40mm Core Labels

40mm Core Labels for Mid-Range Commercial Printers

The 40mm core sits between the compact 25mm desktop core and the large 76mm industrial core. It is the standard core size for mid-range commercial printers, standalone scale printers in supermarkets and butcher department label printers. Vision Supply’s 40mm core collection includes every label in our range supplied on 40mm cores, covering direct thermal, thermal transfer, pre-printed butcher labels and weighing scale labels.

Mid-range printers from Zebra, TSC, Sato and other commercial brands use 40mm cores in retail environments where label volume exceeds desktop capacity but does not justify full industrial printing infrastructure. Supermarket scale printers from Bizerba, Digi, Ishida and Mettler Toledo commonly require 40mm core label rolls.

Supermarket Scale Labels and Butcher Department Labels

Supermarket weighing systems are a primary application for 40mm core labels. Scale labels in formats including 56x25mm, 58x71mm, 48x47mm and 50x32mm are designed for automatic printing by in-store scales that weigh, price and label fresh food items. These scale labels require precise dimensional accuracy to feed correctly through the scale’s integrated printer mechanism.

Butcher department printers often use 40mm core rolls for pre-printed meat labels in the 60x40mm and 65x40mm formats. The 40mm core fits the compact label printers positioned beside wrapping stations in meat departments, delis and fresh food preparation areas. Our pre-printed butcher labels on 40mm cores include quality beef, lamb, chicken, mince and specialty cut varieties.

Checking Your Core Size Requirement

If you are unsure which core size your printer needs, measure the inner diameter of the cardboard tube on your current label roll. A 40mm core has a 40mm (approximately 1.6 inch) inner diameter. Alternatively, check your printer manual or contact the printer manufacturer for the recommended core specification.

Using the wrong core size causes misfeeds, uneven tension and print quality issues. Always match core size to your printer’s specifications before ordering.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are all labels in this collection on 40mm cores?

Yes. Every roll in this collection uses a 40mm core.

What printers use 40mm cores?

Mid-range commercial printers, supermarket scale printers (Bizerba, Digi, Ishida) and butcher department label printers.

Do you stock scale labels on 40mm cores?

Yes. Multiple scale label formats including 56x25mm, 58x71mm, 48x47mm and 50x32mm.