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How each works, how long they last, which printers run them and how to pick the right one for your customer.</description></item><item><title>Die Cut vs Butt Cut Labels: What&#x27;s the Difference?</title><link>https://labelmarkit.org/blog/die-cut-vs-butt-cut-labels/</link><guid>https://labelmarkit.org/blog/die-cut-vs-butt-cut-labels/</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>Die cut labels have gaps between them; butt cut labels sit edge to edge. Here&#x27;s when each one makes sense and how printers read them.</description></item><item><title>1-Line vs 2-Line vs 3-Line Price Guns</title><link>https://labelmarkit.org/blog/1-line-vs-2-line-vs-3-line-price-guns/</link><guid>https://labelmarkit.org/blog/1-line-vs-2-line-vs-3-line-price-guns/</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>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.</description></item><item><title>How to Match Price Labels to Your Price Gun</title><link>https://labelmarkit.org/blog/how-to-match-price-labels-to-your-price-gun/</link><guid>https://labelmarkit.org/blog/how-to-match-price-labels-to-your-price-gun/</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>Ordering the wrong price labels is the fastest way to a jammed gun. Here&#x27;s what to check: brand, model, line count, size and color.</description></item><item><title>How to Load a Price Gun (Without the Jams)</title><link>https://labelmarkit.org/blog/how-to-load-a-price-gun/</link><guid>https://labelmarkit.org/blog/how-to-load-a-price-gun/</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>A quick, general guide to loading a hand-held price gun, plus the most common reasons labels jam and how to fix them.</description></item><item><title>Choosing Label Adhesives: Permanent, Removable &amp; Freezer</title><link>https://labelmarkit.org/blog/choosing-label-adhesives/</link><guid>https://labelmarkit.org/blog/choosing-label-adhesives/</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>The adhesive matters as much as the print. A plain guide to permanent, removable and freezer-grade label adhesives and where each one belongs.</description></item><item><title>Thermal Label Core Size and Roll Diameter Explained</title><link>https://labelmarkit.org/blog/thermal-label-core-size-and-roll-diameter/</link><guid>https://labelmarkit.org/blog/thermal-label-core-size-and-roll-diameter/</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>Core size and outside diameter decide whether a roll fits the printer. Here&#x27;s how to measure both before you order thermal labels.</description></item><item><title>Zebra Compatible Labels: What to Check Before You Order</title><link>https://labelmarkit.org/blog/zebra-compatible-labels/</link><guid>https://labelmarkit.org/blog/zebra-compatible-labels/</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>Zebra printers are everywhere. Here&#x27;s what to check so compatible labels run perfectly: print method, core, width, sensing and stock.</description></item><item><title>Why Partner With a Label Manufacturer as a Distributor</title><link>https://labelmarkit.org/blog/become-a-label-distributor/</link><guid>https://labelmarkit.org/blog/become-a-label-distributor/</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>Distributors who buy from a manufacturer get matching, custom options and one source for labels and guns. Here&#x27;s what to look for in a label partner.</description></item><item><title>How to Store Thermal Labels So They Last</title><link>https://labelmarkit.org/blog/how-to-store-thermal-labels/</link><guid>https://labelmarkit.org/blog/how-to-store-thermal-labels/</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>Heat, light and moisture are the enemies of direct thermal labels. Simple storage tips that keep labels printing clean.</description></item><item><title>Tags vs Labels: Which One Fits the Job?</title><link>https://labelmarkit.org/blog/tags-vs-labels/</link><guid>https://labelmarkit.org/blog/tags-vs-labels/</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>Tags hang or tuck; labels stick. When to use thermal tags instead of adhesive labels, and how to choose the right stock.</description></item><item><title>When to Use Fluorescent Price Labels</title><link>https://labelmarkit.org/blog/fluorescent-price-labels/</link><guid>https://labelmarkit.org/blog/fluorescent-price-labels/</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>Bright price labels pull the eye. How retailers use fluorescent colors for sales, markdowns and clearance, and how to keep a color system simple.</description></item><item><title>Custom Printed Labels: What to Have Ready</title><link>https://labelmarkit.org/blog/custom-printed-labels-guide/</link><guid>https://labelmarkit.org/blog/custom-printed-labels-guide/</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>Ordering custom labels goes faster when you have the basics ready: size, shape, colors, artwork, stock, adhesive and printer.</description></item><item><title>Zebra, Sato, Monarch, Eltron or Cognitive: Label Basics</title><link>https://labelmarkit.org/blog/choosing-a-thermal-label-printer-brand/</link><guid>https://labelmarkit.org/blog/choosing-a-thermal-label-printer-brand/</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>Running a mix of printer brands? A quick look at what changes from brand to brand when ordering labels, and what stays the same.</description></item><item><title>Price Gun Buying Guide for Stores and Distributors</title><link>https://labelmarkit.org/blog/price-gun-buying-guide/</link><guid>https://labelmarkit.org/blog/price-gun-buying-guide/</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>What to look for in a price marking tool: line count, durability, label availability and brand. A plain guide for stores and distributors.</description></item></channel></rss>