As a business, are you using industrial label printers to print off your labels? If you aren’t you may be missing out.
Having an industrial label printer will not only save you time and money but they are also highly accurate and reduce the chances of errors occurring with your labeling.
Label printers can be used for many things and have been useful to a whole range of businesses. You can use them for your safety labels (ensure people are aware of dangerous machinery), use them for any hazardous waste that you work with, general identification on shop floors, electrical items, your wires and cables, your rating and name plates and so on.
If you require a label printer or are thinking of replacing your current industrial label printer, new features are constantly being added which you can benefit from, due to new tech. High-speed printing has never been easier, they are more durable, connectivity has advanced and you can use preloaded templates.
Below we look into what new features a label printer can offer. Some of the benefits new label printers offer you may already have, however, with technological advancements there are still plenty of additional benefits which you can take advantage of.
High-speed printing
As the saying goes, time is money. The faster your printer can produce labels, the more efficiently you can complete tasks. Modern printers, with their advanced designs, can achieve speeds of up to 12 inches per second. If you’re aiming to boost productivity, upgrading to a newer model will not only save valuable time but also reduce costs by allowing your team to focus on other critical tasks.
Eco-friendly features
In recent years, there has been a global push to make everyday products more eco-friendly, and label printers are no exception. Modern printers now support a broader range of sustainable materials, while also being designed to consume less energy. These advancements not only reduce environmental impact but also lead to cost savings and support sustainability objectives.
Touchscreen Interfaces
If your label printer is an older model, it likely lacks a touchscreen interface. Recent advancements in touchscreen technology have significantly improved ease of use, offering smoother navigation and expanded customization options. Enhanced digital displays have also simplified error troubleshooting and maintenance, making the overall user experience much more efficient.
Enhanced Print Resolution
One of the major advancements in label printers over the years is the improvement in print resolution. Modern printers now offer higher definition output, producing sharper, more readable labels. This enhanced clarity benefits not only your colleagues but also your customers, ensuring that labels are easier to read and more professional in appearance. A good example of how resolution has improved over the years, alongside label printers would be tvs. Years ago HD wasn’t an option, now you can buy TVs which are 4k in resolution, or if you have a large budget you can purchase an 8k tv!
Durability Features
Label printers can be used in harsh conditions, causing heavy usage and damage on a regular occurrence. New designs have catered for this, with upgrades such as waterproofing, dust resistance and a stronger build should it get knocked when being used. If you find yourself regularly replacing your current model, a newer, stronger model may be an option as this will save you money in the long run. Why not run a report and see how many times you are replacing your current model as this will give you a good indication on if you should consider replacing it due to durability issues?
Wireless Connectivity
What connectivity options does your current label printer offer? Modern models come with a whole array of connectivity options including a Wi-Fi connection, a Bluetooth connection and they can connect to an app on your mobile phone, allowing you to print, even when you don’t have a stable Wi-Fi connection. Being able to connect to your mobile phone, can be very beneficial.
There are so many new features that have been added to label printers and there are many more to come. Whatever your reasons for using one, whether for customers or for safety tips or issues, upgrading should be a consideration. A good exercise would be to look at the features of your current model and compare it to a new model and see what the differences are and whether these differences are good enough for you to buy a new label printer.
What label printer do you currently use for your business and are you thinking of replacing it? Will you be upgrading your label maker and which one will you be opting for? Are there any features that you think we should be adding to our guide on label printers? Let us know in the comment box below, we look forward to hearing from you.
