Rollo Vs Brother Thermal Printer Which is the Best for your Business? Comprehensive In-Depth Review

[@coolhandsouk1574]

I am now debt free. Along with my day job, I paid off $47,000 in 18 months. I no longer need to hustle the way I used to. Your videos have helped and inspired me. I want to thank you, as well as Bonafide Hustler, Ralli Roots, and Suzanne Wells.

[@thecollegepicker]

Congrats dude!!! So happy to hear. I shared that with them to let them know also. How does it feel? People need to know how it feels to motivate them 🙌🙌

[@coolhandsouk1574]

thecollegepicker - it feels like my finances can go in the forward direction instead of the reverse and that feels truly surreal because I carried the debt for so long. But when I finally had that “I’ve Had It” moment, I was unstoppable. I made a budget, learned how to hustle from you guys, and threw everything I could at it. I didn’t stop until it was done.

[@raulacosta6020]

Dont apologize that you took long. Best informative video I've seen about this 2 amazing printers. I will have to go with the brother. Hope it is in stock

[@ksidora]

This video saved me! I always see videos comparing Rollo to Zebra and had no idea the Brother brand existed. Definitely going with them and I love the fact that their printer actually holds the label roll as opposed to me having to find a way to feed a stack of labels into the others; it’s not ideal in my opinion.

[@perezemilio11]

Who else thinks Eric should do more videos, I think he has great KZbin potential. I would love to see more videos, about anything.

[@thecollegepicker]

Wow I don't even know what to say. 🙏 Thank you

[@jenniferpaddack6405]

Agreed!! The best and most informative reviews!

[@CRISCRAVELLO]

I think Eric could be an outstanding spoke-person for anything, he just doesn't know it. He has a very engaging way to speak out, great voice pitch, tone, clarity and pronunciation. He could narrate an audio book or stand as emcee in an award show and make both things equally entertaining. He could start making videos reviewing candles and I'd still be hooked. 👏

[@thecollegepicker]

I appreciate the kind words cris 🙏 that is so nice of you.

[@DJDFLAT]

@@thecollegepicker I really appreciate your vids man. Exactly what I've been looking for. Thank you.

[@bridgetvega9592]

I so appreciate this video... I was totally confused until I watched a few of your videos..... Brother is going to be a win for me.... Wish the price was a little lower but I will deal with it. Thank you so muhc.

[@thecollegepicker]

Glad it was helpful! We love the brother printer, and its actually in stock right now! =)

[@liamsiification]

I use the brother thermal printer and also tonner printer from the same brand, they are very very good for daily use, its peace of tech compatible with everything. I purchase it after watching your first review and i was very satisfied. Now you are highly trusted person that i recommend. Keep up. Cheers 🥂 from Montréal. Canada 🇨🇦

[@thecollegepicker]

I appreciate that! Very thoughtful, I'm glad to be able to help with a good recommendation. Brother laser toner printers are great! Very flexible printing options.

[@GravityGoods]

Just ordered a Rollo today! Looking forward to using it instead of printing, cutting, and taping labels on! lol

[@thecollegepicker]

It's a nice upgrade =)

[@atvsinacadiana]

We have used a Rollo for over a year. It was good for a while but later, the print quality just keeps getting worse. I've cleaned it thoroughly all the time and made adjustments to density and speed. Nothing helps. In addition, it is not network capable. I suggest to anyone not to buy a Rollo from our own experience. I messaged the company looking to get a new printer strip. They don't have parts! You've been warned. I'll be shopping around for better thermal printers.

[@thecollegepicker]

As time goes on and people get hundreds and thousands of prints these printers belts they will be having similar problems. If the company doesn't supply print heads as a replacement hopefully the consumers will take notice.

[@Happy_Little_Accidents]

Do you know why on this Rollo model; that when I print a label from Pirate Ship or eBay that it stalls the feeding of the Rollo Paper. If I go into the printer settings it will print a test page with no problems. The problem only occurs when I print from eBay or PirateShip.

[@TheFlippingAccountant]

Thanks for the video Eric! I came here looking for info on the Rollo and changed my mind to the Brother instead! Keep up the great work!

[@thecollegepicker]

New wireless Rollo wins but it came out after this. Cancel that brother order! 😬

[@biggiebruce2428]

@@thecollegepicker Do you have a vid on the new wireless Rollo?

[@realamazingworld6756]

I’ve never had a problem with Brother. Brother tries to keep the drivers updated as long as possible, thus expanding the life of the printer less e-waste

[@thecollegepicker]

I love all of my brother printers 😍

[@Katabatic]

On Eric's advice I managed to get a Zebra LP2844 for £50 ($65). Although 10 years old, it works perfectly. These things are built like tanks. Keep up the good work.

[@mygodisable2]

Wow !!! great job finding one for under 100. Where did you find it?

[@shittychannel4860]

It's an awesome printer. Got mine for 15$ shipped with all the cords. Such a beast.

[@mygodisable2]

@@shittychannel4860 Wow!!! Where did you find it?

[@shittychannel4860]

Deborah Saddler where I live eBay doesn't exist. So it was our version of eBay. Old office printer that someone got rid of.

[@mygodisable2]

@@shittychannel4860 Thanks

[@latifahdurosinmi6774]

This review is great. I love the way you put both printers side by side. Brother clearly wins

[@javelinaflips-annie5000]

Definitely helps with choosing the right printer. Cheers 💃

[@thecollegepicker]

You are welcome. 🙏

[@prestong515]

What did you choose

[@ranadobedny1937]

very helpful....thank you very much...can this Brother model be connected to a computer and edit the labels, for example, in my pc graphic program and then print them? I use corel paint xi

[@mileybacantillano9684]

hello i loved your videos thank you very much you know i have a chromebook computer and i would like to buy a printer that is compatible with my computer but at the same time can print labels of various sizes for usps labels and for barcode labels

[@msmichelle6548]

Can I use the Rollo or Brother thermal printer for a Chromebook?

[@mib20000]

I have had Rollo for a long time and it prints fine. I dont have anything to compare it too. my first issue was the fan fold labels are very sensitive to DUST. I had to make a box to fit the rollo AND the labels in to protect the labels from dust. Dust will make the first few labels print horrible until it gets to a fresh label. works good in my shoebox lol . Customer service is awesome. they answer almost immediately through a chat system/ email. I was looking around because Pirate ship does not recommend rollo because of low quality prints. they recommend the brother. . Ill stay with my rollo . OH By the way Rollo now offers a wireless version

[@thecollegepicker]

Yeah that dust issue can be annoying, thanks for the thoughtful comment. Where did you see a wireless Rollo? I can't seem to find it.

[@mib20000]

@@thecollegepicker they were supposed to come out with a wireless version. maybe they decided not to. I got an email offering to trade my old one for the wireless one --wow had to be over a year or two ago now

[@mib20000]

i just asked rollo about the wireless. lets seee what they say

[@thecollegepicker]

Could you forward me that email? [e-mail] thanks 😊

[@mib20000]

@@thecollegepicker wont let me forward it .. stays in draft format >> so I will post it here Hello, Thank you for your interest and patience. ​ The required Wireless Certification is still in progress ​ In the mean time, we are continuing to work on improvements and new features such as ability for over the air updates and intelligent image enhancement. ​ Our team is dedicated to ensuring Rollo Wireless printer not only meets but exceeds your expectations. ​ Thank you for extending your patience as we wait for the official release date to be announced. ​ We will post updates once we have new information.

[@thewulf7]

Im shopping around to find the best printer for me and my needs. I was on Bothers official website and i went to their customer support chat and had a conversation with a representative. He was really patient, clearly knew their product line well and even chased down a few links to aid me in finding one of the products that suited my need and budget. Cant get a better customer support experience than that ladies and gentlemen. I have nothing to say bad about the Rollo, i just dont know it or their company yet as ive only looked at dynamo, brother and some fake off brand ones so far.

[@thecollegepicker]

What a nice guy! I haven't had any experience with their sale and support but I like every printer that I have from them. =) thanks for sharing your experience.

[@svsv9]

What printer did you get? I am thinking of rollo because of price. But I heard after a year of use they became very fade, and there are not part for them to repair. How are you doing in case if you get Brother or eirther Rollo?

[@magalysoto]

I have the brother printer but customer service told me i needed a 3rd party app to be able to print shipping lables that have been created already (from shopify) What app can I use or how can i set that up? Can someone help me out with that, im clueless :/

[@thecollegepicker]

What are printing from? Iphone or Android

[@magalysoto]

thecollegepicker I’m using my Mac

[@thecollegepicker]

Ok perfect, I have a tutorial on my channel showing that. You need to get the printer on your network then install it on the Mac using the airprint driver.

[@thecollegepicker]

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[@dinahmite425]

So I can print labels from my cell from shopify

[@elizabethmetzger9078]

I love all the features shown for the brother except for price...one downfall too is you can't see when your supply of labels are getting low

[@lessisalwaysmore7627]

You are very energic, god job bro 👍

[@thecollegepicker]

Thanks bro

[@dotdot2227]

Will the brother work with chromebook via wireless or bluetooth?

[@KH-zi7gp]

Great Video Love The Chopsticks On The Cardboard Box 😅

[@kevingarbark]

Just got my rollo, thanks!

[@thecollegepicker]

You are welcome 🙂

[@copaceticcultivation8849]

Im needing to print labels that are 4 x 3/4 inch will either of these print labels that thin? Will the brother cut them that small? Thanks!

[@Sulfen]

I'd get a Brother to try them out but they're selling on Amazon for $359-$400.

[@mileybacantillano9684]

I need one printer for mi chrombook but I need one printer for different size of label

[@0ddman1]

So ups rolls can’t work in brother?

[@Sulfen]

They're too big and don't have the markings that the brother reads for.

[@liquidpaper128]

How do their noise levels compare?

[@davidwillett53]

Very happy with printer. Just as advertised.

[@vereniceperez-jaramillo6513]

Besides no wireless, how does this brother printer compare to the non wireless brother ql-1100 wide format. I notice the wireless version is as cheap as the rollo but would you say its as good as this brother?

[@thecollegepicker]

Pretty much, the 1100 is not wireless and no bluetooth. Its USB only.

[@vereniceperez-jaramillo6513]

@@thecollegepicker thanks so much! i got the wired version since its closer to my budget and i love it! thanks so much for your information! i had a horrible experience w a dymo and all your videos really helped me pick out a better one!thanks!

[@derrickmorrison5832]

On both printers, the printhead is non replaceable. If one or more heating elements in the printhead fail you will get unwanted lines in your label design. Eventually the printer will become unusable. Direct thermal paper is very abrasive and will wear out the printhead faster. For people who plan to print a lot of labels daily, the Toshiba BV410D is a better choice because it features a replaceable print head, includes BarTender label design software and offers faster print speeds.

[@thompsonjennings7415]

Great video CP!

[@thecollegepicker]

Thanks 😊🙏🙏

[@xELiTExCODx]

Hi for the Rollo, do they all have to be 4x6 size I have a different size I’m after can that still work?

[@thecollegepicker]

Both printers can print up to about 4" wide. Smaller is fine.

[@xELiTExCODx]

Thankyou!

[@MrRubberducky216]

Quick question would you say it's best to wait for the new rollo... Or buy now.... Also heard that they are coming out with a wireless adapter for the old Rollo.

[@thecollegepicker]

I would wait and see, or get a cheap alternative in the meantime to get the job done ✅

[@MrRubberducky216]

@@thecollegepicker guess it's a regular old printer in the meantime 😅

[@dougn7319]

Do you know what new functions it will have and the release date?

[@thecollegepicker]

They have stated wireless version with mobile compatibility. They said release this year. Originally Q1 but can't blame then if they held it off or ran into issues because of the virus.

[@tyyoung3956]

I though there was talk about free rolls of 4x6 ‘s from USPS??

[@thecollegepicker]

FedEx and UPS have free rolls to order from their website.

[@caribfacesassi3544]

Can u find a label printer that can print labels in colors for products like skincare, candles etc with different label sizes not only 4*6?

[@thecollegepicker]

Unfortunately such a printer does not exist 😔

[@caribfacesassi3544]

@@thecollegepicker well I just find one on amazon and saw few reviews on here its the Brother VC 500w maybe u should check it out, am not so sure if I should buy it.

[@thecollegepicker]

That one has a very low dpi and uses different kinds of paper. People say there are clarity issues and it's not exactly for the purpose you described. Let me know if it works though.

[@caribfacesassi3544]

@@thecollegepicker OK well I just saw another one ''Phomemo'' but didn't see any review that it can also print 4*6 labels

[@SexiPinkk]

@@caribfacesassi3544 hey girl did you find something yet ?😁

[@IsabellaSparshOfficial]

Which is the best printer that I can use for USPS?

[@thecollegepicker]

Where are you buying your usps postage from?

[@stevelibby3]

@@thecollegepicker I'm curious about this as well...Rollo or Brother (for USPS). I plan to use pirateship, but open to anything that you may have found to be better.

[@jamesw.3491]

Got the Rollo and am quite happy. Truth be told, if you are just printing labels for internet sales (and are not shipping from some huge warehouse), about any thermal printer will do. You just need to find one that will work the way you need it to work. I know Bearded Picker uses at least two different ones. 4XL on the road and a Zebra at home. For me, I just need a durable printer that uses NON proprietary labels. No mobile printing, so the cord is OK with me. I use rolls and fanfolds, whatever I find cheapest at the time. IMO, any thermal printer under $200 is worth looking at. Unless you need wireless, then get ready to fork over more money or get "techie" and learn to use a program like Raspberry Pi. I'd advise NEW over used though, as anytime I've looked for used thermal printers, they aren't much cheaper than new printers.

[@thecollegepicker]

Yeah its just finding a deal or one that has the features that you need.

[@luci6302]

Is BROTHER the only WiFi/Bluetooth printer?

[@BryanzHAn03]

There is another one called Brother TD-4550DNWB but the price range is around $400-$500 because it is meant for commercial/warehouse use.

[@thecollegepicker]

We love our td4550dnwb 🤠

[@CarolinaOats]

What if I’m a Poshmark seller and use usps bc that’s what they use?

[@thecollegepicker]

That's fine too.

[@hometech9537]

🎉I LIKE THIS ONE FROM BROTHER FREE LABLES 🎉 I WAS GOING TO GET THE CHEAPER ONE.. BUT OVER TIME I WILL LOSE MORE MONEY BEFORE OF SHIPPING LABELS.

[@Richard323mula]

Thank u brother thank u a lot

[@atvsinacadiana]

Once you have had a Rollo, you know why the Brother sells out. Get the Brother.

[@myketoside]

Can the Brother Wireless print from a Chromebook?

[@thecollegepicker]

Unfortunately no.

[@myketoside]

@@thecollegepicker Damn. Thanks tho. Still prob gonna get this model.

[@thecollegepicker]

It's a great printer

[@atvsinacadiana]

We have used a Rollo for over a year. It was good for a while but later, the print quality just keeps getting worse. I've cleaned it thoroughly all the time and made adjustments to density and speed. Nothing helps. In addition, it is not network capable. I suggest to anyone not to buy a Rollo from our own experience. I messaged the company looking to get a new printer strip. They don't have parts! You've been warned. I'll be shopping around for better thermal printers.

[@AbeC116]

What did you end up getting after all ?

[@arturo5050]

It would be great a comparation of the Rollo with other chinese printer, but comparing the speed like 50 labels or 100 labels

[@thecollegepicker]

Just speed? 🚝 And price I guess.

[@arturo5050]

@@thecollegepicker yes that would be great the speed, everyone with the same density to b more fair and check the quality, ddp, etc

[@MiguelArredondo-fb3pf]

do either of these use ink?

[@thecollegepicker]

No

[@CreateAlive]

🙏Thank You Eric! Like, Subbed, Used Amazon links. Bought Brother 'cause we want to print from iOS. 🙄 Its understocked and gouged ≅$400 as of 01/01/21. Totally appreciate you though, so take my 3%. 👊🏻 DO YOU EVEN SMALLBIZ W/ABC GF & NOSY MIL, BRUH? 😝

[@jawesome8469]

Is the rollo wireless

[@thecollegepicker]

Nope 😞

[@Sulfen]

They do sell a wireless version now. But it's $100 more expensive.

[@MySpaBunny]

The Boxing gloves on the PRINTERS are EVERYTHING 😍😍😍

[@thecollegepicker]

Lol 😆 glad you liked it

[@kenjhyegoavil2445]

The Brother wins all together! The rollo is a big headache by far its not convenient for a desk workspace. Customer support is very helpful id rather pay 100 dollars more and get the brother. and get better benefits

[@87lamar87]

Anyone have experience using this printer for Lightspeed POS?

[@thecollegepicker]

I am unfamiliar with that system =(

[@paullevy4643]

Thank you.

[@teresagrose6718]

I found a good deal on a dymo label writer 450 is that a good printer for amazon fba

[@thecollegepicker]

Those are okay for product labeling.

[@svsv9]

Rollo is selling more than a thousand Rollo refurbished over ebay. But I read here they don't have a line of spars for repair, Humm..

[@krystinasaragos1535]

I have a freaking chromebook...ahhh!!! I think i will have to get a regular printer with ink. I don't want to pay $279 for the brother.

[@MKGCOSMETIC]

Hey I love your videos, I've been watching your videos non-stop. I also been doing researching on different type thermal printer for all in one shipping labels that is easy to put together. I would like for it to be wireless, bluetooth, affordable, and comparable with a lot different e-commerce platforms for my business. Please help any information and guidance will be greatly appreciated.

[@shittychannel4860]

Well, i assume you mean wifi wireless when you say wireless, and in that case, both a WIFI and Bluetooth printer comes down to the Brother QL1110NWB, there is cheap wireless printers (wifi) and cheap bluetooth printers, but not combined from what i know!

[@pineapplestudioatuk]

rollo is it USA company ? I don't want to buy China company machine. a lot of choose but it is under China , installing apps to use. consider the security issue

[@BryanzHAn03]

They are an American company but the printer is made in China. It could be the same for the Brother label printer.

[@masterchief8855]

betting on Brother #notificationsquad #printerpeople

[@thecollegepicker]

🎲 Gambling man!

[@j.copeland7305]

Rollo

[@morthim]

"it is generally $299, that is a lie" well if it is a lie in the US that is illegal

[@thecollegepicker]

Really? I had no idea that was a law. It's not sold for $299 anywhere but on Amazon they cross it out as if that's the original price.

[@morthim]

​@@thecollegepickeri only just noticed this but we might have premise for a class action lawsuit against amazon for bait and switch for that exact thing. they have a list price which is lower than reseller's set prices. so you go there for the product, but instead you get marked up options for the same product. it seems textbook. the strange part of relevant law is that it creates liability to claim an untrue posted price, even when the new price is lower. possibly because of the deception's impact to cause people to buy. it is unwise to speculate about judge reasoning, but it might be because someone might see 80% off, and feel compelled to buy it, when that discount is deception. sites like udemy routinely have sales but keep standard prices they revert-to to avoid this.

[@pokihsinchu9734]

Easy 300dpi against 200dpi

[@karenlu3002]

I saw a lot made in china products in your room already

[@thecollegepicker]

We buy most things used M but yeah china is the manufacturing powerhouse.

[@DigitalNomadOnFIRE]

"Cue the explosion [smashes together]... Weird neither printer works now hmm.... BOTH LOSE"

[@thecollegepicker]

Lol 😂

[@robertmontgomery3892]

Sorry dude but the face makeup is very distracting. You look like you are ready to go out on a date or "something".

[@DotComClassroom]

Why are you yelling at me?

[@thecollegepicker]

Hi, make sure to turn your volume down 🤠

[@c.p.7266]

Get back on your bike! (If you can)

[@thecollegepicker]

That would be a dream 🙂

[@johnlocke3481]

LOL. I will refuse to buy Rollo, just for the fake sale of $199 ($100 off) when $199 is actually already a massive mark up from the old price. It's a rip-off disguised as a sale.

[@TenaciousJay86]

Stop yelling dude