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In the printing industry, paper jams are an occasional challenge that no one wants to encounter. Often caused by imperfections in the label material, these disruptions can slow down production. In this blog, we’ll explore the reasons behind paper/printer jams and share effective strategies to ensure a smoother and more efficient print flow. Paper Jams Got You Stuck? Here’s What’s Really Going On: 1. Improper Label Alignment: To ensure consistent output, printing requires a smooth, aligned transition as labels advance through the printer. Labels that come on a roll can be wound too tight, too loose, or misaligned, resulting in...

Ensuring confidentiality and protecting critical information has become paramount in today’s digital era. Have you ever found yourself struggling to hide sensitive or unwanted information on documents or products? A simple but effective solution may be the use of blockout labels. Blockout labels are adhesive labels with a unique opaque design engineered to completely mask, obscure, or conceal existing information on the underlying surface. Often used in a multitude of industries, these special labels are applied to enhance privacy, maintain regulation compliance, boost security, rebrand, and protect and redact sensitive and confidential information. Diverse Applications Personal Privacy Protection: Blockout labels...

The label manufacturing industry uses a variety of specialized terms that can be confusing if you’re not familiar with them. From materials to printing methods, understanding these terms can help you choose the right solution for your labeling needs. In this blog, we’ll break down some of the most commonly used terms in label production.   Direct Thermal: Ink-Free Printing Direct Thermal is a printing method that uses heat-sensitive paper. The print head heats the paper to create text or images without the need for ink, toner, or ribbons. This method is efficient and cost-effective for short-term applications. Common Uses:...

Wristbands play a crucial role in many sectors of healthcare and event planning for a multitude of advantages. Wristbands are essential in healthcare industries for patient identification, ensuring accurate tracking of medical records and treatments. They often include important information like patient names, medical history, and allergy alerts, helping to prevent errors in care and improve safety. For event planning, wristbands serve as identification and security tools that denote ticket types, access levels, or age restrictions, facilitating smooth entry, crowd management, and prevention of unauthorized access. Event wristbands are often customized to enhance brand visibility while providing attendees with a...

Epson has unveiled its newest addition to the ColorWorks series—the 4-inch ColorWorks CW-C8000, now available through Mediajet.com.  Designed for mid- to high-volume batch printing, the CW-C8000 is built to deliver exceptional print quality, reliable performance, and high-speed output. With advanced connectivity features and cloud printing capabilities, this printer empowers businesses to "Do Labels Differently™." The CW-C8000 is tailored to meet high-volume label production requirements encountered in markets such as, prime, boutique, product ID, warehousing, and logistics. This powerful printer incorporates Epson's PrecisionCore® Heat-Free technology creating sharp, high-quality images and text at remarkable speeds, printing up to 12 inches per second....