SSCC Labelling/Carton Labelling Starter Pack

Clean your printhead using Isowipes (item #2900241) available from our online Shop. This should be done each time you change ribbon or label rolls (as a minimum) or if you are experiencing print quality issues.

Yes, clean the platen roller using Isowipes (insignia item #2900241) available from our online Shop as this is a critical component for label feeding and print quality.

'DPI' stands for Dots Per Inch. The DPI of a printer is a measure of the printer's resolution – the higher the number, the finer the print will be. 203 DPI is suitable for most cases, though when printing very small sizes or images and logos, something higher like 300 or 600 DPI may be more suitable.

BarTender is Microsoft-certified, meaning that it looks and feels a lot like Microsoft Word. It's easy to use and insignia can help with training, either onsite or over the phone, should you need to troubleshoot any issues or need any assistance with any version of BarTender.

Upon confirmation of your BarTender software purchase, insignia will issue a digital license certificate in PDF format with a Product Key Code (PKC) for your new license. This can be used to download the software from the BarTender website.

Prior to downloading BarTender from the website, open BarTender and follow the prompts within the activation wizard.

As BarTender works on a Microsoft platform, it's very intuitive and easy to use. When you open BarTender follow the template creation wizard to get started. If you need further assistance. you can contact our Technical Support team on 1800 804 445.

On your label template, you can insert a number of things, including text, barcodes, shapes, images and more. BarTender includes the full range of GS1 certified barcodes for compliance within global standards for barcoding.

There is no tool or option to convert the label files from a different program. Software applications for designing and printing barcode labels vary greatly in terms of features and methods used. The use of closed or proprietary document file formats makes support for any import feature practically impossible.

As labels are printed from your printer, a rewind unit 'rewinds' the printed labels onto another roll. This can be internal or external depending on your printer.

A rewind unit can be internal (if that is an option supported by the printer model) or external (utilising a standalone unit with its own power supply). A standalone external rewind unit will work with most label printers.

Printers will generally have manuals and Windows driver available for download. Specific label printer software like BarTender is recommended to maximise the use of a label printer. For more information on BarTender barcoding and labelling software, please click here

It sure can! Thermal transfer printers can also operate as thermal direct printers, though thermal direct printers cannot print thermal transfer as it does not allow for the thermal ribbon required.

If you have a printer specifically for printing in colour. The Epson Colour Label Printer is a thermal direct printing option if you want to print colour labels.

There are multiple factors that influence which printer is right for you including printing volumes/output required, printing environment, usage, and budget. For more information, check out our Label Printer Buying Guide. Alternatively, get in touch and speak with one of our specialists on 1300 467 446.