Save Time and Money with Printed Labels

In the typical office, there are some labels that are printed over and over and over – return address labels, printed instructions and caution labels, product labels and the like. While it may seem like a savings to print these labels on your office printer, in the long run you’ll save both time and money by ordering printed labels instead.

You can source printed labels locally, but the internet opens a world of lower prices and variety. Many of the most common kinds of labels are readily available from many different sources around the world, without the added expense of ordering custom or bespoke labels. Here are some tips and suggestions to help you choose the right printed labels for your use.

- Choose an adhesive label if the printed label is to be applied directly to a surface. Hangtags can be an economical choice if you don’t need to affix the label permanently.
- Peelable printed labels are a good choice – and will be greatly appreciated by your customers – when the label is not meant to be permanently affixed.
- Are there specific government specifications that the printed label must meet?
- If the surface to which the printed label will be applied is rough or slick, check with the manufacturer to be certain that the adhesive is compatible.
- What sort of environmental stresses must the label withstand? This can be important if the label is, for instance, a safety/warning label on a piece of equipment. Vinyl labels can be a good choice for those uses.
- Can you use a generic pre-printed label, or is a custom printed label a better choice?