Printing your own labels is a great way to save time and save money.
If you use less than 15-20,000 labels per design per year or have many variants, then not only is there money to be saved by doing it in-house, but you also become more flexible.

In the past, it was necessary to buy a lot of pre-printed labels in stock in all variants, which you could then reprint with e.g. date and shelf life.
This is no longer necessary, as the cost of own printed labels has come down so far per label, as it is usually more profitable to print yourself.
Here we will go through some of the benefits and options you get by investing in a full colour digital label printer and printing your own labels.

Benefits of in-house label production.

Speed- Print labels when you need them. No waiting time.
Control- No need for pre-printed labels.
Efficiency - Print your labels when you need them.
Flexibility -Customize, change and correct label designs whenever you want.

What can I print on

All our Epson label printers use inkjet printing technology. This means you can print on anything that is coated for inkjet printing. The market for labels and media is growing a lot these years and new possibilities are coming up all the time.

Today the label types consist of matt paper labels, glossy paper labels and PE-matt plastic labels which are water-repellent and chemical-approved.

The printer is flexible, so you can print different shapes and sizes. Whether square, round, stars or whatever your own shape, the printer can handle it. It just requires you to have your very own labels made in the shape you want and your design matches.

Lower your label costs

For most businesses, the cost per label savings alone justify the purchase of a label printer for in-house label production. The savings add up quickly, and while it depends on your label design and the number of labels printed, in some cases you can see a return that pays for your printer investment in a matter of months.

In addition to savings, there are other benefits to owning a full-color digital label printer. Benefits that help improve your products, customer experience and positively impact the bottom line.

Avoid delays and minimum order quantities

Most businesses order their labels from a printer. Labels are often delivered with delays, minimum order quantities, high cost per label or lack of control over label quality.
When you own a digital label printer, you can print exactly the number of labels you need - when it suits you.

Not only does it eliminate minimum runs or wasted labels, it also saves time in order processing and shipping.

Variable data

A big advantage of printing labels yourself is that you can print with variable data. Traditionally, it has been difficult or impossible to print variable data.
If you produce food products that come in 5 versions.
In the past, you had to buy pre-printed labels for each version, which then had to have the date and shelf life printed on them during production.
This is no longer necessary. You simply print the number of labels you need for the day's production with the correct design, date and shelf life.

No minimum label orders

When you order your labels from a normal label printing company, there is always a min. order.
If you have your own label printers, then simply stock neutral labels.
This gives you one of the biggest benefits of printing labels in-house, which is the reduction in stock-holding by only printing as required.

Flexibility to take advantage of opportunities

When you can produce your own labels, you also become more flexible and this can open the door to many seasonal, promotional, private label or event-specific opportunities.
You can quickly test out new ideas and if adjustments or improvements are made to your label design, you won't have a stock of pre-printed labels that can't be used.
You can have new labels in your hand as soon as you have your design ready.

Cost per label

Print roll-to-roll

With our label printers you can also print roll-to-roll.
This is used if you want to print your own labels, which will then be dispensed manually or automatically.
The dispenser and dispenser required for roll-to-roll printing can be purchased as an option.

When is a full colour label printer worthwhile!

The question of when it pays to print yourself is very much about how many labels you need.
This graph shows very well that if you need between less than 15,000 of a label type or design, then it is best to print yourself.