordinary direct thermal labels from any brand. The trade-off is desk space—labels live behind the printer, not inside it.
US Wi-Fi model sold as the Rollo Wireless Shipping Label Printer.
Buy if / skip if
Buy it if
- You print from an iPhone, iPad or Mac and want AirPrint instead of a Bluetooth app.
- Several people or devices share one printer on the same Wi-Fi.
- You want to buy generic 4x6 fanfold labels in bulk.
Skip it if
- You only ever print from one Windows PC—a USB model costs less and does the same job.
- Your desk has no room behind the printer for a label stack or roll holder.
- You need Ethernet or an internal roll compartment (look at the Arkscan 2054A-LAN or Zebra ZD421d).
Pros and cons
What stands out
- AirPrint certified per Rollo, so iPhone/iPad/Mac printing does not depend on a companion app
- Accepts any brand of direct thermal gap labels, per Rollo support
- Wide 1.57–4.1 in media range covers 4x6 shipping and small barcode labels
- USB connection available as a fallback
Drawbacks
- External label feed needs rear clearance or a holder
- 1-year warranty, shorter than MUNBYN, Zebra, DYMO and Brother (2 years)
- Rollo's own pages disagree on black-mark support; plan on gap/perforated labels
- Printer power rating and Android print method are not documented on the product page
Specifications
From the sources listed at the end of this review. Speeds are manufacturer claims; “not stated” means the maker doesn’t publish it in the documents we read.
| Print method | Direct thermal (no ink or ribbon) |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 203 dpi |
| Max print width | 4.1 in |
| Media width | 1.57–4.1 in |
| Speed (manufacturer claim) | 150 mm/s (Rollo: “one 4×6 label per second”) — manufacturer claim |
| USB | Yes (backup connection) |
| Bluetooth | Not listed |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Ethernet | Not listed |
| AirPrint | Yes — AirPrint certified per Rollo |
| Printing software / protocols | AirPrint and standard network printing; Rollo says no driver setup is required |
| Label sensing | Automatic label identification. Rollo's product page mentions gap and black-mark capability, but Rollo support advises avoiding black-mark stock. |
| Label formats | Fanfold stacks and rolls |
| Where labels sit | External — fanfold stack or separate roll holder |
| Core size | Not applicable to the printer (external feed); Rollo's holder accepts 1 in and larger cores |
| Max roll diameter | Not applicable to the printer; Rollo's holder takes rolls up to 6 in OD |
| Label restrictions | Direct thermal paper labels with gaps or perforations; no clear/plastic labels; no thermal-transfer stock |
| Included | Rollo lists 500 4x6 labels with the printer on its own store; Amazon bundles vary by listing |
| Dimensions | 8 × 4 × 4 in (W × D × H) |
| Weight | 3.5 lb |
| Power | External adapter (rating not published on product page) |
| Warranty | 1-year replacement warranty (Rollo) |
| Maintenance notes | Direct thermal: no ink, but printhead cleaning is recommended by most makers; labels can fade with heat or sunlight. |
Compatibility
Statuses reflect the manufacturer documents listed below. Unknown means not documented—not “probably works.” Printing a downloaded PDF and native app support are separate questions.
| Windows | ConfirmedWindows 10 and newer, over Wi-Fi or USB. |
|---|---|
| macOS | ConfirmedAirPrint over Wi-Fi; USB also available. |
| ChromeOS | ConfirmedRollo lists Chromebook support over the network. |
| iPhone / iPad | ConfirmedAirPrint from iPhone and iPad — no Bluetooth app required. |
| Android | ConfirmedRollo lists Android; the exact print method is not detailed on the product page. |
| Generic / third-party labels | ConfirmedRollo support: “Any brand works” if it is direct thermal paper with gaps or perforations. |
Analysis
Desk footprint (approximate)
Rollo lists the printer at 8 in wide and 4 in deep. A 4x6 fanfold stack placed directly behind it, oriented with the feed, adds about 6 in of depth plus roughly 1–2 in for the paper path, so plan on a zone about 8 in wide × 11–12 in deep. With rolls, Rollo's holder measures 9 × 6 × 4.5 in assembled, which lands at a similar 12 in depth. Assumptions: stack or holder directly behind, no side feed.
Why Wi-Fi matters more than Bluetooth for shipping
AirPrint and network printing let you print the PDF your shipping platform generates from the browser or share sheet. Bluetooth-only printers usually route labels through the maker's app, which adds a step and depends on app support for your marketplace's label format. See our phone printing guide.
Label fit
Rollo's own 4x6 rolls use a 1.5 in core and a 5.125 in outer diameter and require a holder; the fanfold stacks need none. Because the printer feeds externally, core size only matters for the holder you choose—Rollo's accepts cores from 1 in and rolls up to 6 in across.
Compatibility notes and common mistakes
Network printing requires the printer and your device to be on the same Wi-Fi network. Rollo says Windows 10 or newer is required. Carrier and marketplace support is a function of the label PDF your platform produces; a 4x6 PDF prints on any of the listed devices.
- Buying black-mark or clear labels—Rollo support says to use gap/perforated paper labels.
- Setting the page size to Letter in the print dialog, which shrinks the 4x6 label.
- Placing the fanfold stack to the side so labels feed at an angle.
Alternatives
MUNBYN RW403B Bluetooth Label Printer
Cheaper-to-run Bluetooth + USB option with a 2-year warranty, if an app-based phone workflow is fine.
Arkscan 2054A-LAN
Ethernet network printing and an internal roll capacity up to 5 in OD.
Zebra ZD421d Direct Thermal Printer (ZD4A042-D01E00EZ)
Industrial-style desktop printer with rolls inside the case and a 2-year warranty, best on Windows.
Rollo Wireless vs MUNBYN RW403B: Wi-Fi AirPrint or Bluetooth App? · Compare these side by side
FAQ
- Does the Rollo Wireless need Rollo-brand labels?
- No. Rollo support states that any direct thermal paper label with gaps or perforations works, including carrier-supplied direct thermal rolls.
- Can it print from an iPhone without an app?
- Rollo describes the printer as AirPrint certified, so iPhone and iPad printing uses the standard iOS print dialog on the same Wi-Fi network.
Final recommendation
For a home or small-business desk with mixed devices, the Rollo Wireless is our starting recommendation among 4x6 printers—as long as you have room behind it for labels.
Sources
Read and checked on September 27, 2026. We cite manufacturer documents first; third-party hosts are labeled.
- Rollo Wireless Printer product page (Rollo, manufacturer product page; checked September 27, 2026)
- Which labels work with Rollo (support article) (Rollo, manufacturer support article; checked September 27, 2026)
- Rollo 4x6 roll label product page (Rollo, manufacturer product page; checked September 27, 2026)
- Rollo label holder product page (Rollo, manufacturer product page; checked September 27, 2026)