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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
What’s a PRN file, why do I need it and how do a make one?
A PRN file is simply a printer file that is created for a specific printer in a language that the printer understands. Therefor PRN files are printer model specific and will not work with other types of printers. The format is written filename.prn, and the files may contain some readable parts, usually printer commands, along […]
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 Manufacturers 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. […]
USB or Network Printing: Which is Best?
If you’re wondering whether you should print using a USB or network connection, there’s a simple answer. If at all possible, print using network! While USB printing is absolutely fine, network printing is easier than you think and has several added benefits. Let’s first discuss those benefits, and then find out how easy it is […]
300x Media: To Perf or Not to Perf Rolled Media
This article addresses diecut media made for the NeuraLabel 300x printers. It contains a brief discussion regarding perforations between the labels, particularly applicable to rolled media. NeuraLabel 300x does not require diecut media to be perforated, however it does require the leading edge of the media to be squarely aligned when entering the printer. It is […]
Pay Attention to the Mark Adjust Setting for Label Printing
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 […]
Picking the right 300x driver settings for your media
The 300x prints to a variety of label media types including glossy, mattes, satins, and even fabrics. Here are a few rules of thumb for getting the best looking prints possible! There are two key driver settings that affect the amount of ink that is sprayed onto the media. Media Type has values of Plain Paper, […]