Guest Post
We’ve all taken note of certain signs and labels….such as “Beware of Dog”, or maybe “Danger, Falling Rocks”, to less frightening but also common, “No Smoking” labels. Safety labels give an instant reminder of possibility of further consequences, if not heeded and are found everywhere. There are different types of hazards that require specific safety labels, such as health and safety signs to provide assistance and or direction to people, possible employees. Lack of safety labels could mean expense if not penalty.
Symbols are also important as safety labels, especially considering possible international populations, as well as illiterate persons. Symbols are state of the art for communicating hazard information as well.
So how does he or she get these labels printed to adequately serve their purpose? First, here is a bit of information on the color printer itself. The type of printing employed by the color label printer is called “thermal printing” and is utilized by ink jet and color laser printers. This sort of printer is rarely used these days for full page printing, but for many types of label printing, from industrial to home use. Due to its ability to withstand water damage, its speed, as well as the small amount of moving parts, it is highly reliable.
There are many color label printers available, with built in options which can decrease cost by increasing productivity. To best serve a business, factors such as durability, clarity and work load must be considered. Professional color label makers can print up to four colors on a single label. These printers come with hundreds of symbols, headers and graphics and can assist in producing the 4inch to 10 inch range as well as have the ability to print on rigid signs. A middle ground laser printer or ink jet printer may be suitable depending on type of business. There are also hand held color label printers for home and office use that are used for some safety labels and can be quite inexpensive.
This said, there is a large market for printing color safety labels and several different options from which to choose. Safety labels are hugely important in all areas of life, from crossing the street, to staying away from the neighbor’s vicious dog, to not smoking in your workplace or possibly even not using your co-workers stapler!! Do your research and consider your workplace needs as well as any standards and requirements in place with which you must comply.
Safety first, and best wishes in finding just the right safety label printed by just the right color label printer for your business!
