Guides
Label know-how, minus the jargon.
Short, useful guides on thermal labels, price guns and everything in between.
Direct Thermal vs Thermal Transfer Labels
Direct thermal or thermal transfer? How each works, how long they last, which printers run them and how to pick the right one for your customer.
Die Cut vs Butt Cut Labels: What's the Difference?
Die cut labels have gaps between them; butt cut labels sit edge to edge. Here's when each one makes sense and how printers read them.
1-Line vs 2-Line vs 3-Line Price Guns
How many lines does your price gun need? A plain guide to 1-line, 2-line and 3-line price marking tools and which stores use each.
How to Match Price Labels to Your Price Gun
Ordering the wrong price labels is the fastest way to a jammed gun. Here's what to check: brand, model, line count, size and color.
How to Load a Price Gun (Without the Jams)
A quick, general guide to loading a hand-held price gun, plus the most common reasons labels jam and how to fix them.
Choosing Label Adhesives: Permanent, Removable & Freezer
The adhesive matters as much as the print. A plain guide to permanent, removable and freezer-grade label adhesives and where each one belongs.
Thermal Label Core Size and Roll Diameter Explained
Core size and outside diameter decide whether a roll fits the printer. Here's how to measure both before you order thermal labels.
Zebra Compatible Labels: What to Check Before You Order
Zebra printers are everywhere. Here's what to check so compatible labels run perfectly: print method, core, width, sensing and stock.
Why Partner With a Label Manufacturer as a Distributor
Distributors who buy from a manufacturer get matching, custom options and one source for labels and guns. Here's what to look for in a label partner.
How to Store Thermal Labels So They Last
Heat, light and moisture are the enemies of direct thermal labels. Simple storage tips that keep labels printing clean.
Tags vs Labels: Which One Fits the Job?
Tags hang or tuck; labels stick. When to use thermal tags instead of adhesive labels, and how to choose the right stock.
When to Use Fluorescent Price Labels
Bright price labels pull the eye. How retailers use fluorescent colors for sales, markdowns and clearance, and how to keep a color system simple.
Custom Printed Labels: What to Have Ready
Ordering custom labels goes faster when you have the basics ready: size, shape, colors, artwork, stock, adhesive and printer.
Zebra, Sato, Monarch, Eltron or Cognitive: Label Basics
Running a mix of printer brands? A quick look at what changes from brand to brand when ordering labels, and what stays the same.
Price Gun Buying Guide for Stores and Distributors
What to look for in a price marking tool: line count, durability, label availability and brand. A plain guide for stores and distributors.
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