Labels and codingHow do I stop wrinkles, lifting or poor print quality with clear labels?
Practical guidance for clear labels: improve appearance, seal, closure, code, dose and transport performance.
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Labelling, coding and print-and-apply
Resolve skew, wrinkles, bubbles, poor adhesion, unreadable codes and variable-data errors. Find the product, pack or process closest to your application and then choose the fault you can see.
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Reliable identification needs a controlled pack surface, correct label or ink, stable web or print path, accurate triggering and verified finished data.
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Round-bottle labels
Labels wrapped around cylindrical containers using controlled rotation.
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Front and back labels
Two labels positioned on opposite faces or sides of one container.
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Full wrap labels
Long labels covering most of a container circumference.
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Tapered-container labels
Labels that must follow changing circumference without wrinkling.
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Clear labels
Transparent stock where bubbles, dust and low-contrast gap detection are visible.
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Small labels
Short or narrow labels requiring accurate sensing and dispense control.
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Large labels
Wide or long labels that magnify skew, tension and wipe-down errors.
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Top labels
Labels applied to lids, cartons, trays or flat product surfaces.
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Base labels
Labels applied underneath packs where presentation and support are constrained.
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Pouch labels
Labels applied to flexible packs that may not present a flat rigid surface.
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Carton labels
Identification or logistics labels applied to board packs.
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Shrink sleeves
Printed film sleeves shrunk around part or all of a container.
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Tamper-evident neck bands
Short sleeves positioned over a cap and neck before shrinking.
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Batch codes
Variable identifiers used to connect packs to a production batch.
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Date codes
Best-before, use-by or production dates printed onto packs.
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Barcodes
Machine-readable linear symbols that require sufficient contrast and quiet zones.
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Qr codes
Two-dimensional codes whose size, contrast and print quality affect scanning.
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Shipping labels
Variable-data labels linked to an order, carrier or warehouse system.
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Labels and codingHow do I stop wrinkles, lifting or poor print quality with front and back labels?
Practical guidance for front and back labels: improve appearance, seal, closure, code, dose and transport performance.
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Labels and codingHow do I stop wrinkles, lifting or poor print quality with full wrap labels?
Practical guidance for full wrap labels: improve appearance, seal, closure, code, dose and transport performance.
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Labels and codingHow do I stop wrinkles, lifting or poor print quality with round-bottle labels?
Practical guidance for round-bottle labels: improve appearance, seal, closure, code, dose and transport performance.
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Labels and codingHow do I stop wrinkles, lifting or poor print quality with small labels?
Practical guidance for small labels: improve appearance, seal, closure, code, dose and transport performance.
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Labels and codingHow do I stop wrinkles, lifting or poor print quality with tapered-container labels?
Practical guidance for tapered-container labels: improve appearance, seal, closure, code, dose and transport performance.
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Labels and codingWhat information is needed to specify equipment for clear labels?
Practical guidance for clear labels: capture samples, dimensions, output, acceptance tests and site constraints before buying.
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Labels and codingWhat information is needed to specify equipment for front and back labels?
Practical guidance for front and back labels: capture samples, dimensions, output, acceptance tests and site constraints before buying.
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Labels and codingWhat information is needed to specify equipment for full wrap labels?
Practical guidance for full wrap labels: capture samples, dimensions, output, acceptance tests and site constraints before buying.
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What should I know about round-bottle labels?
Labels wrapped around cylindrical containers using controlled rotation.
What should I know about front and back labels?
Two labels positioned on opposite faces or sides of one container.
What should I know about full wrap labels?
Long labels covering most of a container circumference.
What should I know about tapered-container labels?
Labels that must follow changing circumference without wrinkling.
What should I know about clear labels?
Transparent stock where bubbles, dust and low-contrast gap detection are visible.
How should I use the Labelling, coding and print-and-apply page?
Resolve skew, wrinkles, bubbles, poor adhesion, unreadable codes and variable-data errors.