Linney Print were using Brother Dot Matrix printers within their production line over a number of printing stations to print shipping labels. They were experiencing difficulties with paper jams and slow printing.

Solution:
AM Labels recommended the Zebra S4M label printer and direct thermal labels alongside Zebra Designer labelling software to provide an efficient low cost solution for printing shipping labels.

Key Benefits:

• Zebra S4M printers provided the following benefits: fewer paper jams, labels easier to load, smaller space requirement, better print quality and faster speed
• Improved efficiency of operations
• Quality of labelling
• Easy and fast installation
• Fully trained operators

What can we do for you?
AM Labels do whatever it takes to find the right solutions for individual customer’s needs. We understand that one size does not always fit all and that all businesses are very much unique. No matter what industry you are in it is extremely likely that we have a solution for one or more of your everyday business needs – be it labelling, barcoding, scanning, asset tracking or similar. So get in touch and let our experts do the hard work for you:

• Using over forty years of industry experience we start by identifying your needs.
• Our unrivalled product knowledge enables us to swiftly identify and source the best solutions and products for you. And if you don’t need them we won’t try to sell you them!
• Our technical experts will oversee installation / implementation of your new system.
• Our dedicated team are always on hand to support you and offer advice – we like to see all our customers as lifelong partners.

For a friendly chat about what we may be able to offer you or just for some advice please call us on:
01536 414222 or visit our website www.amlabels.co.uk

There are specialist printers on the market for printing address labels that are cheap and cheerful, such as the Dymo LabelWriter series.  These printers may start at around the £80 mark, however the labels for these printers are massively expensive.

For example, for 260 labels for a Dymo LabelWriter printer you are looking at an approximate cost of £15.29 However with AM Labels Direct Thermal Labels and Direct Thermal printer such as the Zebra GK420d or Zebra LP2844, you can buy 10,000 labels for £48.60.

Cost per 1000

Dymo – £58.80 (based on 89 x 36mm label)

AM Labels – £4.86 (based on 101mm x 51mm label)

Comparison

AM Labels

Dymo

Pricing valid as of December 2009, please call sales for a quote. Prices exclude VAT

“I have sent out my products to a customer who is selling them in a retail store and I am getting complaints that the print on the labels is fading.”

Just a couple of examples of customers that have bought labels from other companies without being asked what they do and what they are applying the labels to, it makes you sigh with despair.

The questions to ask yourself:

• Are your labels being subjected to sunlight for prolonged amounts of time?
• Are your labels applied to items that are getting regularly moved and marked?

If the answers to the above questions are yes then you have two main options:

Top coated direct thermal labels

You can upgrade to top coated direct thermal labels which have an extra of coating to protect against sunlight and marking.

Top coated direct thermal labels work more effectively than standard direct thermal labels to prevent print fading and label material marking when scuffed.

The main advantage of switching to this material is that if you have a direct thermal only printer (where you don’t use a ribbon) you do not need to purchase a new printer.

Thermal transfer labels

Thermal transfer printing produces a permanent print, which has excellent resistance to fading, even when subjected to direct sunlight.

If you also need a more comprehensive label material then you could look into thermal transfer labels, with choices ranging from paper to synthetic materials such as polyester, card (tag materials) and synthetic card there is an option for most applications.

For more information about direct thermal vs thermal transfer labels read our blog post.

To enquire about labels, call our sales office on 01536 414222 or visit our website www.amlabels.co.uk/