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I
need a different size label for my application, are other sizes
available?
We can easily produce
smaller or larger labels. Our vast tooling library allows us to
produce
thousands of sizes. Call to discuss sizing options. (Please allow
for a 7 workday lead-time)
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Our company would like our logo on the labels. Is this possible?
Logos can typically be printed on a label. Our label designer
would need to review your artwork
in an electronic file format such as
.TIFF, .JPEG, .EPS, or native
files from Adobe Illustrator / Photoshop
or Corel Draw. (to determine usability and print quality) There
would be an up-charge depending on the
amount of image manipulation or re-design necessary to achieve a
usable image.
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Does our label have to read "Property of " ?
No, we can print whatever you prefer. With a properly sized
bar code there is typically room for two
lines of text. Each line may contain up to 25 characters and remain
clearly readable.
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Are other colors available?
Colors outside our stock
four colors are typically available. Please contact us for details.
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Do
we have to have a bar code? Right now we are not using a bar
code system.
We can leave the barcode off if it is of no use to you. The
price for just text and text plus bar code is
the same. However most customers still have us print a bar code in
case they update to a bar code
system in the future.
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How would I determine if I need a durable label or a super durable
label?
The extra durability achieved with our Super Durable product
is due to a clear overlay that is applied
after the label is printed. This makes it a great choice for labels
that come in contact with harsh
chemicals, rough handling, or frequent cleaning. On the other hand,
if you are identifying office furniture
and you simply want to place a label under a chair or some other
"out-of-the-way" place, the durable
label is more than adequate.
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Can these labels be used outdoors?
The stock labels we offer are best suited for inside
applications. We do however offer a product for
exterior use that utilizes special materials that provide resistance
to UV damage. (rated for 2-5 year
outdoor life) Please call or e-mail for details.
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As
far as numbering the labels, can the data be variable or does it
have to be sequential?
The standard stock labels are sequentially numbered and we
can begin the sequence with any
number you specify. The next time you order we just pick up the
numbering where you left off.
For a small up-charge we can print unique or
variable data from your electronic
files such as Excel.
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Can alpha characters be used as part of a numbering scheme?
Yes, alpha characters may be encoded into the bar code. It is
not uncommon for companies to
utilize some alpha characters as a prefix to easily distinguish
different facilities or departments.
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What is the difference between bar code 39 or code 128?
In most cases it would not matter as most bar code scanners
are automatically capable of decoding
both types of barcodes. (These are the most popular bar code
symbologies) Generally code 128 is
used when very long numbers are to be encoded. On our stock label
size we could fit 8 characters
of data using code 39 and 12 characters of data when code 128 is
used.
