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Compatibility, guides and labelling advice
Find the rolls for your printer, understand the technical terms and prepare your purchases with our practical guides.
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GlossaireZig zag: definition and difference from the Caroll stripThe zigzag, accordion fold without Caroll bands: a packaging method still used for some continuous papers.
GlossaireThermal transfer: definition, operation, and selection criteriaThermal transfer, durable printing using a wax or resin ribbon: how it works, types of ribbons, and selection criteria.
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- GlossaireDirect thermal: definition, advantages, and limitationsDirect thermal, printing by heat without ink ribbon: advantages, storage limitations, and best practices.
- GlossaireTack: Definition and Role in Choosing an AdhesiveTack, the immediate adhesive stickiness: a key criterion for automated applications and cold environments.
- GlossaireExit direction: definition and importance for automated labelingThe exit direction, orientation of the labels along the strip: crucial information for automatic applicators.
- GlossaireWinding direction: definition and importance for printer compatibilityThe winding direction, inner or outer orientation of the front label on the roll: an essential check before ordering.
- GlossaireFront slitting: definition and functional uses on the front panelFront slitting, cutting done on the front of the label: practical uses and manufacturing precautions.
- GlossaireBack slitting: definition and benefits for the end userThe back slit, a cut on the backing that makes peeling the labels easier: a manufacturing detail that enhances daily use.
- GlossaireGrip type: definition and graphic design constraintsThe grip area, a non-printable zone necessary for the mechanical feeding of the sheets: design constraints to be aware of.
- GlossaireCore: definition and importance of the inner diameterThe core, a cardboard tube expressed in inner diameter: an absolute compatibility criterion with the printer's spindle.
- GlossaireBS5609 Standard: Definition and Requirements for Maritime TransportThe BS5609 standard, certification of labels for the maritime transport of dangerous goods: requirements and regulatory framework.
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Technical terms explained simply, so you can compare product sheets with confidence.
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