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How to Choose the Right Label Printer and Applicator

When choosing the best automatic label printer and applicator for your business, several factors must be considered to ensure efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness. The right labeling solution can streamline production, minimize errors, and enhance operational productivity.

  1. Product information
    Product type: â–¡ Full tray â–¡ Half tray â–¡ Carton â–¡ Shallow paper tray â–¡ Cans/cans â–¡ Open bucket â–¡ Cylinder bucket â–¡ bag â–¡ Other:
    Product materials? Item size and weight? Product temperature?
    Product surface:â–¡ Hard â–¡ Soft â–¡ Permeable â–¡ Dry â–¡ Wet â–¡ Cold â–¡ Hot â–¡ Fragile â–¡ Cardboard â–¡ Plastic (bag) â–¡ Heat shrink plastic â–¡ Stretched film â–¡ Other:

2. Lables information
Label shape: â–¡ Rectangular â–¡ Round â–¡ Square â–¡ Other
Label size on label roll (WL width x LL length): mm
â–¡ Round label, diameter:
Bar codes on labels Direction:â–¡P Bar codes on bars â–¡S Step bar Codes on labels

Roll style:

Label materials: â–¡ Coated paper â–¡ Synthetic paper â–¡ Others
Label type: â–¡ Thermal â–¡ Thermal transfer Weight: g/m2
Label: â–¡ Heat resistant â–¡ Cold resistant â–¡ Waterproof â–¡ Corrosion resistant â–¡ Scratch resistant
Label Content:
Other information:
â–¡ Each label has new information (variable data)
â–¡ Each new label has the same information as the previous one (batch labeling)
â–¡ Each new label is one of the labels in the library (randomly selected)
Are the labels the same if there are multiple labels on the goods?

3. Max Qty of printed labels
Max Qty of printed labels per minute? Qty of labels per item?The times of product pauses during labeling?
Min gap between goods: mm
Min cycle time: second

4. Application information – Label location and photo

Qty of labels per item? Qty of labeling surfaces?
Pre-printed labels before labeling? â–¡ Yes â–¡ No
Special requirements: â–¡ Near the bottom â–¡ In the groove â–¡ On the rough surface
Please specify the direction of the label on the product:
â–¡ Longitudinal â–¡ Landscape

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5. Transmission device and photo
Environment humidity: â–¡ Normal humidity â–¡ Dry â–¡ High humidity
Environment: â–¡ Very clean â–¡ Clean â–¡ Dust â–¡ Excessive dust
Environment temperature: Maximum and minimum
Transmission belt speed: â–¡ Constant speed (m/min): â–¡ Variable speed (m/min):
Transmission belt type: â–¡ Drive roller â–¡ No drive conveyor â–¡ Guide roller â–¡ Buried scraper conveyor â–¡ Belt conveyor â–¡ Other:
Transmission belt tilt Angle: â–¡ Horizontal 0 degrees â–¡ tilt
Transmission tape length (mm): Transmission tape width (mm):
Conveyor direction: â–¡ From right to left â–¡ From left to right

Preferentially operated by the operator: â–¡A â–¡B â–¡C
Reserved installation space for the printer (L x W x H): D length x E width x F height mm
G transmission belt height from the ground (mm)
H transmission belt edge to the product distance (mm)
I the distance from the transmission band edge to the far side of the label (mm)
J The height of the transmission to the bottom edge of the label (mm)
K Label bottom height (mm)

6. Signal/Sensor
Print signal: â–¡ Eye â–¡PLC â–¡Home pos. â–¡ Others:
Label signal: â–¡ Eye â–¡PLC â–¡ Others:
Other sensing methods?

7. Maintenance and Support
Label printers and applicators, like any machinery, require regular maintenance to ensure long-lasting performance. When choosing the right solution for your business, it’s important to consider the ease of maintenance and the level of customer support the manufacturer provides. Some printers have self-cleaning features, while others may require manual maintenance or more frequent servicing. Be sure to research the maintenance intervals, parts availability, and technical support options to minimize downtime and ensure your system stays in peak condition.

8. Cost and Return on Investment (ROI)
Price is always an important factor when selecting a printer and applicator. Once you have identified options within your budget, it is also essential to consider long-term maintenance costs. Taking a long-term perspective can help you choose a machine that offers the highest return on investment (ROI) by balancing upfront costs with durability, efficiency, and lower operational expenses.

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