Approval for 1100m Thermal Transfer Ribbons for Markem Smartdate
Following field tests, a medical supplies company in the UK made the switch to a now a real alternative to the Markem Smartdate branded 1100m long coding ribbon.
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Who would have thought chubby gorilla bottles would be a thing?
And it would cause such a stir amongst e-liquid suppliers. Has it caused the 10ml e-liquid bottle to plunge into terminal decline? Here at Readability, we...
Six Tips To Protect Your Print Head
Your thermal transfer printers print head is usually the most expensive consumable part so looking after the print head can save you hundreds of pounds, clean your print head regularly and extend the life of the head, often by more than 50%.
Are You Selling Rodenticide Products to the public?
From the 1st of March 2018, Rodenticide sold to the general public will be sold in smaller packaging and in lower strengths (Regulation 2016/1179).
Don’t pay over the odds for “branded” thermal ribbons
The phrase “you get what you pay for” is not always what it seems. Sometimes inflated pricing goes hand in hand with slick marketing and imagined benefits.
Bleeding Barcodes & Snapping Ribbons
Technology seems to let us down at the most important times and thermal transfer printers are no exception. Here's some solutions to common issues.
Flexo or Digital Label Printing?
Nowadays, the print quality, longevity, colour matching and finishes available are so closely matched that speed of turnaround and cost are usually the deciding factors for choosing between flexo and digital label printing. However, we've shared some consideration factors.
Four environmental label material swap outs
What happens to this label waste at the end of its useful life is becoming an increasing concern to consumers, companies and governments alike. Here are some examples of materials that can help your company achieve environmental goals without sacrificing functionality or appearance.
BS ISO 11683 tactile labels FAQs
This article about BS ISO 11683 is intended to help you decide whether your products need to carry a tactile danger warning. If you have any...
Multi-layer and peel and reseal labels FAQs
For printed boxes, bottles, jars, cartons and packets where ‘warn and inform’ information or instructions are as important as branding and appearance, peel and reseal...