1. About Gold Label Printing Co. Ltd.
2. About Label Artwork
3. About Label Design
4. About Label Materials
5. About Label Printing
6. About Label Pricing
7. About Ordering Labels
8. Label Shipping
9. COLOR MANAGEMENT OF OUTPUT：


1. About Gold Label Printing Co. Ltd.
How long has Gold Label Printing been in business?
A: Gold Label Printing was started in 1990. It has growing to one of the largest label/tag manufacturers in Shenzhen, China.

Do you have a label catalog, or label samples you can send to me?
A: Sure. We'll be happy to send you samples of our work. Please contact us to request samples. Please give us some details of your order, so we can samples that best represent the type of labels you'd like to receive.

Do you guarantee my labels?
A: We’re so confident in the quality of our labels, our experts will do whatever it takes to ensure your satisfaction with our labels. Please read our Guarantee Terms.

Do you have a local label sales rep. in my area?
A: Not yet. We’re now looking for sales rep. from worldwide.
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2. Label Artwork.
Can I send you a label design created in Word or other programs?
A: You can create your label design a word processor or basic art program. These files cannot be converted to usable label artwork, but will decrease the time it takes to recreate your label. Contact our Sales Team for more details.

How should I prepare my label artwork?
A: The easiest and fastest way to send label artwork is contact us and ask for free net space to upload your artwork. You can also mail your label artwork to us. If you're mailing label artwork, please include a printout of your label.

Will I receive a label proof?
A: All label orders receive a digital proof for copy review. Differences in computer monitors mean the label colors you see on your screen may not match the printed labels. All label orders receive a color proof if requested.

Will the colors in my label proof match what I see on my computer screen?
A: Because monitor displays vary, some colors in your label proof may not match the monitor color of your labels.

What if my label image file is not high-resolution?
A: Our team can help you make decisions regarding your label artwork. Our Art Department can work with you to improve the quality of your label image

What does DPI mean?
A: DPI stands for Dots per Inch, which is a measurement of the scanning resolution of an image. DPI is the number of dots a printer can print per inch, or that a monitor can display. Most images on the web are 72 DPI. These images will look good on your monitor but are not suitable for printing labels. If you need help finding high-resolution images for your labels.

What kind of label files do you accept?
A: We can accept almost any type of professional graphics files for label designs. Our preferred file formats are vector type files, from design programs like Adobe® Illustrator®, Corel Draw®, and Macromedia Freehand®. If you're unsure, please contact us.

Can you accept my label artwork on disk?
A: The fastest way to send us your label artwork is ask our staff to get free online space and upload your file. This improves turnaround time for your labels. If you prefer to mail your label artwork, we'll accept Zip disks, CD, and DVD. Please include a printout of your artwork.

What’s the difference between vector art and raster art?
A: Common raster file types include .JPG, .GIF, .TIF. and .BMP. Raster artwork is made of small dots. Most pictures on the web are low resolution (72 dpi) which has bigger dots, and prints poorly. High resolution images (300 dpi) have very small dots to create more detail, and better quality. We recommend high resolution images only for label artwork. Vector artwork is made of scalable rendered lines. All vector art is high resolution. Some example vector file types are .AI, .CDR, .FH, and .EPS. You can place rasterized images in vector art. We accept these files for label artwork, as long as the placed images are high resolution.
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3. Label Design
What’re the parts of a label?
Labels are generally made from 4-5 components.
1) Release Liner: The label is attached to a release liner, generally made silicone coated paper for easy label release during application
2) Adhesive: There are a variety of label adhesives available, permanent, temporary, removable and repositionable are a few. Label environment and the type of surface the label is applied to are important when choosing an adhesive.
3) Label Material/Substrate: Choose your label material based on application and environmental conditions your label is exposed to.
4) Artwork/Printing: There are a variety of label printing methods; each has advantages and disadvantages in terms of quality, durability and cost.
5) Laminate: Laminates add protection to a label. Label application and environment are factors in choosing laminate.

What is the Corner Radius?
A: Corner Radius is the measurement of the amount of curve a corner has, expressed in decimal form. The higher the corner radius, the more curve.
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4. Label Materials
What’re the difference types of adhesive I can use for my label projects?
A: The type of label you are quoting will determine the adhesive(s) available. The most common adhesives are permanent, removable or cold temperature. Consolidated Label has a wide selection of adhesives for your labels

What’re the most common label stocks?
A: Semi-gloss paper is the most widely used label material because it has a great printing surface and it is very cost effective. Consolidated Label also offers a wide selection of label stocks.

What’s the difference between coated and uncoated label stock?
A: Coated stock is super-shiny paper produced by pressing the paper against a polished metal drum while the coating is still wet. Uncoated stock has a matte or dull finish and will abosrb the inks printed on the paper, making them appear slightly duller.

What material can labels be made from?
A: There are hundreds of label materials. Generally, labels are made from paper, vinyl, polyester, and polyethylene and specialty materials like films. See Label Material to learn what material you can choose.

What type of label is best for outdoor/industrial applications?
A: Vinyl is ideal for outside application. Flexographic inks are water-based, so they will fade if they are exposed to the sun for an extended period of time. Please consult with your Customer Service representative regarding your label.

What’re UV coated labels?
A: UV coated labels have an aqueous finish put on them to protect the inks. Flexo inks are water-based, so UV coatings protect the label artwork in damp conditions.

What’re the benefits of label coating?
A: Labels can be UV coated or laminated. The coating process protects the inks against water damage.
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5. Label Printing
Dose Gold Label Printing print my label in house?
A: We handle all aspects of label production in house.

What if the shape/size of my label is unique?
A: If you have an outline of your label shape, we can create a die line. If this is a small quantity label order, we can die cut your labels on our digital label presses which do not require hand tooling. For longer label runs, permanent tooling needs to be created.

Can you print the back of my label?
A: Yes, we can print the adhesive or liner of the label. This requires an additional plate at an additional cost.

What’re color separations?
A: Label artwork with color separations break down a color graphic into the four basic ink colors: cyan, magenta, yellow, and black (CMYK). Each color layer of your label is printed separately, one on top of the other, creating the full-color label.

What’s the difference between 4 color process (CMYK) and spot color printing?
A: 4 color process printing is used in printing labels with photographic images. The four colors are combined to recreate color. Spot color printing is generally used for text and simple graphic printing in single colors. Pantone Colors are frequently used for spot-color label printing.

What’re pressure sensitive labels?
A: A pressure sensitive label has an adhesive glue on the backing. When pressure is applied to the label, it will adhere to most surfaces.

What’s flexographic label printing?
A: Flexographic label printing is high resolution printing using polymer plates which image your label artwork directly on to the substrate (label material). Flexographic label printing is fast, economical and widely used in the label industry. Nearly all of the label printing presses at Consolidated Label are flexographic presses.

Do you print laser sheeted labels?
A: Yes, we print laser or inkjet 8.5" x 11" sheeted labels. We carry many different configurations so call us with your label specifications.

What’s the maximum amount of colors that can be printed on a label?
A: Gold Label Printing can handle up to 10 color labels without UV coating. 9 color labels can be printed with a UV coating.

What’s the label wind direction?
A: Wind is the direction the labels come off the label roll.
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6. Label Pricing
How do I get a custom label quote?
A: Click here to contact us and get fast quote, normally, our staff can give you best quote in 2 days.

Is there a discount if I re-order my label?
A: Reordered labels cost less than new label artwork. If you reorder your labels, without changes, there are no plate charges or art setup fees.

What determines the price of custom labels?
A: The price of custom labels is driven by quantity, label colors, and material selections. Higher quantity labels orders receive volume discounts. Label set-up time is the same regardless of how many labels you order - this is a fixed cost and will not change. Once you've ordered your labels with us, ordering more labels is more cost effective because there are no setup charges for a reorder of the same label. Colors on your label affects price because a plate is required for each color. A 4-color process label requires more set-up time than a 1 color label. Label material is the final factor. Film is more expensive than paper because film can adapt to specific custom factors, and carries a much longer life-span.

Are label sheets less expensive than label rolls?
A: Label sheets are typically more expensive than label rolls because they require an additional station to sheet the material. Sheeted labels are also shrink-wrapped and placed in stacks, which requires additional inspection.
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7. Ordering Labels
Is there a minimum quantity of labels I must order?
A: For flexographic labels, 1000 labels is the minimum quantity Consolidated Label offers. If you're ordering sheet labels, 1000 sheets is the minimum. If you're looking for a smaller quantity/short-run of labels we offer Digital Label printing.

Does Gold Label Printing offer short run labels?
A: Yes, Gold Label Printing has offers short run labels. You can order as few as 100 labels. Digital labels are printed on glossy stock and require no plates. Label artwork with less than 30 minutes of Art review is free of charge. All digital labels are printed on 8.5x11 sheets and are shipped within 2-3 business days from the time we receive your approved label artwork.

Does Gold Label Printing offer labels on sheets or rolls?
A: Labels come on rolls unless you specify otherwise. We can adjust the quantity of labels per roll, just ask your Customer Service representative. A very small number of labels per roll may require an additional charge.

How do I know my printing will be of good quality?
A: We guarantee your 100% satisfaction with our labels. This guarantee covers the quality of the production and materials and does not cover spelling errors that are typed in by the customer. You can also request a Sample Label pack, to see examples of our labels.

How long will it take to get my label order?
A: Custom Label turnaround time varies throughout the year. However, typical lead time is about 5-10 business days after we receive the signed label art proof.

What does 4 over 1 or 4 over 4 mean?
A: This refers to how many colors printed on the face and back of a label. Some labels and liners can be printed on the back, most labels are printed on the face only. 4/0 in label printing means 4 color (CMYK) printing on the label face/0 printing on the label back/liner.

What forms of payment do you accept?
A: We accept T/T, L/C, Credit card, paypal.

What’s the Pantone Matching System (PMS)?
A: PMS is for printing spot colors. PANTONE colors each have CMYK equivalents.

What printing process do you use?
A: We print labels using flexographic and digital label presses

What's the difference between die-cut and butt-cut?
A: Die-cut labels have round corners and spacing between each label on the roll. Butt-cut labels have square corners and no spacing between each label on the roll.

I've placed my label order and/or approved the proof, but I need to make a change!
A: Because of our quick production turnaround, it may not be possible to make changes to your label order after you've approved the label proof. Please contact us if you need to make changes to your label.
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8. Label Shipping
Can I track my label order?
A: Once your labels are shipped you will receive an email with complete order information.

How does Gold Label Printing ship my printed labels?
A: Small orders of labels are typically shipped by Express. Shipping is not included in the price of the labels unless specified. We're happy to ship labels using your UPS or FedEx account number if provided. Larger label orders typically shipped by sea.

How much is shipping/handling?
A: Small orders shipping cost is calculated based on total weight of your shipment. Shipping is not included in the price of the labels unless specified. We are happy to ship the labels using your UPS or FedEx account number if provided. Larger orders shipping cost is calculated based on total CBM.
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9. COLOR MANAGEMENT OF OUTPUT：
CMYK:
U.S wed coated(SWOP)v2
Japan Color 2001 Coated
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