Okay I know there are some spiceheads out there working in production facilities, maybe you have seen the rare unicorn I'm trying to find.
My end goal is a system that allows us to print white and clear product labels with true black. I checked out a few products and have some samples on the way. I already have samples from Primera, but the clear label is actually frosted - no good for our application.
We can't do pre-printed labels as these are effectively prescription bottles and printed on demand with the clients details. (Name and dosage instructions along with product detail and a unique hash that lets us identify the order down to the bottle)
Today we do flat sheet labels through a color laser, it works but it's inefficient and has a lot of waste.
Most of the smaller units (read don't cost an arm and a leg- only an arm) are inkjet...