DuraLabel Label Printer & DuraLabel Supplies

This week, DuraLabel is introducing its first-ever DuraLabel Supplies catalog. Since the launch of the first DuraLabel printer (the DuraLabel 4TTP) in June 2001, DuraLabel has more than doubled its offering of supplies. This means DuraLabel supplies have been designed for literally hundreds of labeling applications.

With the new DuraLabel Supplies catalog, finding the right supplies for your labeling and sign-making needs is a cinch. Organized in tables by printer color (e.g., look for the charcoal-colored tables if you need supplies for the DuraLabel 9000), you'll find the exact supply you're looking for, broken down by application.

Request your DuraLabel Supplies catalog today!

Labels: DuraLabel PRO 300, DuraLabel 4 Supplies, DuraLabel 4TTP, DuraLabel 7000, DuraLabel 9000, DuraLabel PRO, DuraLabel Supplies, DuraLabel Supplies Catalog

DuraLabel wants photos of your creative and unusual label and sign applications made using a DuraLabel printer. So what's in it for you? DuraLabel will send you a prize... worth not a scanty amount. Depending on your photo submission, DuraLabel will send you a free gift based on your real life, creative use for labels and signs. The following is an example of a DuraLabel customer who used a DuraLabel 9000 to produce much-needed roadway signs for a cruise terminal. As a reward for sending this photo to DuraLabel, the customer received a $75 gift card of his choice from any listed outlet at Quick Gifts!

Not bad for something so simple, right? To submit your photos of creative label and sign applications made with any DuraLabel brand printer (DuraLabel 4TTP, DuraLabel PRO, DuraLabel PRO 300, DuraLabel 2000, DuraLabel 7000 or DuraLabel 9000), click on the link below:

http://www.duralabel.com/newsletter/2009/q2/unusual-labeling-stories.php

For questions or hints on application ideas (our customer service reps have some good ones), you are welcome to call DuraLabel at 1-888-326-9244. Best of luck!

Graphic Products, Inc. reserves the right to determine which stories and photo submissions will receive a free gift. There is no limit on the number of free gifts to be awarded.

Labels: DuraLabel 2000, DuraLabel 4TTP, DuraLabel 7000, DuraLabel 9000, DuraLabel Photos, DuraLabel PRO, DuraLabel PRO 300, Label and Sign Applications

Announcing two new label supplies available from Graphic Products: Embossable Poly Supply (Metallized) and Nylon Label Supply. Each of these supplies works excellently with four printers: DuraLabel PRO, DuraLabel PRO 300, DuraLabel 7000, and the DuraLabel 4TTP.

Embossable Poly Supply (Metallized)

Designed with a 6.0-mil silver metallized film coating, Embossable Poly Supply provides durable texture and professional appearance. With Embossable Label Supply, there are two options for including printed material on your labels.

One, print the label's template using your DuraLabel printer. Then simply use a standard ballpoint pen and write personalized or updated information right onto the supply. Because of its unique engineering, information written onto the supply using a ballpoint pen creates and maintains an impression to prevent labels from being easily altered.

Two, create completed labels entirely using your DuraLabel. Since Embossable Poly Supply is shipped blank in metallized silver, all of the label's information--the template and the personalized information like name and date--can easily be printed directly onto the supply. In other words, the example to the right shows the inspection label's template is both printed and handwritten. The name "FRED G." could have be printed straight from a DuraLabel. It's a matter of preference and depends on if you're ready to use the labels right away or not.

Some good uses for Embossable Supply?

Try using it to pen information on inspection labels or security labels. Within industries, Embossable Poly Label Supply is recognized as a popular form of inspection labels. So take advantage of it!

TIP: If you use a ballpoint pen to include personal information on Embossable Label Supply, write it with the backing is still on the supply prior to applying the label. Using a pen, it is much easier to write on a hard, flat surface than it is an irregular surface!

Nylon Label Supply

This flexible supply takes on the bendy, wrinkly surfaces fantastically. Nylon labels are made to stay attached! Label information printed on Nylon Label Supply will not become so easily distorted, and its special characteristics helps protect the topcoat from cracking.

Some good uses for Nylon Label Supply? Try using it for wiring projects in industrial settings. Wires can bend when subjected to rough handling, maintenance, or other natural or unnatural causes, and the flexibility of Nylon Label Supply adapts well to wire surfaces.

Other uses include garment care and rubber moldings. Most uneven and difficult surfaces are no problem because Nylon Label Supply will conform to it. So what if surfaces don't hold their shape, because now there is a solution!

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Labels: DuraLabel PRO 300, DuraLabel 4TTP, DuraLabel 7000, DuraLabel PRO, DuraLabel Supplies, Embossable, Embossable Poly Label Supply, Nylon Label Supply

Now that the new DuraLabel 7000 industrial label printer--an exciting printer that prints on supplies 4"-7" in width--has been introduced, it is time to introduce some "new" specialty supplies.

Other DuraLabel printers like the DuraLabel 2000 and DuraLabel PRO printers are capable of printing on a wide variety of specialty supplies, so it only makes sense that the DuraLabel 7000 has the same capabilities. Graphic Products is always striving to be on the cutting edge when it comes to providing innovative, useful, and reliable labeling supplies. With that said, no one should be suprised that even more specialty supplies will become available in the future for use with the DL7000. But for now, here is what every DL7000 prints on (besides standard 3.0 mil supply, of course):

1. Reflective Supply: 4", 6", 7" widths; 70' per roll; white, yellow, red, green, orange, blue

2. Oily Surface Labels: 4", 6", 7" widths; 95' per roll; white

3. Cold Storage Label Stock -- Service Temp. -40°F to 212°F: 4", 6", 7" widths; 50' per roll; white, yellow, clear

4. Repositionable Label Stock: 4", 6", 7" widths; 100' per roll; white, yellow

5. High Temp. Poly Label Stock -- Service Temp. -40°F to 300°F: 4", 6", 7" widths; 100' per roll; white, yellow

6. Phosphorescent Supply: 4", 6", 7" widths; 50' per roll; off-white

7. Fluorescent/Day-Glow Label Stock: 4", 6", 7" widths; 70' per roll; blaze orange, Day-Glow yellow, Day-Glow green

8. Metallized Polyester Supply: 4", 6", 7" widths; 70' per roll; brushed aluminum

Labels: DuraLabel 2000, DuraLabel 7000, DuraLabel PRO, DuraLabel Specialty Supplies, DuraLabel Supplies

We are continually looking for ways to make the DuraLabel Pro better, and we'd like to hear from you. Are there some situations in which labeling has been difficult? Are there types of labeling materials you wish you had, such as color coded self-laminating wire wraps? (We're testing those right now.) Do you need to stick labels on a material that just does not allow the labels to stay stuck? Let us know about it. We can't promise to solve every labeling problem, but we're working on it.

We want to hear from you. Visit our DuraLabel web site, and scroll down to the bottom of the page. You'll find a form you can quickly use to send us a suggestion by email. Or give us a call and talk with your customer service representative.

We are looking for ways to make the DuraLabel more useful and even more versatile. We are have a staff of full-time technicians who are working to develop and test new labeling materials. But we'd also like to hear from you. Let us know what you need. Tell us about your labeling problems. Pass on your dreams for the perfect label printer. We here and we are listening.

Labels: DuraLabel Labeler, DuraLabel PRO

When you purchase new equipment for your company you want to be getting the best value for your money.

When you are determining whether new equipment can cut your costs, you want to be looking at the options that deliver true savings.

When you value employee health and safety, you want to be evaluating effective tools.

The DuraLabel PRO is all of these... a great value, an effective tool, and a machine that delivers real savings.

The DuraLabel PRO is a custom label and sign printer that produces labels and signs for about half the costs of competitive machines. It does this because you'll be purchasing your supplies direct from the manufacturer, cutting out the expense of the middleman.

The need to effective, durable labels and signs has been growing. New codes covering everything from wire labels, to arc flash labels, to marking enclosed spaces have been issued or are in the process of being developed. The need for effective visual information, at the point where it is needed has become recognized as important. The DuraLabel PRO is the tool that will provide the labels and signs you need to have effective visual communication.

Give DuraLabel a call today at 1-800-788-5572 for more information about the DuraLabel PRO label and sign printer, and DuraLabel supplies.

Labels: DuraLabel PRO, OSHA Labels / OSHA Signs, Sign Printer

The DuraLabel web site is involved in an updating process over the next three months. You can already see significant changes, with the change to a new header and new home page. The purpose of the upgrade is to increase the amount of information available, and to make the site easier to read and easier to navigate.

Most industrial label printer web sites provide very little information about the machines they offer. However, the DuraLabel PRO and DuraLabel supplies offer such a unique opportunity to cut your labeling and sign making costs while improving quality, that there is a lot to say. And we are not the only ones saying it. As you'll see on the the new DuraLabel site, lots of DuraLabel PRO customers have good things to say about the DuraLabel PRO printer, DuraLabel supplies and the outstanding customer service that backs the DuraLabel PRO.

Plus we'll be adding MORE FREE GIFTS. We are working hard to produce additional, quality lean manufacturing and industrial labeling best practice guides. You'll see the first three of these appear on the DuraLabel web site with a few days. And more are coming.

Labels: DuraLabel PRO, DuraLabel Supplies

A new DuraLabel PRO site focusing on lean manufacturing methods has just come online. It is called The Visual Workplace. It starts with discussing one of the foundations of lean methods, visual communication. It then provides separate sites covering kaizen, 5S and kanban. Other lean methods, such as TPM, will be added in the future.

A visual workplace is one in which needed information is available at the location and time when it is needed. Daily maintenance procedures are posted on equipment and machines. Work areas are identified by signs and floor markings. The end result of a visual workplace is that a new employee can find there way around, and identify equipment, processes and procedures as well as an experienced employee--because the information is provided visually.

In addition to information the lean methods each have a quiz you can use to test your knowledge of kaizen, 5s and kanban. Each quiz has 12 questions and shows you your results, compared with how others did, at the end of the quiz.

Labels: DuraLabel PRO

The lack of arc flash labeling is a significant problem in nearly half of all facilities. A new best practices guide from the makers of the DuraLabel PRO details what is required to have arc flash labeling that meets all codes and standards.

The Arc Flash Labeling Best Practices Guide starts the process with an inspection of the facility. This first step documents the condition of any existing arc flash labeling, and identifies locations where arc flash labels are needed. It then describes the information that should be on an arc flash label, how to make arc flash labels, and even how to remove old labels.

The following is the Table of Contents for this best practices guide:

• Required Tools
• Definitions
  ....What is Arc Flash?
  ....Definitions of Terms
• Evaluation - Facility Inspection
• Label Creation
  ....What Information Should Be Included On An Arc Flash Label?
  ....Needed Equipment and Supplies
  ....Label Creation Steps
  ....Label Creation Using Die-Cut Labels
  ....Label Creation Using Continuous Vinyl
• Label Placement
  ....Locations Where Labels Should Be Placed
  ....Removing Old Labels
• Label Maintenance
• One Page Arc Flash Hazard Labeling Guide

This best practices guide is available as a free download from the Graphic Products' web site.

Labels: Arc Flash Labels, DuraLabel PRO

A new Pipe Marking Best Practices Guide is available from Graphic Products. This guide, featuring the DuraLabel PRO printer, covers everything needed to meet ANSI code for pipe marking. From the initial inspection of the facility, through printing and applying pipe markers (and knowing the right locations in which to apply them) this guide is a comprehensive information source about pipe marking.

The Pipe Marking Best Practices Guide may be downloaded free.

Labels: DuraLabel PRO, Pipe Marking

Sometimes we use different names for the same things. For example, industrial labels are sometimes called industrial decals. Labels and decals, in this case, are the same thing. Both words refer to self-adhesive vinyl with appropriate text and graphics printed on it.

Whether you call them decals or labels, the DuraLabel PRO (DLP) an meet your industrial decal needs. With the ability to print on vinyl tapes up to four inches wide, as well as printing on speciality supplies and a variety of multi-color die-cut labels, the DuraLabel PRO is the printer that makes the decals you need. From OSHA warnings to RTK decals, the DuraLabel PRO has the versatility, flexibility, and wide range of supplies needed to get your visual communication jobs done right... the first time and every time.

It makes no difference what you call them, the DLP is the printer you need.

Labels: DuraLabel PRO

What's the big news about the DuraLabel PRO? Nothing!

That's right, nothing.

It took over two years for the DuraLabel PRO to be developed. Nearly a full year was devoted to testing and making improvements. The result is that there has been no need for upgrades, patches or fixes. The DuraLabel PRO is the industrial label printer that works... it gets the job done by making quality, durable labels and signs.

Whether you need to make signs and labels to support 5S, or label pipes in a hospital, the DuraLabel PRO is the machine that will get the job done... right.

Labels: DuraLabel PRO

Two additional DuraLabel videos have just been put online. They show how to load supplies into the DuraLabel PRO printer. You'll be surprised at how quick and easy it is to load DuraLabel supplies. The videos are available at:

http://www.graphicproducts.com/labelers/duralabelpro/video.html

There are two types of supplies for the DuraLabel PRO.

Specialty supplies come mounted in a simple cartridge that drops right into the DuraLabel PRO.

All other supplies come on rolls that are easily placed into the DuraLabel PRO.

In both cases supplies can typically be changed in about a minute.

Labels: DuraLabel PRO, DuraLabel Pro Supplies

Two new DuraLabel PRO videos are now available online.

The Introduction to the DuraLabel PRO video shows this total solutions package for label and sign printers. See the flexibility and versatility of the DuraLabel PRO. It can make pipe markers, wire labels, OSHA safety signs and much, much more. You'll see how easy it is to make labels and signs with the DuraLabel PRO. Improve your facility's safety and productivity through better visual communication with the DuraLabel PRO sign and labeling system.

The DuraLabel PRO Specialty Supply Loading video provides step-by-step instructions for loading speciality supplies into your DuraLabel PRO. The specialty supplies come in a cartridge that is simple and quick to load into the DuraLabel PRO.

Labels: DuraLabel PRO, DuraLabel Pro Supplies

Many safety standards demand the use of safety signs in a facility. While certain hazards in the workplace is unavoidable, many accidents are. These accidents can often be prevented with the proper creation, placement, and message of a safety sign. The DuraLabel PRO makes OSHA compliant safety signs that does wonders in communicating hazards.

Although the DuraLabel PRO's maximum tape output is 4 inches, creating larger signs is not a problem. The DuraLabel PRO is capable of printing in a tiled format that allows larger signs to be created. This DuraLabel printer is well equipped to handle many sign jobs a facility may need.

Some of the existing safety sign standards is that the sign itself cannot be a hazard and that it should be clearly seen. That means a sign should not have any bolts or corners that can cut or catch on anything and that placement of the label should give it excellent visibility. DuraLabel supplies fit this perfectly. DuraLabel labels are smooth and often made of durable vinyl that can adhere to most clean surfaces. In addition, certain supplies will aid in visibility such as phosphorescent and reflective labels.

Labels: DuraLabel PRO, DuraLabel Supplies, OSHA Labels / OSHA Signs, Safey Signs and Labels

Readers of our blog have no doubt noticed a trend in our blog entries: We are avid supporters of all things DuraLabel. We have good reasons to be. DuraLabel printers are marvelous, DuraLabel supplies are phenomenal, and the DuraLabel staff will do whatever it takes to satisfy loyal customers.

However, it's understandable that you may still be uncertain about investing in DuraLabel products, even with all the good things we have to say about them. It's true that anybody can say something good about anything. Words are just words. DuraLabel understands. That's why we also offer a free trial to try out the DuraLabel. Now you can experience what we've been trying to tell you all this time. We are confident that you will absolutely enjoy using the DuraLabel printer. We are extremely confident that you will love the high quality but low prices of the DuraLabel supplies.

But again, these are just words. Try our absolutely free, no obligation week-long trial. We'll let your enjoyable experience do the talking.

Labels: DuraLabel 4 Supplies, DuraLabel PRO, DuraLabel Supplies, Labeling - Special Offers

You are a person who is in need of signs, labels, pipemarkers, or other types of visual communication. Qualities that you look for in a printer include excellent resolution, fast output, and ease of use. You don’t want a high maintenance printer that is fussy or requiring constant attention. Most of all, you want to be positive that you are getting your money’s worth.


The DuraLabel PRO is looking for a human-user who will appreciate its 203 dpi resolution and five inches per second printing speed. The DuraLabel PRO enjoys creating specialized signs and labels that will be displayed in high profile or high traffic areas. The DuraLabel PRO excels in working independently but doesn’t mind occasional input from a human-user. The DuraLabel PRO is a perfectionist and hates making mistakes because frankly, mistakes are wasteful and is like throwing money away.


Ladies and Gentlemen, I think we have a match.


Arrange a meeting with a DuraLabel PRO and learn more about the DuraLabel PRO.

Labels: DuraLabel PRO

It's a fast paced world out there. The DuraLabel printers are tools that can help you survive the cutthroat pace. Depending on the material and what you're printing, the DuraLabel PRO thermal transfer printer can print at an astounding 5 inches per second!

This printing speed is a rarity among label and sign printers. One of the reasons why most printers can't print this fast is because the print head might not transfer ink at high speeds. The DuraLabel PRO counters this with a feature that allows you to determine the darkness of the print job. Since it is a thermal transfer printer, the higher the darkness, the easier it is to transfer the resin (ink) onto the labeling supply.

The DuraLabel PRO combines excellent print quality with fast print speed to save you time. You don't need to rework or reprint labels, and you get impressive looking visual displays in mere moments.

The DuraLabel PRO website provides more information on the impressive new printer as well as the DuraLabel supplies that work with it.

Labels: DuraLabel PRO, Labeling Machine