I use the built in label templates in MS word on the computer. We have word on our Samsung tablets but never looked if we could do labels. Would there be any kind of label program in the Apple store that would work with your existing printer? Mary

Spoke with Apple and there is no label printer that will work with iPad. No label printer will work. iPad has no USB port . Also talked to several label printer companies and no is the answer everytime.

What kind of labels are you looking to print? Like dymo type labels? Or Avery type sheet labels? Or other?

When most people think of Avery, they’re referring to these. $8 for 250 labels and WAY faster than anything you can do with a dymo. You can print on them from any printer, including those with iPad printing support. Definitely your best option.

i think you can print to one specific dymo printer, but it needs to connect via your computer. Assuming that if you had a computer, you’d just use that to print to your label printer. You cant print directly from iPad to most if not all label printers though, as you’ve already found out

I'm assuming you're looking for a specialty printer capable of printing individual labels. Brother makes at least one the, QL-810. From their description of the printer:

The built-in Wireless interface offers easy connectivity – print from
virtually anywhere or share on a network. With Brother's network
management tools it is easy to integrate and manage on any network.
Create and print labels from your mobile device when connected to a
wireless network via AirPrint® and Brother iPrint&Label. Using the
free, Brother iPrint&Label app‡ with your Apple® iPhone®, iPad®, and
iPod touch® or Android™ smartphones you can quickly access and print
label templates - or create your own custom labels with graphics or
photos.

I would just get a small hand held label printer. Epson makes this and it says the app is in the Apple store and brother has one and again app in the Apple store. If Apple is saying these don't work with IPad what Apple devices are they for? Oh wait do you mean your IPad is too old? Mary

https://epson.com/For-Home/Printers/Label/Epson-LabelWorks-LW-600P-Portable-Label-Printer-w-24-mm-Bonus-Tape/p/C51CD69070

Apple is telling me these types of printers work with Mac. I have talked to several companies and none are meant to be used with iPads, due to the no usb issue. Some of the hand held only use a plastic raised letter type of label. I need a peel and stick paper label. Love my iPad, but limitations for sure.

The Epson uses an app, it's wireless and you use bluetooth. Apps are for mobile devices not mac. See the description. Is that not what you are looking to do? I admit I am an android person so maybe I misunderstand about that working with IPad. Mary

"The battery-operated1 LW-600P can print wirelessly from iOS and Android devices, via Bluetooth. Simply download the Epson iLabel app or other compatible apps.3 Use your mobile device to create handwritten labels, iron-on labels, ribbons and more. This compact printer can also print from Windows® and Mac systems via a USB cable."

I think what's happening here is that Leslie is looking for a "handheld" label printer which generally have a keyboard, small display, and are capable of printing directly from the machine.

Brother P-touch:

Epson LW-600P

Brother QL-810W

Some of the "handheld" units (Dymo, P-touch) also have the ability to print from desktop software, which could certainly be easier than trying to type on a tiny keyboard. Near as I can tell, all require a USB connection to the computer. Obviously an iPad doesn't have a USB port and I think that's where Leslie is running into trouble.

I think Leslie's options are to give up on using her iPad to print to a "handheld" label maker or invest in one of the "dedicated" label printers.

Ok but there are ones that will work with Ipad. I think the little hand held ones that don't require a mobile device are nice. A friend has one and I got to use it once and it worked great and not that expensive. Now if you want to design labels with graphics and stuff then I guess you would need the other kind. Mary

Thanks to everyone! I have figured out how to get them done! It only took me 3 days, 9 phone calls, some swearing, and a very good friend!

Don't leave us hanging! Share with the rest of us your tips so others can benefit.

Got it all worked out! Using my hp printer! Thank you everyone for so much help!

Oh you didn't state you already owned a wireless printer. Glad you got it sorted. Mary