Mike Wilson

Barcode Maker – Online Generator Tool for Easy Barcode Generation

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As we traverse the era of digital innovation further into 2024, the necessity for seamless, efficient strategies continues to evolve, one such being barcodes. An omnipresent feature in our life, from grocery stores to entertainment industries, these modest yet potent tools are bridging gaps between physical objects and digital information like never seen before. Diving headfirst into this digital sea, we uncover perhaps one of the most…

How Long Can Labels Be Stored After Printing?

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Whether ordering a large volume of labels in bulk to keep costs down low or looking to make use of old label stock before a seasonal launch, there are various reasons why a business may be looking to use labels that were printed some time ago. Once it has been double-checked that the label contents are still fit for use according to NIST resources that define US…

Creating Safety Signs with a Label Printer

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Safety signs are an essential item for many facilities. These signs can be put up in virtually any location to convey important information about specific threats in the area. Each facility will need a different set of these safety signs based on the hazards that they want to address. This is why most companies today want to be able to create their own safety signs on site…

How to Make Pipe Labels

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After you have audited all the pipes in your facility, there are a few steps to take before your pipe marking project is finished. Pipe Label and Text Size  The first step is to ensure the text on the labels and label themselves are the proper size. The size of a label should correspond to the size of a pipe; larger pipes will always require larger labels.…

An Overview of LabelSuite

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Every purchase of a LabelTac® printer includes the intuitive labeling software known as LabelSuite™. LabelSuite™ was developed with user in mind and offers a familiar and easy-to-learn interface with all the tools you will need to create custom labels like a professional.  Whether it’ a GHS label for a chemical container or a tool identification label for your next 5S project, the LabelSuite™ software is the easiest…

Where can I use custom labels?

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If your workplace has never had the option to design and produce labels in house, the concept of custom labels can seem like a lot. While ordering labels from a catalog or online will often suffice, there are instances where printing custom labels is a simpler and cheaper option. Below are just a few of the different applications that would benefit from an industrial label printer: Inventory:…

What is a thermal printer?

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A thermal printer is not your typical household printer. Instead of using lasers or ink to create text and images, thermal printers use heat sensitive supplies to produce a high-quality result quickly and with less waste. Thermal printers are now very common for commercial enterprises and in industrial workplaces. Movie tickets are often printed using this process as well as labels in grocery stores and even lottery…

Creating Custom Chemical and GHS Labels

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Did you know OSHA ranked hazard communication as the second most violated safety standard? Since 2012, OSHA has required companies to follow the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals. This includes having the chemical containers in your facility labeled with a GHS compliant label. These labels have a specific format to them including signal words, chemical precautions, and hazard pictograms. Starting a new…

Benefits of an In-House Printer

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Any warehouse or industrial facility will greatly benefit from having a label printer on hand. Fromcreating safety signs to organizational labels, the options for what you can create with an industrial label printer is virtually limitless, below are just a variety of applications: • Hazmat labels: If your facility has chemical containers, they should each be labeled with the contents and risks the chemical poses with NFPA…