How to print price labels
In retail, supermarkets, convenience stores and other scenarios, price tags are an important tool for displaying product information. Whether it's daily promotions or price adjustments, clearly printed, standardized price labels can enhance the customer experience. This article will combine the hot topics and hot content on the Internet in the past 10 days to introduce you in detail how to print price labels efficiently and provide structured data reference.
1. Common methods for printing price labels
Currently, there are several main ways to print price labels, each with its own advantages and disadvantages:
| Printing method | Applicable scenarios | advantage | shortcoming |
|---|---|---|---|
| thermal printer | Supermarkets, convenience stores | Prints quickly and requires no ink | Labels fade easily and are not resistant to high temperatures |
| laser printer | Offices, small shops | Clear printing and lower cost | Requires special label paper |
| inkjet printer | Temporary promotions | Rich colors, suitable for graphics and text | Consumables are expensive and easy to smudge |
| Portable label machine | Flexible make-up and adjustment | Easy to operate and easy to carry | Small printing volume, high cost per sheet |
2. Steps to print price labels
No matter which printing method you use, the following steps are common:
1.Prepare label paper: Choose label paper of appropriate size and material. Common sizes are 40mm×30mm or 50mm×30mm. Thermal paper needs to pay attention to the shelf life.
2.Design label template: Use professional software (such as Bartender, LabelMatrix) or ordinary office software (Word, Excel) to design the template, including product name, price, barcode and other information.
3.Import data: Organize product information into tables and import them into the printing system in batches. The following is a sample data format:
| Item number | Product name | Specification | original price | Promotional price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP001 | pure milk | 250ml×12 | ¥60.00 | ¥49.90 |
| SP002 | Shampoo | 500ml | ¥45.00 | ¥39.90 |
4.Debug the printer: Make sure the printer is properly connected to the computer, and adjust the paper size and print density.
5.Batch printing: Try printing 1-2 pictures first to check the effect, and then print in batches after confirming it is correct.
3. Recent hot topics and price tag optimization suggestions
Based on the hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days, the following are practical suggestions to improve the effect of price tags:
1.Highlight promotional information: According to consumer psychology research, red labels attract more attention. The promotional price can be displayed in bold red font.
2.Add QR code: "Scan QR code to trace the source" has become a hot topic recently. You can add a QR code on the label to link to the product details or promotion page.
3.Environmentally friendly material: With the increasing awareness of environmental protection, the search volume of biodegradable label paper has increased by 30%. It is recommended to give priority to environmentally friendly materials certified by FSC.
4.Dynamic pricing tags: Some high-end supermarkets have begun to trial e-ink screen labels, which support remote real-time price adjustment, but the cost is higher and suitable for high-margin products.
4. Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What should I do if the printed labels fall off easily?
A: You can use high-viscosity adhesive label paper, or clean the surface of the product with alcohol before pasting it.
Q: How to print a large number of labels quickly?
A: It is recommended to use professional label printing software that supports database docking and imports thousands of pieces of data at a time to automatically schedule printing.
Q: How long can thermal labels be stored?
A: Ordinary thermal paper can be stored at room temperature for 3-6 months. If long-term storage is required, it is recommended to choose double-proof (oil-proof and waterproof) thermal paper.
With the above methods and techniques, you can easily handle various price label printing needs. Whether it is daily operations or promotional activities, clear and standardized price tags can effectively increase sales conversion rates.
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