Removable adhesive pricing gun labels are available by most major pricing gun manufacturers including Monarch, Garvey and XL Pro. Removable pricing gun labels are ideal for giftware as well as quick and easy price changes. But what makes removable adhesive pricing gun labels removable?

The strength or stickiness of pricing gun label adhesive is dependent upon two factors: tack and adhesion. Tack is the stickiness of the pricing label when it initially attaches to an item—at the point of adhesion. Adhesion, and the strength of adhesion, relates to the stickiness of the pricing label when its adhesive sets. The adhesiveness of the pricing gun label is largely dependent upon the surrounding temperature, both at the point of tack and while it sets. High humidity will prevent a pricing gun label from adequately adhering to a product and, with the exception of pricing gun labels specifically designed for high humidity conditions (manufactured by Monarch, Meto and Garvey), will render the label useless.

Removable pricing gun labels are specifically designed for low adhesion or a weak attachment between the pricing label and the item it is attached to. Unlike permanent pricing gun labels, which are highly adhesive, removable pricing gun label adhesive remains at the point of tack, never fully setting, allowing for easy removal. With the exception of the above-mentioned high humidity factor, removable pricing gun labels, because of their low level of adhesion, can be removed simply and easily after months or years without leaving any residue behind. 

Partial gum pricing gun labels, available by Monarch, offer the convenience of both permanent and removable adhesive in one pricing label. In partial gum labels, half the pricing gun label is designed for high adhesion and the other half for low. This means that half the pricing label adhesive will set while the other half of the pricing label will remain at the point of tack, never fully adhering to the item and allowing for easy removal. Partial gum pricing gun labels are ideal to make quick price changes while retaining vital store or product information. 

Removable pricing gun labels offer the convenience of permanent pricing labels with the flexibility necessary for gift items, sale prices and quick price changes. Removable pricing gun labels are available by most major pricing gun manufacturers.

There are numerous advantages to purchasing a 2 line pricing label over a 1 line model. The main reasons for purchasing a 2 line pricing label over a 1 line model include the ability to highlight price comparisons, provide additional information and feature store or company information.

Firstly, a 2 line pricing label offers the option of highlighting price comparisons. For example, a label can have one line showing an item’s regular price and a second showing the sale price.  A 2 line pricing label can also compare your store’s price with a competitor’s or feature special promotional prices alongside regular ones.

Secondly, the additional line of print on a 2 line pricing label offers the option of providing additional information. Generally, one line of label print is used to show price, but with a 2 line pricing label, information such as expiration dates and time stamps can also be featured.

Lastly, a two line pricing label can be used to feature store or company information. In this way, customers will be reminded of where they bought a particular item or have website information so that they can shop from your store online. As a rule, store or company information requires customizable pricing labels, which offer the option of letting you create the text you want to appear on your pricing label. Most major pricing gun and pricing label manufacturers, for example Monarch, XL Pro, Garvey and Towa, offer customizable pricing labels that are compatible with their pricing guns.

Remember, before you buy your pricing gun labels, check to make sure they are compatible with your pricing guns. If you decide that a 2 line pricing label is the right choice for you, make sure to buy a 2 line pricing gun so that you can take advantage of all the benefits they have to offer.

If your pricing gun is jammed, the first step is to clear any and all pricing gun labels from the pricing gun. Turn the pricing gun upside down and gently shake it a few times to clear any loose pricing labels and make sure to clean out any pricing label backings from the rear of the gun.

Once you’ve completed that step, take a small file (many pricing guns come equipped with a file made expressly for this purpose) and clear any additional labels from the pricing gun’s label slot. More often than not, an errant label will be the cause of the jam.

If you’ve determined that there are no pricing labels caught in the pricing gun, lubricate all the visible pricing gun parts to ensure they are working smoothly.

If you are unable to repair the jam, call your pricing gun retailer’s customer service center. Most retailers, including pricinggunsworld.com, offer pricing gun repair that is quick and reliable. Additionally, review your pricing gun manufacturer warranty carefully. Many pricing gun manufacturers offer a 1 year warranty which includes pricing gun repair while XL Pro pricing guns come with a 5 year warranty which includes pricing gun repair.

Choosing the correct pricing label for your pricing gun is fairly simple and straightforward once you know what you‘re looking for. In fact, if you have already purchased your pricing gun, the decision may have been made for you. Every pricing gun has compatible pricing labels and though some pricing guns may be compatible with a few price marking labels, the selection becomes limited by the pricing gun you own. If you have already purchased a pricing gun, read the model number from the side of the pricing gun to learn which price labels are compatible.

If you have not already purchased your pricing gun, there are a few important factors to consider in helping you choose. In this case, choosing your price label may also steer you to the right pricing gun.

1-Are you looking for labels with 1, 2 or 3 lines of print?

Pricing labels come in many different sizes that can accommodate varying amounts of print. Some pricing labels are smaller and are made to hold just a price and some text. Other pricing labels are larger and can feature additional text or price comparisons.

2-Do you want to customize your pricing labels?

Many pricing labels are customizable, which means you can add your store name and address or other marketing or merchandising text what is available on the price marking band. Customizable pricing labels are the ideal way to transmit additional information such as a store address or website to increase customer retention.

3-Are your pricing labels going to be in conditions that require special handling?

Some pricing labels come with optional removable or freezer-grade adhesive. If your products, and thereby your pricing labels, are kept in cold conditions or if they are subject to multiple price changes, these options are extremely advantageous. Other options to consider are tamper-proof security slits and custom colors.

4-What specific text do you want to appear on your pricing labels?

This is where the pricing label decision meets the pricing gun decision. Different pricing guns offer different character, text, symbol and number options. Some pricing guns are specifically geared toward promotional text, others to date stamping, inventory or expiration dates. It’s important to look at the band images for each gun to determine which suits your price marking needs. Once you’ve chosen your gun, the best pricing label is the compatible one.

MONARCH PRICING GUNS

Monarch pricing guns, in particular the Monarch 1110, is the industry standard and Monarch is perhaps the most well-known pricing gun manufacturer. Monarch pricing gun models are available with a wide variety of band configurations. This allows for using the same pricing label in many of their pricing guns, each with their own text and character options. Many Monarch pricing guns print time, date and units of measure. Monarch pricing gun labels are available for use in all temperatures. Monarch pricing guns are known for their low price and ease of use.

XL PRO PRICING GUNS
XL Pro pricing guns come with a 5 year manufacturer’s warranty which includes free price gun repair. XL Pro pricing guns are customizable, reliable and efficient and come in many different models, each with its own text options. XL Pro makes over 30 different pricing guns to satisfy all pricing, coding and inventory tracking needs. XL Pro also makes the only pricing gun with 14 digit print capacity.
TOW PRICING GUNS
Towa pricing guns are known for their durability and are the only pricing guns with metal construction. Their tough, quality construction and smooth operating action make them ideal for high volume pricing. Towa pricing guns are available in 3 different models, making it simple and easy to determine which pricing gun is right for you.
SATO PRICING GUNS
Sato pricing guns are compact, long-lasting and easy-to-use. With eight models to choose from, Sato pricing guns come in one, two or three line models and feature many different printing combinations.
METO PRICING GUNS
Meto pricing guns are primarily designed for promotional label and print large, eye catching text on wavy-edged price labels. The large, bold, clear print is a true standout. Meto pricing guns come in 12 model options of ergonomic, streamlined, lightweight pricing guns.

The print head of a pricing gun is made up of bands. The bands are made from rubber and contain the outline of characters, numbers and text. When the print head presses against the inker, or ink roller, the band leaves an impression of the selected character on the label.

Each pricing gun has a select number of bands, each with its own configuration of available characters. The number of bands a pricing gun can hold determines the variety of characters the pricing gun can print.

Ink rollers are made from a synthetic material whose construction almost resembles a paint roller—a sponge wrapped around plastic. Ink rollers are soaked in ink and then sealed so as to retain the moisture. Ink rollers can last for a few years and are relatively inexpensive. However, ink rollers are specific to their pricing gun manufacturers and should not be used on pricing guns from other manufacturers or on pricing gun models for which they were not designed.

Pricing gun labels are adhesives on which the pricing gun characters are printed. Pricing gun labels come in different sizes and colors and many are customizable. Pricing gun label adhesives are also available in grades of adhesive such as freezer-grade, for extreme cold, and high-humidity for outdoor products. Additionally, pricing gun labels may have security slits or tabs. Pricing gun labels can carry one, two or three lines of text depending upon the pricing guns used. Like ink rollers, many pricing gun labels are specific to their manufacturer and pricing gun model. However, there is greater flexibility in pricing gun labels than in ink rollers and, in some cases, it is possible to use one manufacturer’s pricing gun label in another manufacturer’s pricing gun. Moreover, many pricing gun manufacturers use the same labels for a number of their pricing gun models.

Pricing guns are equipped with many new features and options but the most elemental parts of a pricing gun are the print head bands, which determine the characters, the ink rollers which apply the ink and the pricing gun labels, which displays the information.

Regardless, there are some conditions, such as freezers or high humidity, which can test the strength of even the strongest pricing label adhesive. To combat this, many pricing gun and pricing label manufacturers offer a variety of optional adhesive specifically designed to withstand extreme conditions.

Freezer-grade adhesive is designed to withstand extreme cold and is ideal for frozen foods. Garvey and Meto each offer optional freezer-grade adhesive on their pricing gun labels, while Monarch pricing labels use a general adhesive that will withstand extreme cold.

Another area of concern is high humidity. This is a concern for greenhouses or other retailers that display items outdoors during the summer. Many manufacturers offer a stronger grade of adhesive on their pricing gun labels which will withstand high temperatures. Meto offers optional high adhesive on their labels, Garvey offers a permanent adhesive, Primark’s labels come with a multi-purpose option and Monarch’s general adhesive pricing labels will adhere in all temperatures.

Regardless of which pricing gun label you choose, make sure to review all of the adhesive options and evaluate the climate conditions in which your products will be displayed before purchasing your pricing gun labels.

These features will determine how effective and usable your pricing marking gun will ultimately be.
1-Ease of Use—this could relate to everything from the loading mechanism to the removal process to the overall functionality. In short, a pricing gun that is too complicated to use will waste time instead of save it and create a frustrating experience for your workers.

2-Construction-a price labeler’s construction is of tremendous importance. Firstly, a pricing gun must be extremely lightweight to ensure maximum efficiency. A pricing gun that is too heavy will place a tremendous burden on the user’s hands, reducing overall labeling speed and overtaxing workers. Secondly, a price marking gun’s construction must be durable. The necessity of replacing a pricing gun increases costs and a gun that breaks down too often means time lost troubleshooting.

3-Efficiency—the purpose of a price marking gun is to increase efficiency and, thereby, productivity and marketability. A pricing gun needs to efficient in its manipulation so that workers can label as many products as possible as quickly as possible.

So, when shopping a pricing gun, before focusing on the labeler’s specific features, consider whether its mechanism is simple and straightforward, its construction is lightweight and durable and its output is efficient. Keeping these factors in mind will ensure you get the most out of your pricing gun purchase.