Labelling Solutions
additional processes were required to create the finished labels.
This process was also consuming a significant amount of the company’s time and resources, in addition to leading to a considerable amount of excess waste.
Furthermore, Ace Grading was experiencing multiple issues with the print quality of the printer it was using at the time, leading the company to look for an alternative solution that could streamline its label production processes, while creating labels with a more premium appearance. Ace Grading offers a selection of labels for its customers to choose from, featuring a selection of creative, colourful designs, as well as offering colour matching on certain ranges within its label offering.
To guarantee security and authenticity for its customers, labels created by Ace Grading are embossed with a foil logo, QR code and anti- counterfeiting technology.
As a result, the company required a printer that could not only match its existing standard label style, it also needed to enable Ace Grading to manage numerous pre-print and post-production modifications to the labels in-house. To allow Ace Grading to create labels with a more premium finish, as well as to ensure it can supply its customers with grading labels of a consistently high quality, the company made the decision to upgrade its label printing solution. Ace Grading’s criteria was a solution that would facilitate the application of multiple processes onto a pre- printed label to create completely unique, vibrant and high quality labels for its customers that will ensure their collection stands out. Upon making the decision to upgrade its labelling solution, Ace Grading began researching suppliers online. Due to the nature of its business, Ace Grading was looking for a company that could support in finding a solution to enable them to apply several different, often complicated processes to a single label.
Ace Grading reached out to various companies to discuss its needs and requirements, and was impressed with AM Labels’ willingness to take on a slightly more complicated challenge. Ace Grading visited AM Labels’ newly opened, state-of-the-art Technical Experience Centre in Northamptonshire, where they discussed the issues they were experiencing with their existing solution with the AM Labels team, as well as their needs and requirements for a new solution. AM Labels conducted several trials with the Epson ColorWorks C6000 colour label printer, including using a range of Ace Grading’s existing artwork to create high quality, vibrant labels with a professional finish. The AM Labels team utilised its technical knowledge and expertise to advise on
increased and this, combined with the much lower cost per label that this model offers, means the company is experiencing savings across numerous areas of its business. As an added benefit, Ace Grading’s new solution has also enabled the company to implement multiple styles of the same label which, despite not being part of its original brief or requirements, means it has been able to successfully increase its offering for its customers. In addition to being highly versatile, the Epson C6000 colour label printer offers excellent print quality and ease of use. Combining a 1200 dpi resolution with print speeds of up to 119 mm per second, this model enables users to produce high quality, full-colour labels, on-demand. Furthermore, the printer produces durable labels that are resistant to water and many chemicals, and it can also virtually eliminate the need for pre-printed labels, saving time, storage space and resources, while maximising efficiency. Instead, plain labels can be loaded easily, creating high quality results with vibrant colours and a matt or glossy finish. This model also has ability to print on a range of media widths from 25.4 mm to 108 mm, providing unrivalled levels of flexibility.
a range of materials and designs for Ace Grading, while performing several tests until a solution was found that the company was happy with. Ace Grading was impressed with the performance of the Epson C6000 printer, as well as with the vibrant finish of the labels that were produced throughout the testing stage. As a result, the company made the decision to invest in this model from AM Labels, as well as purchasing the accompanying label material from AM Labels too. Since installing the Epson C6000 colour label printer, Ace Grading has significantly increased its operations, meaning it is now able to fulfil a much greater number of orders, while reducing turnaround times for its customers. Furthermore, the company can print a larger number of labels per day, meaning they no longer experience shortages or delays.
When compared to the printer Ace Grading was using previously, the Epson C6000 offers improved quality and is more suited to short run label printing. The company is also saving a substantial amount of time when it comes to the label production and printing process, as well as the amount of time its staff spend on quality assurance. Overall, multiple hours are now being saved per member of staff thanks to the Epson C6000 printer, and this solution has also offered cost saving benefits too.
Due to the fact that Ace Grading is now able to fulfil more orders in less time, its profits have
AM Labels provided the installation of the Epson ColorWorks C6000 colour label printer at Ace Grading’s Oxfordshire-based premises, followed by extensive training. AM Labels utilised its knowledge and experience to help Ace Grading find a complete solution that would successfully improve its operations.
Since the installation of the printer, AM Labels has also provided support and general maintenance to Ace Grading to maximise the productivity and efficiency of the company’s new solution.
Investing in the Epson ColorWorks C6000 colour label printer enabled Ace Grading to improve its trading card grading labelling operations with increased speed, efficiency and cost effectiveness, while also supporting the company in creating more consistent, professional looking labels for its customers and reducing turnaround times. AM Labels is committed to finding the right solution for each customer’s individual needs. The company offers product demonstrations at its newly opened Technical Experience Centre in Northamptonshire, where businesses can trial an extensive range of label printing, barcoding scanning, RFID and automation technology.
For more information on the Epson C6000 colour label printer, or to book a demonstration at AM Labels’ Technical Experience Centre, please call the sales team on 01536 414222 or email:
sales@amlabels.co.uk
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