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Barcodes v RFID

Auto-ID labels like barcodes and RFID are both used to track and capture information about products, assets and inventory. So what is the difference? And which one is right for your customers?

Advantages of Flexographic Printing

At Diversified Labeling Solutions, we use the flexographic printing process to create custom and stock labels for our customers. Besides labels, flexographic printing can be done on tag, metallic films, plastics, and fabric.

Color Basics

Color plays a huge role in the design of labels that are meant to stand out, attract customers or portray consistent branding. Learn some of the basics of how to design and print with color, as well as how to avoid some of the common pitfalls.

An Introduction to Cannabis Labels

As a DLS distributor, you have access to our custom print capabilities that allow you to quote cannabis and CBD projects. Target this market during this crucial growth period with DLS as your guide.

Reflective Vinyl

Reflective vinyl label tape is a specialized thermal print media infused with light reflective plastic particles. It provides high visibility both at night and in the daytime.

Augmented Security Labels

Counterfeit and stolen products, from medication to electronics, account for a staggering market share. Imports of counterfeit and pirated goods are worth nearly half a trillion dollars a year, or around 2.5% of global imports.

Six Label Questions

Getting the right label for the job requires asking the right questions. Asking your label customers these six questions will give us all the information we need about the label construction - so we can get you a quick, accurate quote.

California Prop 65 Warning Labels

DLS offers Prop 65 compliant custom labels for products sold to California. As of August 2018, your customers need to be compliant.

Mobile Citation Printing Supplies

Municipalities and parking authorities looking to streamline and economize their citation processes are increasingly looking to mobile parking citation printing, or ecitations. Learn more about the benefits and supplies needed for mobile citations.

Connecting with Distributors

As a trade-only label converter, our customers are our sales team. DLS works hard to reach distributor customers through digital marketing, networking events and industry organizations.

Basics of Digital Label Printing

Digital printing technology has revolutionized the label industry with options for short and medium print runs, variable printing and high-quality printing on a wide variety of print surfaces and label stock.

Direct Thermal vs Thermal Transfer Labels

What labels are right for your customer? Learn more about the differences between thermal transfer and direct thermal labels so you can give your customers accurate recommendations.

Sustainable Label Production

To appeal to larger brands and environmentally conscious consumers, you should look for sustainable suppliers. DLS takes several key steps to ensure the sustainability of our label production.

How to Sell Labels

Labels are important to most businesses. From product labels to shipping labels, many companies have a label need. It’s a segment of the print industry that continues to grow and change over time.

Healthcare Labels - Key Communication for Patient Safety

Labels play an extremely important role in medical facilities. A wide variety of label types can help to organize workflow and improve efficiency; secure and track patient documents, medication and specimens; comply with regulatory requirements; and reduce errors to enhance patient safety.

Improve Customer Interactions While Selling More Labels

As a salesperson and reseller, it’s important to grow and improve your customer interactions. Now more than ever, to stay ahead of your competitors, you must offer them exceptional customer service. Every interaction counts. DLS knows your reputation matters.

Vinyl Label Tape - A Durable Alternative

Vinyl label tape is a durable label choice for industrial, commercial, or manufacturing label applications including labels, signs, tags or identification in a harsh environment. Learn more about the ways your customers can benefit from this versatile material.

Supply Chain Label Solutions

Labeling is a critical component to a well-managed supply chain process. Any warehouse, regardless of its capacity, can reduce labor costs by implementing supply chain label solutions.