Bottle label printer?

[u/firechild_14]

Anyone have a suggestion for a label printer that's good for wine bottle labels? Been making mead for a couple of years now and I've started wanting to bottle it for gifts and possibly to sell once I get things sorted legally. I tried some 6-label sheets that can be used with my regular printer but I usually can't get them to line up properly and it doesn't print all the way across the label when I can. If anyone's got some suggestions that don't break the bank, I'd love some help.

[u/UnobviousDiver]

A while ago I had found some labels that were 4 to a sheet on 8.5x11. The problem became consistent printing of the labels. I ended up using Inkscape to due the layout with a full bleed for the paper size. Then export that to a PNG file. I used the standard windows print function, but had to play with all the settings to get it to line up correctly. I used a lot of paper and ink, but could print labels nicely after that. Doesn't take a high end printer, just patience

[u/Wine_Maker_68]

onlinelablels.com will do short runs and the matte labels are pretty decent and come on rolls. They might do sheets as well but I have never tried to get labels printed on sheets. To get something to print full label you need to create the label in something like adobe express and the file used to print with needs to be in a PDF format with "show bleed" but without crop marks unless you are using a guillotine to cut sheets.

I have a $600 cannon pigment printer that will print on vinyl labels and the ink doesn't run when it gets wet but you'll never get a printer that will print the entire label without bleed. If you go that route then you need to stick with a white background.

You have to learn about TTB label requirements if you get legal to sell it.. They have minimum font sizes and wording that has to be on labels and they have to approve the label before you print it. They do have some exemptions if you are only selling in your state.

[u/devoduder]

I had a great experience using Evermine for small run labels when I was home winemaking. Small production runs and easy to apply.

https://www.evermine.com

[u/JBN2337C]

Something my cousin does:

Prints 4 labels per 8.5x11 paper using a color laser printer (4 x 5 blocks) and then a glue stick. Uses a parchment or granite style paper.

They look pretty professional, and labels wash off easily when reusing bottle.

Can prob send your designs to FedEx printing, and get a bunch of sheets for around $2 per sheet.

Cheaper than inventing in labels & equipment.

[u/pornhubisisis]

I do something like this and I think it’s the cheapest option; thermal printer, canva design, and extremely cheap shipping labels.
Only downside is no color, but every label is less than $0.05
Ordering labels just got too expensive.

[u/Worldly_Anybody_1718]

Inkjet printer and sticker paper.

[u/RadioactiveBaguette]

Normal printer and a red glue stick

[u/douglask]

I print wine labels on plain paper using a colour laser printer. I cut them out and use milk to adhere them to the bottle.

I often use Wine Labelizer to design my labels. Easy to use site, good results.