The two most common shipping labels can be split into two categories: 2 and 4 labels per sheet.
2 Shipping Labels per sheet
The most common 2 labels per sheet are the half sheet labels. The dimensions are 8-1/2 x 5-1/2. They are being used widely to create shipping labels by carriers that allow you to print your own labels such as: USPS, UPS, FEDEX. Websites such as Ebay, Paypal that have integrations with shipping label printing software will most likely use the labels of this size. There is also a second popular shipping label with the dimensions 8-1/8 x 5. These are a little bit smaller, but they have rounded corners. Some use these labels as alternatives to the half sheet labels because they want to have rounded corners. One must be careful when going from the half sheet to these rounded corner shipping labels because they are a little bit smaller. It is best to test the print first before moving over for the more designer rounded corner labels.
4 Shipping Labels per sheet
The second most common shipping labels the quarter sheet labels with 4 labels per sheet that is 4-1/4 x 5-1/2. These labels can be used to print carrier specific shipping labels with tracking information on them as well. USPS world ship supports the 4 labels per page options. There are also rounded corner variations of these labels that come in the following sizes: 4 x 5, 3-1/2 x 5, 3-3/4 x 4-3/4. These rounded corner varieties should also be tested if you are moving from the quarter sheet labels.
There are also the common 6, 8 and 10 labels per sheet but that is for another time.
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Bookplate Labels
A Bookplate is a small print or decorative label put into the inner side of the front cover in order to indicate the owner or the book. Bookplates may also contain the address, phone number, email or other such information in order to have the book to be returned to the owner. The owner’s name is normally placed after an inscription such as “from the books of” or “from the library of”.
Although the function of bookplates are simple, the more interesting aspect are their designs. Bookplates not only carry the unique name of the owner, but also the unique style through images, badges, motifs and other design elements purposely integreated with the information that the bookplate carries. The classic bookplates were designed and made by artisans, but now it doesn’t have to be.
Using laser labels or inkjet labels it is now easy to create your own bookplate with your own personal design or an existing template where you can type in the information you want. There are many good bookplate templates out there to choose from. All you need to do a quick search for bookplate templates, find the Bookplate labels and you’re ready to go! Imagine having all of your books categorized, identified with cute, sleek, official bookplates. Now your bookshelf can become a library for your friends and family to freely borrow without having to worry about getting it confused with their collection.
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Blank Labels for Shipping
If you run a shipping business and need blank labels for packages, you can purchase blank labels via a manufacturer and print your own labels as needed. Labels can be obtained in all kinds of shapes and sizes, and you can save money by buying label sheets in bulk via your suppliers. You can obtain smaller labels for postage of letters and invoice documents as well via your label manufacturers and suppliers.
Other Uses for Blank Labels
In addition to being used for shipping, blank labels can also be used to print barcodes for keeping an inventory of store items and you can obtain quality labels which offer the high contrast necessary for effective bar-coding. Blank labels which are designed to fit the surface of a DVD or CD exactly can be used to make professional-looking covers for a demo CD, student movie production or other media using one of these formats. Versatile labels can customized and printed with a large variety of designs.
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