Short answer: A 1-line price gun prints a single line, usually the price. A 2-line gun adds a second line for a code, date or department. A 3-line gun gives room for price, item code and date. Pick by how much info the shelf needs.
1-line guns
The workhorse. Price only, quick to set and quick to use. Grocery, convenience, hardware and dollar stores live on these.
2-line guns
Price on one line plus something else on another: a date, an item code, a department number. Handy for stores that track markdowns or rotate stock.
3-line guns
For when the label has to carry more: price, item code and a date. Common in back rooms, warehouses and stores with tighter inventory control.
Labels have to match
- Each gun takes labels sized for its print band.
- A 2-line gun won't run 1-line labels well, and the other way around.
- Always match the label to the gun brand and model.
Brands we stock
We carry Xmark, Sato, Motex, Towa price marking tools in 1-line, 2-line and 3-line setups, plus labels to keep them running.
Looking for price marking tools? See the product line or call 866-728-1525.