ALS supplies a comprehensive range of industrial label printers and coders for production, warehousing and logistics environments — from compact desktop units to heavy-duty industrial systems built for continuous operation. We work with leading manufacturers including Zebra, ICE/VideoJet and Markem and our Poessehl sister companies Novexx Solutions and EIDOS, giving you access to a broad range of proven hardware backed by our own UK-based technical support and 2-year on-site warranty. Whether you need a standalone barcode label printer for a despatch area or a fully integrated coder for a high-speed production line, our team can help you find the right fit.
Label Printers vs Coders — which do you need?
These two product types are often confused but serve different purposes:
| Label Printers | Coders & Overprinters | |
|---|---|---|
| What they do | Print onto self-adhesive labels, which are then applied manually or by a label applicator. | Print directly onto packaging, film or product surfaces. Can be fitted to a labeller to make it "Print & Apply" |
| Common technologies | Thermal transfer (TT), direct thermal (DT) | Thermal transfer overprinting (TTO), continuous inkjet (CIJ), laser |
| Typical output | Barcodes, GS1 labels, shipping labels, product identification | Date codes, batch numbers, best before dates, lot codes |
| Best for | Warehousing, logistics, production labelling, retail compliance | Food and drink packaging lines, flexible film, pouches, cartons |
| Brands we supply | Novexx, Zebra | EIDOS, ICE/VideoJet, Markem-Imaje |