{"id":8436,"date":"2021-04-01T19:42:49","date_gmt":"2021-04-01T19:42:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/?p=8436"},"modified":"2023-12-27T18:23:18","modified_gmt":"2023-12-27T18:23:18","slug":"printer-buying-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/printer-buying-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Printer Buying Guide"},"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;\">Buying a label printer can be an investment. Prices can range from modest to expensive, and each printer type has different factors to consider, so you\u2019ll want to make sure you\u2019ve chosen the right one for your requirements.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, choosing to print in-house with your own equipment allows for more customization and can be an all-around, cost-effective solution for you or your business.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n            <div class=\"smith-corona-featured-image\">\n\n                <img src=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/printer-buying-guide-hero-splash.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"760\" height=\"460\" \/>\n\n            <\/div>\n        <div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are some important questions you\u2019ll want to answer first in order to find the best printer to work with.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ve compiled a printer buying guide to give you better insight and help you determine which label printer type is the best overall choice to assist with your labeling needs. <\/span><\/p>\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><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-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;\"><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;\"><strong>Printer Questions to Answer<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Probably the most important question to answer before looking into buying a label printer is: <\/span><b>what are you using the labels for<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The application of your labels matters the most as it helps narrow down the best printer technology type to assist with your printing needs. This is because certain printer technologies are better suited for different applications. Some printers are better equipped to handle barcode labels while others print higher quality color labels that are applied to customer-facing products. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other questions that concern which printer type is best for you includes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What will your daily print volume be like?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What kinds of material will your labels need to be?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How long do your labels need to last? A few months or longer?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All of these questions help factor into the requirements you need your printer to accomplish. Answering them will help narrow down which label printer is the best choice for you. There are 3 primary printer technologies to choose from: <\/span><b>thermal<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>inkjet<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><b>laser<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/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-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-2 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 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 ><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-dropshadow imageframe-1 hover-type-none\" style=\"-webkit-box-shadow: 3px 3px 7px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);box-shadow: 3px 3px 7px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);\"><img width=\"714\" height=\"473\" alt=\"A Zebra ZT610 industrial printer is capable of high volume prints at fast speeds\" title=\"Zebra ZT610 Industrial Printer\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/3_InchCore_DT-e1617048853805.png\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-8456\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/3_InchCore_DT-e1617048853805-200x132.png 200w, https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/3_InchCore_DT-e1617048853805-400x265.png 400w, https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/3_InchCore_DT-e1617048853805-600x397.png 600w, https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/3_InchCore_DT-e1617048853805.png 714w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1064px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;width:100%;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"table-1\">\n<table style=\"height: 111px;\" width=\"364\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"left\"><a href=\"#ThermalPrinting\"><strong>Thermal Printing<\/strong><\/a><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you require labels for barcoding, shipping, tracking, or identification, a <\/span>thermal printer<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> might be the right choice for you.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-2{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@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_3 1_3 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 ><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-dropshadow imageframe-2 hover-type-none\" style=\"-webkit-box-shadow: 3px 3px 7px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);box-shadow: 3px 3px 7px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);\"><img width=\"400\" height=\"267\" alt=\"Primera Printer LX-2000\" title=\"Primera Printer LX-2000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Primera-Printer-LX-2000_edit-400x267.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-7809\"\/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;width:100%;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"table-1\">\n<table style=\"height: 111px;\" width=\"364\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"left\"><a href=\"#Inkjet\"><strong>Inkjet Printing<\/strong><\/a><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"left\">If you require GHS compliance or color labels for customer-facing products, an inkjet printer might be the right choice for you.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-3{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-3 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@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 class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 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 ><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-dropshadow imageframe-3 hover-type-none\" style=\"-webkit-box-shadow: 3px 3px 7px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);box-shadow: 3px 3px 7px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);\"><img width=\"800\" height=\"533\" alt=\"A desktop laser printer prints out laser labels onto a sheet\" title=\"Laser Printer\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/sheetlabels-800x533.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-7540\"\/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;width:100%;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"table-1\">\n<table style=\"height: 111px;\" width=\"364\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"left\"><a href=\"#LaserPrinting\"><strong>Laser Printing<\/strong><\/a><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you require larger-sized labels in different materials, coatings, and finishes, a <\/span>laser printer<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> might be the right choice for you.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-4{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-4 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@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><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 has-pattern-background has-mask-background 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-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-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:15px;margin-bottom:15px;width:100%;\"><\/div><\/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-4{ 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-5 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-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;\"><p id=\"ThermalPrinting\"><strong>Thermal Printing<\/strong><\/p><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you need to print barcode labels for shipping, tracking, and identification, a thermal printer might be what you need.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thermal printing is a widespread method of printing because is easy, fast, and efficient. When compared to other printer technologies, it is the cheapest option. Thermal printers produce high-quality images and text with clean definitions, and are popularly used for printing shipping labels and barcodes. They are able to produce large volumes of labels in a short amount of time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are two different varieties of thermal printers: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/direct-thermal-vs-thermal-transfer-labels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">direct thermal and thermal transfer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Each printing technology has different requirements and strengths, so it is important to know the variations between the two.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check out our information on direct thermal and thermal transfer printers below. <\/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 : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-5{ 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-6 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-7 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-three\" style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;\"><h3 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><strong>Direct Thermal\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3><\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-4 hover-type-none\"><img width=\"400\" height=\"285\" title=\"4x6_DT_Labels\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/4x6_DT_Labels-400x285.png\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-8395\"\/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/direct-thermal-labels\/all-direct-thermal-labels.html\">Direct thermal<\/a> (DT)<\/strong> technology is simple to operate. Because it utilizes paper with ink already embedded in the material, it does not require the use of a thermal ribbon in order to print. Heat from the print head reacts to chemicals in the paper, causing it to change color and leaving behind texts or images. Direct thermal printing is only available in black and white.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since it does not require the use of ink, toner, or ribbon, direct thermal printers are easier to load. There are less supplies and maintenance costs associated with direct thermal printing, and it can be used in mobile, desktop, and industrial printers. Direct thermal printing generally uses paper labels, but labels made with synthetic materials, like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/4-x-6-direct-thermal-labels-3-core-polypropylene.html\">direct thermal polypropylene labels<\/a>, are also available.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-7{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-7 > .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-7{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-7 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-7{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-7 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-8 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-6\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Due to the heat-sensitive materials it uses, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/direct-thermal-labels.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">direct thermal labels<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are used for short-term applications, lasting around 6-8 months. This makes them ideal for indoor, temporary use. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These labels also have a tendency to scratch easily and will fade faster if overexposed to direct sunlight or high temperatures.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-8{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-8 > .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-8{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-8 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-8{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-8 > .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-6{ 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-7 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-9 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-4{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-4{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:20px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-4 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;\"><h3 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><strong>Thermal Transfer\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3><\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-5 hover-type-none\"><img width=\"400\" height=\"221\" title=\"Blank_TT_Ribbon\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Blank_TT_Ribbon-400x221.png\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-8400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Blank_TT_Ribbon-200x111.png 200w, https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Blank_TT_Ribbon-400x221.png 400w, https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Blank_TT_Ribbon-600x332.png 600w, https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Blank_TT_Ribbon-800x442.png 800w, https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Blank_TT_Ribbon.png 955w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1064px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/thermal-transfer-labels\/all-thermal-transfer-labels.html\">Thermal transfer<\/a> (TT)<\/strong> technology utilizes heat-sensitive carbon ribbon to print. As the ribbon passes over the heated print head, it melts the ribbon onto the material below, creating a darker text for more clear images.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thermal transfer is able to print on both paper and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">synthetic materials, like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/shop-by-use\/weatherproof-labels.html\">polypropylene<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and polyester. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Matching the proper <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/thermal-ribbon-application\/\">thermal ribbon<\/a> material with the proper synthetic substrate material<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will give a better print quality and make labels more effective. This also makes thermal transfer a more durable option than direct thermal. Color ribbons can also be used for a more versatile print look but you can only print in that monotone color of ribbon.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-9{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-9 > .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-9{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-9 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-9{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-9 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-10 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-8\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Due to its durability, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/thermal-transfer-labels.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">thermal transfer labels<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are used for long-term applications, lasting for upwards to 2 years. This makes them ideal for outdoor usage as they are capable of withstanding exposure to direct sunlight, extreme temperature changes, water, chemicals, and oil. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thermal transfer technology is typically used with large, industrial printers but can also be used in some desktop printers. Depending on the printer model, it is important to know how the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/thermal-transfer-ribbons.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">thermal ribbon<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is wound around the ribbon core, with the ink facing either inward or outward, in order to print properly.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-10{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-10 > .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-10{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-10 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-10{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-10 > .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-7{ 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-8 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-11 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-5{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-5{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:20px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-5 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;\"><h3 class=\"title-heading-center\" style=\"margin:0;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Direct Thermal &amp; Thermal Transfer Applications\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><\/h3><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-11{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-11 > .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-11{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-11 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-11{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-11 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-12 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;\">\n<div class=\"table-1\">\n<table width=\"100%\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"left\"><strong>Applications\u00a0<\/strong><\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"left\"><strong>Direct Thermal<\/strong><\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"left\"><strong>Thermal Transfer\u00a0<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/shop-by-use\/barcoding-labels.html\">Barcode Labels<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"left\"><strong>\u221a<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"left\"><strong>\u221a<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/shop-by-use\/shipping-labels.html\">Shipping Labels\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"left\"><strong>\u221a<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"left\"><strong>\u221a<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/shop-by-use\/weatherproof-labels.html\">Weatherproof Labels<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"left\"><strong>\u221a<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"left\"><strong>\u221a<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/thermal-transfer-labels\/tag-stock.html\">Tags<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"left\"><strong>\u221a<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"left\"><strong>\u221a<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\">Receipts<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"left\"><strong>\u221a<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"left\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/thermal-transfer-labels.html\">Case\/Pallet Labels\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"left\"><strong>\u221a<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"left\"><strong>\u221a<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-12{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-12 > .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-12{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-12 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-12{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-12 > .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-8{ 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-9 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-13 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-9\"><p>Direct thermal and thermal transfer technologies have 3 printer types:\u00a0<b data-stringify-type=\"bold\">industrial<\/b>,\u00a0<b data-stringify-type=\"bold\">desktop<\/b>, and\u00a0<b data-stringify-type=\"bold\">mobile<\/b>. Each printer is a different size, which allows them to handle different label sizes, materials, and ribbon, if applicable. It also factors into how many labels they print, printer speed, and the types of applications they are used for.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Let&#8217;s take a look at different types of thermal printers you can purchase.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-13{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-13 > .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-13{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-13 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-13{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-13 > .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-9{ 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-10 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-14 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 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-6{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-6{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:20px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-6 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;\"><h3 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><strong>Industrial Printers<\/strong><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-10\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Industrial printers are built to hold up well in demanding environments. They are capable of both direct thermal and thermal transfer printing at very high volumes, usually several thousand to over 10,000 a day. This makes them beneficial to warehouse, manufacturing, and factory settings where high-quantity print applications are essential.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-14{width:66.666666666667% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-14 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 2.88%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 2.88%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1064px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-14{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-14 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-14{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-14 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-15 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 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-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:30px;margin-bottom:30px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div ><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-6 hover-type-none\"><img width=\"400\" height=\"277\" title=\"3Core_TT\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/3Core_TT-e1617048654407-400x277.png\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-8452\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/3Core_TT-e1617048654407-200x138.png 200w, https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/3Core_TT-e1617048654407-400x277.png 400w, https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/3Core_TT-e1617048654407-600x415.png 600w, https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/3Core_TT-e1617048654407.png 721w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1064px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-15{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-15 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1064px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-15{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-15 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-15{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-15 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-16 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-11\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One option we recommend is the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/manually-calibrate-zebra-zt610-industrial-printer\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zebra ZT610<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ZT610 accommodates both <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/direct-thermal-labels\/3-inch-core-direct-thermal-labels.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">3&#8243; core direct thermal<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/thermal-transfer-labels\/3-inch-core-thermal-transfer-labels.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">3&#8243; core thermal transfer<\/a> rolls as well as fanfold labels. Labels can be printed using both paper and synthetic substrates, like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/shop-by-use\/weatherproof-labels.html\">polypropylene<\/a> and polyester, if you are printing with a thermal ribbon.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px;width:100%;\"><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-16{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-16 > .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-16{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-16 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-16{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-16 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-17 fusion_builder_column_1_4 1_4 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-12\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Barcoding<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-7 hover-type-none\"><img width=\"62\" height=\"70\" title=\"Barcoding\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Barcoding.png\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-8832\"\/><\/span><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-17{width:25% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-17 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 7.68%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 7.68%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1064px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-17{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-17 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-17{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-17 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-18 fusion_builder_column_1_4 1_4 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-13\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Pallet Identification<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-8 hover-type-none\"><img width=\"97\" height=\"69\" title=\"Pallet Identification\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Pallet_Identification.png\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-8827\"\/><\/span><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-18{width:25% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-18 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 7.68%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 7.68%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1064px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-18{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-18 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-18{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-18 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-19 fusion_builder_column_1_4 1_4 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-14\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Shipping &amp; Receiving<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-9 hover-type-none\"><img width=\"104\" height=\"42\" title=\"Shipping &#038; Receiving\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Shipping_Receiving.png\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-8821\"\/><\/span><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-19{width:25% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-19 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 7.68%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 7.68%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1064px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-19{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-19 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-19{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-19 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-20 fusion_builder_column_1_4 1_4 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-15\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Inventory Management<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-10 hover-type-none\"><img width=\"57\" height=\"82\" title=\"Inventory Management\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Inventory_Management.png\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-8831\"\/><\/span><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-20{width:25% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-20 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 7.68%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 7.68%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1064px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-20{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-20 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-20{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-20 > .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-10{ 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-11 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-21 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 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-7{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-7{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:20px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-7 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;\"><h3 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><strong>Desktop Printers<\/strong><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-16\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Desktop printers are a cost-effective choice for those who require low to moderate print volumes around several hundred labels per day or less, and are compact enough to fit on a desk or tabletop area. They are durable and require little to no maintenance for proper upkeep.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-21{width:66.666666666667% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-21 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 2.88%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 2.88%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1064px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-21{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-21 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-21{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-21 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-22 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 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-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:30px;margin-bottom:30px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div ><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-11 hover-type-none\"><img width=\"283\" height=\"200\" title=\"1_inchcore_DT\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1_inchcore_DT-e1617292585679-283x200.png\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-8508\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1_inchcore_DT-e1617292585679-200x141.png 200w, https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1_inchcore_DT-e1617292585679-400x283.png 400w, https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1_inchcore_DT-e1617292585679.png 502w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1064px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-22{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-22 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1064px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-22{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-22 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-22{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-22 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-23 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-17\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One option we recommend is the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/zebra-zd620-printer-review\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zebra ZD620<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ZD620 printer model is able to utilize both <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/direct-thermal-labels\/1-inch-core-direct-thermal-labels.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">direct thermal<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/thermal-transfer-labels\/1-inch-core-thermal-transfer-labels.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">thermal transfer roll<\/a> and fanfold labels. It can thrive in many industries, like retail and warehouse logistics, or be used in home and office environments, which make it a versatile printer choice. It allows users to customize their print features with several connectivity options.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-18\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another option we recommend is the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/rollo-thermal-printer-review\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rollo printer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Rollo direct thermal printer uses roll and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/direct-thermal-labels\/rollo-labels.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fanfold direct thermal labels<\/a>\u00a0and is extremely popular for people shipping from the comfort of their home. It offers compatibility with most shipping platforms, online marketplaces, and mail couriers for small and moderate-sized businesses.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-23{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-23 > .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-23{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-23 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-23{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-23 > .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-11{ 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-12 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-24 fusion_builder_column_1_4 1_4 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-19\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Barcoding<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-12 hover-type-none\"><img width=\"62\" height=\"70\" title=\"Barcoding\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Barcoding.png\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-8832\"\/><\/span><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-24{width:25% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-24 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 7.68%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 7.68%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1064px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-24{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-24 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-24{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-24 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-25 fusion_builder_column_1_4 1_4 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-20\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Pallet Identification<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-13 hover-type-none\"><img width=\"97\" height=\"69\" title=\"Pallet Identification\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Pallet_Identification.png\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-8827\"\/><\/span><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-25{width:25% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-25 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 7.68%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 7.68%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1064px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-25{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-25 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-25{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-25 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-26 fusion_builder_column_1_4 1_4 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-21\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Shipping &amp; Receiving<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-14 hover-type-none\"><img width=\"104\" height=\"42\" title=\"Shipping &#038; Receiving\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Shipping_Receiving.png\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-8821\"\/><\/span><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-26{width:25% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-26 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 7.68%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 7.68%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1064px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-26{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-26 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-26{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-26 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-27 fusion_builder_column_1_4 1_4 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-22\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Inventory Management<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-15 hover-type-none\"><img width=\"57\" height=\"82\" title=\"Inventory Management\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Inventory_Management.png\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-8831\"\/><\/span><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-27{width:25% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-27 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 7.68%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 7.68%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1064px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-27{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-27 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-27{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-27 > .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-12{ 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-13 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-28 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 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-8{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-8{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:20px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-8 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;\"><h3 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><strong>Mobile Printers<\/strong><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-23\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/direct-thermal-labels\/mobile-printer-labels.html\">Mobile printers<\/a> offer increased workplace productivity and performance by printing on the go. Using wireless connectivity, they are ideal for large work area environments, like warehouses and factories, or retail establishments where they can be attached to belts or shoulder straps for use on the sales floor. They utilize labels on a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/direct-thermal-labels\/75-inch-core-direct-thermal-labels.html\">.75&#8243; core<\/a>,\u00a0the smallest size available for mobile printers.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-28{width:66.666666666667% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-28 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 2.88%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 2.88%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1064px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-28{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-28 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-28{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-28 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-29 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 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-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:50px;margin-bottom:50px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div ><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-16 hover-type-none\"><img width=\"300\" height=\"183\" alt=\"A Zebra QLN420 mobile printer uses direct thermal labels for on the go solutions\" title=\"Zebra QLN420 Mobile Printer\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Mobile_Printer_Labels-e1617292691423-300x183.png\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-8475\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Mobile_Printer_Labels-e1617292691423-200x122.png 200w, https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Mobile_Printer_Labels-e1617292691423-400x244.png 400w, https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Mobile_Printer_Labels-e1617292691423-600x367.png 600w, https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Mobile_Printer_Labels-e1617292691423.png 715w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1064px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-29{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-29 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1064px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-29{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-29 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-29{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-29 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-30 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-24\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One option we recommend is the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/zebra-zq630-mobile-printer-review\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zebra ZQ630<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ZQ630 mobile printer is professed as a better, upgraded version of its predecessor, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/zebra-qln420-mobile-printer-review\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zebra QLN420<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which is now a discontinued line. It&#8217;s upgraded with RFID technology to print encoded labels and tags for fast inventory tracking, management, and supply chain use.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-30{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-30 > .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-30{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-30 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-30{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-30 > .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-13{ 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-14 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-31 fusion_builder_column_1_4 1_4 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-25\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Barcoding<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-17 hover-type-none\"><img width=\"62\" height=\"70\" title=\"Barcoding\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Barcoding.png\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-8832\"\/><\/span><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-31{width:25% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-31 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 7.68%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 7.68%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1064px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-31{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-31 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-31{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-31 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-32 fusion_builder_column_1_4 1_4 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-26\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Retail<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-18 hover-type-none\"><img width=\"78\" height=\"60\" title=\"Retail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Retail.png\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-8834\"\/><\/span><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-32{width:25% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-32 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 7.68%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 7.68%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1064px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-32{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-32 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-32{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-32 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-33 fusion_builder_column_1_4 1_4 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-27\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Shipping &amp; Receiving<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-19 hover-type-none\"><img width=\"104\" height=\"42\" title=\"Shipping &#038; Receiving\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Shipping_Receiving.png\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-8821\"\/><\/span><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-33{width:25% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-33 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 7.68%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 7.68%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1064px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-33{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-33 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-33{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-33 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-34 fusion_builder_column_1_4 1_4 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-28\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Inventory Management<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-20 hover-type-none\"><img width=\"57\" height=\"82\" title=\"Inventory Management\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Inventory_Management.png\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-8831\"\/><\/span><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-34{width:25% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-34 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 7.68%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 7.68%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1064px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-34{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-34 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-34{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-34 > .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-14{ 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-15 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-35 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-9{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-9{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:20px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-9 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;\"><p id=\"Inkjet\"><strong>Inkjet Printing<\/strong><\/p><\/h2><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-35{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-35 > .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-35{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-35 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-35{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-35 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-36 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 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-29\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are looking to print custom color labels for customer-facing products or require durable GHS compliant labels for dangerous goods, an inkjet printer might be what you need. Inkjet printers work by propelling minuscule droplets of ink onto a substrate that then dries rapidly to form an image. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-36{width:66.666666666667% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-36 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 2.88%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 2.88%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1064px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-36{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-36 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-36{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-36 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-37 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 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 ><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-21 hover-type-none\"><img width=\"800\" height=\"541\" title=\"Epson Printer with Roll Label\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Epson-Printer-with-Roll-Label-scaled-e1665510435657-800x541.jpg\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-8859\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Epson-Printer-with-Roll-Label-scaled-e1665510435657-200x135.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Epson-Printer-with-Roll-Label-scaled-e1665510435657-400x270.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Epson-Printer-with-Roll-Label-scaled-e1665510435657-600x405.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Epson-Printer-with-Roll-Label-scaled-e1665510435657-800x541.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Epson-Printer-with-Roll-Label-scaled-e1665510435657-1200x811.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1064px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-37{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-37 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1064px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-37{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-37 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-37{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-37 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-38 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-30\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They are a great investment for businesses looking to produce labels with high-quality images and text enhanced with color. However, inkjet printers are much more expensive when compared to thermal printers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A versatile piece of equipment to have, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/guide-to-inkjet-label-printers\/\">inkjet printers<\/a> can be used in a multitude of environments for dozens of different applications<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. They are able to print on paper and synthetic material types with different coatings and finishes to enhance the overall appearance of the label.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-31\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inkjet printers are capable of printing labels at fast speeds while maintaining high levels of resolution. They use ink in liquid form, either dye-based or pigment-based, in typical CMYK colors, which supports over 16 million colors across the spectrum. However, like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/primera-lx910-printer-review\/\">Primera LX910<\/a>, there are <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">some specific inkjet printer models that are able to use both kinds of ink interchangeably<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Ink cartridges can be replaced individually on an as needed basis, reducing cost and waste, but they can be expensive, especially if they are being replaced frequently due to high printer usage.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s take a look at different types of inkjet printers you can purchase.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-38{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-38 > .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-38{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-38 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-38{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-38 > .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-15{ 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-16 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-39 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-10{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-10{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:20px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-10 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;\"><h3 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><strong>Dye-Based Inkjet Printer<\/strong><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-32\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dye-based inkjet printers produce vibrant, eye-catching colors that offer flexible customizations to graphics, photos, logos, and variable text. C<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">olors fade faster, especially when exposed to sunlight, so labels printed with dye ink are a more optimal choice for indoor and short-term applications. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dye-based inkjet printers are suitable for high-volume print usage, typically several thousand labels a day.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-33\"><p>One option we recommend is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/review-of-the-canon-lx-d5500\/\">Canon LX-D5500<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/inkjet-labels\/canon-inkjet-labels.html\">Canon LX-D5500<\/a> is capable of printing labels up to 4\u201d wide with high-quality, high-resolution, and vibrant colors.\u00a0 These colorful labels are best suited for consumer-facing products like foods and beverages, candles, cosmetics, and more. The LX-D5500 only prints ink where necessary regardless of size and shape, reducing waste and increasing print speed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-39{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-39 > .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-39{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-39 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-39{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-39 > .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-16{ 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-17 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-40 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-11{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-11{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:20px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-11 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;\"><h3 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><strong>Pigment-Based Inkjet Printer<\/strong><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-34\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When combined with synthetic materials, pigment-based inkjet printers are capable of producing extremely <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/3-x-5-inkjet-labels-3-core-poly-matte.html\">durable labels<\/a> for harsh environments. Applications for outdoor and long-term use as well as exposure to elements like water, moisture, chemicals, and UV light are ideal. They are suitable for high-volume print usage, typically several thousand labels a day.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-35\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One option we recommend is the<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/review-of-the-primera-lx2000\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Primera LX-2000<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/inkjet-labels\/primera-inkjet-labels.html\">Primera LX-2000<\/a> printer has certification for printing GHS labels, which are required to pass rigorous testing to test their durability. It also includes special features to alert users when ink is low and to calculate the actual number of prints remaining based upon ink usage.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-40{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-40 > .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-40{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-40 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-40{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-40 > .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-17{ 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-18 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-41 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-12{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-12{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:20px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-12 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;\"><h3 class=\"title-heading-center\" style=\"margin:0;\"><strong>Inkjet Applications\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-41{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-41 > .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-41{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-41 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-41{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-41 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-42 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;\">\n<div class=\"table-1\">\n<table style=\"height: 275px;\" width=\"689\">\n<thead><\/thead>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"left\"><strong>Applications<\/strong><\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"left\"><strong>Dye Ink<\/strong><\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"left\"><strong>Pigment Ink\u00a0<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\">Food and beverage containers<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"left\"><strong>X<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"left\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\">Cleaning supplies<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"left\"><strong>X<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"left\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\">Cosmetics<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"left\"><strong>X<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"left\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\">Candles<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"left\"><strong>X<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"left\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\">GHS compliant<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"left\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"left\"><strong>X<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\">Drums and barrels<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"left\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"left\"><strong>X<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\">Pallets<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"left\"><strong>X<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\">Batteries<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"left\"><strong>X<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-42{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-42 > .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-42{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-42 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-42{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-42 > .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-18{ 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-19 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-43 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-13{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-13{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:20px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-13 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;\"><p id=\"LaserPrinting\"><strong>Laser Printing<\/strong><\/p><\/h2><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-43{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-43 > .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-43{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-43 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-43{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-43 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-44 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 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-36\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are looking to print labels larger than standard-size and in a wide assortment of materials, finishes, and coatings, a laser printer might be what you need.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Laser technology uses toner in order to print and is a viable option when the spending budget is not as constrained. This is due to the high price of toner cartridges and their frequency of being replaced.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-44{width:66.666666666667% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-44 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 2.88%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 2.88%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1064px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-44{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-44 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-44{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-44 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-45 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 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-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div ><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-22 hover-type-none\"><img width=\"800\" height=\"712\" alt=\"A desktop laser printer prints out laser labels onto a sheet\" title=\"Laser Printer\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/sheetlabels-scaled-e1665510816909-800x712.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-7540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/sheetlabels-scaled-e1665510816909-200x178.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/sheetlabels-scaled-e1665510816909-400x356.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/sheetlabels-scaled-e1665510816909-600x534.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/sheetlabels-scaled-e1665510816909-800x712.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/sheetlabels-scaled-e1665510816909-1200x1068.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/sheetlabels-scaled-e1665510816909.jpg 1875w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1064px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-45{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-45 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1064px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-45{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-45 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-45{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-45 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-46 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-37\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Laser printers are commonly found in homes and offices for everyday use and print <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/sheet-labels\/all-sheet-labels.html\">sheets of labels<\/a> instead of rolls. Laser sheet label materials can be paper or synthetic with finishes and coatings making them ideal for applications that require durability.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Laser printers are able to accommodate the widest print width when compared to other technologies for larger-sized labels. They can also handle printing multiple, smaller labels on one sheet. However, they operate at slower speeds when compared to other printers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Printing with laser technology can be cost-prohibitive, especially when printing only one or a few labels at a time. The remaining labels on the used sheet must be properly aligned with content before being used to print again. Misalignments can waste labels, increasing waste and cost on supplies. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-46{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-46 > .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-46{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-46 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-46{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-46 > .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-19{ 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-20 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-47 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-14{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-14{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:20px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-14 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;\"><h3 class=\"title-heading-center\" style=\"margin:0;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Laser Printing Applications<\/strong><\/p><\/h3><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-47{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-47 > .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-47{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-47 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-47{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-47 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-48 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;\">\n<div class=\"table-1\">\n<table style=\"height: 295px;\" width=\"566\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"left\"><strong>Applications<\/strong><\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"left\"><strong>Sheet Labels<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\"><strong>GHS Compliant Labels<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"left\"><strong>\u221a<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/sheet-labels\/sheet-labels-by-use\/container-sheet-labels\/drum-and-barrel-sheet-labels.html\"><strong>Drums and Containers<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"left\"><strong>\u221a<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/shop-by-use\/shipping-labels.html\"><strong>Shipping Labels<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"left\"><strong>\u221a<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/shop-by-use\/barcoding-labels.html\"><strong>Barcode Labels<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"left\"><strong>\u221a<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/2-625x1-laser-sheet-labels.html\"><strong>Address labels<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"left\"><strong>\u221a<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/sheet-labels\/sheet-labels-by-use\/bottle-sheet-labels.html\"><strong>Bottle Labels (Wine, Beer, Liquor)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"left\"><strong>\u221a<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/sheet-labels\/sheet-labels-by-use\/food-and-drink-sheet-labels.html\"><strong>Food &amp; Drink Labels<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"left\"><strong>\u221a<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/sheet-labels\/sheet-labels-by-use\/organization-sheet-labels.html\"><strong>Organization Labels\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"left\"><strong>\u221a<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/sheet-labels\/sheet-labels-by-use\/container-sheet-labels.html\"><strong>Container Labels<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"left\"><strong>\u221a<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-48{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-48 > .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-48{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-48 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-48{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-48 > .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-20{ 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-21 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-49 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-15{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-15{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:20px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-15 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;\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-38\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you choose a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/direct-thermal-labels.html\">thermal<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/inkjet-labels.html\"> inkjet<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/inkjet-labels.html\">laser<\/a> printer, you\u2019ll want to make sure you have the right fit for your label applications. Hopefully this guide has given you a better understanding of the label printer technologies available so you can determine and buy the best printer for your label needs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In need of labels for your printer? Shop <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">smithcorona.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for a variety of label sizes and materials or call us at 1-800-875-7000 to place your order.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-49{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-49 > .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-49{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-49 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-49{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-49 > .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-21{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}<\/style><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Choosing the right label printer to buy can be tricky. And if you don&#8217;t know the exact requirements needed for your business or application, you may end up purchasing the wrong one. 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