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Digital Label Printing

Digital labels are the smart choice for brands that need high-quality labels quickly and cost effectively, no plates, faster turnaround, and the flexibility to update artwork without delay.

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What Is Digital Label Printing?

Digital label printing is a plate-less, print-on-demand process: artwork passes straight from file to press, with nothing to set up between jobs. That means designs can be updated in minutes rather than days, and small quantities cost no more per label than larger ones would.

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Key Benefits of Digital Labels

  • High-resolution print quality with vibrant colours and picture-perfect detail
  • Flexible design changes: update artwork quickly and easily
  • Variable and sequential data: ideal for barcodes, QR codes, numbering and personalised content
  • Fast lead times: no plate-making to wait on, so jobs move from artwork approval to delivery in days, not weeks
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Digital vs Flexographic Printing

Whichever route you take, our team can help you choose the process that delivers the best results for your brand.

Digital Printing

Best for fast turnarounds, multiple variants and frequent changes, variable data printing and premium short-run quality.

Flexographic Printing

Best for high-volume production, a single design at lower unit cost and durable, long-run finishes.

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Common Applications

  • Food
  • Beverage
  • Healthcare
  • Personal Care

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

01Is digital label printing cost-effective for small runs?

Yes. Because there are no plates to create or change between jobs, digital printing carries no large setup cost, making it the most cost-effective choice for short runs and designs that change frequently.

02Can digital labels include variable data like barcodes or QR codes?

Yes. Digital printing supports variable and sequential data, so every label in a run can carry its own barcode, QR code or personalised content.

03Can digital-printed labels still have foiling, varnish or laminate finishes?

Yes. All of our finishing is carried out in-house, so a digitally printed label can be foiled, laminated or varnished without leaving our site.

04What's the difference between digital and flexographic printing?

Digital suits flexibility, short runs and variable data, while flexo suits high-volume, single-design runs at a lower cost per unit.

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