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The Future of Shipping: Thermal vs. Laser, Part 2

Dec 16, 2015 | Blog | 0 comments

Welcome to part two of our look at duplex shipping solutions, and what they mean for your company. In part one, we discussed thermal labels. This week, we are talking laser forms.

Laser

DuplexPackSlip® laser forms have all of the business process benefits of using a DuplexPackSlip thermal label. That said, they make every package that ships an opportunity to generate new sales while reinforcing a retailer’s brands and messaging. DuplexPackSlip laser forms allow retailers to incorporate special offers, targeted cross-sells, upsells, loyalty rewards, gift cards or web promotions on every package.

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Advantages

Flexibility

  • The laser printer shines in the flexibility to print whatever a retailer wants including color graphics and pictures. It is ideal for branding and thus selling more of your product. DuplexPackSlip laser forms come in a variety of sizes, such as the A5 and the standard 8.5×11. This provides retailers with the option to generate outbound shipping documents tailored and targeted to specific customers.

Disadvantages

Application Automation

  • Currently, there isn’t any real application automation of laser forms.

Batch vs. On Demand Printing

  • Laser printers are well-suited for batch printing. Unlike thermal printers, laser printers will go into sleep mode and so usually take a short time to warm up before printing. Thermal printers are also up and ready to print on demand and without delay.

So, how will you keep your warehouse personnel and your marketing team happy? Here at Minisoft, we’ve got you covered.

Thermal

  • With the DuplexPackSlip and eFORMz, you print the packing slip and shipping label simultaneously on one two-sided label, with the SATO GY412 or the Toshiba DB-EA4D. You then apply the label and ship it. It’s as easy as printing, peeling and applying. Offers and corporate logos can be pre-printed on the label for consistent brand messaging.

Laser

  • DuplexPackSlip laser forms enhance your business process while taking your marketing efforts to the next level. Using patented tear strip technology while being printed on laser printers, DuplexPackSlip formats are highly customizable. Any logo or color can be pre-printed or dynamically printed depending on your needs or preferences. With Minisoft’s eFORMz, every customer order can be printed with targeted offers and/or promotions. Use DuplexPackSlip laser forms to sell more with every package you ship!

With eFORMz, it’s the best of both worlds. Want to find out how you can keep everyone on your team happy? Contact us for more information.