I need to make small runs of 1 to 10 stickers for my new business measuring 2x2" or slightly smaller. I don't want to go into exact detail at this point, but I think I can describe our requirements without showing an example...
They must be durable - think bumpersticker water and heat resistance. The perfect sticker will be dark red around the edges and fade to light pink or white in the center. A black barcode will be printed in the center, and I would like to have white lettering in the dark red portion closer to the edge, so it must print in both black and white colors (no monochrome). We are cost sensitive and want to stay under an absolute max investment of $2,000 ready to go after equipment and software; $1,000 to $1,500 would be much better. The stickers will have a definite primary shape, looking down the road we realize that we may want to have more shape options, so electronic cutting that will allow any shape is a real plus. While a single device has its benefits, I am not opposed to using seperate printer and cutter.
I met with a Brady ID rep today and they recommended their BBP33 printer. The first problem is that it prints monochrome in black or white, depending on the ribbon. Then there's the cost of at least 90 cents per sticker using off the shelf sticker stock, and I am scared to find out what custom, die-cut stock will run us. I think we can do better, but am at a loss right now. I found websites that do smaller runs of custom die cut stickers far more complex than our requirements, but so far the how has not been easy to find, and here's a great example: Home | DieCutStickers.com
So, has anybody been down this road before or have any ideas I haven't thought of? Any ideas are GREATLY appreciated!
They must be durable - think bumpersticker water and heat resistance. The perfect sticker will be dark red around the edges and fade to light pink or white in the center. A black barcode will be printed in the center, and I would like to have white lettering in the dark red portion closer to the edge, so it must print in both black and white colors (no monochrome). We are cost sensitive and want to stay under an absolute max investment of $2,000 ready to go after equipment and software; $1,000 to $1,500 would be much better. The stickers will have a definite primary shape, looking down the road we realize that we may want to have more shape options, so electronic cutting that will allow any shape is a real plus. While a single device has its benefits, I am not opposed to using seperate printer and cutter.
I met with a Brady ID rep today and they recommended their BBP33 printer. The first problem is that it prints monochrome in black or white, depending on the ribbon. Then there's the cost of at least 90 cents per sticker using off the shelf sticker stock, and I am scared to find out what custom, die-cut stock will run us. I think we can do better, but am at a loss right now. I found websites that do smaller runs of custom die cut stickers far more complex than our requirements, but so far the how has not been easy to find, and here's a great example: Home | DieCutStickers.com
So, has anybody been down this road before or have any ideas I haven't thought of? Any ideas are GREATLY appreciated!
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