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The Many Uses Of Printed Labels

By Debra Hayes


Whether or not you pay attention to them, there are printed labels everywhere you go. They are on shipping packages and envelopes, food, drinks and even on doors and desks. They are looked at hundreds of times but no one really considers the significance of them.

Your thoughts about labels may be changed by reading this article. It makes points that most people do not consider in their day to day lives.

First, we are going to review the history of them. Before computers and printers, hand written notes were a way to warn people of danger or where something is located. Labeling became a fad with the label maker. You could spell out whatever you wanted and it would print out a small plastic sticker that could be stuck on a solid surface.

With modern technology, making labels is very easily done and can have many styles and fonts. They can be customized to match the environment and can blend in to the surroundings, while at the same time, doing its purpose.

They are typically used on packages that need to be shipped. Most of them have a bar code so that a trained technician can use a scanner on them to see where they are from and where they are going. Without shipping information, packages would not make it to their destinations.

Some of the most important use of labels is by telling consumers what is in the foods and drinks they eat and drink. Many people have food allergies that can be a life threatening condition. Without knowing what is in the food can turn into an emergency situation. These labels are also known to tell the ingredients and nutritional value of the foods and drinks.

Many offices use them to keep files and accounts straight, especially medical offices. Although computers have helped to control accidental prescriptions and messing up of patients, they are still used in some forms of medical coding. Many times, gloves and other necessary items used in medical offices will be labeled for faster locating in case of emergencies.

Business offices will also mark where certain items are, even the bathroom. This helps keep disorganization to a minimum. When there are many people in a file cabinet, it keeps them in a certain place so they can be found a lot easier than just throwing them in the cabinet.

Labels are everywhere, all are printed in one way or another. If they were not there, many people would not know what they are looking for or what they are purchasing. For instance, if someone needed to get a high grade gasoline for their vehicle, they would not know what pump to use unless it was labeled somehow.

Whenever you really want to organize your home or office, the use of labels can be vital. They will make finding clothes, cleaning materials and other household items easy for just about anyone that lives or visits the home. If there are a lot of makeup or hair products, they can be arranged and labeled as to color and brand to help narrow the search.




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