Many end users will have an instance where a stock label will not suit their application.
What is a “stock label”?
A stock label is a label that is immediately available for purchase from the manufacturer. This means that the label is a popular size or dimension, and that it has no special features or qualities. There is an enormous selection of quality stock labels available from various manufacturers.
Those of us in the AIDC/ERP industry call labels “printer media”.
What is a “custom label”?
A custom label is a label that has special features or qualities. These features can range from different adhesives, materials, core sizes, colors/borders, RFID capabilities, etc.
Those of us in the AIDC/ERP industry call these labels “custom media”.
Custom Printer Media is MORE than just a label with a custom image.
Many customers have the idea that custom labels are simply labels with a “custom” image printed on them.
This is NOT true.
Custom labels have a variety of features that can be customized; the image is NOT the only option.
When will I need Custom Printer Media?
There are many applications that will work well with stock labels. There are MORE applications that will require custom labels, especially with the introduction of RFID technology.
Do you need a label with an odd dimension and a removable adhesive for your application?
Then you’ll need to get a custom label.
Perhaps you need an RFID shipping label to pair with a mobile RFID printer and scanner?
You’ll definitely need a custom label.
Do you have a special event coming up at your company? Maybe you need a special design on a wristband to label your volunteers?
You will need to order custom wristbands to print on.
Do you need a large label that can withstand extreme temperatures that will need to be printed on a direct thermal printer?
A custom label is your solution.
There are endless examples of applications where custom printer media is the best option.
Custom printer media is a solution that PLS specializes in.
Properly ordering custom media is a very difficult process.
Custom printer media CANNOT be ordered from a website. You WILL need to speak with a sales representative to make sure that all your media has all the necessary features.
What are these features? What makes custom printer media so difficult to order?
There are many bases to cover when you’re ordering custom printer media.
You will need to make sure that you have the right materials for your label.
You will need to make sure that your media will be compatible with your printers.
You will need to make sure that your media has the correct sensors; this can range from black bar sensing to gap sensing.
Now can you see why it’s impossible to order custom printer media without speaking to a sales representative?
Other resellers have a long ,drawn out process for ordering custom media. This is made worse by the lack of attention that you receive from your customer service representative.
Nothing is worse than getting bad service, except for getting a bad product!
At PLS, we understand custom media like no one else. Our representatives are trained to ask the right questions, and to help you make the most cost effective decisions. We’ll make sure all your bases are covered, from getting you the right materials and adhesives, to ensuring that you receive your custom media on time.
You won’t have to play tag with our sales staff. We are available when you are available, and our job is to serve you.
The next time you’re in the market for custom printer media, contact PLS for a FREE quote. Our toll-free number is 1-844-458-1078, and our email is info@professionallabelsolutions.com.
We’re happy to address any questions or concerns that you might have. We’ll help you to meet your deadlines, and to provide you with the best customer service available.
