The barcode is one of the great inventions of our time and we are all used to seeing them at work every time we go shopping as they are swiped at the checkout area. However, the barcode is not just a very useful tool for the retailer that allows him to identify the price of an object at the cash point; it can be used for a great variety of other things.

They are also used for inventory tracking and are used expensively in the parcel delivery service by multi-national companies the world over. This is where the inexpensive after market barcode label will come in to its own. We are all used to seeing the thick and thin parallel lines which can be interpreted by a barcode scanner so that a unique code or reference can be used to attach other information to it.

It is these cheap to buy aftermarket labels which can be used to provide an effective way of adding a unique identifier to a product or package. The labels can be of any number of shapes and sizes with a simple sticky backing and they usefully can be provided either on a roll or a sheet.

If the item is likely to be subject to rubbing or water contamination, we have a number of other options which we will be happy to discuss with you and quantities do not present a problem, we are able to supply a small amount or a long run. Simply contact us for a quick quotation and your aftermarket barcodes can be with you within just a few days.

Posted in Barcode Labels by Philip

Between us we have designed approved and carefully produced the perfect label for your item and the barcode has been tested for readability and does so every time. Having gone through all the stages, the last thing that you as the item supplier want is for the label to become damaged, or the barcode unreadable through handling in transit or storage in the warehouse, so what can be done to protect it.

Well applying a coat of varnish can help in many ways to not just protect your label, but also to enhance it or a section of it. Your label can be supplied with a matt or gloss varnish, or a spot varnish to highlight a particular area. This highlighting can have the effect of drawing attention to a feature of your product that is unique to you or the product, which for example could be your logo.

At Data Label we have a long experience of producing and supplying labels to the retail as well as the manufacturing sectors of business, we will therefore be very happy to discuss with you how varnishing a label can protect or highlight features on your product label. You of course will know that the label on your item is your own silent salesman and helping sell your goods.

Contact us and we will be happy to discuss your particular liable requirements, our digital label printing presses are ideally suited for the manufacture of small to large sized runs of labels, on rolls enabling us to continue to provide a solution for all your varnished labelling requirements.

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If you want a quotation for a product label, barcode, vinyl sticker, or an asset tag, by telling us a few things will make it easier for us to get the quotation to you quickly and possibly we may be able to suggest alternatives that could put you ahead of the competition.

Naturally as with most things we buy, the quantity can affect the final price, maybe you would like a small quantity to trial a product. We can oblige, although as we are sure you will understand, we have a minimum charge to set up and print.

The size of the label can also affect the final price and we will be happy to advise you if a smaller one could still give you the label that you need. We can always provide artwork, but we would need to know beforehand what the label is to be use for and also be given a rough sketch of the way you would like the finished label to look like.

Tell us in advance where the product is to be used, how it will be stored and any adverse conditions that it is likely to encounter. Wet, extreme temperatures rough handling, anything that could possibly cause damage to the label. The more information that you can give us the faster the quotation will be with you and the label will be certain to be fit for purpose.

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If a barcode cannot be read when scanned, there is little point in adding it to a product. Naturally the numbers on the barcode can be punched into the cash register or computer, but this is completely defeating the object!

This is why good quality printing is vital, if the code is in any way not sharp and clear then problems can arise. Many advocate that barcodes should be in black and white, yes it can make them easier to read, but there is nothing wrong with colour providing it is well printed.

At Data Label, we take great pride in our colour printing and are able to satisfy the most exacting standards that are demanded by a company’s design team. This can be achieved in one of two ways ether through the four primary colours using our digital printing or Pantone matching.

If you would like a quotation for barcode or other label printing, we are confident that by using our HP Indigo digital print technology, you will have no problems with your labels. We can accommodate short or long runs for all your colour labels, perfect colour matching, materials to suit the product and the destination and transportation environment where the product will be used and sold, in a size to suit.

Posted in Barcode Labels by Philip

The quick response or “QR” code is being seen on more advertisements, leaflets, in fact just about everywhere, so is the QR replacing the barcode? Well the simple answer to that is no, this is because essentially it does a different job to the barcode, although they can both be read by optical devices.

With the rise of the “smartphone” and hand held tablet computers such as the iPad, the QR code has increased its presence many times over. The modern smartphone is capable of “reading” the small square box as long as it has the reader application can scan the image of the QR code to display text, contact information, connect to a wireless network, or open a web page in the phone’s browser. Increasingly retailers are employing this new technology which allows customers to scan the code often this is done when at home.

Many customers are now adding a QR code to their barcodes, this gives them the best of both worlds, the barcode does its job and the QR code can get to work when the customer is at home or back in the office. This will display to display text, contact information, connect to a wireless network, or open a web page in the phone’s browser.

We will be pleased to discuss with you adding a QR code to your labels, we have fully flexible printing options for your QR Coded labels, using the latest printing processes.

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There are many values to self adhesive labels, they are certainly easy to use and can be supplied on handy rolls which makes them easy to handle and to keep tidy ready for use at any time. Customised self adhesive labels can be supplied in a huge variety of sizes and shapes, with over 5,000 cutters in stock we feel certain that we will be able to match any size or shape of label that you need.

The self adhesive labels can be from your own design; alternatively we can supply artwork for your approval provided we have an idea of any wording or other items such as a company logo that you may wish included. The self adhesive label can be single, two colours or any combination and we have the capability of matching Pantones, RAL or other colour schemes using the very latest HP indigo machines brilliantly digitally printed for the best self adhesive labels available.

We are capable of supplying a small quantity of self adhesive labels or a large run, naturally the longer run the more cost effective the self adhesive label becomes. If you are going to need self adhesive labels, or you are contemplating a new product launch, contact us and we will be only too pleased to discuss the options that are available to you.

Posted in Asset Tags by Philip

The label on a product or merchandise can give your customers, or potential customers, a lot of information about you and your company as well as the item itself. With the label you are in fact creating an identity and it is this that purchasers look for whether this is on a supermarket shelf, shop window or in a warehouse.

Well designed custom labels can attract the attention of consumers and business prospects, and help identify similar products or products from the same category. Custom labels are also available in many different varieties, the shape and size of these labels can be altered in a way that can be associated with your company, along with house colours and the company logo incorporated.

Your customised label can be used to carry important information, instructions for use and safety advice if needed. They may also have sell by dates, best before or use by information, or possibly expiry dates. Naturally a custom label can be ordered in any quantity, large or bulk quantities will cost less per label than a smaller run and be a very cost effective way of creating a lasting identity. Your custom label will quickly outweigh the initial costs.

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Although computer equipment prices have fallen in relative terms over the last few years, this and other technical equipment is still a valuable asset to an individual or company. Another important aspect of high tech equipment is that many of these are on contract and this can include maintenance and servicing. Obviously if the equipment has been interfered with or an attempt has been made to open it, this can almost certainly jeopardise the agreement and could mean a cost is imposed. Also in the case of equipment warranties, these would almost certainly become null and void if the item is interfered with by a third party.

Two ways in which your equipment can be secured and made evident if tampered with is by the use of either of our security labels. Our tamper evident labels will break into pieces when removed from a device, and they are normally placed over the seam of the device and if this opened or an attempt to open it is made, then the label will break. Another option is a void label and this differs as it will show the word void if it is removed, clearly showing that an attempt ahs been made to interfere with it.

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We believe that a custom label is probably the best way in which you can successfully engage in a marketing campaign. It is believed in marketing circles that images portray far better than words and an eye catching image is more likely to be remembered by the person who see it.

Naturally the striking image has to be supported by good print and this is where highly rated digital printing comes into its own. When we digitally print our custom labels, they add high quality to the product, high quality is always assured all of course at very low prices, we feel sure that they will increase your customer numbers.

There are a number of options from which you can choose, dependent upon your budget; if your budget is tight then our affordable labels should fall within your budget requirement. On the other hand, the security sign custom label is the one that are certain to grab the attention of potential customers.

We are able to supply a number of digitally printed custom labels, we will be happy to help with which ones are most suitable for you

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The modern way to take stock or to make an inventory check is through barcoding and asset tagging, this way your team will not have to rely on hand written records which can be difficult to read or mistakes easily made through human error.

This can lead to all sorts of unnecessary problems, accounting, business efficiency and even productivity by having to double check everything to ensure that it is correct. It may also affect customer relations too, if queries cannot be answered quickly and importantly, correctly; swift and accurate answers to customers’ enquiries are excellent for good relationships.

The answer to a modern inventory check, stock take and to avoid the human error factor is to attach barcode labels to all of your merchandise and stock. This way each and every item can be quickly and efficiently identified and accounted for by a quick pass with a barcode scanner. Your staff will be able to take stock and inventory checks much more accurately and quickly, allowing them to get onto other important work. You can use asset tags in a similar way, to label and keep track of all of your company’s possessions, tools and equipment.

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