Label Printer Resolution Explained: 203, 300 and 600 dpi (2026)
Label printer resolution decides whether small text and dense codes stay readable. Compare 203, 300 and 600 dpi and pick the right printhead for your labels.
Smart Labels: How QR, NFC and RFID Are Transforming Packaging in 2026
Discover how smart labels with QR codes, NFC, and RFID connect products to digital information — and how to choose the right connected-label technology in 2026.
2D Barcode Labels and GS1 Sunrise 2027: A Practical 2026 Guide
2D barcode labels are replacing UPC codes at retail checkouts. See how GS1 Digital Link works, what Sunrise 2027 needs and how to print codes that scan.
Label Finishing Options: Lamination, Varnish, and Coatings Explained (2026)
A 2026 guide to label finishing — gloss and matte lamination, soft-touch, varnish, and spot UV — to protect your print and choose the right look for your brand.
Water-Based Inks and the Shift to Cleaner Label Printing in 2026
Explore why label printing is shifting to water-based inks in 2026 — lower emissions, food-contact safety, and recyclability — and how to choose the right ink for your labels.
Date and Lot Coding on Flexible Packaging: What to Print and Why (2026)
Date and lot coding done properly: which GS1 data to print, how to format dates, where to place the code on film, and how to stop unreadable codes on the line.
Wax resin ribbon
A wax resin ribbon is a thermal transfer ribbon in which resin makes up a higher share than wax, giving you sharper, more durable prints than standard wax. Wax resin is a type of thermal transfer ribbon in...
