What style of printer do you use? Laser, dot matrix or typewriter? Refer to the guide below for styles compatible with your printer.

• Laser: Labels are available on 8½" x 11" laser printer compatible sheets. Depending on thickness of label stock and printer capacity, label sheets may have to be hand fed.
  
• Dot Matrix: Labels are available on continuous pin-fed paper for use in dot matrix printers. Label stock is EDP (electronic data processing) compatible.
  
• Typewriter: Labels are available on small sheets for hand feeding into typewriter. Label stock is compatible with typewriter print ribbon inks.
  

• Foil Backed Labels: Foil layer helps label conform and stick to curved spines. Labels are thicker and opaque to prevent image shadowing and provide sharp print contrast. Foil backing serves as a barrier to prevent label adhesive from drying or bleeding into surface. Smudge proof printing surface.
  
• Paper Labels: Paper labels are economical and a good choice for general library applications. They feature a smudge-resistant printing surface and are thin and conformable to spines.
  

Choose a Style: Most labels are available in five different styles: spine labels only, processing labelsets, general office use or mailing labels, acid-free for rare use on rare books, and SuperBond aggressive labels for difficult labeling surfaces. Refer to locator guide below for styles.
 

• Keep label information readable longer.
  
• Keep your labels clean and free from dirt and damage.
  
• Offer fade resistance and additional adhesion to difficult surfaces.
  
• Eliminate labels lifting and peeling.
  

• Rolls: Convenient, easy to dispense.
  
• Sheets: Shipped flat, easy to store.
  
• Individual: Feature a split-back, "band-aid" type liner
  
• Continuous Protector Tape: Cut to length required.
  
• Economical alternative to precut label protectors.
  

• 1-mil: Thin polyester is aggressive and flexible. Ideal for around spines. Clear, good for bar codes.
  
• 2-mil: Twice as thick as 1-mil protectors. A good choice for protecting bar codes when on a flat surface. Not recommended for around spines.
  
• 4-mil: Thicker than 1 or 2-mil but vinyl is softer and flexible. Conforms well to spines and curved surfaces. Matte.
  

• Polyester: Clear and the most durable.
  
• Polypropylene: Economical and flexible.
  
• Vinyl: Soft and conformable, matte finish.
  
• Tedlar: Clear, thin and UV-resistant.
  
• Polyethylene: Clear and conformable.
  

• Prolong the shelf life and performance quality of labels and protectors by storing them in area away from light and temperature extremes. (Recommended temperature is 68°-75° F.) Keep labels and protectors in their original plastic packaging to protect them from humidity and moisture. (Recommended relative humidity is 45%-55%.)
  
• Labels will perform best in printers if stored flat when not in use. Do not use curled, warped or damaged labels in any printer. After each use, remove labels from printers and keep them flat with a weighted object. Labels kept in printers may curl away from the liner and cause jams.
  
• During set-up and printing, always feed labels in a forward motion to avoid delaminating labels in your printer. The reverse or backward motion may delaminate (remove) labels from the liner, causing them to stick to the platen or jam the printer. If backward or reverse motion is necessary, release the platen tension of the printer or typewriter.
  
• For maximum adhesion, apply labels and protectors to a clean, dry surface. Then burnish entire label to assure full adhesive contact with the surface. Avoid using hand lotion on hands when handling labels and protectors.