Frequently Asked Questions
Yes — Options include blank or preprinted thermal transfer and direct thermal labels, 0–6 colors or 4-color process, consecutive numbering, custom color matching, and water-based, UV, metallic, or fluorescent inks.
Direct thermal, thermal transfer, foils, ink-jet, laser, synthetic (polypropylene/polyester), vinyl, tamper-evident, and both pressure-sensitive and non-pressure-sensitive papers, films, and tags.
Custom labels ship in 2–4 weeks. Standard, in-stock products ship within 24–48 hours.
Yes. Technicode's Pricing & Samples page lets you request samples, pricing, or both to find the right fit before you order.
Thermal transfer printing melts resin-based ink onto the label for a sharp, durable image with tolerances within 0.001 inch — ideal for crisp barcodes. Direct thermal printing uses a heated print head to activate heat-sensitive paper directly, with no ink; some direct thermal printers can print two colors (typically red and black) by heating the paper at different temperatures.
Submit the Request Custom Quote form (name, email, phone, file upload, message) on the Custom Label Solutions page, or call (800) 919-7480.
Food and beverage, grocery and retail, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, warehouse and distribution, aerospace, automotive, chemical, computers, consumer products, and electronics.
