When printing labels, have you ever noticed that your images tend to bleed outside of the label like this? As you can see, this label has a big “open” space on the left side of the label, while the right side of the design is cut off, and you are left only with a partial […]
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Why You Need to Buy a Label Printer
If your company uses labels of any form, you have probably had to think about whether to buy a label printer or outsource the label printing to a third-party vendor. Here are a few reasons why you should buy a label printer and not continue to outsource this task: Turnaround Time When outsourcing label printing […]
The Best Media for Avoiding Printer Jams
Label media has many features that make it a good fit for a particular application. Media material such as paper, polypropelene, polyester or vinyl, will have a particular finish, such as glossy, satin, matte or something in between. The facestock coating of a media provides the excellent image quality when combined with ink and […]
Thaw That Printer
Cold weather has finally arrived for the year! This article provides a bit of cold weather printer trivia that can help you avoid confusion once the thermometer drops. Both the NeuraLabel 300x printer and its ink cartridges have a normal temperature operating specification of 15°C-30°C (59°F-86°F). If the printer or ink should […]
Print Narrow Labels in a Snap!
The NeuraLabel 300x high speed label printer can print labels from 1.5 to 8.5 inches wide, making this one of the most flexible label printers on the market today. Customers wishing to print labels narrower than 3 inches should request a “narrow media adapter kit.” This adapter easily snaps on to the existing printer sliding guides; it […]
A Better Glossy Label? Color profile brings life to glossy setting
Glossy labels are by far the most popular label media for product labeling, and for many clients, nothing is more appealing than seeing your brand on a bright shiny label. Glossy labels do offer a unique set of challenges. Large ink pigments – in particular black ink pigments – must squeeze into the very small pores of a label surface […]
A Commercial Grade Label Printer: The 6 key components
Whether you’re just getting started or have been running your own business for awhile, you need to know that you have robust reliable equipment. Because maintenance costs often far outweigh the initial investment, finding quality products of a commercial grade is critical for long term profitability. The following post offers 6 key components of a commercial grade label […]
Updating 300x Firmware from a MacIntosh
Use the following steps to update your NeuraLabel 300x firmware using your MacIntosh. These instructions apply for a network or USB cable connection. MacIntosh users should contact NeuraLabel support for the appropriate firmware update file. Note that these steps send the firmware file to the default printer. Instructions for sending the file to a specific printer also […]
Making Label Media for the NeuraLabel 300x Printer
A Guide for Label Manufactures and Converters Last Update: 5/13/16 Contents Media: Shape, Size, Form Media Mark Media Matrix and Die Cut Media Type and Coatings Note: If you are reading this document, you probably already know that media making is a complex process and can sometimes be more of an art than a science. […]
Label Media: Should I choose rolled or fan-fold labels?
Continuous label media comes in two forms, rolled or fan-fold. This article looks at the advantages and disadvantage of each, in hopes of helping you choose the best media form for your workflow. Fan-Fold Label Media Fan-fold labels make a neat concise stack and are easy to store, handle and ship. No special equipment is […]