Sheet labels

Sheet labels are labels printed on individual sheets in the required format (e.g. A3, A4, A5). The larger the number after the 'A', the smaller the sheet. In fact, paper size is halved with each numerical increment.

Sheet labels are usually designed for use with laser and inkjet printers.

In practice, the range of sheet label sizes is limited to certain standard dimensions determined by the intended use (e.g. A3, A4).

When it comes to manufacturing sheet labels, the aim is to include as many labels as possible on each sheet. However, certain limitations exist. For example: in the case of address labels, it is only really possible to divide an A4 sheet (210 mm in width) into two or three columns. Otherwise, the labels will be too narrow. The same considerations apply to label height.

Sheet labels are a perfect solution in the following situations:

• If each label is supposed to contain the same information.
• If the labels must be printed in color.
• If the labels must be printed in different shapes.
• If no bulk printing is needed.
• If the labels that must be printed are shipping labels.

However, sheet labels are not the ideal solution if:

• Each label must contain different information.
• The labels do not contain colors.
• High speed printing is required. In this case, roll printers should be preferred.
• If bulk printing is needed.
• If cost effectiveness is crucial. In this case, other label types like roll labels are more affordable.

As already mentioned, sheet labels are usually manufactured using laser or inkjet printers.

The first step in the manufacturing process consists in designing the sheet label. This can be easily done with the help of a label software. Once the design is ready, the labels are printed by a labeling machine. Sheet labels are often printed as self-adhesive labels, which means the labels can be peeled off from the sheet and directly applied to the intended surface.