DION'S GETTING STARTED GUIDE

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Are you ready to start your first label or packaging project with Dion Label Printing? If so, follow the step-by-step instructions below! As a print partner to globally known brands, the Dion team is dedicated to making label ordering a seamless process.


If you would like to speak with a representative or have questions on the following steps, contact us now via email or phone. We look forward to partnering with you!

  • INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW

    If you're thinking about placing an order with us, here are some details to keep in mind!


    MINIMUM ORDER QUANTITIES:


    Standard labels: 1,000 labels per item


    Peel back labels: 5,000 labels per item


    Booklet labels: 10,000 labels per item


    Shrink sleeves: 5,000 sleeves per item


    STANDARD LEAD TIME:


    New label projects: 3-5 business weeks


    Repeat label orders: 2 business weeks


  • REQUEST A SAMPLE PACKET

    Not sure which material and finish will best suit your application? No problem!


    Request one of our comprehensive sample packets and be sure to include any specific details about what you would like to see.


    The material and finish combinations are listed on the back of each sample for easy reference.


    Request your free sample packet here!


  • REVIEW YOUR SAMPLE PACKET

    Once you have received and reviewed your sample packet, set aside your favorite samples. You will need the material information on the back to complete your quote request


    If you have any questions about the samples or materials, give us a call! One of our label specialists will be able to guide you through the benefits of each. 


  • MATERIAL BREAKDOWN

    FILM (BOPP)

    THIS MATERIAL IS RECOMMENDED FOR PRODUCTS THAT WILL BE EXPOSED TO ANY TYPE OF LIQUID. AVAILABLE IN:

    • Clear
    • White
    • Metallic Silver

    PAPER

    AVAILABLE IN:

    • Semigloss (white)
    • Silver paper
    • Specialty craft paper (think a paper bag but thicker)
    • Estate paper, textured & slightly thicker
    • Linen paper, cross-hatched texture & slightly thicker
    • Post Consumer Waste (PCW) paper, recycled paper for eco-friendly printing

    OTHER OPTIONS

    • Refrigerator/freezer-friendly material
    • Wash-away wine material

    *This list is not exhaustive. If you have a specific request, please let your label specialist know.


  • INFORMATION WE NEED TO KNOW

    To ensure we produce the perfect label for your application, we require specific details about your label project. You'll find a list below for reference.


    If you have this information collected already, you can submit a quote request here.


    • How will these labels be used?
    • What will these labels be applied to?
    • Will these labels be hand or machine applied? If machine applied, which unwind position? (A Copy Position Chart is available in the Resources section below!)
    • What are the dimensions and shape of this label?
    • Do you want the closest in-house size quoted?
    • What material combination would you like quoted?
    • How many colors are in your artwork?
    • What quantities would you like quoted per item?
    • How many varieties of this label will there be?
  • REQUEST A QUOTE

    When you have all your information collected for your label project, you can submit a quote request here.


    If our estimating team has any questions about your label project, one of our label specialists will follow up with you.


    You will receive your quote electronically within 24 business hours. Once you have reviewed your pricing and are ready to proceed with your order, your artwork will need to be reviewed! 


  • SUBMIT YOUR ARTWORK FOR REVIEW

    All incoming art files will go through Dion's preflight process to ensure that your project will proceed quickly and smoothly with no unexpected surprises. During preflight, your label artwork will be assessed to ensure that it will print to our highest standards and if needed, your artwork will be optimized for printing. 


    If you have any questions about building artwork, our artwork guidelines are available here. 

  • TEST YOUR MATERIAL

    When requested by you or our team, we send out a material evaluation prior to print. Our material evaluation includes samples of the material and finish you selected along with an evaluation form. In order to move forward with your order, we require that you test the material and confirm it performs well for your application.

  • PLACE YOUR ORDER

    Thank you for ordering with us!


    Once we have received your PO, a member of our customer support team will be assigned to your account. They will follow up with an order acknowledgement, and later a delivery date upon proof approval.


    If you have any questions at all throughout your label order, your customer support specialist or label solutions specialist is available to assist you!

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