Royal Mail has confirmed that, from 19 January 2026, it should start charging enterprise prospects for self-adhesive thermal label rolls. Up till this level, they’ve been offered freed from cost to these with posting accounts.
Underneath the brand new modifications, customary 100x150mm (4”x6”) direct thermal labels will likely be handled as a paid consumable listed at £4.69 per roll (exc. VAT), equal to round £5.63 per roll together with VAT.
Kite Packaging highlights its stocked alternate options for the Royal Mail labels, which match Royal Mail’s template alignment and printer compatibility whereas being competitively priced.
The product vary consists of:
- 4”x6” direct thermal labels on a roll
- A4 sheet labels
- Built-in labels
For like-for-like alternate options to Royal Mail reference P6709, Kite affords own-branded label rolls of 500 or Zebra branded rolls of 475. These are suitable with Zebra and different desktop thermal printers, and don’t require any ink, toner or ribbon to print.
The packaging firm additionally provides the Zebra ZD421D printer as a direct, plug-and-play successor to the extensively used however discontinued Zebra GK420d. This mannequin accepts the identical label codecs and core sizes with no reconfiguration, delivering crisp 203 dpi print high quality at speeds of as much as 152mm/s.
Customers stand to profit from a extra highly effective processor, LED standing lights for monitoring, and versatile connectivity by way of Bluetooth, Ethernet, USB or serial. Designed for simple setup, safe operation and easy upkeep, the ZD421D is a sensible selection for all dispatch environments.
Low-volume dispatch operation with out thermal printers can go for Kite’s A4 sheet labels. That includes 4 labels per sheet and 500 per pack, these are designed to be used with laser and inkjet printers.
Kite additionally shares built-in label options that mix the supply deal with label and related paperwork right into a single A4 doc, accessible in 100×150 mm and 150×100 mm codecs.
To help companies adapting to the change, Kite Packaging supplies giant inventory availability, quick supply and aggressive pricing to fulfill ongoing demand. Clients can benefit from clear steerage on label sizes, core diameters and printer compatibility to allow them to choose the fitting resolution shortly.
To study extra, please go to www.kitepackaging.co.uk.
