Let’s be honest—labels aren’t exactly the most exciting part of your operation. They’re small, they’re sticky, and they seem simple enough. So when it comes time to reorder, it’s tempting to grab the cheapest option you can find. After all, it’s just a label, right? Wrong. Consumables matter more than you may think.

At IntegraServ, we’ve seen it time and time again: a business cuts corners on consumables to save a few bucks, and a month later, they’re dealing with unreadable barcodes, gummed-up printheads, and frustrated operators. The hidden cost of cheap labels adds up fast—and not just in dollars.

Cheap Labels = Expensive Problems

Low-quality labels can create a domino effect of inefficiency across your entire workflow. Here’s what that looks like:

• Frequent Reprints: Poor adhesive or thermal coatings lead to smudging, fading, and peeling. Suddenly, your “savings” disappear in wasted rolls and reprints.
• Scanner Errors: Inconsistent materials produce barcodes that can’t be read reliably—meaning lost time, mispicks, and inventory errors.
• Printer Damage: Cheap labels often shed debris, leaving behind adhesive residue that clogs printheads, rollers, and sensors. Over time, that’s costly downtime and expensive repairs.

You might save a few cents per roll, but you’re risking hundreds—if not thousands—on maintenance, labor, and product delays.

The Real Difference with Certified Supplies

When you use certified supplies through IntegraServ, you’re not just paying for a brand name—you’re investing in consistency, durability, and reliability. Our top suggestions for labels, ribbons, and tags are tested across a variety of printers, materials, and environmental conditions to ensure every scan is perfect, every time.

That’s critical in fast-moving environments like warehouses, distribution centers, and manufacturing floors, where one bad label can break a chain of efficiency.

Small Label, Big Impact

Think of your labels as your operation’s silent communicators. They carry vital data across every stage—from receiving to shipping. If that information is wrong, unreadable, or falls off entirely, your entire process feels it.

High-quality consumables ensure that every piece of your system—your printer, software, and hardware—works in harmony. And when everything works as it should, your team can focus on what actually matters: getting the job done right.

The IntegraServ Advantage

At IntegraServ, we help you see beyond the roll. We take a consultative approach to identify the right labels for your environment, application, and printer—not just the cheapest. Because what good is a low-cost label if it costs you uptime, accuracy, or customer trust?

We partner with industry leaders to provide premium, field-tested supplies that perform exactly how you need them to. So when you print, you can trust it sticks, scans, and lasts.

Ready to Stop Paying for Cheap Mistakes?

Let’s find the right labels for your operation. Reach out to IntegraServ today for a free label assessment—and see how the right consumables can save you more than they cost. Remember, consumables matter more than you think.