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What kind of labels do you need?
Address labels
Ideal for: Standard–size envelopes (#10). Use for recipient's address or return address.
Key features:
- Choose self–adhesive labels to speed up the packaging process.
- For maximum readability, use labels that are approximately 1" x 2 5/8" or larger.
- Typically come in 8 1/2" x 11" sheets that easily feed into laser and inkjet printers. Labels that work with dot matrix (pin–fed) are also available.
- Look for compatibility with popular software packages such as Microsoft® Word, WordPerfect®, and Avery® LabelPro.
Shipping labels
Ideal for: Packages and larger envelopes.
Key features:
- Choose self–adhesive and pre–printed with to and from fields to speed up the addressing and packaging process.
- For maximum readability and resolution of images, use labels that that are approximately 2" x 4" or larger.
- A matte coating provides vibrant, high resolution of text, images, and colors.
- Typically comes in 8 1/2" x 11" sheets that easily feed into laser and inkjet printers. Labels that work with dot matrix (pin–fed) are also available.
- Look for compatibility with popular software packages such as Microsoft® Word, WordPerfect®, and Avery® LabelPro.
File folder labels
Ideal for: Hanging and standard top–tab file folders.
Key features:
- Choose labels with permanent adhesive to prevent lifting and curling. However, removable labels are best if you reuse file folders.
- To make filing and retrieval easier, opt for labels with a color–coded strip. Some also come pre–lettered for alphabetical filing.
- Typically come in 8 1/2" x 11" sheets that easily feed into laser and inkjet printers. Labels that work with dot matrix (pin–fed) are also available.
- Look for compatibility with popular software packages such as Microsoft® Word, WordPerfect®, and Avery® LabelPro.
End-tab file labels
Ideal for: End–tab and open shelf file folders.
Key features:
- Color–coded and pre–printed in alphabetical, numerical, and monthly filing formats, which can make setting up new files, retrieval, and re–filing faster.
- Look for self–adhesive labels that easily wrap around the end tab.
- Opt for scored (creased) labels to insure easy and even folding of labels around tabs.
Standard labels
Ideal for: General office use. Create efficient and effective filing, routing and identification systems.
Key features:
- Choose self–adhesive labels that stick to any surface to speed up the labeling process.
- For easy and quick labeling, look for pre–printed fragile, confidential, etc. labels.
- Look for labels that accept typed, stamped, or written info.
- Unlike labels designed specifically for mailing, media, or files, these labels may need cutting or trimming to fit the specified space.
CD/DVD labels
Ideal for: CDs and DVDs. Identify and organize multimedia presentations, back–ups, MP3 downloads, music, digital photos, client and family data stored on CDs and DVDs.
Key features:
- Generally round so the label fits right on a 4½" CD or DVD. Commonly white or clear.
- Manufactured with a special adhesive designed to stick to CDs and DVDs – won’t peel off and damage CD/DVD drives.
- Print from any inkjet or laser printer.
- Look for compatibility with popular software packages such as Microsoft® Word, WordPerfect®, and Avery® LabelPro if you plan to design and print your labels.
Media labels
Ideal for: Videotapes, audiotapes, diskettes, and zip drives.
Key features:
- Look for labels with a special adhesive designed to stick to the specified media format.
- If you reuse your videotapes, audiotapes, diskettes, and zip drives, opt for removable labels, if not, choose permanent labels which are less likely to curl and lift.
- Color–coded media labels can make organizing easier.
- Look for compatibility with popular software packages such as Microsoft® Word, WordPerfect®, and Avery® LabelPro if you plan to design and print your labels instead of handwriting them.
