K<\/span>nowing <\/span>the <\/span>right type of scale label<\/span><\/a> to use for your printing process is essential. Why? <\/span>You want a label that\u2019s not only efficient for your retail business, but one that\u2019s best utilized for your products.\u00a0 <\/span>And there\u2019s a few options to choose from: <\/span>die cut<\/b>, <\/span>continuous<\/b>, and <\/span>linerless<\/b>. <\/span><\/p>\n Each label type is direct thermal and comes with its own benefits. Plus most scale printers are able to handle more than one option, like both die cut and continuous.<\/span><\/p>\n So do you know which is the best choice for you?<\/span><\/p>\n Let\u2019s look at the label types available and see which option gets the most use for you, your business, and your products.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Alaina D’Altorio<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Food Labeling & Packaging<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> August 30th, 2023<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Die cut labels are <\/span>individually precut with specific dimensions<\/span><\/a>, depending on the label size you need. This design leaves a small space in between each label. Gaps or black timing marks in between labels help printers determine where each label starts and ends.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Because die cut labels are a traditional label stock, most scale printers are compatible with printing them. They\u2019re easily peeled and applied as labels don\u2019t need to be torn by the tear bar. This makes for a quick, repeatable process and less time wasted cleaning the tear bar.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Die cut labels will almost always be used in peel and present mode. Small and large batches of labels can efficiently be printed if users desire. Just remember that the release liner will need to be thrown away, which adds to waste.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span>Advantages with Die Cut Labels\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n Disadvantages with Die Cut Labels<\/b><\/p>\n Die cut labels provide users with the widest variety of scale labels to choose from: <\/span>blank <\/b>or <\/span>preprinted<\/b>. Other scale label types like continuous and linerless don\u2019t have preprinted options.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Die cut labels<\/span><\/a> are best utilized in food and retail businesses where products are weighed and priced, like grocery stores, delis, bakeries, and more. And there\u2019s a variety of options for retailers to choose from:<\/span><\/p>\nAUTHOR<\/h2><\/div>
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