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# [5 Key Questions To Ask When Quoting Labels](https://blog.abbottlabel.com/5-key-features-of-tamper-evident-labels-0)

 Written by [Hayden Wier](https://blog.abbottlabel.com/author/hayden-wier) | Nov 14, 2019 3:04:46 PM

### **The 5 Key Questions to Ask When Quoting Labels**

Are you wanting to expand your product offering with a high profit consumable item? If so, labels are what you're looking for! Follow the 5 Key Questions below to get started on your label journey. Each answer is a simple step into winning repeating business.

Below is an example of the quote sheet your Abbott Label rep fills out for each custom quote opportunity.

### <https://blog.abbottlabel.com/abbott-label-printing-custom-product-labels-in-chicago>

The 5 key questions to ask, covered below, will help us get you the quote you need faster.

### **The 5 Key Questions**

**1. What is the size of the label (Width x Length)?:** In the label industry we measure a finished label width x length. We want to know the size so we can search our die inventory to see if we already have a tool that will work for the job. If not, we send the measurements to our DIE tool manufacture to build a new custom cutting die for your order.

**2. What is the material and / or application?:** If your customer has a specific material spec they use it is not a problem. Simply forward the spec to your Abbott Label representative when requesting a quote.

If you do not know the material, no problem! Just let your Abbott Label representative know what the label application is. From there we can take our [40 years of experience](https://info.abbottlabel.com/contact-us) to suggest the perfect material / adhesive.

**3. Is it printed? If yes, how so?:** If Abbott Label is printing the label with either flexographic or [digital](https://blog.abbottlabel.com/5-reasons-why-to-choose-digital-printing) printing technology; please let your Abbott Label representative know how many colors will be printed.

If you're not sure, get artwork or a sample and forward to your representative. <https://blog.abbottlabel.com/direct-thermal-v.s.-thermal-transfer-which-is-best-for-your-application->

[**BLANK LABELS CAN BE PRINTED!**](https://blog.abbottlabel.com/direct-thermal-v.s.-thermal-transfer-which-is-best-for-your-application-)Some blank labels will be printed by your customer with a Thermal Transfer, Direct Thermal, Laser or InkJet printer. If you or your customer are not sure which method - let your rep know the make and model of the printer they are using.

**4. Rolls - Fan Fold - Sheets?:** Labels can come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. However the dispensing mode they are finished to comes down to three options:

**Rolls: **Labels will be rolled on a paper core. Industry standard is 3" core diameter with an 8" outside diameter. A secondary standard for smaller printers / dispensers is a 1"core with an 4" outside diameter.

***NOT SURE?** Just find the printer's / applicator's make and model number. With that information your Abbott representative can suggest the correct size to maximize load capacity.*

**Fan-Fold:** Accordion style folding at the perforation - stacked in a box. Fan-fold items can be finished with multiple rows of labels across. Most commonly used with thermal transfer, direct thermal or dot matrix printing.

**Sheets:** Single cut out sheets - may have internal cuts on a sheet. Stacked between chip-board inside of a poly-bag for curl protection. Then placed in a box and labeled. This is most commonly seen for return label packing slips and other laser printed items.

**5. How many labels will they order at a time?:** How many labels will they be ordering at a time? Abbott Label does not have a minimum but can offer discounts with larger volume orders. With our excellent service and quick turn times, Abbott Label is a great partner for Just In Time programs!

 

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