About

Hi, I'm Ben Walker

Printer reviewer, tinkerer, and the person behind every guide on ColourLabelPrinter.

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Ben Walker

Printer Reviewer & Editor · Reading, UK

12+ years buying, breaking and reviewing printers. Former IT support engineer turned full-time printer nerd. My workshop currently has four 3D printers, two label printers and a stack of inkjets I definitely don't need.

What ColourLabelPrinter covers

Three things, done properly:

  • 3D Printing — filament guides, buyer reviews, honest cost breakdowns, troubleshooting walkthroughs and small-business tips.
  • Label Printers — real-world picks for eBay, Amazon FBA, Etsy, Royal Mail, Shopify and small business shipping.
  • Home & Office Printers — laser vs inkjet, brand shootouts, and the best printers for people who print once a month.

How I review

Where possible I buy the gear with my own money, use it for weeks, and write up what actually happened — including what broke, what worked better than expected, and who I'd recommend it to. Where I can't physically test something, I say so, and I lean on UK-specific data like PCMag, Trusted Reviews, r/3Dprinting and real Amazon UK reviews rather than US-only sources.

What you won't find here

No pay-to-play rankings, no copy-pasted manufacturer spec sheets, and no "best of 2026" lists that are just the first ten Amazon results. If a printer is mid, I'll say it's mid.

Affiliate disclosure

Some links on this site are Amazon Associates affiliate links. If you buy through one I earn a small commission at no extra cost to you — that's what keeps the lights on. Recommendations are never influenced by commission rates. I'd rather lose the sale than recommend the wrong printer.

Get in touch

Spotted an error, got a printer you think I should review, or want to pitch a guide idea? Email me — address in the site footer.