If you use flexible materials to package your products, then you know there are some special challenges to your labeling. The right package creates the appealing image the consumer will notice. But if your labeling is not right, you could lose more than a sale. For example, over the holidays I received a fine gourmet […]
Labeling Ideas
Browse through these labeling ideas to learn more about how you can utilize labeling machinery for you specific product requirements. Labeling machinery is versatile to accommodate diverse applications. View these articles to learn about labelers and labeling machinery along with labeling solutions.
New Guidelines for Pharmaceutical Bar Codes
Newly published updates to the HDMA’s guidelines on bar coding in the pharmaceutical industry include some significant changes.
Shipping to DoD? Are You In Compliance?
If you ship to the DoD, you are most likely aware you will need to comply with MIL-STD-129 container and shipment labeling. If your shipment is going to a Defense Logistics Agency depot listed in the DoD contract clause DFARS 252.211-7006, you must comply with the RFID label requirement as well. The US Government is […]
Label Printer Parts
Here at Winco ID, we feel we have the best on-site label printer service team in the business. Our customers agree and many have used our service for many years to keep their barcode and label printers working at their best. We appreciate that many other organizations prefer to take care of their own equipment […]
Label Software – Windows 7
A lot of our customers are replacing their Windows XP computers with new Windows 7 ones, having skipped Vista in the process. As a result, we often get questions about which versions of BarTender and LabelView will run on the new operating system. According to Seagull and Teklynx, these are the versions of their products […]
Product ID Labels with Style
Product ID labels not only help you identify and track your products, but also helps you build your brand identity. Effective product ID labels used for branding help your customers identify and purchase your products. Product ID labels that carry important information, either for the consumer or for inventory tracking, must last the life of the product. […]
Skinny Labels
How do you print a bar code on a label that is less than 1/8th of an inch high? Here’s a simple tip for solving that problem. The label shown in the figure is a silver polyester label with 3 face slits. The slits divide the one larger label on the liner into 4 very […]
A Clear Labeling Alternative
Are you looking for ways to make your labeling more attractive? Perhaps a clear label is the answer. Our transparent polyester labels are a great way to enhance your packaging. The durable, tear-resistant label comes on a continuous roll with black sensor marks on the liner so your printer can sense each label for proper […]
5 Labeling Resolutions for 2012
5 Labeling Resolutions That Can Improve Your Business Eliminate Data Entry Every time someone has to manually enter information to print a label is an opportunity for a mistake to be made. Look at ways to automate your label printing process, using data that already lives in your database. Distribute Your Printers Instead of your […]
David’s Quick Tip – Barcode Scan
We’ve all been there, have a barcode label and need to make sure that the correct information has been printed. Only problem – no barcode scanner is handy. Result: frustration! So here’s a simple solution that works in a lot of cases. No scanner? No problem – just get out your smartphone and fire up […]
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