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There are many things to consider when printing barcode labels with variable data. Most of them are practical concerns: Which variable label data like text, graphic elements or barcodes should be on the labels? Which font size do you want? Which parts should be pre-printed, and which information should the printer add as variable data?

Don’t forget to to consider the technical constraints of your labeling system. What is the maximum label width your label printer can handle? Do you need to turn a broad label by 90 degrees so that the narrow side comes out of the printer first? Or can you use a label printer that is wide enough for your purpose without having to rotate the label? Are the ribbon and labels compatible, and does the printing result comply with readability and durability requirements?

All these factors determine the position and orientation of the barcode on the label. Either it leaves the printer by the long edge and looks like a picket fence, or the barcode is printed along the length of the label and looks like a ladder.

Food without an expiry date: it is impossible to imagine a world without it. When it comes to labeling, there are multiple options for printing expiry dates on commercial products, including food.

The expiry date of a product is determined in advance and coded on the packaging or label afterwards. In this blog post we guide you through a production process and show you the various options for printing and applying expiry dates on your products.

LPN Labelling is used in an internal track & trace system and can be applied to various processes. This gives you real-time insight into stocks, the location of goods and the status of orders. An LPN Label is a label with a reference number, or a License Plate Number (LPN). An LPN Label is a pre-printed label with a unique number, which only fits on one pallet or one box.

The product packaging (box, envelope, bag or float packaging) is labelled with an LPN Label. Information about the relevant packaging is linked to the License Plate Number, such as relevant dates, batch numbers, colour codes or hazards. When the LPN Label is scanned elsewhere in the warehouse, the person in charge knows exactly what should happen to it, where it should go, what it contains and what the dangers are.

Data Matrix codes are indispensable in logistics, production, and marking applications – but a Data Matrix code is not necessarily a GS1 DataMatrix. Although both codes appear visually identical, small differences can have a major impact on processes, scan results, and system compatibility. This article explains in practical terms what the key difference is, why the FNC1 control character plays a central role, and how companies can avoid costly mistakes when using codes.

The UKCA mark is gradually replacing the CE marking for products placed on the market in Great Britain after Brexit. This article explains which product groups are affected, what transition periods apply, and what manufacturers need to consider now. Learn how conformity assessment procedures compare to CE requirements, what special rules apply to Northern Ireland, and how to adapt your product labeling in a compliant and efficient way.

Thermal inkjet printers are integrated into industrial production lines to mark the primary and secondary packaging of a wide variety of goods. Depending on the printing technology chosen, expiration dates, ingredients, data matrix codes, and logos can be printed on different surfaces, in different sizes, and at different resolutions. In this article, we delve into the world of HP Class and LX Class, two leading suppliers of ink cartridges with integrated print heads. They have different features and advantages. Let's examine in more detail!

RFID technology has been around for many years. The marking technology using Radio Frequency Identification first became omnipresent in retail and logistics, where it made product traceability particularly efficient: You can trace and identify products marked with RFID labels in bulk throughout every phase of the delivery chain from purchasing to shipping to delivery – all without laying eyes on the product. RFID labeling can also help make pharmaceutical packaging smart and tamper-proof. This article looks at some important uses of RFID labeling technology in the pharmaceutical and medical-device industry.

At Bluhm Weber headquarters, we develop, design, and manufacture innovative labeling solutions for a wide range of industries—such as the wood industry. After many wooden beams are cut to size, the individual boards must be labeled with barcode labels so that, among other things, the origin of the wood can be accurately identified later. The rough wood surface and the dusty production environment pose a challenge. Find out which print-apply labeling system reliably and cleanly marks these natural products despite these conditions.

Ordered today, delivered tomorrow. That is what the customer wants and what you want to deliver. With optimal and automated e-commerce logistics, you will succeed. Whether you have 50 orders per day or 1000 orders per hour, shipping optimization pays off. What are you waiting for? Start now before it’s too late!

Since 1 January 2021, the UK is no longer part of the European Single Market. New labeling laws now govern exports to Great Britain and food produced for the British market. A transition period until 1 October 2022 will give companies enough time to familiarise themselves with the new food-labeling requirements and set up their machinery correctly. In this interview, our labelling expert Nils Berndt explains what to look out for.