Researching new printers can go two ways. Either you choose an online retailers like Amazon, Sticker Mule, or Decals.com; put in your dimensions, number of colors, quantity and get a price. Cheap price. Quick turnaround.
Or does your project require a more robust solution?
Label manufacturers are more invested and act as an Advisor, not just an order-taking vendor. An Advisor will request a blueprint, analyze the surface the product is being placed on, request specifics about the environment the label will live in, and determine if material and ink specifications will survive over time.
Vendor = 100% Transactional Advisor = On-going Partner
Review Blueprint Specs
Advise the best construction
Material knowledge
4 on-site Artists to preflight
Ongoing value
Color match any Color
One salesperson.
One customer service contact.
No minimum order quantity.
One Order, Multiple releases
Contacts available for any question / follow up
UL expertise
ISO:9001 2000 Certified
Onsite Lab for testing performance
Transactional
Online order
Basic Artwork experience
Limited Color Availability
No dedicated company contact
Minimum order quantity
No follow up or returns
One offs
New orders, start the process over