What are the key factors in selecting label material?
A. There are several key factors to keep in mind when selecting label material: Core Size: Typical core inside diameter sizes are 1 inch, 1.5 inch and 3 inch. Size is determined by the brand and model of printer you own. Wound In or Wound Out: Label orientation is either wound with labels facing IN or facing OUT Finished roll diameter or fan-folded packs: Most desktop style printers use rolls on a 1 inch ID core and a maximum 5 inch OD roll. Most standard printers use rolls on a 3 inch ID core with a maximum 8 inch outside diameter. For Allegro Style printers, the maximum is 6 inch OD. To use larger diameter rolls (up to 16 inch OD), purchase an optional UNWINDER. Another option are labels in fan-folded packs, which fit most printers. Material Type: Labels are designed to be receptive to thermal transfer printing. Material choices and typical applications are: Paper labels shipping, price tags, inventory tags, and other indoor applications Polypropylene ingredient labels, etc Paper tag
