Guide to Making Adhesive QR Code Labels at Offline Print Shops

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After formatting QR code labels on the CaoLiao official website, you need to deploy them to devices/assets/products. If you lack label printers or A4 laser printers, we recommend downloading print-ready files and having them produced at local print shops.

Cost and Turnaround Time

Offline print shops offer cost-effective adhesive label printing with lamination options, typically delivering next-day service for rapid deployment.

Most print shops support adhesive materials. Based on our survey of 7 print shops, here's a price reference (confirm final pricing with individual shops):

Notes:

1. Most shops use A3 adhesive sheets for printing. Smaller labels allow more copies per sheet.
2. Minimum order quantities apply due to setup costs. Printing below MOQ may increase per-unit costs.
3. Unique QR code labels require special layout work. Some shops may charge 20-50 CNY for typesetting.

Production Process

Download Print Files

1. Access your bulk template details page

2. Click "Download Print Label"

3. Select "Download PDF Vector File"

4. Choose "Single PDF for Any Size" and download

Select Print Shop

Search "print advertising", "copy shop", or "print service" on map apps. Prioritize shops with professional equipment.

Print Shop Communication

Send the PDF file and specify:

• Unique QR codes on each label
• Material type: Standard/PVC/Silver PP adhesive
• Label dimensions (e.g., 40x60mm)
• Corner style: Rounded/straight
• Lamination: None/matte/glossy (enhances waterproofing)

Critical technical note:
All printing equipment has ±1mm tolerance. To avoid white edges:

• Expand print dimensions by 1-2mm while keeping die-cut size unchanged

Final Results

Adhesive limitations:
Standard water/oil-based adhesives may not suit:

• High-temperature surfaces
• Oily/greasy areas
• Textured surfaces