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Laser Cut Sheet Labels

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Ever needs 1 or 2 labels and still want your branding to be identified on the label? The uses for printable labels are endless. The great thing about laser cut labels is that they are fully customizable. You can print any graphic design or wording you wish. You can purchase these labels plain and print them from your own laser printer; or you can outsource the job to a professional label printer. Laser cut sheet labels are designed to accept the toner used by laser printers. They are most commonly sold in 8-1/2” x 11” sheets, but other sizes are also available. These sheets of labels can be printed on just like any other paper. Laser cut sheet labels are a highly efficient way to print a large number of labels in a short time. The amount of labels per sheet varies according to the size of the label. Laser cut sheet labels serve many different purposes from mailing labels to name tags to product labels. They usually come in white sheets, but are also available in other colors. Besides a variation of sizes, there are also many different shapes to choose from. These shapes range from rectangles, to circles, to butterfly tabs, to circular CD labels. If you can not find the particular shape you are looking for, there are many companies that will custom design sheets to meet your needs. Below are examples of commonly used laser cut sheet label designs. Price Tags  Name Tags Butterfly Tabs  CD Labels The great thing about laser cut labels is that they are fully customizable. You can print any graphic design or wording you wish.

Thermal Printing

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There is a lot of talk about whether direct thermal or thermal transfer printing is the better choice for your tags and labels. You may get different answers depending on who you speak with. However, it really depends on your individual needs. Direct thermal printing involves the direct application of the heated print head to a specially treated paper. Once the heat is applied, the image is then burned directly onto the paper. Many people prefer direct thermal printing because it does not use ribbons. On the other hand, the special type of paper that is used is not very durable and does not last long. It is similar to fax paper. Over time the paper will fade and start to discolor. Direct thermal printing is best for short term use, like shipping and packaging labels. On the other hand there is thermal transfer printing. This type of printing requires a ribbon. In thermal transfer printers, the heat of the print head transfers the image through the wax and/or resin ribbon to your label. As opposed to direct thermal printing, the image on your label or tag will last for years. If your label is going to be exposed to the outdoors or constantly changing elements, thermal transfer printing is the way to go. Quick Reference to Choose the Right Method: Direct Thermal Printing Is Best for: -labels needed for short term use -you want to print without using a ribbon Thermal Transfer Printing Is Best for: -labels that need to be durable -labels that will be exposed to outdoors and/or changing conditions -labels needed for long-term use