You may combine quantities of different labels provided they have the same size, shape, number of colors, material, and laminate or varnish. Pricing is based on the total number of labels produced at the same time, which means the higher the total quantity the lower the unit cost. You may enter as many as 6 quantities in order to find the unit cost that best fits your needs.

• Size All in stock dies (label sizes) are listed as shown in the graphic by hovering your mouse over the view die image link below.
• Rectangle Corner Radius (RCR) Determines the roundness of the corners of rectangles and squares. The greater the corner radius, the greater the degree of roundness at the tip. A zero degree corner radius creates a sharp point. The RCR is listed next to all stocked dies.
• Special Shape Labels When a special shape die is selected a preview of the die-line will appear by hovering your mouse over the view die image link below.
• Perforation All dies that have a perforation will indicate this with a dotted line on the image. If you require perforation between labels then you may need a new die [select custom size above] and indicate perforation required.

Copy Position is also known as roll direction or label orientation. If you hand apply your labels then copy position may not be important. If your labels are machine applied, please pay close attention to the orientation of the label and ensure that your artwork matches your selection.

• Matte Litho A 60# (3.8mil thick) bright white, matte-coated litho construction with a permanent acrylic adhesive and layflat liner. This general purpose permanent adhesive has an aggressive initial tack, and excellent ultimate adhesion. It has very good adhesion to corrugated, glass and various plastic substrates. Considered to be latex glove friendly for use in some healthcare applications. Complies with FDA 21 CFR 175.105 for indirect food contact. Minimum Application Temperature +25°F. Service Temperature Range -75°F to +200°F. $$$
• White Film (Label-Lyte) A 2.6mil thick white pearlescent polypropylene that is a semi conformable film. Ideal for labeling applications requiring the durability and aesthetics of film labels that may be applied at various temperatures. This material has an all temperature acrylic adhesive that performs well in normal to freezer temperature applications. Recommended for semi-rigid and rigid containers. Markets include: food, cosmetic, toiletries, household cleaners, beverage and more. Minimum Application Temperature -20°F on most surfaces. Service Temperature Range -40°C to +200°F. $$$
• Recycled Paper A 60# (3mil thick) bright white semi-gloss coated litho containing 30% post consumer recycled content with an all temperature permanent adhesive. Ideal for applications that may be applied at various temperatures and require a green construction. Markets include: food, cosmetic, household cleaners, beverage, health, nutraceuticals and more. Minimum Application Temperature -20°F on most surfaces. Service Temperature Range -65 to +200°F. $$$
• Clear Film (BOPP) A 2mil thick clear, high gloss, biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) film. This film offers high stiffness and opacity along with moisture resistance. The general purpose permanent adhesive features high initial tack, high shear & high ultimate adhesion with excellent clarity. It has outstanding plasticizer, UV, solvent, and occasional water and oil resistance. Markets include: food, cosmetic, toiletries, household cleaners, beverage and more. Minimum Application Temperature 35°F. Service Temperature Range -65 to +200°F. $$$
• White Film (Polypropylene) A 2.4mil thick white, glossy polypropylene film. This material has a general purpose permanent adhesive that is specially designed for film face materials (all plastics). Excellent clarity, UV-stability and water resistance. Good adhesion properties and heat resistance. This material is primarily used for product labeling applications in cosmetics, toiletries, health and beauty. Minimum Application Temperature 50°F. Service Temperature Range -4 to +212°F. $$$
• High Gloss Paper A 3.9mil thick high-gloss, bright white, lignin-free paper. This material has a permanent adhesive with good adhesion to all normal substrates, including non-polar surfaces, films and corrugated board. This adhesive also has good low temperature performance. This material is good for situations where a standard semi-gloss just doesn't have enough sheen and the label needs to have more gloss. Not recommended for labeling highly curved surfaces, because the thickness of the material may cause the label to pull up at the edges. Markets include: food, cosmetic, toiletries, household cleaners, beverage, health, nutraceuticals and more. Minimum Application Temperature 32°F. Service Temperature Range -4 to +176°F. $$
• Semi-Gloss Paper A 2.8mil thick white, machine-coated, semi-gloss, lignin-free face paper. This material has a permanent adhesive with good adhesion to all normal substrates, including non-polar surfaces, films and corrugated board. This adhesive also has good low temperature performance. Not recommended for labeling highly curved surfaces, because the thickness of the material may cause the label to pull up at the edges. Markets include: food, cosmetic, toiletries, household cleaners, beverage, health, nutraceuticals and more. Minimum Application Temperature 32°F. Service Temperature Range -4 to +176°F. $
• Silver Metalized Paper A 3mil thick paper-based, silver metalized face material with a brilliant metal layer and top coating. This material has a permanent adhesive with good adhesion to all normal substrates, including non-polar surfaces, films and corrugated board. This adhesive also has good low temperature performance. Not recommended for labeling highly curved surfaces, because the thickness of the material may cause the label to pull up at the edges. This metalized material can be used to create virtually any color of metallic ink when used with our transparent inks. Markets include: food, cosmetic, toiletries, household cleaners, beverage, health, nutraceuticals and more. Minimum Application Temperature 32°F. Service Temperature Range -4 to +176°F. $$$
• White Squeezable Film A 2.5mil thick flexible, opaque white polyolefin film with exceptional dimensional stability for use in a wide range of applications. This material has a general purpose permanent adhesive which exhibits a balance of high cohesive strength and adhesion to low surface-energy substrates for lasting performance on squeezable containers. Specifically designed to exhibit excellent wetout characteristics and short-term removability. Meets the requirements of FDA 21 CFR 175.105 for indirect food contact. Markets include: food, cosmetic, toiletries, household cleaners, beverage, health & beauty, nutraceuticals and more.. This material is most commonly used in the health & beauty markets for it's superior performance with applications requiring squeezability and moisture resistance. Minimum Application Temperature 23°F. Service Temperature Range -20 to +200°F. $$$$
• Wine Paper: Matte Litho A 3.1mil thick high quality, dull matte coated paper specifically designed for use with wine labels. This material has a permanent adhesive, which is removable in minimum 100°F water. Developed with good initial tack and ultimate adhesion, this adhesive can be used as a permanent adhesive on many substrates, yet be removed from that substrate after immersion in water hotter than 100°F. Removal times will vary due to differences in facestocks and substrates. It might be as short as 30 seconds from HDPE, or as long as 5 minutes. Where removal is required, this adhesive is recommended for use on HDPE, polypropylene, poly vinyl chloride (PVC), polyester, Lexan®, stainless steel, and glass. Minimum Application Temperature 20°F. Service Temperature Range -65 to +200°F. $$$$
• Wine Paper: Estate Label No. 8 A 5mil thick white vellum paper with wet strength that provides a printed appearance ideal for wine, high-end beverages, and gourmet foods. This material has a permanent adhesive, which is removable in minimum 100°F water. Developed with good initial tack and ultimate adhesion, this adhesive can be used as a permanent adhesive on many substrates, yet be removed from that substrate after immersion in water hotter than 100°F. Removal times will vary due to differences in facestocks and substrates. It might be as short as 30 seconds from HDPE, or as long as 5 minutes. Where removal is required, this adhesive is recommended for use on HDPE, polypropylene, poly vinyl chloride (PVC), polyester, Lexan®, stainless steel, and glass. Minimum Application Temperature 20°F. Service Temperature Range -65 to +200°F. $$$$$
• Wine Paper: MaxFlex Silver A 2.7mil premium finish, metalized paper providing a highly-reflective silver appearance, thus enabling a metallic look in labels produced digitally. This material has a permanent adhesive, which is removable in minimum 100°F water. Developed with good initial tack and ultimate adhesion, this adhesive can be used as a permanent adhesive on many substrates, yet be removed from that substrate after immersion in water hotter than 100°F. Removal times will vary due to differences in facestocks and substrates. It might be as short as 30 seconds from HDPE, or as long as 5 minutes. Where removal is required, this adhesive is recommended for use on HDPE, polypropylene, poly vinyl chloride (PVC), polyester, Lexan®, stainless steel, and glass. Minimum Application Temperature 20°F. Service Temperature Range -65 to +200°F. $$$$$
• We recommend testing of all materials prior to usage on products. This will ensure that the material meets the specific requirements of your application and the environment it will be used in.

A UV or Aqueous varnish will provide limited protection for your labels. They are most commonly used in applications where the customer wants a little "pop", but does not require the superior protection of a laminate. Specialty textured varnishes can be used to create a unique look that can only be achieved with varnish.

An overlaminate provides the highest level of protection for your label and also helps your label stand out. Not only will this look good, but this will also help protect your label from moisture, as well as other elements like body oils, and weather.

3M Matte Polyester (UL/CSA) Provides the highest level of protection from a laminate with a matte finish. Excellent durability and UV resistance. Superior abrasion, humidity, and solvent resistance. Recommended for extreme outdoor conditions and those applications when UL recognition or CSA acceptance is required.  $$$$$

Gloss Polyester Provides the highest level of protection from a laminate with a high gloss finish. This will provide superior moisture, chemical, oil, abrasion, and UV resistance. Recommended for extreme outdoor conditions.  $$$

Matte Polypropylene Provides the next highest level of protection from a laminate with a matte finish. Recommended for all applications where protection from moisture, chemical, oil, abrasion, and UV resistance is required. The matte finish will provide a unique look and feel to your label.  $$

Gloss Polypropylene Provides the next highest level of protection from a laminate with a high gloss finish. Recommended for all applications where protection from moisture, chemical, oil, abrasion, and UV resistance is required.  $

• 1 Color (Black, Yellow, Magenta, Cyan, or White) If your artwork is only one color and uses one of the 5 colors listed then you can save money by printing one color only. $
• 2 Color (Black, Yellow, Magenta, Cyan, or White) If your artwork uses only two colors and uses two of the 5 colors listed then you can save money by printing two colors only. $$
• 3 Color (Black, Yellow, Magenta, Cyan, or White) If your artwork uses only three colors of the 5 colors listed then you can save a little money by printing three colors only. $$$
• 4 Color Process (CMYK) This printing option is for full color process printing on white or metallic substrates (or clear substrates when you want the ink to be transparent). This is the most common printing option and combines the four colors (CMYK) in print to produce millions of other colors.  $$$
• 4 Color Process + White (CMYK + White) This printing option is for full color process printing on clear or metallic substrates. White can be selectively or flood printed behind the areas that you select to help make the design less transparent. On metallic substrates it is used to mask the metallic properties in areas you do not wish to be reflective. If this option is selected you must provide us with a detailed description of where you would like spot white to appear.  $$$$
• Pantone Match (PMS Match) Our HP Indigo Press uses the HP IndiChrome Plus (CMYK + orange, violet) expanded color gamut, which achieves a closer match to PANTONE MATCHING SYSTEM Colors than CMYK matching, and a broader applications range. The Indigo allows us to print up to 97% of the PANTONE color range without compromising production speed. The HP IndiChrome on-press simulates PANTONE solid colors with CMYKOV values.
  
  If you would like us to match a Pantone solid color, we are able to get very close with this option. When selecting this option, make sure that you build your artwork with Pantone swatches and spot colors. If the program that you use to build your artwork does not allow specification of Pantone swatches or spot colors, please put the Pantone color names/numbers in the customer comment section of the checkout process.
  
  With the expanded color gamut, we are able to get within 3 Delta E of most Pantone colors. There may be limitations to our ability to match, depending on the specific pantone color; our prepress department will contact customers to find the best alternative to any out-of-gamut colors.
  
  For additional help with Pantone color matching, feel free to call our prepress department at 1-858-668-2820. $$$$
• Sandwich Printing (CMYK + White + CMYK) One advantage of digital printing is the precision registration of up to 16 layers of ink in a single pass. Sandwich printing utilizes this ink application. The process involves separate images printed on the same side of a clear substrate, using multiple hits of ink as an opaque barrier between the images. Effectively, one pass of the digital press results in two printed images. Some common applications are anti-tamper peel off labels, double sided printing for viewing through a clear container, and peel off sweepstakes labels (concealed variable data codes). $$$$$

You may combine quantities of different labels provided they have the same size, shape, number of colors, material, and laminate or varnish in the same order for ~$15 for each additional design. Please enter the number of designs you want printed and the order form will provide you with the ability to upload as many files as you need. We highly recommend zipping up all files into a signle archive (.zip file). In order to complete your order you will need to provide us with specific quantities for each version.

If your labels require variable information fields within a run of labels (different names, addresses, product numbers, serial numbers, serialized barcodes, etc.), whereby each label is unique then enter 1 and select the Variable Data option below. It is possible for variable data jobs to have multiple designs and variable information. For example, serialized barcodes for different products signified by a different color. If this is the case, please enter the appropriate number of designs above and select the Variable Data option.

Variable data printing enables our customers to personalize their products and protect their assets. Variable data is not limited to serial numbers and barcodes -- on any label job each and every label can have unique text and/or graphics. When an order qualifies as variable data it requires a different setup process. Therefore, the order has to conform to some additional requirements. Please note that adjustments to your quantities may be required. You will be contacted if adjustments are necessary.

Submitting a variable Data Order You will need to upload a zipped folder containing the following items:

• Artwork for all of your label designs
  
• A spreadsheet containing the variable information, or file names if variable field is an image.

Typical values for this are 500 or 1000. If the labels are hand applied then the size of the roll is typically not crucial. However, when the labels are machine applied the roll size must fall within the supported roll diameter size of the label application machine. If you are not sure, enter 500 and let us know as soon as possible.

We have an in-house graphics department with the capabilities to help you design your labels.

• Yes You do not have artwork that is suitable for printing and you need Mesa Label Express to help you create the artwork. There is a $45 charge per copy/design for this service. Depending on the complexity of the work that needs to be done there may be additional fees that apply.
• No You already have camera ready artwork that is suitable for printing and you do not need Mesa Label Express to help you create the artwork.

Orders placed on a business day before 11:00 am PST will start the same day. Orders placed on a business day after 11:00 am PST will start the next business day.

• 5 Business Days Our standard processing time is approximately 5 business days. This does not include actual shipping time. Transit Time will depend entirely on the method of shipping you select at checkout.
• 3 Business Days Expedited processing (3 Business Day processing) will incur a $175 fee. This does not include actual shipping time. Transit Time will depend entirely on the method of shipping you select at checkout.

How Proofing Affects My Processing Time
• PDF proofs will be sent within the timeframes specified below:
• 5 business day processing PDFs will be sent within 2 business days
• 3 business day processing PDFs will be sent within 1 business day
• Once we have sent your PDF proof via email the order remains on hold until we receive your proof approval or modification. Proof approvals received back on the same day will not result in a delay of the order.
• Printed Press Proof
• Printed Press Proofs add up to three business days to the processing time. Press proofs will be sent in accordance with the PDF proof schedule listed above. Once we have sent the press proof your order is placed on hold until we receive your proof approval or modification.

• PDF Proof Are for layout proofing purposes only and are not accurate representations of color or quality. If you have any special proofing requests, please specify them in the comments section of the order form. PDF is our standard method of proofing and there is no additional fee for this service.
• Printed Press Proof Is available for a charge of $75. This includes overnight shipping. Press proofs are full quality and are printed on the press with the substrate and laminate or varnish selected. Printed press proofs are not die cut into individual labels. They represent accurate color and quality of reproduction. If you are concerned with these issues please select the printed press proof option. A press proof may add up to three days to your processing time. If changes need to be made, and an updated press proof is required by the customer, a charge of $45 (to cover shipping cost) will apply.

How Proofing Affects My Processing Time
• PDF proofs will be sent within the timeframes specified below:
• 5 business day processing PDFs will be sent within 2 business days
• 3 business day processing PDFs will be sent within 1 business day
• Once we have sent your PDF proof via email the order remains on hold until we receive your proof approval or modification. Proof approvals received back on the same day will not result in a delay of the order.