{"id":11804,"date":"2022-08-03T15:09:49","date_gmt":"2022-08-03T15:09:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/?p=11804"},"modified":"2023-12-18T21:24:10","modified_gmt":"2023-12-18T21:24:10","slug":"laser-vs-inkjet-printer-technology","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/laser-vs-inkjet-printer-technology\/","title":{"rendered":"Laser vs Inkjet Printer Technology"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:1144px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looking to print cute, nifty designs to customize orders for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/shipping-solutions-for-ecommerce-platforms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">your ecommerce store<\/a>? Or maybe you need <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/shipping-solutions-for-ecommerce-platforms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">durable material for labeling chemicals<\/a>?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For these applications, you\u2019ll likely be printing on sheet labels. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Printers that use sheet labels are most commonly found in homes or offices.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><div class=\"video-container\"><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YK6kCShMIQk\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1064px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are <strong>2 different types<\/strong> of printer technologies for these:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Laser<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Inkjet<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But knowing which printer you are using or which technology you need can be confusing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So what\u2019s the difference between the 2 technologies?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s break it down!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-1{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1064px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-1{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-1{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-1{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:1144px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:1064px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-1{margin-top:5px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:10px!important;margin-left:0px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-1{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:20px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;\"><h2 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><b>Laser Technology<\/b><\/h2><\/div><div ><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Laser-Printer-with-Toner-Cartridge.png\" class=\"fusion-lightbox\" data-rel=\"iLightbox[64774007172b0a5b636]\" data-title=\"Laser Printer with Toner Cartridge\" title=\"Laser Printer with Toner Cartridge\"><img width=\"1200\" height=\"628\" alt=\"A laser printer with a toner cartridge\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Laser-Printer-with-Toner-Cartridge.png\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-11820\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Laser-Printer-with-Toner-Cartridge-200x105.png 200w, https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Laser-Printer-with-Toner-Cartridge-400x209.png 400w, https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Laser-Printer-with-Toner-Cartridge-600x314.png 600w, https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Laser-Printer-with-Toner-Cartridge-800x419.png 800w, https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Laser-Printer-with-Toner-Cartridge.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1064px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Laser printers use <strong>toner<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A drum inside the printer melts the toner particles onto the paper with heat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HP is one of the most popular brands used for laser printers, although Brother and Canon are also well-known and used among consumers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Laser printers are beneficial in demanding environments due to the high volume of pages they can print.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-2{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1064px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-2{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-2{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They also have a faster print speed than inkjet printers, producing a higher volume of labels in less time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One major downside of laser printers is their initial selling price. On average, laser printers cost more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While this can be a turnoff for new buyers, laser printers cost less to operate daily in the long run. Toner cartridges also have a longer shelf life, leading to fewer replacements over time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are using toner cartridges, you will need to buy laser sheet labels for your laser printer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Let\u2019s review:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"smith-corona-pros-and-cons\">\n            \n            <div class=\"sides-wrapper\">\n\n                <div class=\"left-side\">\n\n    <span class=\"heading\" style=\"background-color:#319b5a;\">PROS<\/span><ul><li>Faster print speed<br \/><\/li><li>Toner lasts longer than ink<br \/><\/li><li>Suitable for high demand environments<\/li>\n\n                    <\/ul>\n\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"right-side\">\n\n    <span class=\"heading\" style=\"background-color:#d21a1f;\">CONS<\/span><ul><li>Printer prices are more expensive<br \/><\/li><li>Less resolution\/quality with images<br \/><\/li><li>Replacement cartridges are expensive<\/li>\n\n                    <\/ul>\n\n                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-3{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-3 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1064px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-3{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-3 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-3{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-3 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-2{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:1144px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:1064px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-2{margin-top:5px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:10px!important;margin-left:0px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-2{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:20px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;\"><h2 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><b>Inkjet Technology<\/b><\/h2><\/div><div ><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-2 hover-type-none\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Inkjet-Printer-with-Ink.png\" class=\"fusion-lightbox\" data-rel=\"iLightbox[43983b675573504f16a]\" data-title=\"Inkjet Printer with Ink\" title=\"Inkjet Printer with Ink\"><img width=\"1200\" height=\"628\" alt=\"An inkjet printer with liquid ink cartridges\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Inkjet-Printer-with-Ink.png\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-11825\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Inkjet-Printer-with-Ink-200x105.png 200w, https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Inkjet-Printer-with-Ink-400x209.png 400w, https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Inkjet-Printer-with-Ink-600x314.png 600w, https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Inkjet-Printer-with-Ink-800x419.png 800w, https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Inkjet-Printer-with-Ink.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1064px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inkjet printers use <strong>liquid ink<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Droplets of ink are propelled onto the facesheet material, which quickly dries.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Popular brands for these printers include Brother and Epson (maybe you\u2019ve seen Shaq promoting them).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ink can be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/guide-to-inkjet-label-printers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pigment-based or dye-based<\/a>, depending on the printer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since ink produces more vibrant colors, inkjet printers produce high-resolution prints and photo quality images.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-4{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-4 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1064px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-4{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-4 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-4{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-4 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, they tend to have slower print speeds because of this.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inkjet printers are generally cheaper to buy when compared to laser printers, making them a more popular choice.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But because the ink dries faster, ink cartridges need to be replaced more frequently, which becomes expensive.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inkjet printers also don\u2019t print as high a page volume as laser printers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are using ink cartridges, you will need to buy inkjet sheet labels for your inkjet printer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Let\u2019s review:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"smith-corona-pros-and-cons\">\n            \n            <div class=\"sides-wrapper\">\n\n                <div class=\"left-side\">\n\n    <span class=\"heading\" style=\"background-color:#319b5a;\">PROS<\/span><ul><li>Vivid color prints<br \/><\/li><li>Photo quality images<br \/><\/li><li>Best for smaller volumes<\/li>\n\n                    <\/ul>\n\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"right-side\">\n\n    <span class=\"heading\" style=\"background-color:#d21a1f;\">CONS<\/span><ul><li>Ink cartridges can dry quickly, requiring replacements<br \/><\/li><li>Can be more expensive long term<br \/><\/li><li>Slower print speed<\/li>\n\n                    <\/ul>\n\n                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-5{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-5 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1064px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-5{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-5 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-5{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-5 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-3{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:1144px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-6 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:1064px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-3{margin-top:5px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:10px!important;margin-left:0px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-3{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:20px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;\"><h2 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><b>In Need of Sheet Labels?<\/b><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In need of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/sheet-labels.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sheet labels<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for your laser printer or inkjet printer?<\/span><\/p>\n<p>We offer a wide variety of sheet labels in different sizes, materials, colors, shapes, adhesives, and more.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smithcorona.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or call at 1-800-875-7000 to order your labels.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-6{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-6 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1064px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-6{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-6 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-6{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-6 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 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