Choose label rolls for the printer and the package
Size is only the beginning. Match coating, adhesive, liner, core, roll diameter, sensing and winding to the exact iColor workflow.
Use a label roll specified for the exact UniNet iColor model, ink system and media path. Confirm liner width, finished size, core, outer diameter, winding and gap or black mark before choosing the face stock. Then select paper or film, coating and adhesive for the package environment.
Start with the exact iColor model
iColor 200
The iColor 200 is a roll-to-roll label printer and finisher for on-demand production. Media selection must fit its web path, sensing, coating and finishing workflow. Confirm current UniNet specifications and the installed configuration before ordering production rolls.
iColor 250
The iColor 250 is designed for wider and higher-volume digital label production. Its roll handling, color engine and finishing requirements differ from smaller desktop printers. Use model-specific media dimensions and qualified constructions.
Do not substitute by appearance. Two rolls with the same finished label size can have different liner width, core, outer diameter, winding, gap, topcoat and adhesive.
Choose the surface for color and durability
Matte paper
A practical starting point for dry indoor packaging, samples and value-focused product labels. Check scuffing, moisture and refrigeration before release.
Gloss paper
Provides a brighter retail appearance for dry goods and promotional packaging. Test drying, rubbing, oils and condensation.
BOPP film
Offers better resistance to moisture and tearing for bottles, cosmetics and handled products. Match the coating and adhesive to the printer and container.
Use a roll construction built for the equipment
Die-cut labels
Specify finished label size, liner width, corner radius, gap, repeat and winding. Confirm that the sensor sees the gap or mark reliably through the production range.
Continuous stock
Continuous media can support changing lengths or digital finishing. Confirm the cutting method, waste matrix, bleed, liner strength and rewind requirements.
Information every label quote should include
| Field | What to provide | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Printer | Exact UniNet iColor model and configuration | Controls media path, width and compatible coatings |
| Label size | Width by length, corner radius and tolerance | Controls artwork, die and feed |
| Roll | Core, outer diameter, winding and labels per roll | Controls loading and production capacity |
| Sensing | Gap, black mark or continuous | Controls registration and repeat |
| Face stock | Paper or film, matte or gloss, exact coating | Controls color, drying and durability |
| Adhesive | Permanent, removable, freezer or specialty | Controls application and service performance |
| Package | Surface, shape, temperature and exposure | Controls adhesion and label life |
Test the complete printed label
- Use the actual production artwork and size.
- Print the heaviest ink coverage and smallest text.
- Check feed, registration, cutting and rewinding.
- Apply the label to the real package.
- Test water, rubbing, cold, oil or chemicals as needed.
- Scan every barcode after application and exposure.
Compliance needs separate proof
A printer or material name does not automatically make the label compliant. Validate the printed construction, content, barcode and required test method for the relevant market or application.
Measure accepted output
Include ink or toner, blank media, waste matrix, finishing, setup, operator time, rejected labels and changeover. Large, dark artwork and complex contour cutting can change the cost and throughput substantially.
Use on-demand printing strategically
In-house production is valuable for short runs, urgent work and variable SKUs. Move stable designs to pre-printed rolls when volume, finishing or operator time makes that route more economical.
Send the model, label size and package.
ForeFront can help match UniNet-compatible label rolls by media path, coating, adhesive, core, outer diameter, sensing method and end-use environment.
UniNet iColor label media FAQ
Can any inkjet label roll work in a UniNet iColor printer?
No. Match the exact model's width, core, outer diameter, winding, sensing, liner and coating. The same face size can be supplied in incompatible roll constructions.
Should I choose paper or BOPP labels?
Paper is economical for dry indoor use. BOPP film offers better moisture and tear resistance. Test the coating, ink or toner and adhesive on the real package.
Can UniNet iColor printers use continuous media?
Some iColor roll workflows can use continuous stock and digital finishing. Confirm the exact model, cutting setup, liner and rewind requirements.
Are UniNet-compatible labels waterproof?
Not automatically. Water performance depends on the print system, face stock, coating, adhesive, ink or toner coverage and exposure.
What information is needed for a custom roll quote?
Provide the printer model, label size, core, outer diameter, sensing, winding, face stock, adhesive, package surface, environment and quantity.
How should I approve new media?
Print representative artwork, confirm feeding and finishing, apply it to the final package, expose it to realistic conditions and scan every barcode.
U.S. planning notes for How UniNet Labels Support Modern U.S. Production
For a U.S. purchase, compare the complete operating fit, not only the printer price. Confirm supported label width, roll construction, ink availability, service coverage, software compatibility, cross-border lead time, and the landed cost of replacement supplies.
ForeFront Label Solutions serves U.S. customers from its Canadian fulfillment location. Prices on the U.S. store are shown in USD. Available shipping methods appear at checkout. Duties, import taxes, and brokerage can vary by product and destination, so contact our team if you need a landed-cost review before placing a larger equipment or supply order.
