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GS1 and SSCC pallet labels

GS1 and SSCC labels are often the reason a pallet labelling project starts. The machine needs to print accurate data and place the label where it can be scanned reliably.

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GS1 and SSCC labels are often the reason a pallet labelling project starts. The machine needs to print accurate data and place the label where it can be scanned reliably.

Clarify the label, barcode and data requirement before machine selection.
Choose the right applicator style for the pack movement and apply face.
Prepare better information for quotation, integration and installation.

Specification points

These are the areas that usually decide whether a print and apply labeller runs smoothly on the line.

Separate the label rules from the machine rules

The label format is normally defined by a retailer, warehouse, customer or GS1 specification.
The machine specification defines how that label is printed, applied and confirmed on the line.
Treat the artwork, data source and application method as one connected process.

Placement affects scan success

Agree the label face and height with the team that scans pallets downstream.
Avoid placing labels where stretch wrap, straps, corners or pallet damage will obscure the barcode.
Two-side labelling can reduce rework where pallets are stored or loaded in different orientations.

Questions to answer before ordering

Who generates the SSCC and when is it available to the printer?
Does the line need a scanner to confirm the printed barcode?
What happens if the wrong label prints or a label is not applied?

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Pallet labelling guide

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Questions buyers ask

Quick answers for planning the right labelling configuration.

Can a print and apply machine print SSCC labels?

Yes, it can print SSCC labels if the SSCC data and label template are supplied to the printer.

Is two-side pallet labelling better?

It can be better for scan access, especially where pallet orientation changes in the warehouse.

Do I need barcode verification?

Verification or scan confirmation is worth considering where dispatch accuracy or customer compliance is critical.

Need this matched to a real line?

Send label size, pack dimensions, apply position, line speed and data source. Lancing UK can help specify a practical print and apply format.

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