Pricing Guns & Ink Rollers

Why Choose PID Labelling for Price Guns and Ink Rollers?

Positive ID Labels are specialists in the provision of price guns, labels and ink rollers. Having started in 1987 solely supplying label guns, ink rollers and labels into the UK and Ireland, we are experts in the field. We now manufacture millions of customised labels per week and supply thousands of price guns across the UK and Ireland every year. If you’re looking for high quality price guns, contact us today to secure your order!

Frequently Asked Questions about Price guns

Which Brands of Price Labellers Do You Stock?

Our range of high quality label guns and ink rollers are available for next working day delivery if orders are placed before 2:30pm. We offer Open Data and Swing guns, offering durability, reliability and performance.

What Features Should I Look For in Label Guns?

When it comes to choosing the right price gun for your business, there are several key features to consider.

Practicality

• Firstly, you need a price gun that is durable and robust, as it will need to withstand frequent use in a busy retail environment.
• A clear and easy-to-read print is essential, ensuring that pricing labels are both accurate and visible during pricing tasks, as customers will rely on these to assess their purchasing choices.
• Additionally, you will want to ensure that your label gun offers a variety of pricing options, such as currency symbols and decimal points, to cater to your specific pricing requirements.
• If you need date capability, we also offer a selection of ideal coding guns suited to that need.

Comfort & Useability

Don’t forget to consider the ease of use and comfort of the gun, as this will impact efficiency and productivity in your daily operations.

What are the Different Types of Price Guns?

Pricing guns are commonly classified into three categories: 1 line, 2 line, or 3 line. The distinction lies in the number of rows of text that can be printed on the labels.

One Line, Two Line and Three Line Label Guns

1 line guns are typically used for displaying just the price of an item or a use by date on a use by date label.

2 line and 3 line guns allow for additional information such as product codes, expiration dates, or special offers to be included on the labels. This versatility makes 2 and 3 line guns popular choices for a company who is looking to provide more detailed information on their products. Ultimately, the choice of gun depends on the specific needs and preferences you have.

The Number of Characters Your Price Gun Labels Need

The number of characters that a gun can print is typically indicated by the model code, such as “C6” or “C8”. A “C6” gun can print up to 6 larger characters, while a “C8” gun can print up to 8 slightly smaller characters. For alphanumeric characters, the letter “A” is used in the code.

These specifications are important to consider when choosing a label gun for your business, as they determine the amount of information that you can display on your products. Speak to a member of our team and we will help ensure you get the right model to meet your needs, with the most cost-effective solution.

2 Line guns have their codes truncated, so C17 would indicate 10 characters on the top row and 7 on the bottom. C20 indicates 10 rows on the top and the bottom. Make sure you call us, and we can help you to choose the correct labelling gun for your needs.

Selecting the Right Ink Roller

Ink rollers are proprietary consumables designed to fit specific guns. Ink rollers will normally last around 15,000 impressions before needing replacement, and you’ll need to ensure that your roller has enough ink to last through your pricing tasks.

If you have a swing gun, you are able to use Jolly Ink Rollers, whereas Open Data price guns will only accept Open Data Ink Rollers. Open Data Ink Rollers are available as one model that will fit 1 and 2 line price guns, and another type for the Open Data T117 and T111 (3 line guns).

View our Ink Roller page for more information on selecting the right model of ink roller for your price gun.