Product Label Printing Done Right: Inside the AllLabels Process
Product label printing in Canada is one of those business decisions that feels simple until it goes wrong. You need a label on your product. You find a supplier. You place an order. And then the labels arrive and the colour is off, or they peel off the packaging after a week, or the barcode will not scan, or the sheet jams in the printer every third label. What looked like a straightforward procurement decision turns into an ongoing operational problem that costs your team time, money, and patience on every production run.
This guide takes you inside the AllLabels product label printing process, what we confirm before every order, how we review your artwork, and why businesses across Vancouver, Surrey, Edmonton, and Canada-wide trust AllLabels to get product label printing right from the first order.
What Product Label Printing Actually Involves
Product label printing is more than putting ink on paper. Every label printing order involves a set of interdependent decisions that determine whether the final label performs correctly in its application environment. Getting any one of them wrong affects the outcome, and most label printing problems that Canadian businesses experience trace back to one of these variables being specified incorrectly or not confirmed at all before production.
Material Selection
The substrate your product label is printed on determines how it performs in the environment your product lives in. A paper label that works perfectly on a dry goods product stored at room temperature is the wrong choice for a beverage label that will be refrigerated, a pharmacy label that will be applied to a curved prescription bottle, or a food label that will be exposed to moisture or grease during handling.
AllLabels stocks a range of label substrates matched to different product label printing applications. For products exposed to moisture, refrigeration, or wet conditions, AllLabels specifies synthetic film materials including white BOPP, clear BOPP, and polyester films that maintain their integrity and print quality through those conditions. For products requiring a premium paper aesthetic, AllLabels specifies coated paper stocks with appropriate finishes. For pharmacy environments, AllLabels uses 80lb bond paper as the standard specification for laser printing compatibility. The right material is confirmed for every product label printing order before production begins, not discovered after the labels arrive.
Adhesive Specification
The adhesive on a product label needs to bond reliably to the specific surface it is going onto and hold through the conditions the product will face. A standard permanent adhesive works well on many surfaces at room temperature but fails on curved surfaces, in refrigerated environments, on flexible packaging materials, or on surfaces with a high-gloss or textured finish that reduces adhesive contact area.
Most product label printing suppliers in Canada use a single adhesive specification across their label stock and leave it to the customer to discover whether it works in their specific application. AllLabels confirms the right adhesive specification for every product label printing order based on the packaging surface and storage conditions before production. This eliminates adhesive failure as a post-delivery discovery and is standard on every AllLabels order regardless of industry or volume.
Print Process and Colour Output
The print process determines how colour is applied to the label and how accurately it reproduces your brand colours. Digital printing, which AllLabels uses through our Jetrion Digital Press, produces accurate and consistent colour output across short and medium run lengths without the plate costs associated with traditional printing methods. Full CMYK colour capability means AllLabels can reproduce complex colour palettes, photographic imagery, and detailed designs accurately and consistently.
AllLabels reviews colour profiles on every product label printing order before going to press. If your artwork file has a colour profile that will shift significantly in print, our prepress team identifies it and works with you to correct it before production. Colour that matches your approved proof is the standard expectation at AllLabels, not an exception.
Label Dimensions and Cut
Product labels need to be cut to precise dimensions that fit your packaging correctly and, in some cases, align with the output configuration of your pharmacy software or applicator equipment. Even small dimensional variations cause misalignment on the container, visible gaps at label edges, or labels that do not apply cleanly around curved surfaces.
AllLabels produces product labels to precise dimensions with tight tolerances on every production run using brand-new press and tooling. Our in-line laser die-cutter allows virtually unlimited shape options beyond standard geometric formats, which means AllLabels can produce custom die-cut product labels to match distinctive packaging shapes without the cost of traditional metal dies.
Format: Sheet vs. Roll
Product label printing is available in sheet or roll format depending on your application volume and how labels are applied to your product. Sheet labels are the right format for lower-volume applications, businesses that apply labels by hand, or pharmacy environments using laser printers for prescription label output. Roll labels are the right format for higher-volume production lines, automated or semi-automated packaging operations, or pharmacy environments using roll-fed dispensing systems.
AllLabels produces product labels in both sheet and roll formats. Roll labels are available in 1-inch, 2-inch, and 3-inch core sizes with inside or outside wind configurations to match your specific applicator or dispenser equipment. Core size and unwind direction are confirmed before production on every roll label order.
→ Not sure which material, adhesive, format, or colour option is right for your product label printing application? Contact AllLabels today and we will confirm the right specification for your product and packaging before your first order goes to press.
The Most Common Product Label Printing Problems and How AllLabels Fixes Them
Most product label printing problems that Canadian businesses bring to AllLabels have the same root causes. Understanding what is behind each one helps you identify whether your current supplier is actually solving the problem or just shipping you another order of the same underperforming labels.
Labels That Peel, Lift, or Fall Off
Adhesive failure is the most common product label printing problem for Canadian businesses and almost always comes down to one of two causes: the wrong adhesive specification for the packaging surface, or an adhesive that was not designed for the storage conditions the product faces. A label that applies cleanly in a dry warehouse environment may lift within days once the product reaches a refrigerator, an ice display, or a high-humidity storage environment.
AllLabels fixes this by confirming the right adhesive specification before production. For products that will be refrigerated, stored in ice, or exposed to moisture or condensation, AllLabels specifies adhesive formulations designed for those conditions. For products applied to flexible or textured packaging surfaces, AllLabels specifies adhesives with the contact area and flexibility requirements those surfaces demand. This confirmation happens before every product label printing order goes to press at AllLabels, not after a failed first order.
Colour That Does Not Match Between Orders
Colour inconsistency between product label printing orders is one of the most damaging problems a brand can experience. When old and new label stock sit side by side on a retail shelf or dispensary counter and the colour difference is visible, it signals to customers and patients that your brand does not have control of its own presentation.
AllLabels fixes this through consistent production equipment and retained specifications. Every product label printing order is produced on the same brand-new Jetrion Digital Press in our Surrey, BC facility. We retain your artwork and colour specifications on file so every reorder matches your original order exactly without requiring a new proof and approval cycle. Colour consistency between your first AllLabels order and your tenth is a standard outcome, not something you have to monitor and manage.
Artwork That Prints Differently Than Expected
A design file that looks correct on a monitor can have technical issues that only show up in print. Colour profiles that shift between RGB screen display and CMYK print output. Text that is legible at large digital sizes but too small to read on the final label. Bleeds that are slightly short, leaving white edges on a label that should print to the edge. These problems appear in the delivered labels rather than being caught before production when a supplier uses an automated file check instead of a manual prepress review.
AllLabels fixes this through a manual prepress review on every product label printing order. A real person on our prepress team checks your artwork before it goes to press. If there is a problem, we identify it specifically, flag it to you, and work with you to fix it before printing. For businesses that do not have a graphic designer on staff or that are placing their first product label printing order, AllLabels can develop a label design from scratch at no additional charge.
Labels That Jam, Misalign, or Misfire
For pharmacy and high-volume production environments where product labels run through laser printers or automated dispensing systems, mechanical performance is as important as print quality. Labels that jam in the printer, misalign with software output, or misfire in a roll-fed dispenser create operational disruption that compounds across hundreds or thousands of label applications per shift.
AllLabels fixes mechanical performance problems through specification confirmation and certified compatibility. For pharmacy laser printing environments, AllLabels uses 80lb bond paper certified compatible with Lexmark, Canon, and HP printers, and confirms layout alignment with Kroll and WinRx pharmacy software before every order. For roll-fed dispensing environments, AllLabels confirms core size, unwind direction, and roll tension before every roll label order. These confirmation steps eliminate the most common causes of mechanical label failure before the first order arrives.
→ Has your current product label printing supplier been shipping you orders that fail in your application environment? Talk to AllLabels today and tell us specifically what has been going wrong so we can identify the right specification for your product and packaging.
AllLabels Product Label Printing Services: What We Offer Canadian Businesses
AllLabels is a Surrey, BC-based label manufacturer and part of the Allegra network. We have been providing product label printing services to Canadian businesses across pharmacy, food and beverage, health care, cannabis, personal care, and consumer goods from our Surrey facility for over a decade. Here is what AllLabels offers as a product label printing partner.
AllLabels Offers Full CMYK Product Label Printing With No Plate Charges
AllLabels produces product labels in 1-colour, 2-colour, 3-colour, and full CMYK printing. Our Jetrion Digital Press delivers full colour capability without the plate setup costs that traditional printing methods require. There are no plate charges on any AllLabels product label printing order. Custom branded product labels with your logo, brand colours, and product information are accessible at any order size without setup fees that inflate the cost of smaller runs.
AllLabels Provides Manual Prepress Review on Every Order
Every product label printing order placed with AllLabels goes through a manual prepress review before production. Our team checks colour profiles, text legibility, bleed compliance, dimensional accuracy, and application-specific requirements. If your artwork has an issue, we catch it before it reaches the press. For businesses without in-house design capability, AllLabels can develop product label designs from scratch using your brand assets and product information at no additional charge.
AllLabels Confirms Material and Adhesive Specifications Before Production
AllLabels confirms the right material and adhesive specification for your specific product and packaging environment before every order goes to press. This is not an optional consultation or an upsell. It is a standard part of every AllLabels product label printing order process. For businesses that have experienced adhesive failure, material degradation, or print quality issues with other suppliers, this confirmation step is what was missing from their previous supplier’s process.
AllLabels Offers Custom Die-Cut Product Labels
AllLabels’ in-line laser die-cutter allows virtually unlimited label shape options without the cost of traditional metal dies. Product labels do not need to be rectangular or oval. If your packaging calls for a distinctive label shape that follows a design element or the contour of the container, AllLabels can produce it. Custom die-cut product label printing is available across all colour options and material types with no additional tooling charges.
AllLabels Has No Minimum Order Quantities and No Overrun Costs
AllLabels does not impose minimum order quantities on product label printing orders and does not charge overrun costs. You order exactly the quantity your production run requires. For businesses scaling up from small initial runs to larger volumes, AllLabels accommodates the full range without requiring you to over-order at any stage. What you see in your quote is what you pay.
AllLabels Manufactures Locally in Surrey, BC and Ships Canada-Wide
AllLabels manufactures product labels locally in Surrey, BC. For businesses across the Lower Mainland and British Columbia including Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond, Abbotsford, Langley, Delta, and Coquitlam, local manufacturing means significantly faster turnaround than ordering from suppliers based in central Canada, the United States, or internationally. For businesses in Edmonton, Calgary, and across Alberta, AllLabels ships nationwide with reliable delivery timelines. Rush service is available when production schedules run tight. Your product label printing order does not cross a border, which means no customs delays, no currency conversion, and no duty charges.
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→ Ready to work with a product label printing supplier in Canada that confirms specifications, reviews artwork manually, and charges no plate fees or overrun costs? Request a quote from AllLabels today and get product label printing services that actually work for your business.
Industries AllLabels Serves with Product Label Printing Services Across Canada
AllLabels provides product label printing services to businesses across a wide range of industries from our manufacturing facility in Surrey, BC. Here is what product label printing looks like in each industry we serve and what AllLabels brings specifically to each one.
Pharmacy Product Label Printing
Pharmacy product label printing in Canada involves requirements that most general label suppliers are not equipped to meet. Prescription labels need to feed cleanly through laser printers, align precisely with Kroll and WinRx pharmacy software output, adhere reliably to curved prescription bottle surfaces, and carry legible barcodes that scan consistently at high dispensing volumes. AllLabels produces pharmacy labels for dispensaries across Vancouver, Surrey, Burnaby, Richmond, Edmonton, Calgary, and Canada-wide. Our pharmacy label guides cover print prescription labels, Kroll pharmacy labels, WinRx pharmacy labels, pharmacy laser labels, and custom prescription labels in detail.
Food and Beverage Product Label Printing
Food and beverage product label printing in Canada requires materials and adhesives matched to the specific storage and handling conditions of each product. Refrigerated products need moisture-resistant film materials. Beverages stored in ice need waterproof adhesive specifications. Dry goods at room temperature have more material flexibility but still benefit from AllLabels’ prepress review and colour consistency across reorders. AllLabels produces food and beverage labels for producers across BC and Alberta. Our guide on custom drink bottle labels and our food label options cover both categories in detail.
Health Care Product Label Printing
Health care product label printing covers medical supply labelling, supplement and nutraceutical packaging, and clinical environment applications where label performance and legibility are critical. AllLabels produces custom health care labels for businesses across British Columbia, Alberta, and Canada-wide. Our health care label options cover the full specification range for health care product label printing.
Cannabis Product Label Printing
Cannabis product label printing in Canada involves specific Health Canada regulatory requirements including mandatory content, placement, and formatting obligations alongside brand presentation demands. AllLabels produces custom cannabis labels for licensed producers and retailers across British Columbia and Alberta. Our cannabis label options cover the full range of cannabis product formats and packaging types.
Custom and Personal Care Product Label Printing
Custom and personal care product label printing covers health and beauty brands, skincare and cosmetic producers, personal care manufacturers, and specialty consumer goods businesses across Canada. AllLabels produces custom product labels for businesses in these categories across Vancouver, the Lower Mainland, Edmonton, and Canada-wide. Our guide on custom product labels covers what product label printing involves for these categories in detail. For a full overview of what AllLabels produces across all industries, our guides on label printing Canada and custom label printing Canada cover the complete picture.
How to Start a Product Label Printing Order with AllLabels
Getting started with AllLabels product label printing services is straightforward. Here is what to have ready when you contact us:
- Your product and packaging: what the label is going on, including the surface material, container shape, and any storage or handling conditions the label will face
- Your artwork: logo and brand assets in vector format (AI, EPS, or PDF) if available, or a high-resolution PNG. If you do not have print-ready artwork, AllLabels can develop a design from scratch at no additional charge
- Label dimensions: your required label size, or a sample of your current label if switching suppliers
- Format preference: sheet or roll, and applicator or printer model if applicable
- Industry and application: pharmacy, beverage, food, health care, cannabis, personal care, or other
- Colour option: 1-colour through full CMYK
- Quantity: AllLabels accommodates custom quantities with no minimum order and no overrun charges
For businesses switching from a current product label printing supplier, AllLabels can match your existing label design from artwork files or a physical label sample. We confirm material, adhesive, colour match, and dimensions before going to press so your first AllLabels order performs exactly like your last order from your previous supplier, except without the problems.
Review AllLabels’ full product label printing options on the AllLabels website to see the complete range of industries and label types we serve across Canada.
AllLabels: Product Label Printing Services Canadian Businesses Come Back To
AllLabels provides product label printing services to businesses across British Columbia, Alberta, and Canada-wide from our manufacturing facility in Surrey, BC. Whether you are a pharmacy in Edmonton, a beverage brand in Vancouver, a food producer in the Lower Mainland, a health care business in Surrey, or a cannabis producer anywhere across Canada, AllLabels delivers product label printing to the quality standard your business and your brand deserve.
No plate charges. No artwork fees. No overrun costs. No minimum order quantities. Manual prepress review on every order. Material and adhesive specification confirmed before production. Colour consistency across every reorder. Local Canadian manufacturing. And a team that knows your account from the first order forward.
→ Is your business still dealing with product label printing problems that your current supplier keeps failing to fix? Contact AllLabels today or call us at 604-255-3472 and find out what product label printing services in Canada actually look like when they are done right.
Frequently Asked Questions: Product Label Printing
What makes AllLabels different from other product label printing services in Canada?
AllLabels reviews every order manually before production, confirms the right material and adhesive specification for your application, operates brand-new press and tooling for consistent colour across every run, and charges no plate fees, artwork fees, or overrun costs. We manufacture locally in Surrey, BC and ship Canada-wide, which means faster turnaround than out-of-province or international suppliers and no cross-border delays or duty charges.
Does AllLabels charge plate or artwork fees for product label printing?
No. AllLabels does not charge plate setup fees, artwork fees, or overrun costs on any product label printing order. What you see in your quote is what you pay. Custom branded product labels are available in 1-colour through full CMYK printing with no additional setup cost.
Can AllLabels develop a product label design if I do not have print-ready artwork?
Yes. AllLabels can develop a custom product label design from scratch using your brand assets, product information, and any design direction you can share. Our prepress team produces a layout ready for production without requiring you to have a designer or print-ready files before you start. This is included as part of the AllLabels product label printing process at no additional charge.
What industries does AllLabels provide product label printing services for?
AllLabels produces product labels for pharmacies, beverage brands, food producers, health care businesses, cannabis producers, personal care brands, and general consumer goods businesses. We serve businesses across Vancouver, Surrey, Burnaby, Richmond, Abbotsford, Langley, Delta, Coquitlam, Edmonton, Calgary, and Canada-wide.
How does AllLabels confirm the right material and adhesive for my product label printing order?
When you contact AllLabels with your product label printing requirements, our team asks about your packaging surface, container material, and storage and handling conditions before confirming your order specification. This confirmation is a standard part of every AllLabels product label printing order, not an optional consultation. If you are switching from a supplier whose labels have been failing in your environment, we identify the specification issue before your first AllLabels order goes to press.
Does AllLabels offer custom die-cut product label printing?
Yes. AllLabels’ in-line laser die-cutter allows virtually unlimited label shape options without traditional metal die costs. Custom die-cut product labels are available across all colour options and material types with no additional tooling charges.
Is there a minimum order quantity for product label printing at AllLabels?
No. AllLabels does not impose minimum order quantities on product label printing orders. You can order exactly the quantity your production run requires without being forced into larger runs.
How does AllLabels ensure colour consistency between product label printing orders?
AllLabels operates brand-new press and tooling in our Surrey facility and retains your artwork and specifications on file. Every production run delivers consistent colour output, and reorders match your original order exactly without requiring a new proof and approval cycle.
Does AllLabels ship product labels to businesses across Canada outside of BC?
Yes. While AllLabels manufactures in Surrey, BC, we ship product labels Canada-wide. We regularly supply businesses across British Columbia, Alberta, and other provinces including Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, and beyond. Contact us with your location and order requirements for a full quote including shipping.
What other label and packaging products does AllLabels offer beyond product label printing?
In addition to product label printing services, AllLabels produces pharmacy labels, blank labels, beverage labels, food labels, health care labels, cannabis labels, and a full range of custom packaging including pouches, display boxes, custom tape, sleeves, and mailer boxes. Our full product list is available on the AllLabels website at alllabels.com/industries.
