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Food labeling

Help protect customer health from point of sale to plate with clear, accurate food label printing.

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Why retailers can't ignore food labeling

By ensuring food labeling is clear and accurate, you can play a key role in safeguarding public health and enhancing the overall shopping experience for your customers. All while building trust and loyalty around your brand.

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Allergen & health safety

Help protect consumers from allergic reactions and foodborne illnesses, while reducing your liability risks.

Transparency & trust

Build consumer confidence by showing a commitment to safety and transparency, which strengthens brand loyalty.

Regulatory compliance

Help ensure adherence to food safety laws and regulations, reducing your risk of fines, recalls, or legal action.

Product freshness & quality

Help maintain product integrity and reduce spoilage or waste with clear expiration dates, storage instructions, and handling guidelines.

Supply chain & efficiency

Upgrade from handwritten labels to digital solutions for accurate tracking and compliance – streamlining food prep and ensuring an efficient supply chain.

Customization & branding

Differentiate yourself in the market, attracting safety-conscious consumers and reinforcing a premium brand image.

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Choosing the right food labeling solution

When selecting a food safety label printer, it’s important to consider these factors and best practices.

  1. FDA/regulatory compliance

    Most countries require businesses to label food with ingredients, manufacturer, nutrition, and allergens. Emerging laws may also mandate advanced labeling technology.

  2. Font size & legibility

    Some countries mandate additional food label details, making font size and label length crucial for readability and compliance.

  3. Label design

    Customizing food labels with logos, colors, contact information, and more gives businesses the opportunity to foster brand awareness and loyalty.

  4. Connectivity

    Selecting a printer with the right connectivity is crucial for efficient food labeling. Ensure compatibility with Wi-Fi®, Bluetooth®, tablets, or other necessary devices.

  5. Print location

    Food prep spaces vary, so a compact printer can help maintain workflow. Consider mobility if one printer serves multiple prep areas.

  6. Print environment

    Consider if the printer must withstand spills, grease, heat, or other harsh conditions to ensure durability and reliable performance in food prep environments.

  7. Print quality

    Ensure labels remain clear and legible without watermarks, fading, or smudging to maintain compliance and readability throughout the supply chain.

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Smart software for seamless food safety labeling

Take the complexity out of allergen and nutritional labeling. Meet the easy-to-use solution that powers transparency and compliance in your food labeling.

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Die-cut vs. linerless food label printers

Die-cut food label printers

Die-cut food label printers are ideal for high-volume and batch print. Die-cut labels offer stronger adhesion and compatibility with cutters and peelers. These printers are practical for preprinting batches of labels, making a variety of labels available for efficient food labeling.

Linerless food label printers

For applications that demand speed, and sustainability over strong adhesion, linerless printers are the ideal choice. With more labels per roll and no label backing, these printers help reduce waste, improve workplace safety, accelerate labeling, and enhance total cost of ownership.

Compare the options to find the right food labeling fit

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TD 2 (with liner)		 TD-2
TD 2 (with linerless)		 TD-4
TD 4 (with liner)		 TD-4
TD 4 (with linerless)		 Titan
Titan 4420 (high print volume with liner)
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Ingredient label output quantity (6in length) <1,000 per day <1,000 per day <1,000 per day <1,000 per day >2,000 per day
Food prep label output quantity (2in length) <3,000 per day <3,000 per day <3,000 per day <3,000 per day >6,000 per day
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TD 2 desktop thermal printers

Print high-quality labels up to 2.4 inches from connected or networked mobile devices and PCs. Get performance and quality from a compact, affordable printer.

  • Direct thermal printing with resolution up to 300dpi
  • USB 2.0, Wi-Fi®, and Bluetooth® connectivity options
  • Optional battery base, cutter, tablet mount, or peeler
  • Splash- and spill-resistant sealed LCD/keypad & sturdy metal parts
  • Compact footprint to fit into many environments
  • Choose your own labels and reduce roll change frequency with diameters up to 5 inches
  • Built-in native printer language emulations, compact size, and tablet mounts to work with existing systems and space
  • Lifetime technical support and 2-year limited warranty
  • Linerless options: TD-2350DFC300, TD-2350DFC203, TD-2320DFC300, TD-2320DFC203
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TD 4 desktop thermal printers

Boost productivity and easily scale your barcode labeling capacity from hundreds to thousands of labels up to 4 inches wide. Get compatibility with leading systems, top print quality, and seamless integration at the right price.

  • Direct thermal and thermal transfer model options
  • Up to 8ips print speeds1
  • Quality labels with clean, crisp details from print resolutions up to 300dpi
  • Seamless compatibility, plus USB, Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth® connectivity options
  • Compact footprint to fit into many environments
  • Shared easily between multiple users and managed remotely
  • Lifetime technical support and 2-year limited warranty
  • Linerless options: TD-4550DNWBFC, TD-4420DNFC
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Titan 4420TN

Print high volumes of clear, scannable barcodes labels up to 4 inches wide around the clock. These tabletop printers make setup and printing easy with an intuitive LCD display. Plus, gain greater efficiency with a liner rewinder and label peeler.

  • Direct thermal and thermal transfer model options
  • Optional Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth®
  • Bright multicolor status light and LCD display to make selections on the fly
  • Ethernet/LAN, USB 2.0, Host-USB, and RS232C Serial connectivity
  • High volume, high-quality food label printing with up to 600m ribbon capacity
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