Buy the Rollo Wireless X1040 if phones, tablets and more than one computer print your shipping labels. Rollo lists it as AirPrint and Wi-Fi certified, 203 dpi direct thermal, with a USB cable in the box as a backup. If one computer does all your printing, the cheaper Rollo USB printer does the same job. This is desk research from Rollo’s own pages, not hands-on use. Specs were checked on October 22, 2026.

It accepts compatible direct thermal paper stock from multiple suppliers within its width and sensing requirements, though Rollo 4x6 fanfold labels are the obvious match. Compared with the MUNBYN RW941AP, see Rollo X1040 vs MUNBYN 941AP .

Picks at a glance

Model Who it is for Sourced spec Buy
Rollo Wireless X1040 Mixed phones, tablets and computers AirPrint and Wi-Fi certified; 203 dpi; about one 4x6 label per second (Rollo) Amazon
Rollo USB One computer, one desk USB only; Windows and Mac; 203 dpi (Rollo) Amazon
Brother QL-1110NWB Offices already on Brother labels 300 dpi; USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth (Brother) Amazon

What Rollo publishes about the X1040

Spec Rollo’s listing
Model X1040 (GTIN 00195893701322)
Print method Direct thermal; no ink, toner or ribbon
Resolution and speed 203 dpi; 150 mm per second, about one 4x6 label per second
Connections Wi-Fi with AirPrint; USB cable included
Systems iPhone, iPad, Android, Mac, Linux, Windows 10 and newer, Chromebook
Label width 1.57 to 4.1 inches (Rollo FAQ)
Size About 8 x 4 x 4 inches; Rollo’s page gives 3 and 3.5 pounds in different places
Warranty 1-year replacement and 30-day money-back when bought from Rollo’s own site
List price $250 to $300 band, maker store, October 2026

Rollo’s support guide specifies suitable paper labels with gaps or perforations; it warns against transparent film and unreliable black-mark or punch-hole stock. Its maker-direct offer advertises 500 included labels; that is not a guarantee for every Amazon bundle. Rollo’s own warranty and money-back terms apply to purchases from its website; check the Amazon seller’s return terms separately.

Why choose the X1040

Rollo’s setup page says devices on the same Wi-Fi network can discover and print to the printer, and the product page lists AirPrint from iPhone, iPad and Mac. That is the case for buying it: you can buy postage on a desktop, then print from a tablet or phone without moving a cable. For iPhone steps, see the iPhone label printer comparison .

The caveat is the network. Rollo’s manual-setup article exists for networks with restrictions, so guest Wi-Fi, client isolation or an office network can block discovery. Check that every device you plan to print from can reach the printer on your production network.

What it does not do

  • Fix the file. AirPrint sends whatever page you give it. A letter-size PDF still needs to be a true 4x6 label, with fit-to-page off, before it prints well. See driver settings for alignment .
  • Store the roll inside. Rollo describes fanfold or roll labels fed in from outside, so leave desk space behind the printer.
  • Replace a 300 dpi printer. 203 dpi is normal for carrier labels. If you print very small text or dense barcodes, compare the 300 dpi Brother or an optional 300 dpi Zebra.
  • Last forever on the shelf. Direct thermal labels fade with heat and sunlight, so keep spare rolls cool and dry.

How to choose

  • Several devices or an iPhone: the X1040.
  • One computer: the Rollo USB printer. Rollo’s product page lists Windows and Mac support.
  • Already using Brother DK labels or software: the Brother QL-1110NWB , which uses Brother’s own rolls.
  • ZPL or a fleet of printers: the Zebra ZD421d , where the exact part number matters. See the Rollo vs MUNBYN comparison .

Before the return window closes, print one real label from each marketplace you use, scan the barcode, and press and hold the printer’s button for one beep to re-run label identification when you change label stock, as Rollo’s setup page describes.

FAQ

Does the Rollo X1040 print from an iPhone?

Rollo lists AirPrint support for iPhone and iPad once the printer is on your Wi-Fi network. The app still has to produce a correctly sized 4x6 label.

Does it work with any labels?

No. Use compatible direct thermal paper within the model’s supported dimensions and sensing requirements; transparent film and arbitrary black-mark stock are not universal substitutes.

Is 203 dpi enough for shipping labels?

It is the common resolution for carrier labels. Fine print or dense barcodes are where 300 dpi printers help.

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