Label printers are devices that enjoy unflagging popularity. They are used on a wide scale both in small companies and large global corporations. Currently, the offer of label printers is extremely diverse, so making a decision to purchase such a device may be difficult. Which label printer is worth choosing? What parameters should you pay special attention to? The article below presents valuable tips and tricks.
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How does a label printer work?
A label printer is a special type of device that, as the name suggests, is used to print labels on various surfaces. The principle of their operation is similar to that of standard office printers, but there are a few differences. Namely: in this case, you can print on various surfaces, such as paper, foil, metal or plastic. Label printers are also divided into thermal and thermal transfer.
Advantages of using a label printer
- Comfortable and easy to use. Most often, they have an intuitive menu and a number of buttons - thanks to this, even people who have never used this type of equipment can easily operate it.
- Label printers are compatible with various operating systems, so they can be used on various types of software.
- They save time.
- They allow you to relieve employees who will be able to perform other, more ambitious tasks.
- Versatile - using these printers you can print labels of various sizes, shapes and colors depending on your current needs.
It is worth knowing that the label can contain not only any text of your choice, but also a company logo or other graphics and a barcode. Each modern label printer provides a whole host of different possibilities, so by using it we can be sure that we will create labels that will appeal to potential customers and contribute to the success of the company. Additionally, when designing a label, we do not have to use a limited number of colors - modern label tapes and labels are available in many different color versions. Nowadays, we are only limited in this respect by our imagination.
What is the best label printer?
How to find the best label printer? Many people ask themselves this question. When choosing such a device, we must pay attention to a number of issues and take into account the individual needs of our company. First of all, we should consider what printing technology our device should use. We distinguish thermal and thermal transfer printers. The former use special thermal paper - it changes color under the influence of heat. This type of printers does not require the use of ink and toner, which makes operating costs relatively low. Thermal printers are usually cheaper, but the print quality is slightly lower.
Thermal transfer printers, on the other hand, use ribbons with ink that are transferred to the paper surface under the influence of heat. This makes the print more durable and resistant to negative external conditions. The next issue is the print width. Printer ribbons are different, so it is best to choose a device that allows you to print labels of different widths. Printing speed is also a very important factor - the higher it is, the faster labels can be printed. This is especially important for those companies that want to print a large number of labels in a short time.
The best label printer can also be recognized by the fact that it is simple and convenient to use and configure. It is worth choosing models with an intuitive user interface and extensive label programming options. Another distinguishing feature of a good label printer is high print quality. Labels should be durable and clear. It is worth paying special attention to the print resolution offered by the device we would like to buy.
Label printers ranking
Before choosing any device, it is worth reviewing the ranking of label printers. This is a list of the best models on the market, based on various criteria, including: technical parameters such as print quality and speed, operating costs and user opinions.
TOP 3 label printers
- Dymo Labelmanager printer . It is a modern device with PC communication and 4-line printing function. Additionally, it has memory for 9 labels. The set includes a power supply, battery and USB cable.
- DYMO printer in a suitcase set . It is a thermal transfer printer that creates labels with a width of 6 - 54 mm. The device has a color touch screen with an icon menu and as many as 28 industrial functions.
- DYMO LM 160 LABEL printer . The simplest office printer. Using it, we can print basic descriptions on D1 and Rhino tapes with a width of 6, 9, 12 mm.
TOP 3 printer ribbons
- DYMO XTL permanent vinyl tape . This is the most universal, flexible 7-meter vinyl tape. It is resistant to chemicals and UV radiation. It will be an excellent choice for descriptions indoors and outdoors - on both flat and rounded surfaces.
- D1 tape 12mmx7m, black and transparent DYMO . A very popular tape that can be used for universal applications. It is equipped with an instant adhesive that sets within a minute, so it can be used on flat, well-cleaned surfaces,
- Vinyl tape 19mm white DYMO . A simple tape that can be used to label cables and rounded surfaces.
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