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We understand that our extensive range of quality labelling and coding solutions may be overwhelming if you aren't entirely sure what you need. That's why we've put together a number of buying guides that will help to take the stress out of your decision.

THERMAL LABEL PRINTERS Thermal printing technology has become widespread across the globe for printing labels, tags, tickets, receipts, plastic cards and more. This popularity comes down to the three key benefits of thermal printing: high speed and efficiency of output, low cost of operation, and consumables low maintenance.

BLANK LABELS Thermal printing technology has become widespread across the globe for printing labels, tags and tickets due to its ease, speed and efficient output. These labels and tags can be the vital link in getting your product to your customer, promoting your brand, identifying your assets, or labelling for compliance.

HANDHELD BARCODE SCANNERS Looking to purchase a new handheld barcode scanner? Scanners today provide greater functionality, convenience and durability than ever before and with the wide range of options available it is important to choose the right device for your particular needs.

MAXIMISING THE LIFE OF YOUR LABEL PRINTER Label printers have become an integral part of many business processes, identifying products, pallets, documents and even people. Ensuring the right label is printed in the right place, at the right time is critical.

ADVANCES IN CIJ Advancements in printhead design, ink formulations and preventative maintenance regimes has made continuous inkjet technology more consistent, cleaner and easier to live with than ever before.

IMPROVING CIJ RELIABILITY A coding failure will halt production and the resulting downtime, rework and loss of production can be considerably higher than the cost of the printer or consumables. So, what more can a user do to boost CIJ reliability and safeguard their production schedules?

MOBILE LABEL PRINTERS Many businesses move to mobile printers because they allow the printing of labels or receipts whenever and wherever they are required, boosting employee productivity, reducing the likelihood of error and improving overall efficiencies across the workplace.

CUSTOM PRODUCT LABELS A colourful, product label is much more than a sticky piece of paper... it is an intrinsic component within your final finished product adding to the brand appeal for both customer and end user.

OVERPRINT TAILORED LABELLING GUIDE A food label needs to be visually appealing, however for smaller production volumes or larger product varieties they also need to be versatile. Find out how you can get a label with flexibility and prime label appeal.

INSIGNIA'S GUIDE TO SSCC LABELS SSCC (Serial Shipping Container Code) labels continue to be one of the biggest areas on non-compliance for producers supplying into major retailers. We’ve identified the four main areas that cause non-compliance to help you avoid major supply chain upset.

LASER VS INKJET - WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE Laser and inkjet are both reliable technologies, but to compare them is like comparing apples to oranges. So, what is the difference and is one really better than the other?

DRIVE WAREHOUSE PRODUCTIVITY UP AND ERRORS DOWN WITH WEARABLE DEVICES In today's hyper-competitive market, businesses are constantly on the lookout for productivity and accuracy enhancing solutions in order to achieve competitive differentiation within the market. Wearable solutions provide the leading edge by increasing employee productivity by 15% and reducing errors by 39%.

CREATING GHS COMPLIANT LABELS We understand the regulatory and supply chain pressures faced by chemical manufacturers. We've shared our 8 steps to success to ensure hazardous chemical labels are fit for purpose, visually appealing, and compliant with GHS standards.

QUICK TIPS TO MATCH THE RIGHT INK TO YOUR SUBSTRATE Domino's TIJ inks consistently deliver sharp and clear prints that are durable over the product's lifecycle on a wide variety of substrates including paper, cartons, blisters, foils and wrappers. We've shared some quick tips on selecting the right ink to your substrate to achieve the best code results.

WHEN'S THE RIGHT TIME TO UPGRADE YOUR LABEL PRINTER Label printers are an integral component of many businesses, particularly in supply chains and logistics. That’s why it’s essential to know when it’s time to repair and when it’s time to upgrade.

SYNTHETIC TAGS 101 The demand for synthetic tags continues to increase, with industrial manufacturing applications requiring materials offering superior strength, UV stability, moisture resistance and more. We’ve cut through the technical jargon to help you find the right tag material for your manufacturing application.

WHICH THERMAL TRANSFER RIBBON IS RIGHT FOR YOU? We understand trying to choose the right ribbon for your labelling application might be confusing, so we got our thermal printing experts to answer the most frequently asked questions we get on thermal transfer printing.

BARCODING 101 Barcoding is essential in tracking and tracing product sales, orders and pricing information and is used by almost all retailers in Australia. As a GS1 Alliance Partner, our knowledgeable team have compiled a guide with the steps to ensuring your barcodes are complying with the global standards (set by GS1 Australia).

3 DEADLY SINS OF INKJET CODING Reducing costs is an ever-present challenge for Australian manufacturers, but using cheaper consumables, while appealing short-term can incur great long-term costs.

Which coding technology is suitable for your substrate? Industrial manufacturing environments present unique challenges for achieving a reliable and long-lasting code. We review the coding technologies ideally suited for tough substrates – including plasterboard, timber, pipe & cable.

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