Labels

How do I prevent the barcode or text on my label from smudging due to hand sanitizer use?

Our most commonly used labels are available in an alcohol resistant option so that the print will not smudge or turn black when contacted with alcohol, hand sanitizer, or moisture. These labels are commonly used in the Pharmacy Department and other areas...

How do I know if my blood bank labels are compliant?

We’ve put together a little checklist that might help with ensuring your blood bank is compliant with FDA standards. For more information on blood bank labeling compliance, see our blog post...

How can I be sure Caresfield labels will fit our printers, especially if there are very slight UOM differences?

Start by identifying your printer make and model. Every manufacturer provides “Printer Specification Sheets” like this one, that have been created to help end users identify the specifications of their printer and the labels that should be used with it...

How can I determine if any kind of label is compatible with a certain printer (e.g. Zebra®)?

See answer to “How can we be sure Caresfield labels will fit our printers, especially if there are very slight UOM differences?” When providing the specifications of your printer to our team, be sure to note whether the printer is Thermal Transfer or Direct Thermal capable, so we can best identify which labels you should use...

How can I determine if a label is compatible with a certain EHR system?

The EHR/HIS, LIS, or PIS software system is a one-way transmission and it doesn’t know or care what labels are in the printer. Our labels are compatible with all the major printer brands such as Zebra, Datamax®, etc. Do you have additional questions...

How do I determine my label specification requirements?

At first glance, they might not seem very complex. But labels have a number of properties that must be correctly identified to ensure that a label will meet the needs of the user and work with existing hardware. Here are some helpful questions to assist you in determining your label's specification requirements: