What Phomemo does

Phomemo is a private consumer hardware brand specializing in portable thermal printers and label printers, headquartered in Spokane, USA, with a regional subsidiary in Japan (Phomemo Japan Inc.). The company sells 50+ printer models across seven categories — business label makers, shipping label printers, tattoo stencil printers, mini printers, home label makers, A4/Letter portable printers, and temporary tattoo printers — supported by 289 consumable SKUs including thermal labels, paper, ribbons, and tattoo transfer paper. All products use inkless direct thermal or thermal transfer printing technology, eliminating the need for ink cartridges and reducing maintenance complexity.

The company's revenue model combines one-time hardware sales ($35-$300 price points) with recurring consumables (volume discounts up to 20% off on bulk purchases) and subscription services including Phomemo App Pro, Tattoo Pro+ (annual), and monthly paper/label auto-delivery subscriptions. Phomemo operates a direct-to-consumer go-to-market via owned Dotcom stores (regional US and EU storefronts) complemented by Amazon marketplace presence and a 3,000+ partner network. The company claims 50M+ users globally, 1.7M social followers, and a self-described Global No.1 thermal portable printer brand position based on Amazon data (December 2024).

Phomemo serves a horizontal customer base spanning e-commerce sellers needing shipping labels, small business owners requiring inventory labeling, home users and DIY enthusiasts, tattoo artists and enthusiasts, warehouse and logistics operations, and event planners. Select products integrate AI image-to-image and text-to-image features via app subscription, and the PM64D shipping label printer integrates with the Labelife ecosystem for PDF Auto-Crop. The company is privately held with no disclosed external funding, no M&A activity, and no publicly reported revenue.

Name

Phomemo

Legal name

Phomemo

Website

https://phomemo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Phomemo is a private consumer hardware brand selling 50+ models of portable thermal printers and label makers, plus 289 consumable SKUs, to e-commerce sellers, small businesses, home users, and tattoo artists globally via direct e-commerce and Amazon.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Portable Thermal Printers

NAICS

Converted Paper Product Manufacturing (3222)

SIC

Printing Trades Machinery & Equipment (3555)

akta.pro primary industry

Thermal & Label Printers (HDACAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Receipt, Label & Card Printers (Thermal/Impact) (HDACAKAD)

Keywords

• Thermal label printers
• Portable thermal printers
• Shipping label printers
• Tattoo stencil printers
• Mini thermal printers

Headquarters

HQ city

Spokane

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Sale of portable thermal printers across multiple categories: business label makers, shipping label printers, tattoo stencil printers, mini printers, home label makers, and A4 portable printers. Hardware forms the primary revenue driver with price points ranging from $35 to $300.
2. Consumables (Labels, Paper, Ribbons): Recurring revenue from thermal labels, shipping labels, tattoo transfer paper, mini printer paper, home label ribbons, and letter/A4 thermal paper. Consumables sold in bulk packs with volume discounts (Buy 10 Get 20% OFF) driving repeat purchases.
3. App Subscriptions: Phomemo App Pro and Tattoo Pro+ subscription services providing advanced features, AI-powered functionality, and enhanced printing capabilities. AI features for tattoo products require subscription to unlock.
4. Paper Subscriptions: Monthly subscription model for label and paper supplies with automatic recurring delivery, offering convenience for regular users while providing predictable recurring revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Phomemo manufactures and sells portable thermal printers and label printers across home, small business, e-commerce fulfillment, and tattoo art applications. The company sells inkless direct thermal and thermal transfer printers spanning business label makers, shipping label printers, tattoo stencil printers, mini printers, home label makers, and A4 portable printers, supported by a companion mobile app and recurring consumables (labels, paper, ribbons).

Product overview

Phomemo is a thermal portable printer and label printer brand offering a diversified portfolio of specialized printing solutions. The product lineup spans seven main categories: Business Label Makers (M110, M120, M200, M220, M221, M250, M421) for small business and warehouse labeling; Shipping Label Printers (PM241-BT, PM344-WF, PM64D, D520-BT) for e-commerce fulfillment; Tattoo Stencil Printers (M08F, M08F Plus, TP31, TP81, TP83, L85, TA81) for professional tattoo artists; Mini Printers (M02, M02 PRO, M02S, M04S, M04AS, T02, M03C, P3M) for portable sticker and creative printing; Home Label Makers (D30, D50, A30, P12, P12 Pro, P15) for home organization; A4/Letter Portable Printers (M08F, M832, M832D, M834) for mobile document printing; and Temporary Tattoo Printers (TK20, TK32) for creative applications. Products use direct thermal printing technology (no ink required) with Bluetooth connectivity for iOS, Android, Windows, and Mac platforms. Some models feature AI-powered image generation capabilities via companion mobile apps.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Phomemo Business Label Maker Series (M110, M120, M200, M220, M221, M250, M421) Bluetooth-enabled portable thermal label makers for small business and warehouse labeling, including price tags, name tags, package labels, and inventory organization.
• Phomemo PM64D Bluetooth Shipping Label Printer Touchscreen-enabled high-volume shipping label printer for e-commerce fulfillment with print speeds up to 150 mm/s, supporting over 20 label sizes and Labelife ecosystem PDF Auto-Crop integration.
• Phomemo PM241-BT Bluetooth Shipping Label Printer Bluetooth-enabled thermal shipping label printer for e-commerce fulfillment and logistics, supporting 4x6 inch shipping labels.
• Phomemo PM344-WF Shipping Label Printer 300DPI WiFi WiFi-enabled shipping label printer with 300DPI resolution for high-quality label printing in warehouse and e-commerce settings.
• Phomemo D520-BT Bluetooth Shipping Label Printer Bluetooth-enabled shipping label printer for e-commerce fulfillment operations.
• Phomemo M08F Wireless Tattoo Stencil Printer Wireless tattoo stencil printer that prints designs directly onto transfer paper for professional tattoo workflows.
• Phomemo L85 Smart Touchscreen Professional Tattoo Stencil Printer Professional-grade tattoo stencil printer with smart touchscreen interface for precision tattoo design transfer.
• Phomemo TA81 Continuous Tattoo Stencil Printer Continuous-feed tattoo stencil printer for professional tattoo artists requiring uninterrupted high-volume printing.
• Phomemo Mini Printer Series (T02, M02, M02 PRO, M02S, M04S, M04AS, M03C, P3M) Compact Bluetooth-enabled thermal mini printers for portable printing of stickers, notes, labels, and creative applications, including the P3M AI Sticker Mini Printer with AI image-to-image and text-to-image generation.
• Phomemo Home Label Maker Series (D30, D50, A30, P12, P15) Portable Bluetooth home label makers with thermal and ribbon tape technologies for home organization, gift wrapping, and craft customization.
• Phomemo A4/Letter Portable Printer Series (M08F, M832, M832D, M834, G100 Pro) Portable thermal printers supporting letter and A4 paper sizes for mobile document printing without ink, including the flagship G100 Pro with 100 mm/s print speed and app-free seamless printing.
• Phomemo TK20 Bluetooth Temporary Tattoo Printer Bluetooth-enabled temporary tattoo printer kit with 40 sheets of transfer paper and 4 markers; uses AI image-to-image and text-to-image functions via app subscription to create temporary tattoos lasting 1-2 days.
• Phomemo TK32 DIY Temporary Tattoo Maker Kit DIY temporary tattoo maker kit for creative applications, printing designs that can be transferred to skin.
• Phomemo Thermal Labels, Paper, and Ribbon Consumables Recurring consumables including business thermal labels, 4x6 inch shipping labels, tattoo transfer paper, mini printer sticker paper, home label ribbons, and A4/letter thermal paper, available as one-time purchases and monthly subscription auto-delivery.
• Phomemo App Pro Subscription Monthly subscription service unlocking Pro features in the Phomemo companion app, including advanced printing options and AI-powered functionality.
• Phomemo Tattoo Pro+ Annual Subscription Annual subscription for the Tattoo Pro+ app providing advanced tattoo design features and AI image generation capabilities for tattoo printer users.

Quantifiable outcome

• Print speed up to 150 mm/s for high-volume shipping label printing
• +2 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Labelife EcosystemcoreTechnology or Integration · 2 April 2026Labelife ecosystem provides PDF Auto-Crop functionality for the PM64D and other Phomemo shipping label printers, enabling multi-platform sellers to automatically extract and print labels from PDF documents. This integration simplifies the workflow for e-commerce sellers managing orders from multiple sales channels.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• DYMO: Long-established label maker brand (owned by Newell Brands) offering LabelWriter and LabelManager thermal label printers across home and business segments. Directly comparable to Phomemo's M-series business label makers and shipping label printers in target customer and core technology.
• MUNBYN: Direct-to-consumer Chinese-origin brand selling thermal shipping label printers and barcode printers on Amazon globally. Closely comparable to Phomemo in product mix, distribution channels, and price bands, making it a direct head-to-head competitor.
• Rollo: Direct-to-consumer thermal shipping label printer brand competing with Phomemo's PM241-BT, PM64D, and D520-BT. Highly comparable in target customer (Shopify/e-commerce sellers), distribution model (Amazon-led), and price point band.

Emerging players

• Niimbot: Chinese DTC thermal label printer brand focused on consumer and small business home labeling, similar to Phomemo's D30 and M-series home label makers. Direct overlap in segment and price point, with comparable international Amazon presence.
• HPRT (Hanlin): Chinese thermal printer manufacturer offering shipping label, barcode, and portable label printers across consumer and enterprise tiers. Comparable product portfolio to Phomemo, with growing international e-commerce presence.

Broad incumbents

• Brother Industries: Global incumbent in printing hardware with the P-touch (label) and QL (shipping label) series that compete head-to-head with Phomemo. Significantly larger and broader product portfolio, but addresses the same thermal label printing use cases for SMB and prosumer buyers.
• Zebra Technologies: Enterprise-focused barcode and label printing leader with the ZD and ZT series of thermal printers. Comparable core technology (direct thermal and thermal transfer) but oriented toward industrial and logistics customers, overlapping with Phomemo's higher-end shipping label offerings.
• Canon (label printer products): Global printing incumbent with portable and label printing products in its broader portfolio. While not specialized in Phomemo's niche, Canon competes in adjacent consumer printing segments and could expand into the portable thermal category.
• Seiko Instruments (SII) Thermal Printer Division: Long-standing Japanese manufacturer of thermal print mechanisms and portable thermal printers, including tattoo stencil printers. Directly comparable core technology and overlaps with Phomemo's tattoo printer and portable A4 lines.
• Star Micronics: Established manufacturer of thermal POS and receipt printers (TSP, mC-Print series) with overlap to Phomemo's shipping label and portable printer categories. Larger and more enterprise-focused but addresses adjacent thermal printing use cases.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@phomemo
• Xx.com/phomemoofficial
• Facebookfacebook.com/PhomemoOfficial
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/phomemo

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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