Retail Labeling

Retail Labeling

Labeling in Retail Isn’t Simple. We Make It Look That Way.

Retail environments push printing to the limit — high volumes, fast turnover, and diverse surfaces. And when labels fail, customers notice.

Common challenges:
- A wide range of label materials: coated paper, synthetics, PP, PET, and more
- Mixed devices: desktop units, industrial printers, and print & apply systems
- Smudging, fading, miss printing and barcode scanning failures
- Consistency across thousands of prints, day after day

Designed for today’s retail printing, our ribbons are tested under the pressure of real-world retail conditions. We don’t settle for “good enough” — we print for performance. Key Features:
- Broad Compatibility: Compatible with Zebra®, SATO®, TSC®, Toshiba® and more
- Built for Speed: Up to 14 inches/second with stable ink transfer
- Sharp, Dense Black: Maximizes barcode readability and scan success
- Clean Printing: Low-dust formulation to protect printheads
- Eco-Conscious Options: Available in thinner film structures to reduce waste


Matching the Right Ribbon to the right retail label substrates.

● Price Tags

Surface: Coated paper

Recommended Ribbon: Wax – Z908, Z107, Z110

Why: Fast printing at scale, great blackness, low-cost efficiency

● Shelf Labels

Surface: Synthetic paper

Recommended Ribbon: Wax-Resin – Z200, Z201, Z212

Why: Excellent smudge resistance, sharp lines, fade protection

● Promo Stickers

Surface: Color label stock or films

Recommended Ribbon: Wax Color – Z-series

Why: Smooth coating, vibrant color contrast, easy handling

● Hang Tags / Clothing Labels

Surface: PP or PET films

Recommended Ribbon: Resin – Z201, Z300, Z316

Why: Long-lasting durability, scratch and solvent resistance

 

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Smarter ribbons, smaller footprint - one more job we care, and we do. Sustainability doesn’t mean sacrificing quality. Our thinner-film ribbon options use up to 12% less plastic per roll — and still deliver clean, consistent prints across thousands of labels.

Benefits:
- RoHS & REACH certified
- Reduced packaging volume and core waste

- Efficiency improved and downtime reduced.
- Shipping and stock saving.
- Lower carbon impact from shipping to usage

 

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