| Simplicity and reliability are key features every | | | | also include easy to change labels and ribbons. |
| company with packaging needs should look for in any | | | | 5. Can your machine be customized? Not every |
| labeling machine they consider for their business. Print | | | | packaging process is the same. Do you need a |
| and Apply Labelers apply labels efficiently, can be | | | | custom integrated mount for your print and apply |
| configured to work in most packaging environments, | | | | labeling machine? |
| and greatly streamline the package labeling process. | | | | 6. The printer should also be flexible and serve multiple |
| Most Print & Apply labeling machines are able to | | | | purposes. Is it capable of printing small and large |
| work in a wide variety of packaging environments | | | | labels? |
| because of their modular, compact design. Below are | | | | 7. Product image in the marketplace is also more |
| 10 tips for selecting a Print & Apply labeling | | | | important than ever today. Will the print and apply label |
| machine. | | | | machine you select not only encode the label it applies, |
| 1. Make sure the print and apply labeler you choose for | | | | but also verify its placement on your product for |
| your company is designed for high-volume applications. | | | | accuracy? |
| Looks can be deceiving and in the packaging world, | | | | 8. If your print and apply labeler does in fact case of a |
| size isn't always everything. | | | | tag failure, the system marks the label as "bad" and |
| 2. In today's marketplace, most manufacturers require | | | | supplies a "bad tag" output that can be integrated into |
| 100% reliability and 24-hour operation. Make sure your | | | | a material handling system to insure that no |
| print and apply labeler can meet your demands. | | | | non-conforming product makes it to your customer. |
| 3. Machine operations should be intuitive. Even though a | | | | 9. Unless you don't expect you will ever need the |
| qualified professional will be managing your machinery, | | | | option, make sure your labeler is configured to work as |
| simple and reliable interfaces for machine operators | | | | a standalone unit. |
| make it easy for any employee to manage the print | | | | 10. As a way to guarantee labeling efficiency and |
| and apply process for your packaging. | | | | production streamlines, consider having a real-time |
| 4. In addition to your machine being intuitive, it should | | | | clock included on your print and apply labeler. |