Hand Labelling Guns Can Deliver Multiple Data at the Pull of a Lever

Labelling guns are often dismissed as old technologydesktop thermal printer, similar to those used for
with little use outside of the convenience store. Thecourier work and the like. However, desktop thermal
fact of the matter is there are a plethora ofprinters are bulky, technical, slow and the application of
applications for these devices. One often unrealisedthe labels would prove difficult.
quality is the ability to deliver lots of variable data toUsing a three line labelling gun, where each row
large self-adhesive labels.contains up to 11 characters, the information required
Combining pre-printed labels which can in themselveswas delivered on pre-printed self-adhesive labels
convey information by colour, the labelling guns canmeasuring 28mm by 29 mm (1 and a quarter inch
come with up to three lines of print heads. This allowssquare). The labels and labelling guns being provided by
users to convey 9 or even 12 specific and discreetthe same company.
units of information or coding data.This solution not only beats the alternatives in terms of
A case study involving a fresh food packager basedtime to print each label, but also in terms of applying
in Evesham in the United Kingdom acts as a goodthe label too. Using the labelling gun allows the operator
demonstration of his.to apply the label to the packaging in one smooth
The company supplies salad crops to major retailaction and at considerable speed.
supermarkets and was asked to incorporateEmploying the KISS principle (Keep It Simple & Stupid)
information including product, country of origin, varietyyet again, the capability of these diminutive hand
of produce, grower, class of product and delivery date!labelling devices outshines modern computer and
Most people would assume the solution would lie in aprinting technology.