Barcode Labels
Paper, polyester and speciality label stock, manufactured in house at Mira Road since 2002.
Key applicationsGeneral purpose printing, cartons, POS, drum and asset labels
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Labels, rolls, tags and thermal transfer ribbons, manufactured and suppliedBarcode labels in paper, polyester and speciality stock, direct thermal rolls, paper tags and the full range of thermal transfer ribbons. Manufactured at Mira Road since 2002 and specified alongside the printer that runs them, so the media and the machine match.
Explore Our Barcode Consumables
Everything that goes through a barcode printer, made or sourced to suit the label, the printer and how long the print has to survive.
Direct Thermal Rolls
Thermal receipt and paper rolls for billing counters, ATMs and receipt printing, with no ribbon needed.
Key applicationsBilling, receipt printing, ATM paper rolls
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Tags
Paper tags from 220 to 300 gsm in roll format, plain or coloured, made to print on barcode printers.
Key applicationsJewellery, garment, price and product tagging
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Thermal Transfer Ribbons
Wax, wax resin, resin and care premium resin ribbons, matched to the label material and how long the print has to last.
Key applicationsEverything from grocery labels to wash-care and drum labels
View ProductsBarcode Labels for Different Applications
The application decides the face material, and the face material decides the ribbon.
Product Labels
General purpose barcode and variable printing on paper stock, the everyday label.
Shipping & Carton Labels
Address labelling and shipper carton labelling for despatch and courier handover.
Retail & POS Labels
Paper labels for POS applications, priced and printed at the counter.
Asset Labels
Speciality stock for asset tracking, made to outlast the equipment register.
Drum & Chemical Labels
Polyester for HDPE drum labels, plus instruction and caution labelling.
Jewellery Tags
Polyester for product detailing in jewellery, and paper tags in roll format.
Garment & Wash-Care
Size marking on stain-free stock, and care premium resin for cloth and taffeta.
Security & Tamper Seals
Speciality stock for tamper-proof seal and security applications.
Choose the Right Label Material
Start from where the label lives and how long it has to stay readable, then work back to the stock.
Paper Labels
- Durability
- Everyday. Not for moisture, chemicals or long storage.
- Environment
- Indoors, handled and read within weeks or months.
- Printing
- Direct thermal, or thermal transfer with a wax ribbon
Recommended for
- General purpose barcode and variable printing
- Address labelling
- Shipper carton labelling
- POS applications in retail
- Stain-free applications
- Multi-marking and multi-tracking
Polyester Labels
- Durability
- Non-tearable and durable, resisting handling and exposure.
- Environment
- Drums, plant, outdoor storage and anywhere paper fails.
- Printing
- Thermal transfer with a resin ribbon
Recommended for
- Non-tearable and durable applications
- HDPE drum label applications
- Instruction and caution labels
- Size marking, stain free
- Product detailing in jewellery
Speciality Labels
- Durability
- Built for a job rather than a lifespan, such as showing tampering.
- Environment
- Wherever the label itself has to prove something.
- Printing
- Thermal transfer, ribbon chosen to suit the face material
Recommended for
- Tamper-proof seal applications
- Security applications
- Asset tracking applications
Direct Thermal vs Thermal Transfer Labels
The first decision, and the one that determines whether you need ribbons at all.
| Direct thermal | Thermal transfer | |
|---|---|---|
| Needs a ribbon | No, the label itself is heat sensitive | Yes, the ribbon carries the image |
| Print life | Short. Fades with heat, light and abrasion | Long. Survives storage, handling and sunlight |
| Running cost | Lowest, no ribbon to buy | Higher, but the label lasts |
| Typical use | Receipts, billing, shipping labels | Product, asset, drum and wash-care labels |
| Face materials | Thermal paper stock | Paper, polyester or speciality |
| In our range | Direct Thermal Rolls | Barcode Labels with Thermal Transfer Ribbons |
Thermal Transfer Ribbons
Ribbon grades, ordered by how much punishment the printed label has to take.
Wax Ribbon
- For printing with short life cycle: mailing labels, shipping labels, grocery labels, FMCG products
- Requires careful handling to avoid smudging
- Most economical in cost
Wax Resin Ribbon
- Gives better image durability and smudge proof printing
- Withstands multiple scans, rough handling and outdoor elements
- Ideal for labels with a long life cycle and multi-location movements
Resin Ribbon
- Used on non-tearable materials where wax and wax resin cannot be used
- Gives maximum image durability in difficult environmental conditions
- Withstands harsh physical conditions and chemical exposure
Care / Premium Resin Ribbon
- Used for wash-care applications on cloth labels and taffeta
- Also used for tough drum label applications
Not sure which grade suits your label? See the full ribbon range or tell us the material and we will match it.
How to Choose the Right Thermal Transfer Ribbon
The questions that matter, in the order that matters.
01
What is the label made of?
Paper takes wax. Polyester and other non-tearable materials need resin, because wax and wax resin will not bond to them properly.
02
How long must the print last?
Weeks on a grocery or mailing label means wax. Months of movement between locations means wax resin. Years in a hard environment means resin.
03
What will it face?
Rubbing, repeated scanning and outdoor exposure point to wax resin. Chemicals and harsh physical conditions point to resin.
04
Is it going on cloth?
Wash-care labels on cloth and taffeta need care premium resin, which is made to survive laundering rather than shelf life.
Complete Your Barcode Printing Setup
Consumables are one part of it. These are the pieces they work with.
Barcode Printers
Desktop, industrial, mobile and RFID printers, specified to run the media you choose here.
View printersBarcode Scanners
Handheld, cordless and presentation scanners to read what you have printed.
View scannersTechnical Services
Repair and maintenance for the printers and scanners running your consumables.
View servicesBarcode Solutions
Warehouse, inventory and asset systems, so the labels connect to your records.
View solutionsWhy Choose Sun Data Processing for Barcode Consumables
We manufacture them
Self-adhesive label manufacturing at Mira Road since 2002, plain as well as printed, rather than buying in and reselling.
Since 1996
An ISO 9001-2015 certified barcode solution provider based at Mira Road, Thane, operating since 1996.
Media matched to the machine
We supply the printers too, so the label, the ribbon and the printer are specified together rather than sourced separately and hoped for.
Made to the application
Sizes and materials made to the job rather than held to a fixed catalogue, from grocery labels to drum labels and wash-care.
Service after the sale
Repair and maintenance for the equipment running your consumables, with Annual Maintenance Contracts available.
Offices across India
Head office at Mira Road with marketing offices in Bengaluru, Vapi, Bharuch, Pune, Hyderabad, Anjar and Tiruppur.
Barcode Consumables FAQs
What is the difference between direct thermal and thermal transfer labels?
A direct thermal label is heat sensitive and needs no ribbon, which makes it the cheapest way to print, but the image fades with heat, light and handling. A thermal transfer label is printed through a ribbon, which gives a far more durable image. Use direct thermal for receipts and short life labels, and thermal transfer for anything that has to survive storage, sunlight or chemicals.
Which ribbon should I use with my labels?
Match the ribbon to the label face and the life the print needs. Wax suits paper labels with a short life cycle and is the most economical. Wax resin gives smudge proof printing that survives multiple scans and outdoor handling. Resin is for non-tearable materials and harsh chemical or physical conditions. Care premium resin is for wash-care labels on cloth and taffeta.
Do you manufacture the labels yourselves?
Yes. Sun Data Processing commenced manufacturing operations at Mira Road, Thane in 2002 in the field of self-adhesive labels, plain as well as printed, and has supplied them alongside our printers ever since.
Will your labels and ribbons work with my printer?
Our tags and label stock are made to print on barcode printers, and we supply the same printers, so the media and the machine are specified together. Tell us the printer model and the application and we will confirm the material, the size and the ribbon before you order.
What sizes and materials are available?
Labels come in paper, polyester and speciality face materials. Paper tags are available from 220 to 300 gsm in roll format, plain or coloured. Sizes are made to the application rather than held to a fixed catalogue, so tell us the label size you need.
Do you supply receipt and billing rolls?
Yes. We supply direct thermal rolls for billing and receipt printing, including thermal receipt rolls, paper rolls and ATM paper rolls.
Find the Right Consumables for Your Barcode System
Need help choosing the right labels, ribbons or other barcode consumables? Our team can help you find products that match your printer, application and operating environment.
Ordering labels? Send your label requirement with the size, material and quantity, and we will come back with a price.