Print & Labelling Blog

Is Your Company Ready for the Christmas Rush? How to Avoid Peak-Season Bottlenecks

For many businesses, the pressure lands squarely on one critical area: Printing and labelling.

Vision Systems in Automated Labelling: The Future of Quality Control

These intelligent inspection tools are transforming how companies check label quality, detect defects and prevent errors before they leave the production line.

Thermal Printing in 2025: What’s Changed and What’s Next

As we move through 2025, the thermal printing landscape continues to evolve - with new hardware, smarter materials, and integrated data solutions transforming how labels are printed, verified, and tracked.

Introducing Zebra’s Next-Gen Print Engines: ZE511 & ZE521

Here’s a breakdown of what’s new, how these models up the game and why the 600 dpi option in the ZE511 is a standout for pharma applications.

Understanding the Different Types of Thermal Ribbons

Here’s a simple guide to the three main types we offer - wax, wax/resin, and resin - and how to choose the right one for your business.

Why Is Barcode Verification So Important?

Unlike barcode scanning, which simply reads a code, verification actually measures its quality - ensuring that every code you produce meets recognised standards and performs well across the supply chain.

The Importance of Selecting the Right Barcode Scanner

Whether you’re in logistics, aerospace, retail, or pharmaceuticals, selecting the correct scanner for your environment and applications can make a huge difference.

Why Using Genuine Labels and Ribbons Matters: Quality, Reliability & Long-Term Savings

Drawing inspiration from supply leaders like Zebra - who emphasise extensive pre-testing and unmatched quality - here’s why genuine labels and ribbons matter, and how to make sure you’re getting the right media for your operation.

Zebra ZM400 & ZM600: End of Line, Finished Printheads — What You Need to Know

If you’re using a Zebra ZM400 or ZM600, this one’s important. As of August 2025, the printheads for both of these printers are officially finished.

Genuine Zebra Products: Are They Worth It?

Today we discuss the importance of buying only genuine Zebra replacement parts as well as the problems that you may face if you decide to go for compatibles.