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Coding on Label

Dates, batch codes and barcodes added to printed and self-adhesive labels, whether on the pack or on the roll.

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Changing details on labels you buy in bulk

Many Kenyan producers order printed labels in bulk and leave a clear panel for details that change: the batch, the production date and the expiry date. Coding that panel on the line means one label design serves every batch, with no reprinting each time a date changes.

Labels are often glossy, coated or metallised, and sit on curved bottles, jars and tubs. Inkjet with an ink matched to the label stock gives a sharp code, whether the label is already on the pack or still on the roll. We check the ink against your label material before recommending a system.

Coding on Label

What we code on labels

  • Production and expiry dates
  • Batch and lot numbers
  • Barcodes and QR codes
  • Variable text and product codes
  • Serial numbers

Key features

What you can expect from a coding system set up for this pack.

  • One label, many batchesPrint only the changing data on the line, so a single pre-printed label design covers every batch.
  • Inks for label stockInks matched to paper, coated, glossy and metallised labels so codes do not smear.
  • On the pack or the rollCode labels already applied to bottles, jars and boxes, or on the roll, depending on your line.
  • Sharp small codesFine characters and 2D codes fit the small coding panels on labels.

Built for Kenyan production lines

Small and mid-size Kenyan producers of food, cosmetics and household goods often buy printed labels in bulk, so coding the changing details on the line saves cost and time.

  • Lower label costs, because one design covers many batches.
  • Inks matched to the label stocks your local label printer supplies.
  • Fast message changes for lines that switch products frequently.
  • Clear dates and batch details that support Kenyan labelling requirements.
  • Local inks, spares and support, with training for your team.

Recommended equipment

The products we most often fit for this application.

Continuous inkjet printers

Inkjet codes on labels already on bottles, jars and tubs.

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Drop on demand printers

Clear codes on labels and printed panels on cartons and cases.

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Inks and consumables

Inks matched to paper, coated and glossy label stock.

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How we work with you

Whatever you come to us for, the same clear process applies from first call to ongoing support.

  1. Assess

    We learn about your product, packaging, line speed and what needs to be printed.

  2. Recommend

    We propose the right printer, ink and layout, with a clear quote.

  3. Install and train

    We install and commission the system and train your operators on the line.

  4. Support

    Inks, spares and maintenance keep production running, with our team a call away.

Common questions

Can you code on glossy or coated labels?

Yes, with an ink made for those surfaces. We confirm the ink against your label stock before recommending a system.

Can the code go on a label that is already on the bottle?

Yes. The print head is positioned to code the label panel as the pack passes, depending on your line layout.

Can you add barcodes to pre-printed labels?

Yes. Barcodes and 2D codes can be printed in the blank panel, and a print examiner can check each one as it is printed.

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Ready to talk about your line?

Tell us what you pack and how fast you run, and our team will respond with options and next steps.

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