Thermal Ribbons

Dye and pigment inks are the two primary types of inks used in inkjet label printers, in our blog we discuss the key differences between the two.

In our blog we recommend five direct thermal label printers that are suitable for business customers with low volume printing requirements and are on a budget. The label printers we recommend are all suitable for printing shipping labels. 

The Epson Colorworks label printer range helps businesses successfully print custom colour labels on demand. In our recent blog we discuss the models that sit within this range. 

The Sato CL4NX Plus printer replaced and advanced upon the Sato CL4NX in 2020. We will discuss in this blog the printer's key features. 

Linerless label solutions are becoming an increasingly popular choice for in house label printing and demand is expected to increase significantly over the coming years. Here we will provide an overview of this specific label printing solution. 

Zebra has a wide range of mobile label printers making it easy to find a suitable printer solution for your requirements. Here we will discuss the printers within the range to help you discover the model that meets your business needs. 

Zebra have recently replaced the ZT230 with the ZT231, this new model maintains the elements customers loved most about the ZT230 but has gained new and upgraded features. We have outlined some key comparisons between the two printer models.

As thermal printers are used frequently by businesses it’s really important to properly maintain and care for your printer. We have outlined tips to help maintain the proper functioning of your thermal printer.

The Epson C4000 has joined the Epson C3500 as a compact desktop label printer model. Here we will discuss the C4000 main features and also comparisons with the C3500 model.

The Zebra GK420 label printer has continuously been a popular choice for businesses due to its high-performance and reliability. Whilst this printer has been discontinued the replacement printer model, the ZD421, builds upon the legacy of its predecessor with even more capabilities and security features.

Label printers play a critical role in many businesses so it is important to consider whether you should take out a maintenance contract. We will outline some of the main benefits maintenance contacts offer.

Inkjet labels perfrom a critical business function and with the huge variety of options available it’s important to choose labels that are fit for purpose and are compatible with your printer. We have outlined some factors to consider to help you determine what labels are suitable for your application. 

Mobile label printers offer an effective solution for on demand label printing whilst on the go. They are used across a range of industries for various labelling applications. To ensure you choose the right mobile label printer to meet your specific industry requirements, consider these 5 factors.

Choosing the correct thermal ribbon grade is really important as the ribbon and label material combination helps determine the quality and durability of the label. Here we explain the 3 main catergories of thermal ribbon grades.

Choosing a colour label printer can be a difficult process and it is hard to know where to start with many options available. Here we suggest 5 factors to consider when choosing your colour label printer that will help you find a suitable printer solution. 

Thermal printers are used across many industries for a range of labelling applications. There are two main types of thermal printing technologies, direct thermal and thermal transfer. Learn the differances between the two to ensure you are using the correct printing technology for your requirements. 

High quality labelling supplies and solutions are an essential part of the Lab, ensuring samples, research, specimens, chemicals etc. are barcoded and easily identifiable.

There are many reasons to switch to using sustainable label materials, from ensuring you meet current and future legislation, to offering customers an environmentally friendly product.

RFID technology relies on a tag or label that is embedded with an integrated circuit and an antennae, which communicates via radio waves with a RFID reader.