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October 1, 2018 by John O'Connor

Label Printing: Printed by a Professional or DIY?

In the highly competitive food and beverage market, a product’s label is often the first thing a customer sees. While the convenience and low upfront cost of printing labels yourself may be tempting, the choice to use dedicated food and beverage label manufacturing services involves a crucial trade-off between control, quality, and long-term efficiency.

Why You Should Have Your Labels Professionally Printed versus Doing It Yourself

When your products need labels, how should you print them? One choice is to use a professional label printing manufacturer. The other option is to do it yourself (DIY) in your home or office. Each approach has its own pros and cons.

Should You Go With Professional Label Printing?

One major factor you need to consider with DIY label printing is the initial investment. You will need to purchase printing hardware and materials before you can begin printing labels on your own. 

On the other hand, hiring a professional label manufacturer helps you avoid these major investments. Labeling expenses are even lower when you work with all-digital label printing services because there are no fees for plate engraving. In addition, digital label printing vendors can offer more flexibility in the quantity for each label order.

Furthermore, a labeling professional can offer you a wide selection of materials and finishing processes. These choices will add to your overall cost if you were to choose the DIY approach to label printing. 

To put simply: Using a professional for food and beverage label manufacturing services not only produces better labels for your product’s branding but also saves you money in the long run.

Why Hire United Label Corporation?

United Label offers fast turnaround times, flexible order volumes, and expert support for all your labeling needs. Contact us today for a free label printing estimate at (973) 589-6500.

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About John O'Connor

John O’Connor has been involved in United Label and the labelling industry since 1996, starting in sales of United Label Corporation’s custom pressure sensitive labels.

John O’Connor's years of experience in all facets of the labelling industry make him a go to expert on custom pressure sensitive labels for commercial and industrial applications.

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