The TSi blog · 25 articles
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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- GlossaireWidth: definition and importance for roll compatibilityThe width of the label roll: an essential compatibility criterion for thermal printers.
- GlossaireFront: definition and selection criteria based on label usageThe front, printable side of the label: types of paper and film, selection criteria based on the final use.
- GlossaireCreep: definition, causes, and effects on thermal rollsCreep, adhesive overflow on the edges of the label: causes, consequences on print heads, and best storage practices.
- GlossaireWeeding: definition and precision challenges in label cuttingWeeding, material removed between the cut labels: manufacturing precision and impact on roll yield.
- GlossaireCoating: definition and role in adhesive manufacturingCoating, a surface treatment that applies adhesive to the substrate: processes, consistency challenges, and impact on the final quality.
- GlossaireBack side: definition and use of the term in adhesive labelingDorsal is the common French term used to refer to the backing of a self-adhesive label. Explanations and terminological clarifications.
- GlossaireSelf-adhesive complex: the three layers of a label explainedFace, adhesive, and backing: understanding the three-layer structure of a self-adhesive composite.
- GlossaireBAT (Ready to Print): definition, legal scope, and best practicesThe proof, client approval before printing: legal scope, role in the supplier relationship, and best practices.
- GlossaireCaroll Tape: Definition and Uses in Dot Matrix PrintingThe Caroll strip, a perforated strip that feeds continuous paper, still used on some listings and dot matrix printers.
- GlossaireBacking (dorsal): definition and function in the self-adhesive complexThe backing, or liner, protects the adhesive and allows automatic application in rolls. How it works and practical considerations.
- GlossaireAdvancement in labeling: definition and role in roll manufacturingPitch, the interval between two successive labels: a key concept for setting up thermal printers.
- GlossaireHotmelt Adhesive: Definition and Benefits for Professional LabelingThe rubber-based Hotmelt adhesive: a reinforced adhesive for demanding temperature and durability applications.
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