When you're about to order custom sticker labels, you might hear the printer ask: "Do you want four-color or spot color?" People who don't know printing often get confused-what's the difference? How do I choose?

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In industries like pharmaceuticals, food, and electronics, labels aren't just information carriers-they're key to compliance and user experience. Traditional labels often fall short with their single-function design, causing issues like:

Q: After printing, the colors fade over time or get scratched off. How can I protect the label?A: To prevent fading and wear, adding a protective layer is a great solution! Apply a gloss or matte lamination over the printed label – just like putting a screen protector on your phone – which greatly improves abrasion resistance, scratch resistance, and color retention. YCD labels offers lamination to keep your labels looking fresh.

Q: Can a thermal printer directly print color labels? A: Not really. Thermal printers can only print in black (e.g., black text, barcodes). If you need color labels, there are two common ways: Print fixed color content + print black variable content

Q: Sticking labels in cold environments (like freezers or refrigerated trucks), but they fall off after just a few days. What can I do?

In pharmaceutical labeling, there is no room for error. Labels must deliver crystal-clear text at microscopic sizes, adhere permanently to challenging surfaces, and comply with global regulatory standards, all while surviving cold chain storage, handling, and end-user use.