Labels

FAQs about labels

What’s the difference between labels and stickers?

From a technical perspective nothing. Still, the general public has developed different expectations of both of these terms. While stickers are often seen as a decorative element, which is used for promotional purposes or for private use for collecting, doing crafts and designing, labels are more often used in an industrial or technical environment. In short:

Stickers are colourful, decorative and promotional.

Labels are informative, practical and product-specific.

How do you remove labels?

No worries, even permanent or extremely permanently adhesive labels can of course be removed with enough muscle power, water, soap, oil or special removers – but often not without destroying your small advertising spaces. If you therefore already know before applying that you will peel off the label, then removable adhesive films or adhesive papers are the right choice for you.  They are just as equally adhesive as their permanently adhesive counterpart, but can be much easier removed, without any supplies and without leaving any residue.

What kind of labels can be printed?

At FLYERALARM you can print self-adhesive labels from classic labels on a roll to labels with additional colour white and custom shaped labels to food labels in different varieties for any kind of application. 

What information do I have to prepare to print labels?

To print labels at FLYERALARM, you just have to create an account, then configure your custom stickers and upload correct print files. You can find key points to consider when creating print files here in the Print file guidelines. The exact dimensions, the material, finishes and quantities of your custom labels can be chosen with the product configuration.

Can I use my own design templates for the labels?

Yes, at FLYERALARM you upload your own print files after the order process. This way, you can print your custom design on your custom labels. It is possible that you just have to adjust the dimensions of your design template. the safety distance, the bleed or the colour space. For detailed information please consider the data sheet of your product that will be available to download at the end of your configuration or in your customer account after your purchase.

What formats do you accept for designs?

We require your print files as a JPG, PDF or TIFF file. For specific products and finishes only PDF files will work. You can find more information about the data files you can use in the data sheet of your chosen product.

What quality checks are done during the print process?

After the file upload, your print files are checked for free with the basic automatic file check. Should there appear any errors and should the print files not be printable, you will have the option to correct the files and upload them again. After the files have been correctly uploaded, they will automatically be approved and go directly into print.

Your data will be checked for further criteria for a fee with the advanced automatic file check. Approve your files after the file check, so that the printing process can be started. If you receive some suggestions (smaller problems), you will still have the option to approve the files. In this case, we accept no responsibility for the printed result.

How high should the print file resolution be?

For products, which come in sizes smaller than A2, we recommend a resolution of 300 to 356 ppi, for sizes from A2 and larger we recommend 100 to 150 ppi. For large-format print products, like outdoor advertising, 95 ppi are enough. Information on specific resolutions can be found in the data sheet for the respective product.

How long does it take for the labels to be printed and delivered?

The delivery time is 3-4 working days on average (standard order). The delivery period begins one day after receipt of a viable print file or print approval before the file acceptance deadline and complete payment for the goods (including VAT). Delivery times, however, depend on various production conditions. In exceptional cases, delivery times may be delayed.

Can I request samples or test prints before ordering higher quantities?

You would like to test your custom product thoroughly and in person before your purchase? Many products can be sent to you as an unprinted or printed sample unit. In our online shop you can also find sample sets with a variety of carefully compiled materials, finishes and sizes.

Just contact us!

Do you have a customer service, which can help me with my choice and my order?

You have questions regarding your order or the creation of the print files or need help choosing your custom products? You can reach our contact service via contact form, via telephone 0800 151 0181 (Mon - Fri, 9 AM - 6 PM), or via post.