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Create your own labels and signs with label lettering equipment

By Ben Hahn, Freelance Writer
If you have the recurring need to create labels or signs, you don't need to keep going back to the to the sign shop. Purchase your own vinyl lettering machine and keep your workplace organized and safe by hanging your custom labels where they are needed. Vinyl lettering machines allow you to create durable quality signs that may be used indoors or outside.

Purchasing a vinyl letter cutter allows you to create signs or labels of all different sizes. Some vinyl letter cutters allow you to create signs of various sizes, while others will cut signs in one standard size. A vinyl lettering cutter works like a computer printer. Create your designs on the computer, attach your vinyl letter machine, then print and cut your signs or labels on your desktop.

You have many options when purchasing label lettering equipment. Here are some things to keep in mind when browsing for vinyl lettering machines:

1. Consider the printed sign size.

2. See whether the printer also acts as a vinyl letter cutter.

3. Look for software to use with your vinyl letter machine that will help you design and print your labels.

 

Find label lettering equipment in the size you need

Vinyl lettering machines come in various sizes. Choose the machine or machines that fit the size you need for your business. Online distributors of vinyl letter printers sell machines in a wide variety of sizes.
Try: LetteringMachines.com offers a variety of vinyl lettering machines that can create signs up to a foot wide. For smaller labels, they offer labeling machines as well.

Grab attention with an extra large sign or splash of color

Sometimes it takes something a little extra to get people to notice signs or labels. Look for a vinyl lettering machine that offers photo-quality color printing to create flashy signs, or go for a large vinyl cutting machine to create large signs that can't be missed.
Try: The DuraCut II Vinyl Cutter from Graphic Products can make signs from 15 to 24 inches wide. For assured color quality, look at QuickLabel Systems variety of color sign and label printers.

Get some help designing your sign

If you want to make a professional-looking sign, it can be useful to get some help from great software. Use a computer program to help out with layout, design and color for your sign.
Try: Beacon Graphics sells a number of design software programs. Look through their selection of vinyl cutting software that complement the cutting printers they offer.

 

  • Label lettering equipment can be bulky, so look for companies that offer deals on shipping when buying lots of lettering supplies.

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