Making a Google Sheet, formatted for address labels. Now, use Google Docs to create a new spreadsheet using Google Sheets. This spreadsheet is where you’ll be putting all of the information you’d like to use in your labels. Use the first row of each spreadsheet as labels for the columns.
A label with fauxA label (as distinct from ) is a piece of, or other material affixed to a or, on which is written or information or symbols about the product or item. Information printed directly on a container or article can also be considered.Labels have many uses, including promotion and providing information on a product's origin, manufacturer (e.g., ), use, shelf-life and disposal, some or all of which may be governed by legislation such as that for food in the UK or United States. Methods of production and attachment to packaging are many and various and may also be subject to.
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In many countries, hazardous products such as or liquids must have a warning label. Fire extinguisher with permanent and temporary labelsLabels may be used for any combination of identification, information, instructions for use, environmental advice or advertising. They may be stickers, permanent or temporary labels or printed packaging.Products Permanent identification by a label is commonplace; labels need to remain secure throughout the life of the product. For example, a plate on an automobile must be resistant to heat, oils and tampering; similarly, a must endure until the food has been used. Removable product labels need to bond until they are removed. For example, a label on a new refrigerator has installation, usage and environmental information: the label needs to be able to be removed cleanly and easily from the unit once installed.Labels for food and beverages typically include critical information pertinent to the contents or ingredients used in a product, and may also call out to certain allergy risks such as the presence of gluten or soy. The FDA also provides standards to regulate the information provided on the labels and packaging of wine and spirits.
These labels include information like brand name, class and type designation, and alcohol content. Packaging may have labeling attached to or integral with the package. These may carry pricing, barcodes, identification, usage guidance, addresses, advertising, recipes, and so on. They also may be used to help resist or indicate tampering or pilferage.Assets In industrial or military environments, asset labeling is used to clearly identify assets for maintenance and operational purposes.
Such labels are frequently made of engraved or a similar material. They are usually tamper-evident, permanent or and usually contain a barcode for electronic identification using readers. For example, the US Military uses a system for its assets.Textiles. See also:Garments normally carry separate care/treatment labels which, in some regions, are subject to legislation. These labels typically indicate how the item should be washed (e.g., machine washed vs.
), whether bleach can be used. Textile labels may be woven into the garment or attached, and may be heat resistant (so survivable in hot-air dryers and when pressed), colorfast (so does not bleed onto the garment), washable, or PVC/Plastic. Printed labels are an alternative to woven labels. Some upholstered furniture and mattresses have labels that are required by law, describing the contents of the stuffing.Textiles containing pesticides as an ingredient may also require government approval and compulsory labeling. In the USA, for example, labels have to state the pesticide registration number, statement of ingredients, storage and disposal information, and the following statement: 'It is a violation of Federal Law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling”. A label including a company name or identification number and a material content list may also be required. Mailing Mailing labels identify the addressee, the sender and any other information which may be useful in transit.
Many software packages such as and programs produce standardized mailing labels from a that comply with postal standards. These labels may also include routing barcodes and special handling requirements to expedite delivery.Specialized labels.
Notebook labels are mainly used for identifying the owner and purpose of the notebook. Some information on a label may include name, contents, and date started. Piggyback labels are made from combining two layers of adhesive substrate. The bottom layer forms the backing for the top. The label can be applied to any object as normal, the top layer can be a removable label that can be applied elsewhere, which may change the message or marking on the remaining label underneath. Often used on Express mail envelopes.
Other applications include price change labels where when being scanned at the till, the till assistant can peel back the price-reduction label and scan the original barcode enabling stock flow management. These labels are also seen on magazine subscription renewals, allowing customers to re-subscribe to the magazine with an easy peel and stick label sent back.
Also, as the retained label is adhesive free it prevents customers from re-applying the cheaper priced labels to premium products. have chips embedded under the label stock. Blockout labels are not see-through at all, concealing what lies underneath with a strong gray adhesive. Radioactive labels. The use of of chemical elements, such as, to allow the tracking of. Laser or printer labels are generally die cut on 8.5' x 11' (US letter) or A4 sized sheets, and come in many different shapes, sizes, formats and materials.
Laser label material is a nonporous stock made to withstand the intense heat of laser printers and copiers. A drawback of laser labels is that the entire sheet needs to be printed before any labels are used; once labels have been removed the sheet cannot be put through the printer again without damaging the printing mechanism.
Inkjet label material is a porous stock made to accept ink and dye from an inkjet printer. One of the more modern inkjet label material stocks is waterproof printable inkjet material commonly used for soap or shower gel containers. are used for anti-, brand protection, seals. These combine a number of overt and covert features to make reproduction difficult. The use of, chips, custom printing and weak (or weakened) backings is common. They are used for, theft reduction, and protection against counterfeit and are commonly used on ID cards, credit cards, packaging, and products from CDs to electronics to clothing.
Antimicrobial labels. With the growth in hospital acquired infections such as and E-Coli the use of antimicrobial labels in infection sensitive areas of hospitals are helping in combating these types of microbes.
Fold-out labels, also known as booklet, multi-page or extended labels, or lablets (combined label + leaflet). Where the pack is not large enough for a single label to carry all the required information, fold-out labels are often preferred to separate leaflets, which can easily be lost. These labels are frequently seen on agricultural chemicals and consumer pharmaceuticals. Barcode labels A large proportion of labels produced today carry, either for product identification, for traceability in items such as freight packages, and on items requiring brand authentication and protection. There are many different formats of barcodes found on labels, but one of the most commonly distributed formats is the.
This is the code used to identify retail products worldwide, and is found on almost all consumer level packaging labels.Stock types Label 'stock' is the carrier which is commonly on one side with adhesive and printed on the other, and can be:. Paper - a variety of papers and can be used as labels. for extra durability. Latex – a lithographic stock with some added allows the label to be much more flexible and form around certain curved objects more easily than standard paper. Labels on a laptop. such as, and allow a variety of features, such as greater, and resistance to tearing. They typically require special equipment and printing methods ( curing is common) as they do not normally print well with conventional ink.
A is usually a vinyl label with a very strong, durable adhesive and lightfast inks. Is 'printed' by pressing raised elements similar to onto it, which produces raised glyphs that look white due to discoloration of the plastic. A type known as 'destructible vinyl' is commonly used for asset labels. It combines a very thin frangible face stock with a very strong high tack adhesive, thus making the label impossible to remove without damaging it. Engraved multi-layer labels are frequently used in industrial situations due to their durability;. Foil – and vapor-coated are often chosen for the bright reflective characteristics;.
Thermal – direct thermal label stock will change (usually black) when heated. A heating element in the shape of letters or images can be used to create an image on the label. Custom labels can be easily be made on location in this way. A disadvantage is durability, because another heat source can ruin or obscure the image, or it may fade completely over time;.
Thermal transfer for applications that cannot use thermal (thermal direct) label material because of heat source proximity or short label life, a more widely used material is the thermal transfer. This material has the advantage of a much longer readable life and does not fade with time or heat. Most major manufacturers of thermal printers can be used for either thermal transfer (TT) or thermal (DT) labels. A thermal transfer ribbon will be required to print the labels. The cost of the ribbons + TT labels is similar to that of the DT labels on their own;.
Thermal transfer ribbon types:. Wax is the most popular as it has some smudge resistance, and is suitable for matte and semi-gloss paper labels;. Wax and resin are smudge resistant, suitable for semi-gloss paper and some synthetic labels;. Resin is scratch and chemical resistant, suitable for coated synthetic labels;.
None – labels can be printed directly on adhesive without using a. Labels made in this manner are extremely fragile, however, and have been rendered virtually obsolete by other printing methods such as;The stock type will affect the types of ink that will print well on them.
Corona treating or flame treating some plastics makes them more receptive to inks, coatings, and other substrates by reducing surface tension and improving overall adhesion of the plastics.An alternative method of labelling is weaving the text directly into fabric. Shrink label over PET bottle of milkLabels can be attached by:. Heat activated adhesives: for example, 'in-mold labeling' can be part of containers and employs heat activated adhesives. Are also used. (also called PSA or self-stick) are applied with light pressure without activation or heat. A typicalLabels may be supplied separately or on a roll or sheet. Many labels are pre-printed by the manufacturer.
Others have printing applied manually or automatically at the time of application. Specialized high speed may be used to apply labels to packages; these and other methods may be subject to recognized standards. Some labels have protective overcoats, laminates, or tape to cover them after the final print is applied. This is sometimes before application and sometimes after. Labels are often difficult to peel and apply. A can speed up this task.Usability Aspects such as legibility, literacy and interpretation come into play for users of labels, and label writers therefore need some degree of skill. Depending upon country or region, international standards may be applied.
Where literacy may be an issue, may feature alongside text, such as those advanced by in their Responsible Use manual. Labels or printed packaging may include to aid users with.Criticism of label readability is not uncommon; for example, Canadian researchers found that medicine labels did not consistently follow legibility guidelines.
In some countries and industries, for example the UK (food) and EU (medicines) label guidelines are not legally binding (the latter using phrases such as 'The type size should be as large as possible to aid readers.' ) and thus are unenforceable. On the other hand, countries may stipulate legal minima for readability, such as the USA's FDA on nutritional information and Australia/New Zealand's code for food labels and packs.
Environmental considerations Labels may affect the environment during manufacture, use, and post-use. Choice of backings, coatings, adhesives, and liners can be strong factors. Environmental regulations and guidelines can come from many sources.
Users of labels on may consider some of the guidelines. Based on the solid, the quantity and size of labels should be minimized without reducing necessary functionality. Material content of a label should comply with applicable regulations. Of the item being labeled and of the label itself are useful to identify and improve possible environmental effects. For example, reuse or recycling are sometimes aided by a label being removable from a surface.If a label remains on an item during recycling, a label should be chosen which does not hinder the recyclability of the item.
For example, when labeled corrugated boxes are recycled, wet strength paper labels do not hinder box recycling: the PSA adhesive stays with the backing and is easily removed. Paper backings without wet strength may release their adhesives, potentially contaminating recycling efforts. Labels can aid in and by communicating the material content of the item, instructions for disassembly or recycling directions.
An is used on consumer products (including foods) to identify products that may be less damaging to the environment and/or humans than other related products, such as sustainable seafood encouraged. Other aspects Color Ink and base stock color choices commonly conform to the Matching System (PMS) colors. The Pantone system is very dominant in the label printing industry. Additionally specialty inks such as metallic, UV ink, magnetic ink, and more are available. Ink is usually transparent however it can be made opaque.
It has been known for certain companies to patent 'their own' color. Digital labels use process colors to replicate Pantone solid colors.Collectability Collecting labels is a worldwide phenomenon, from labels used on and foodstuffs (e.g., ), to printed packages. Collectors are attracted to labels both for their influence on artistic design and the history of retailing. See also.References. Retrieved 5 Mar 2014.
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In this interactive, you can label parts of the human heart. Drag and drop the text labels onto the boxes next to the heart diagram.
If you want to redo an answer, click on the box and the answer will go back to the top so you can move it to another box. If you want to check your answers, use the Reset Incorrect button. This will reset incorrect answers only. When you are happy with your selection, use the Check answers button to check them. Use Reset All to practise again from the start. Selecting or hovering over a box will highlight each area in the diagram.For optimal viewing of this interactive, view at your screen’s default zoom setting (100%) and with your browser window view maximised. Parts of the heartLabelsDescriptionVena cavaCarries deoxygenated blood from the body to the heartSemilunar valveFlaps that prevent backflow of bloodLeft atriumReceives oxygenated blood from the lungsLeft ventricleRegion of the heart that pumps oxygenated blood to the bodyPulmonary arteryCarries deoxygenated blood to the lungsRight ventricleRegion of the heart that pumps deoxygenated blood to the lungsPulmonary veinCarries blood oxygenated from the lungsRight atriumSegment of the heart that receives deoxygenated bloodAortaThe main artery carrying oxygenated blood to all parts of the body.