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Most professional and industrial label printers let you choose between two thermal printing methods for label printing: thermal transfer and direct thermal. Which method should you choose for your business application? Here’s everything you need to know for perfect label results!

Reliable labeling systems in the medical field is indispensable and extremely important.

Whether it is for the identification of examination material, the marking of samples in laboratories and hospitals or the labeling of blood preserves: a barcode label is the most reliable form of identification.

Labels for laboratory containers are extremely difficult to apply, but thanks to the special properties of the outer material and adhesive, they can be applied without too much effort.

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.

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.

Whether a label is applied manually or automatically to a product or product packaging makes a big difference.

The selection of the right label material is of enormous importance for automatic marking and its smooth running. Machine and label must be able to work together and be coordinated.

The manual application of labels to a product is usually unproblematic, but very time-consuming. Labeling systems can apply labels to the product fully automatically. However, certain requirements must be met for maximum efficiency.

EAN and EAN codes are two different things. However, confusion often arises because some people think that the term ‘EAN’ is a synonym for ‘EAN code’. The fact that EAN codes are still used (although the EAN no longer exists) aggravates the confusion.

Clever labeling, faster delivery: Labeling and coding in the dispatch line has a considerable influence on the efficiency of logistics processes. It can help you save operating costs, reduce returns and improve customer service. If you label your shipping goods correctly, you can deliver faster and more reliably. As a result, your business remains competitive. This blog article showcases some best practices.

Variable data labels are necessary to identify, track and authenticate products along the entire supply chain. They also help manufacturers optimize their operating costs and market their brand. They have amazing capabilities to boost your business! As a specialist for product marking, Weber Marking Systems has more than 50 years of experience in all industries. In this article, we will tell you how several companies from the industrial sector and medium-sized businesses successfully use labels with variable data.

Maintaining your label printer is key to perfect print results in marking and coding. In addition, a little extra care will save you a lot of money for repairs and replacements. Learn about our 5 quick and easy best practices for thermal label printer maintenance in this blog post!

The barcode is indispensable in industry, logistics and commerce. Barcodes speed up data collection, prevent input errors and control entire systems. But this form of industrial automation only works if cameras and barcode scanners can read barcodes without errors.

Weber effortlessly identifies products on their journey from A to B. To do so, we offer our customers product identification solutions that contribute to an efficient production and logistics process. From label printers and barcode scanners/labels to labeling machines and inkjet printers. That is why we know the pitfalls of barcode readability. We are happy to share our knowledge with you. Here, we give you 6 tips for readable barcodes.