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Many manufacturers provide free software and Microsoft Word templates that allow you to create custom labels that can be printed from your office printer. Using these templates helps to reduce waste and helps to deliver high quality and professional looking labels. Information on where to get software and templates can be found on each label pack or on the manufacturer’s website.

Before printing it’s also best to check which type of printer your labels can be used in – inkjet, laser or both. Each pack of labels and Euroffice’s item descriptions will specify this information. If you’re printing a large quantity of labels or are concerned about the layout, it’s advisable to do a one-page test run on printer paper first. Once tested, simply put a sheet of labels into your printer and print. 

Labels for label printers are usually specific for each brand so we recommend purchasing labels by the same brand as your label printer. Dymo, Brother and Epson all manufacture label printers as well as a large range of labels for them including address labels, label tapes and multipurpose labels.

Individual Labels

Typically label printers use rolls of individual labels or continuous feed labels. Label rolls are easy to insert into label printers and allow you to print one label or hundreds without worrying about sheet label jams, layouts and waste. Rolls are available for address, multipurpose and filing labels.

Label Tapes

Label tapes are ideal for applying labels or messages onto non-flat surfaces thanks to their versatility and hard-wearing construction. In particular the Dymo Rhino range is used for labelling industrial items that are affected by abrasion, different temperatures, chemicals, solvents and UV.

For labelling in office or home try using the Dymo Letratag colourful and easy-to-use label tapes or the Dymo D1 tapes for the Dymo LabelManager and Dymo LabelPoint machines.

For Brother P-touch label printers, Brother TZE label tapes are laminated tapes (black on clear) that consist of six layers of materials which delivers thin yet extremely strong labels. Labels are printed with thermal transfer ink onto the underside of a laminate and are sandwiched between two layers of PET (polyethylene) film so the printed text is virtually indestructible.

For other Brother label makers there’s a range of label tapes in a variety of sizes at Euroffice so you’ll be able to find the correct label tapes for your Brother label printer.

Which labels are suitable for use in retail stores?

Pricing and point of sale labels are used to price items and display promotions within retail stores.

Price Labels

Manual price labels come in a selection of different shapes and sizes from standard rectangular and round labels to special offer, star and flash labels. These labels can be written on easily and will stick securely to items but can be easily removed without leaving any residue or damage.

Rolls of pricing labels for Avery labelling guns are available in white or yellow with both versions also including security cuts to prevent ticket switching. These labels are designed to be loaded quickly and easily into label guns and be set up for use on a number of different products.

Point of Sale Labels

Point of sale labels are used for a number of different purposes including packaging and marketing materials, brand promotions or store information. Labels are available for use internally or externally and come in a range of different shapes, sizes and colours.  By using the included software to create custom POS labels, you can easily give your items or retail store a consistent branded look.

Tagging Guns & Labelling Guns

Tagging guns and labelling guns are suitable for use in retail stores, supermarkets or warehouses as they provide a reliable yet cost effective method of labelling items. Tagging guns are predominately used to quickly and efficiently attach plastic tags or fasteners to clothing and textile items.

Labelling guns are used to price, code or date large quantities of items particularly in supermarkets and grocery stores because they can print pound, euro and percentage signs. Thanks to their robust and lightweight design as well as their versatility, labelling guns are generally easy to use too.

Anti-tamper and tamper-proof labels are specifically designed for security purposes. Once removed, anti-tamper labels can’t be reapplied and leave a printed “STOP” message to show when unwanted interference has taken place. Ideal for sealing CD cases, electronics, computers and jewellery boxes, these labels are designed to last and can be used in most laser printers

Tamper-proof labels are used for security identification purposes but are also virtually impossible to remove. If an attempt to remove the label is made, the material disintegrates and so immediately shows when someone has tampered with it. These labels are also oil, dirt and temperature resistant as well as waterproof and tearproof so are perfect for labelling computer equipment like laptops, screens, CPUs, printers and other electronics that will be used for long periods of time.

Avery is the biggest manufacturer of labels in the UK and offers a huge range of labels from address and filing labels to pricing and security labels. Additionally if you need help creating labels, Avery provides free software and World templates for each of their labels to make printing them easy.

5 Star are another brand that offers a good selection of address and multipurpose labels that can be used in inkjet and laser printers. Dymo and Brother supply labels for their own labelprinters and they also provide software that can be used to create and print any type of label.