May 20

8 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Ordering Customized Color Labels


This informative video will show you very detailed questions and explain terms like unwind positions, how to determine length and width of your label, facestocks, overlaminates, perfed and unperfed and more! You can also download a copy of the eight questions along with a handy unwind label chart and how to measure your label properly diagram. RACO also features an easy-to-use online color label ordering page that is especially useful for short label runs with no plate or die costs and in any shape making short run color custom labeling very affordable. See below for more information and a link to get you started on your custom color label order.

RACO Industries uses a digital press with near photographic quality and outstanding color reproduction to print your custom label order so whether you want one, two or thousands of colors on your customized color label the price will remain the same! There is no additional plate costs per color. Or maybe you only need few labels for a special project? Short run labels are not a problem and you will not be charged a fee for doing a small quantity of labels. And if a quick turn-around is needed we can have them back to you in 7 business days!

Need a special material or additional features? RACO carries various materials such as durable synthetics, polyester, paper, environmental and even tag stock. Your label can be the traditional square or rectangular shape or an oval, circle, sheeted or even cut out into a specialty shape with no die costs! We also can do variable printing, perforations, different wind positions, protective coatings and more.

If you need further help, feel free to contact a RACO Product Specialist at 800-446-1991 for more information. 

May 14

Zebra iMZ220 and Zebra iM320 Mobile Receipt Printers for Apple, Andriod, Windows, BlackBerry Smartphones, Tablets & Even Handhelds

Need a compact mobile receipt printer that uses Bluetooth connectivity so you can utilize your smartphone, tablet or handheld device but the price tag is out of your reach? The Zebra iMZ220 and iMZ320 light duty receipt printers are durable with an IP42 rating and are also lightweight for wearing for extended periods of time and is priced less expensive than the Zebra RW series which may contain more features than you need as well.

Supporting Bluetooth connectivity to Apple iOS, as well as Android, Windows Mobile and BlackBerry platforms which makes pairing a breeze and also can launch Web-based help pages using Near Field Communication (NFC) enabled devices to provide a trouble free experience when printing your 2 inch and 3 inch receipts especially in customer facing on-demand applications. These unobtrusive printers can be worn comfortably for a whole shift and without interfering in day-to-day operations and are easy to use for replacing pen and paper documentation, preprinted receipts or other unreliable mobile printers. Don’t compromise on quality, call 1-800-446-1991 and learn more about your Android, iOS, BlackBerry, and Windows Mobile printing options!

May 7

Printronix T2N Printer Was Built To Bring Industrial Printing to Entry-Level Customers

The Printronix T2N bar code thermal printer series was created to bring industrial printing to entry-level customers and is an excellent choice for manufacturing, logistics, distribution, healthcare and retail markets because of its wide range of standard features, durability and reliability. With its simple design and ease of use, the Printronix T2N printer is the first to offer Ethernet NIC connectivity as a standard feature and also comes equipped with a real time clock, direct and thermal transfer printing capabilities and provides superior performance for a printer in this price range.

Although Printronix created the lowest cost industrial thermal printer on the market it still contains quality features such as a space saving footprint, 203 dpi and 300 dpi models to fit most job requirements, included PGL, ZPL and EGL emulations, integrates easily with the Configuration Tool and goes green with an Energy Star qualification. You will put the T2N thermal printer to work fast with its easy loading ribbon and media, large visible printer status on top of the printer, intuitive two button design with easy troubleshooting and color-coded cues and has quick network connectivity with a built in Ethernet NIC card.

For more information about industrial printing solutions, contact a product specialist at 1-800-446-1991.

May 1

Eliminate Labor Costs Of Professionally Tagging Clothing, Jewelry & Luxury Goods With the Towa Tagtach Tag Attacher Gun

For a professional appearance when tagging your clothing, jewelry and luxury items use the Towa Tagtach Tag Attacher Gun which uses thread instead of plastic loops. You can tag an article of clothing or jewelry with a specifically designed double-loop thread which attaches the tag by using the Towa TT6-H Attacher Gun allowing up to 500 tags per thread bobbin.

Thread tagging is used for hanging tags and piercing made popular by clothing boutiques, clothing manufacturers, jewelry stores, luxury goods suppliers, etc. The Tagtach TT6 fastener eliminates the labor cost compared with the time consuming handwork of traditional plastic loop tagging.

Six colors of thread are available including white, black, brown, green, gray and red.  For more information, contact a RACO Product Specialist at 800-446-1991.