Printer Label Store - Helping To Reduce Your Label Spend
Self-adhesive labels are essential for all businesses, whether brick-and-mortar or e-commerce, from shipping parcels to branding products. However, if you're not careful, costs can quickly rise. Whether you’re dispatching a few packages a week or managing a full-scale fulfilment operation, knowing how to buy labels cost-effectively can make a real difference to your bottom line.
At Printer Label Store, we help small businesses save money without cutting corners. Here are five practical tips to reduce your label costs while maintaining high quality.
1. Buy in Bulk (But Be Strategic)
Bulk buying often means a lower cost per label, but make sure you're planning ahead:
- Store your labels in a cool, dry environment to prevent adhesive breakdown.
- Avoid over-ordering custom designs that may become outdated. Instead, try our digital label option with a low MOQ
- Consider ordering together with another branch or department in your business to increase savings.
2. Use Standard Label Sizes
Custom shapes and sizes may look stylish, but they usually come at a premium. Standard sizes, like our best-selling 4 x 6" labels are far more affordable and compatible with Royal Mail, Evri, DHL and all the popular UK couriers.
- Faster dispatch
- Lower production cost
- Compatible with most desktop label printers
3. Choose the Right Material
Don’t pay extra for features you don’t need. At Printer Label Store, we offer:
- Paper – our most cost-effective option. Available in thermal transfer (ribbon required) or direct thermal (no ribbon required) with a large range of adhesives.
- Polypropylene or waterproof labels should be reserved for products exposed to moisture or wear.
- Permanent or removable adhesives – suited to different product needs
If you’re unsure about what to choose, our team is happy to help. Just contact us with your application, and we’ll recommend the right label type.
4. Take Advantage of Offers & Free Shipping
We offer several ways for you to save instantly at checkout:
- Introductory discounts on your first order
- Free UK delivery on all orders
- Leave us a review after purchasing. We often send discount vouchers as a thank-you.
5. Upgrade from a Dymo label printer to a Desktop Thermal Printer
If you're currently using a Dymo label printer and your label volumes are increasing, now is a great time to consider upgrading to a desktop thermal printer. While there's an initial investment, the cost is often quickly recovered thanks to the significantly cheaper price of direct thermal labels. The Zebra ZD220d with just a USB connection is a superb value printer.
- Lower running costs compared to Dymo label printers
- Higher printing speeds for faster dispatch
- Wider compatibility with various label sizes and formats
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Final Thoughts
Buying through an e-commerce site is not always the cheapest. Talk to one of our label experts and challenge us to save you money or solve that labelling issue you may have.
Saving money on self-adhesive labels is all about making smarter choices, whether it’s choosing the right materials, buying in bulk, or upgrading your printing setup.
At Printer Label Store, we’re proud to support UK businesses with competitively priced, high-quality labels designed to suit a wide range of applications.