Knowledge Base

A quick guide to printing variable data labels, including sequential numbers, barcodes and spreadsheet data. Learn about label materials, printers and software to streamline your labelling process.

This blog explains how effective inventory labelling can improve organisation, accuracy, and efficiency, covering key methods like barcodes, colour coding, and stock tracking.

A clear, concise comparison of digital and flexographic (flexo) label printing, explaining how each method works, their key differences, and which option is best depending on your order size, budget, and business needs.

Discover the history of self-adhesive labels, from their invention by R. Stanton Avery to the modern labelling solutions businesses rely on today, including roll labels, sheet labels, and thermal printing.

This blog explains the differences between roll labels and sheets of labels, helping businesses choose the best option based on printing method, volume, materials, and application, while highlighting available customisation and printing services.

In this guide, we explain how to print waterproof labels, which materials work best, which ink ribbons to use, and how the right label printer plays a key role.

This blog compares desktop and industrial label printers, explaining why industrial models only make sense for high-volume printing, while desktop printers are usually better for smaller batches.

This blog explains how to print clear, compliant ingredients labels in-house, covering label formats, printers, software, and how to correctly highlight allergens to meet UK food labelling regulations.

In this guide, we’ll explain the main options for printing barcode labels, the software and equipment you can use, and how to choose the right labels for your application.

A practical guide to printing QR codes that scan perfectly, covering label design software, direct thermal and thermal transfer labels, and labels on A4 sheets.