Before RollFix
The roll catches on the printer base
Watch how the unsupported roll sits low and resists turning freely.
Royal Mail label roll change — printers affected
Royal Mail changed their rolls. We fixed your printer.
Royal Mail currently supplies 6×4 thermal label rolls with a 44mm internal core. In some compatible thermal printers, the larger core allows the roll to sit lower and drag against the printer base, causing poor or interrupted label feeding.

A small part. A costly irritation removed.
The larger core can let the roll sit lower on the spindle, so its outer edge rubs against the printer base. RollFix reduces the core opening and lifts the roll into a better feeding position.
Before RollFix
Watch how the unsupported roll sits low and resists turning freely.
After RollFix
With the adapter fitted, the roll is supported higher and can turn more freely.
Choose the version tested for your printer
Some variants fit more than one closely related printer model.
The same RollFix adapter pair has been physically fit-tested with these four closely related Zebra printers. It lifts compatible 44mm-core label rolls clear of the printer base to support smoother feeding.
Purpose-built for the Zebra ZD230. Lifts compatible 44mm-core label rolls clear of the printer base to support smoother feeding.
Precision-fit adapter for the Zebra LP2844 / 2844-Z. Each pair includes a GK420d compatibility insert, so one purchase can cover both printer types.
Purpose-built for the TSC DA210 thermal printer. Lifts a compatible 44mm-core roll away from the printer base in one simple installation.
RollFix development
Send your printer make and model, clear photographs and any requested measurements. If it could become a standard RollFix variant, I may offer one development pair free in return for accurate testing and feedback. Not every request can be accepted.
Submit an unlisted printerSeparately quoted work
Need a replacement part, bracket, adapter or another original component? Take the Custom Design route for separately quoted design and printing work.
Visit Custom DesignOne postage charge. Better value in multiples.
Running several printers or want a spare pair? UK delivery is included in every order.
No tools. No technical knowledge.
Lift the cover to access the label-roll compartment.
Slide one RollFix adapter onto each end of the roll spindle.
Place the roll on the adapters, close the cover and test the feed.
Real customers · real printers
“We bought three of each — worked a treat and saved us wasting labels, which cost money now.”
“Ordered these, delivered on time, and the problem is completely solved.”
“Arrived in two days, simple solution, did the job at half the price.”
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