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Coffee bag labels

GaryatGalaGaryatGala
edited January 1970 in Off-topic
I,m looking at putting labels on coffee bags, specifically adhesive labels containing information about the contents.
Does anyone here have their own way of obtaining adhesive labels, the art of labelling via software or otherwise as well as where to purchase these labels.
The beans are usually for friends and the place of work so it would be nice if they can see a more attractive/proffessional product.
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  • GeekKopiGeekKopi
    on 1437814757:
    I,m looking at putting labels on coffee bags, specifically adhesive labels containing information about the contents. Does anyone here have their own way of obtaining adhesive labels, the art of labelling via software or otherwise as well as where to purchase these labels. The beans are usually for friends and the place of work so it would be nice if they can see a more attractive/proffessional product. Thanks.[emoji4]
    hi mate. Office works sell standard stick labels laid out on A4 paper that feed into any printer. Then just use Microsoft word and select the specific labels template for the labels you are using and its all laid out for you to put in content.
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  • Intense CoffeeIntense Coffee
    Depending on how many you need to print, I eventually found the most practical and effective is to use a label printer. I have a Brother QL700, but there are other brands available. The rolls of labels cost a bit, and it's heat based printing so Black & White, but you can include branding (logos) etc. Easy to print a single label, or batches of similar ones quickly. I found sheets of labels can get quite fiddly, especially if you need different labels, or constantly need to change roast dates etc. Ended up with quite a lot of wastage. You could also print std sheet labels (or have a stamp made up) for branding and std stuff, then have a separate stamp for the roast date & Blend Name, but if you intend to stamp the bag itself, you will need to buy Natural Craft style bags. I had a stamp made up for stamping craft bags with spots to write up the blend & roast dates etc which works OK, but the ink starts to spread after a short period and it becomes quite smudgy. My suggestion if you get a stamp made up keep it as simple as possible with reasonable size characters. I designed mine to be too complex, and the wording can be hard to distinguish especially if you do not stamp it perfectly. Graham
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  • GaryatGalaGaryatGala
    Thanks guys. Will look at both solutions and see the best one that works best for me. I had a old brother labeler but its a crude and unproffesional looking result. I also like Greenman,s solution of using Open Office, so will be keen to try that. Will give some feedback on the findings.[emoji106]
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  • GaryatGalaGaryatGala
    @Intense Coffee, My version of Windows XP only suits the Brother QL570 label printer. I could not find any label rolls that are adhesive backed so that I can stick on the bags. Do you have any links that would help me? As for roast dates, I think hand written will be sufficient for the purpose.
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  • lemoolemoo
    Hey Gary Do you have a printer at home? Like geekopi's post, the address labels that office works sell is probably one of the easier options https://www.officeworks.com.au/shop/officeworks/c/office-supplies/labelling/labels/address-labels they come in A4 sheets and the main brand sold is Avery which have templates you can get off their website http://www.averyproducts.com.au/avery/en_au/Templates-&-Software/Templates
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  • GaryatGalaGaryatGala
    Gday Chris. I have a HP printer with both black and color cartridges. Have exhausted myself sifting through the web trying to find the easiest and best way since I have the old XP windows with 2003 microsoft word. When I get the time, will make a few test templates to be printed on normal A4 paper just to make sure it all works before going ahead and get those labels from the link you sent me. Many thanks Chris. Does anyone else have their own solutions?
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  • Intense CoffeeIntense Coffee
    Hi Gary, I mainly use the Brother DK-11202 labels. The following is a link to them @ Officeworks: https://www.officeworks.com.au/shop/officeworks/p/brother-dk-11202-62-x-100-mm-shipping-label-roll-300-labels-brdk11202?searchTerm=Brother DK-11202 They possibly work in the QL570, but you would need to check that. I also use the DK-11201 labels which are smaller. Brother provide suitable software for designing and managing the labels. Good Luck Graham
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  • GaryatGalaGaryatGala
    Hey thanks Intense coffee for the link. [emoji106] Will have a look for them at our local Officeworks, which is only a ten minute drive away. Will also look at the Avery solutions too while i,m there.
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  • GeekKopiGeekKopi
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    Hey thanks Intense coffee for the link. [emoji106] Will have a look for them at our local Officeworks, which is only a ten minute drive away. Will also look at the Avery solutions too while i,m there.
    how did you go with this mate?
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  • GaryatGalaGaryatGala
    Received the Brother QL570 label printer as a birthday gift. Bless my niece,s heart, and my wife,s for the laptop. Comes with software, insert disc into pc to use and save the features. Works well as a basic label printer if you dont want any fancy colors or decorations. Black and white. Can save images to pc, then include them into the label with the lettering. Comes with two sizes labels. Auto cuts each label as it prints. The only bummer is that due to the thermal rolls, colors is not possible. Overall very pleased with the results and straight forward to use. Recommended.
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  • Intense CoffeeIntense Coffee
    Nice One - reckon you will be happy with choice
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  • GeekKopiGeekKopi
    on 1440150473:
    Received the Brother QL570 label printer as a birthday gift. Bless my niece,s heart, and my wife,s for the laptop. Comes with software, insert disc into pc to use and save the features. Works well as a basic label printer if you dont want any fancy colors or decorations. Black and white. Can save images to pc, then include them into the label with the lettering. Comes with two sizes labels. Auto cuts each label as it prints. The only bummer is that due to the thermal rolls, colors is not possible. Overall very pleased with the results and straight forward to use. Recommended.
    score! Good stuff!
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