4 Essential Guidelines for Printing on Clear Labels

If you’re planning to print your own clear labels at home or at the office, there are 4 essential rules you’ll want to remember.

Clear labels offer an easy, affordable way to give envelopes, canisters, jars, decor and other items a premium, printed-on look. These versatile, film labels are easy to design online and can be printed on both laser and inkjet printers.

To maximize the appeal of this versatile label option, here are 4 tips to consider.

Skip Thin Lines and Skimpy Fonts

For clear labels that hold their own against jarred products, envelopes and more, be sure to say no to thin lines and skimpy fonts in your design. This is definitely a time to go big and bold. When you choose chunkier fonts and robust imagery, it helps to create labels that catch the eye up close and from a distance.

Don’t Design in White

The most important thing to remember when printing on clear labels at home is that you can’t design in white. Most home printers, whether inkjet or laser simply do not print white ink.  Additionally, you’ll want to avoid very light colours as well, since they won’t have the same pop that darker or brighter colours will have, and can actually “disappear” against darker-coloured backgrounds.

Avoid Applying Clear Labels to Dark Surfaces

Before you design your label, first consider where that label will go. This is because the printing on your clear label will pop best when the label is applied to glass, mirror, and light-colored surfaces. Dark coloured surfaces can cause the printing on your label to blend in with whatever it is has been applied to.

Handle with Care

Lastly, you’ll want to handle your labels with care when peeling them from the liner and when applying. This will help you avoid getting anything like lint or fingerprints on the label. Some people even wear gloves when applying their clear labels to ensure that there won’t be any fingerprints transferred onto the label.

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