SIMPLY EXCELLENT: THE PRICE LABELERS FROM METO

Meto Basic and Meto Classic are inexpensive price labelers for the retail trade. The hand labelers in both series are characterized by a good price-performance ratio and are ready for immediate use. Ink rolls and label rolls are included in the scope of delivery and are already inserted in the hand labeler. Whether price labeling, date labeling, or declaring item numbers, the hand labelers cover almost all common labeling and marking applications in retail.

Ideal price labelers for the retail trade:

• Series: Meto Basic and Classic

• Advantages: Good price-performance ratio, ready for immediate use

• Application: Common labeling and marking requirements in the retail sector

• Scope of delivery: Hand labeler, label, and ink roll

The Meto Basic and Meto Classic price labelers can be ordered from the Meto webshop at https://www.meto.com/shop/en. The expected delivery time for hand labelers within Germany is two to four working days. In addition to the price labelers, business customers can also find matching label or ink rolls in the webshop. Orders over €150 are free of shipping costs within Germany.

Price labelers available for quick delivery:

• Series: Meto Basic and Classic

• Purchase: Webshop

• Delivery time: 2 to 4 days within Germany

• Delivery conditions: free shipping from €150

The Meto Classic and Meto Basic series are best suited for supermarkets with low to medium labeling volumes. The price labelers in these series are characterized by a good price-performance ratio and their ergonomic design and are ready for immediate use. They cover almost all common labeling and marking applications in supermarkets.

The Meto Expert line is best suited to supermarkets with high labeling volumes or special applications - where an individual printing belt is required, for example. These price labelers are also ready for immediate use and have an ergonomic design. In addition, the proven print dot mechanism and high repeat rate ensure a precise and constant print image.

Technical comparison of price labelers for supermarkets:

Meto's ink rolls for price labelers are sufficient for printing at least 30,000 labels. With an exemplary consumption of around 200 labels per day, the ink roll will need to be replaced for the first time after just under six months. Meto generally recommends changing the ink roll after one year if the price labeler is used less frequently in order to ensure the quality of label printing. Meto provides corresponding video and operating instructions for the step-by-step replacement of ink rolls.

The longevity of ink rolls for price labelers basically depends on the type of device used, the label size and color, the usage, and the quality of the ink roll.

Ink rolls for Meto price labelers:

• Series: Meto price labelers

• Performance: Print at least 30,000 labels

• Recommendation: Change after one year, if not used up

• Service: Instructions for changing the ink rolls available

The price labelers in the Meto Basic and Meto Classic series can be used in food processing businesses such as butcher shops. They enable legally compliant labeling of fresh products and thus promote compliance with legal labeling obligations, for example, in accordance with the Price Indication Ordinance PAngV and the Food Information Regulation LMIV. The corresponding labels are also approved for use in the food sector.

Price labelers in butcher shops:

• Series: Meto Basic and Meto Classic

• Application: Food processing companies

• Benefits: Legally compliant labeling of fresh products (PAngV, LMIV)

Meto offers individualization of labels for price labelers within the framework of the applicable legal provisions on mandatory labeling. It is possible, for example, to print the company logo, specific color requests, or texts to support branding. Customized labels are available in different formats and materials to suit the respective requirements.

Individualization of price labels:

• Series: Meto price labeler

• Requirement: Compliance with applicable regulations

• Options: Company logo, color requests, additional content, various formats and materials. Formats and materials

• Objective: Branding and positioning

Meto offers maintenance and repair for the Meto Expert line of price labelers at its Hirschhorn (Neckar) site. For all other Meto price labelers, extensive maintenance and repair materials are available in the service area of the website. Under the heading "Product Support", for example, there are videos on changing ink rolls, changing label rolls, and general application, sorted by device. Meto also provides corresponding information material on YouTube.

Maintenance and support for Meto price labelers:

Meto's Expert price labelers series is particularly suitable for labeling large quantities of products in wholesale. The proven print point mechanism and high repeat rate ensure consistent print quality, even with continuous use. Thanks to the ergonomic design and easy handling, fatigue-free work is possible in the wholesale trade. The hand labelers in the Expert series cover all common sizes - from one to three lines and for different label formats.

Price labelers for wholesale:

• Series: Meto Expert

• Application: large product quantities in wholesale

• Advantages: high repeat rate and print dot mechanism for consistent print quality, ergonomic design

• Technical details: One to three lines, different label formats

Meto price labelers from the Expert and Classic series are equipped with up to three print lines. The price labelers in the Basic series have one or two print lines. Depending on the application and requirements, users can select the right price labeling model for them. The corresponding labels are also available in the Meto webshop. Several print lines are required, for example, if more than just the price is to be printed on a label. A typical application example from the supermarket is the additional basic price or the best-before date.

Print lines for Meto price labelers:

There are retailers who supply price labelers with automatic price labeling. Belt printers from Zebra, for example, offer the option of connecting to the merchandise management system. However, experience has shown that this function requires a great deal of initial effort and training. In contrast, Meto price labelers without automatic price marking can be used directly and are intuitive to use. Thanks to the label and ink roll already inserted, they are ready to use and help immediately in day-to-day business without the need for lengthy training.

Advantages and disadvantages of automatic price labelers:

Ergonomic aspects play an important role in the development of all Meto price labelers. For the Basic, Classic, Expert and Industry product lines, however, a special focus was placed on the ergonomic design of the devices. Thanks to easy handling, reduced weight (compared to previous models), and a special design, they all enable fatigue-free working without sore wrists.

Ergonomic price labelers from Meto:

• Series: Meto Basic, Classic, Expert and Industry

• Special feature: Focus on ergonomic design during development

• Advantages: Fatigue-free working and easy handling

Manual price labelers from Meto are very easy to maintain and service. In contrast to digital price labelers, changing ink rolls and labels is done in just a few simple steps and is very intuitive. To support this, Meto provides instructions and video material for training purposes in the Service section of the company website.

Advantages of manual hand labelers from Meto:

• Product category: Manual price labelers

• Maintenance and servicing: simple, video material available for instructions

• Advantages: Easy to refill, intuitive handling

Price labelers are essential tools for retailers because they enable efficient and flexible product labelling. Your benefits include:

• Quick and easy price labelling: Price labelling directly on the product.

• Flexibility: Possibility to adjust prices, discounts or promotions in real-time.

• Legal certainty: Support for the correct labelling of prices and best-before dates.

• Customer satisfaction: Clear and easy-to-read pricing makes it easier to make a purchase decision and improves the shopping experience.

• Increased efficiency: Saves time and reduces errors compared to handwritten markup.

Price labelers are versatile and are used in various industries:

• Food retailing: price labelling, discount campaigns and labelling of best-before dates.

• Gastronomy and bakeries: Labelling of fresh produce, best-before dates and ingredient lists.

• Retail in general: price and promotional labelling in fashion stores, DIY stores, pharmacies, etc.

• Industry and production: batch numbers, warehouse labelling and logistics processes.

Depending on the industry, the requirements for price labelers vary, so different models and label types are available.

Effective inventory and shelf life management is crucial to prevent food loss. Price labelers help with this by:

• Make best-before dates (BBD) clearly visible, so that employees and customers can immediately recognize the freshness of products.

• Enable special discounts for products with a best-before date that is about to expire in order to specifically promote sales.

• Allow quick and flexible price adjustments to offer perishable goods at discounted prices in a timely manner.

• Provide packaging-free or freshly produced goods (e.g. baked goods, meat, fish) with best-before information to create transparency for the customer.

These measures help to reduce the need to dispose of food and increase the profitability of the trade.

Special offers are an important part of retail marketing. Price labelers facilitate discount campaigns through:

• Instant price adjustments for special offers, sales, or seasonal discounts.

• Highlighting promotional prices with eye-catching labels in different colours.

• Cost savings through fast labelling without using expensive, digital pricing systems.

• Flexibility for changing promotions: Whether daily deals or longer-term promotions, prices can be changed quickly.

• Easy to use: Employees can mark up new prices or discounts in a matter of seconds, improving workflow.

By clearly labelling discounts, customers become aware of offers in a targeted manner, which leads to higher sales.

Legal requirements for price labelling and product labelling are mandatory in the retail sector. Price labellers help to implement these regulations efficiently:

• Transparent price information: In Germany, all products must be clearly labelled with prices.

• Best-before and use-by dates: Clearly legible best-before information is required by law, especially in the food sector.

• Batch numbers for traceability: Price labelers help identify production batches to respond quickly in the event of a product recall.

• Correct labelling in various industries: This is particularly important in pharmacies, food retailing or production.

• Compliance with EU directives: Price labelling and product labelling must comply with legal requirements to avoid fines and warnings.

The use of price labelers ensures that all legal requirements are implemented quickly, reliably and cost-effectively.

The service life of a price labeler can be extended considerably by simple maintenance. Clean your price labeler regularly and check it for damage and soiling. Only use the color rolls and labels recommended by Meto to ensure optimum function. Store the device in a dry, clean place and avoid large temperature fluctuations. Also ensure correct handling to minimize mechanical stress. Meto also offers services such as maintenance and repairs to ensure the long-term use of your appliance.

The new Meto price labeler models, such as the Meto Expert series, combine modern technology with robust design. Compared to their predecessors, they offer 30 % more stable handles and 40 % improved front flap stability, making them more resistant to breakage. The transparent front provides a clear view of the dispensing edge and facilitates precise labeling. The devices are also designed to be sustainable: The housing is made from 20% recycled plastic and the consumables from previous models remain compatible. These models are ideal for daily use in retail, industry and healthcare.

Yes, Meto price labelers are versatile and are not only suitable for prices, but also for printing best-before dates, batch numbers or other important information. Meto also offers a large standard range that covers almost all applications. Thanks to individual print ribbon sets, users can adapt the device to their specific requirements. This makes Meto devices particularly useful in sectors such as food retail, pharmaceuticals and industry.

The Meto Industry price labeler is perfectly suited to industrial requirements. It is characterized by its robust design, which works reliably even in dusty, damp or cold environments. The labels adhere permanently and are resistant to environmental influences, making it ideal for production lines, warehousing and logistics. The ergonomic design ensures comfortable operation, even during intensive use. With various label formats, the Meto Industry hand labeler is an indispensable tool for companies that demand efficiency and precision.

Changing the ink roll on Meto price labelers is intuitive and clean. Remove the used ink roll by opening the corresponding holder and insert a new roll. Thanks to the user-friendly design, no additional tools are required. The ink rollers are specially designed for Meto devices to ensure consistent print quality. Changing the ink rollers regularly guarantees optimal results. Meto also offers video and instruction manuals that explain how to change the ink roll step by step.