Technical specification guides

Data required on every quote: roll, label stock, adhesive, artwork file, NOM-051 and ribbon.

Label rolls in front of an industrial rewinding machine — Roll label rewinding

Roll label specification

How to specify roll labels: size, gap, core, outer diameter, unwind direction 1 to 8 and labels per roll, with the pictogram for each position.

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Collection of containers with printed self-adhesive labels — Printed labels on seven containers

Label stock selection by service condition

Which label material to use: coated paper, thermal, kraft, BOPP, polyethylene, polyester and vinyl against moisture, freezing, outdoor use and chemicals.

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Polyester fixed-asset label on an industrial air compressor — Polyester on industrial equipment

Adhesive selection

How to choose a label adhesive by surface and temperature: permanent acrylic, hot melt, high-tack, removable, freezer grade and high temperature.

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Coated paper label on a Colmena Real honey jar — Coated paper on a honey jar

Artwork file requirements

Artwork file requirements for printing labels: format, 3 mm bleed, 2 mm safe area, CMYK and Pantone, outlined text, 300 dpi images and barcode quiet zone.

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Food label on a Molcajete red salsa jar — Food label on a glass jar

Labeling under NOM-051

What must fit on a food and beverage label under NOM-051: product name, net content, ingredients, nutrition declaration, seals, lot and expiry date.

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Black thermal transfer printer ribbons — Wax, wax-resin and resin ribbons

Wax, wax-resin or resin ribbon selection

How to choose a thermal transfer ribbon: wax for paper, wax-resin for coated paper and BOPP, resin for polyester. Width, length, core and ink side.

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