[Michlib-l] Spine label print fading.

[Bosman Jr, Donald]

If you’re using Thermal transfer printers you need to use resin ribbon on polyester labels.
Wax resin on any stock will flake off even under a protector.

Polypropylene label stock can be cheaper but it is designed for shorter term outdoor use. It’s UV and moisture resistant, but the surface deteriorates in one to three years.

Don Bosman
Information Technologist
MSU Libraries
366 W. Circle Drive - Rm.W441
East Lansing, MI 48824-1048
517-884-0873


From: Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org> On Behalf Of Meg Converse via Michlib-l
Sent: Wednesday, August 23, 2023 12:52 PM
To: michlib-l at mcls.org
Subject: [Michlib-l] Spine label print fading.

Has anyone had an experience of having their spine label print fade within three months of printing?
What sort of labels did you use?  Protectors?

Curious!
Thank you,

--
Margaret (Meg) Converse
Head Cataloguer, Technical Processing
Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library
211 North First Street
Alpena, Michigan 49707
megc at alpenalibrary.org<mailto:megc at alpenalibrary.org>
989-356-6188, ext. 19
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