Choosing your printer

✓Thermal printers — high-quality, long-lasting labels; direct thermal needs no ink, thermal transfer prints on more surfaces.
✓Inkjet printers — perfect for high-speed production, though with higher install cost and upkeep.
✓Laser printers — high-density, high-resolution labels that double as a document printer.
✓Dot matrix printers — cost-effective for bulk, but lower quality and durability.

✓Paper face stock — best for direct thermal printing, general-purpose inventory, packaging and shipping labels.
✓Synthetic face stock — for thermal transfer printing; resists chemicals, abrasion and harsh outdoor conditions.
✓White over colored — white labels give the best contrast and scan most reliably.
✓Polyester & polypropylene — the most durable synthetics for rugged settings and asset tracking.