Effortless Labelling: How to Use AM.CO.ZA's ECOLine Self-Adhesive Label Paper
This page started as a short 2023 labelpapers.co.za post about why self-adhesive label paper makes labelling quick and clean. It now works as a how-to guide: what self-adhesive label paper is, which ECOLine sheet to pick for your printer and surface, how to design, print, cut and apply labels, and how to scale up from scissors to an automatic label cutter. The original post is kept at the bottom.
Product facts come from the AM.CO.ZA product data behind buythis.co.za (product JSON on am.im, dump dated 2026-10-19) and AM.CO.ZA's own YouTube videos. Prices change, so check the current price on each linked buythis page. Stock is not shown here.
Quick answer
- What it is: a printable label face with a permanent adhesive on the back, carried on a release liner (the non-stick backing). You print, cut, peel and stick. No glue is needed.
- The range: ECOLine sheets come in packs of 100 A4 or A3 sheets in matte white, glossy white, 80% and 97% transparent, silver and hologram. All are waterproof and wear-resistant except the economy V-LABEL/A4 80 gsm paper label, which is for dry, indoor use only.
- Printer rule: inkjet ("K") sheets print on office inkjet printers, hot laser printers and copiers. Laser ("L") sheets, including glossy white, 97% transparent and silver laser, are for hot laser printers and copiers only, because the toner has to bake onto the shiny surface.
- Cutting: you can start with scissors or a knife and ruler. A contour-cutting vinyl cutter cuts printed shapes exactly, and the V-Auto A3 label cutter feeds and cuts a whole stack of printed sheets by itself.
- Surfaces: the product data describes the adhesive for clean, smooth surfaces. Flat areas give the neatest result, especially with transparent labels.
How self-adhesive label paper works
AM.CO.ZA's V-Auto label cutter how-to video describes labels and stickers as adhesive paper: a printable front material on a non-sticking back. The front material varies (paper, matte or glossy film, transparent, silver or hologram), but all ECOLine sheets print on an ordinary home or office printer of the right type. After cutting, you peel the label off the liner and press it on. The permanent adhesive is meant to stay, so position the label carefully before you press it down.
Which ECOLine sheet to use
| SKU | Printer | Finish | Label face | Liner | Waterproof | Pack |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-LABEL/A4K | Inkjet, hot laser printer or copier | Matte white | 100 µm | 100 gsm | Yes | A4, 100 sheets |
| V-LABEL/A3K | Inkjet, hot laser printer or copier | Matte white | 100 µm | 100 gsm | Yes | A3, 100 sheets |
| V-LABEL/A4L | Hot laser printer or copier | Glossy white | 68 µm | 110 gsm | Yes | A4, 100 sheets |
| V-LABEL/A3L | Hot laser printer or copier | Glossy white | 68 µm | 110 gsm | Yes | A3, 100 sheets |
| V-LABEL/CLEAR/A4K | Inkjet, hot laser printer or copier | 80% transparent | 85 µm | 140 gsm | Yes | A4, 100 sheets |
| V-LABEL/CLEAR/A4L | Hot laser printer or copier | 97% transparent (ultra-thin) | 25 µm | 100 gsm | Yes | A4, 100 sheets |
| V-LABEL/SILVER/A4K | Inkjet, hot laser printer or copier | Silver | 85 µm | 100 gsm | Yes | A4, 100 sheets |
| V-LABEL/SILVER/A4L | Hot laser printer or copier | Silver | 50 µm | 100 gsm | Yes | A4, 100 sheets |
| V-LABEL/HOLO/A4K | Inkjet | Hologram (reflective) | Not listed | Not listed | Yes | A4, 100 sheets |
| V-LABEL/HOLO/A4L | Laser | Hologram (reflective) | Not listed | Not listed | Yes | A4, 100 sheets |
| V-LABEL/A4 | Inkjet or laser | Matte white paper | 80 gsm paper | 80 gsm | No (dry, indoor use only) | A4, 100 sheets |
AM.CO.ZA's 2020 label paper video explains the printer rule: matte paper soaks up the ink, so inkjet or laser both work, while glossy, silver and transparent papers must go through a laser printer so the toner bakes onto the surface. Older AM.CO.ZA videos also show brown, gold and super-white papers; those are not in the current product data, so ask sales before you plan a job around them. The Label Paper Guide (PDF) linked on each product page has more detail.
Matching the sheet to the job
| Job | Suggested sheet | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Product and packaging labels on boxes or tubs | Matte white (V-LABEL/A4K, or V-LABEL/A3K for big labels) | Prints full colour on inkjet or laser and is waterproof |
| Clear bottles and jars, "no-label" look | 80% transparent (V-LABEL/CLEAR/A4K) for inkjet, or 97% transparent (V-LABEL/CLEAR/A4L) for laser | The bottle shows through around the print |
| Premium or gift labels | Silver (V-LABEL/SILVER/A4K or V-LABEL/SILVER/A4L) or hologram (V-LABEL/HOLO/A4K or V-LABEL/HOLO/A4L) | Metallic or reflective finish stands out on a shelf |
| Shiny branded stickers | Glossy white (V-LABEL/A4L or V-LABEL/A3L) | Glossy finish for sharp toner prints |
| Office filing, shelf and address labels kept dry | Economy V-LABEL/A4 | Lowest-cost paper label, not waterproof |
Step by step: from design to applied label
- Design. Use any design program you are comfortable with, such as CorelDRAW, Adobe Illustrator or AM.CO.ZA's VinylCut. Lay out several labels on one sheet to save paper.
- Design for transparent sheets. Office printers have no white ink, so on clear label paper nothing prints white and light shades disappear. AM.CO.ZA's bottle label videos advise bold, solid colours, the printer set to its highest colour setting, and no fine shading between light and dark tones.
- Print on the sheet that matches your printer (see the table). Let the print dry for a few seconds before handling it.
- Cut. For a few labels, cut by hand with scissors or a knife and ruler. On transparent labels you do not need to cut tightly around the artwork; a rectangle, circle or square border is fine because the border is clear. For exact shapes or volume, use a contour cutter (next section).
- Apply. Clean the surface first. Peel the label off the liner, start in the middle of the label and smooth outwards to the sides, which pushes out air bubbles. AM.CO.ZA's clear bottle video recommends a flat surface rather than a rippled one for the neatest look.
- Check. In AM.CO.ZA's wine label demo, a matte waterproof label cut on the V-Auto label cutter is peeled, stuck on a bottle and then tested on camera to show it is waterproof.
Scaling up: cutting options
| Option | What it is | Contour cutting | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scissors, or a craft knife and ruler | None | Squares, rectangles and circles; a few labels at a time | Shown in AM.CO.ZA's "cheapest way without any machines" bottle label video |
| V3-747P | 740 mm V-Smart cutter with front and back cutting platform and A3 cutting mat | Manual contour cutting with the red laser pointer | Holds A4 and A3 label sheets on the mat; cuts any printed shape |
| V4-B727 | 720 mm Vinyl4 Business cutter with collection basket | Automatic contour cutting with segmentation | Business sticker and label runs on roll or sheet media |
| V6-907 | 900 mm V-Auto cutter, Wi-Fi Direct, 50 to 1,200 mm/s | Automatic contour cutting with the laser eye | Fast print-and-cut; V6-907B adds a stand and collection basket |
| V6-LABEL/A3 | A3 V-Auto label cutter with automatic sheet feeder | Automatic registration-mark reading, sheet after sheet | Batches of bottle, product and packaging labels; works with the CutTool plugin |
How the V-Auto A3 label cutter runs a batch
The V-Auto label cutter how-to video walks through the workflow. Install the free CorelDRAW plugin (sold as S-CUTTOOL/LABEL, CutTool for CorelDRAW and Adobe Illustrator, Windows only), then click to add the registration marks and the cutting-area mark. The cutting area shows as a red square that is visible on screen but not printed, and anything outside it will not be cut. Draw the cut line as a hairline or a solid filled area, not both, or you get a double cut. Print the sheets on your office printer, load them face up in the automatic sheet feeder at the back of the machine, centre them with the bracket and start cutting from CorelDRAW. In the wine label video the feeder takes up to 30 sheets at a time, and the cutter slows down by itself for sharp corners.
The V-Auto label cutter reads the registration marks automatically and handles label paper up to 2 mm thick, with 50 to 500 mm/s cutting speed and 10 to 1,000 g cutting force. It runs on household 220 V power and can also cut .PLT files from a USB flash drive.
Finishing tools
- V-WEED/7: 6+1 weeding set with tweezers, piercing hook, crochet hook, scraper, scissors, squeegee and a waste collector, handy for lifting small labels and smoothing them down.
- V-B5/45: box of five Roland-type 45° blades, the general-purpose angle for label paper and vinyl on the V-Smart and V-Auto cutters.
Videos
- Waterproof Transparent Bottle Label Printing, Cheapest Way Without Any Machines by Using Label Paper (2019-10-22)
- Waterproof Transparent Bottle Label Printing, High Volume Manufacture Machinery Demo Step by Step (2019-10-22)
- Create Clear Waterproof Label for Water Bottle is So Easy, Print with Your Office Printer (2019-11-03)
- Introducing Heat Sublimation and Label Making Printing Papers for Office Inkjet and Laser Printer (2020-09-06)
- Waterproof Bottle Wine Labels Made by Label Paper from a V-Auto Label Cutting Machine (2018-11-04)
- Howto Use V-Auto Label Cutting Machine, Stickers Print & Cut from CorelDRAW, Print on Office Printer (2018-08-07)
- V-Auto Label Cutting Machine Features and Automatic Label Cutting, Auto Feeder to CorelDRAW Plugin (2018-08-11)
- V-Auto A3 Size Fully Automatic Label Cutting Machine with Continues Auto Sheet Feeder Demonstrated (2018-06-20)
- Outdoor Glass Bottle Lanterns Decorated with AM.CO.ZA Waterproof Label Paper (2019-08-07)
- Wood Photo Frame Made by Wood Painted by Craft Paint and Waterproof Label Paper for Picture (2019-08-07)
- Vinyl Print and Cut, a Solution for Sticker and Label Making from AM.CO.ZA (2016-04-10)
- Difference Between Normal and Contour Cutting, Automatic and Manual (Semi-Automatic) Contour Cutting (2021-07-23)
- Calibrate and Adjust Contour Cutting Offset in VinylCut Software for Perfect Contour Alignment (2024-03-17)
- Vinyl Weeding Utensils Kit, Vinyl Sticker Craft Tool Kit with Squeegee and Scissors (2023-07-24)
More from AM.CO.ZA
- Vinyl cutter machine gallery and contour-cut vinyl cutter gallery
- Vinyl cutter sales handbook and print and cut enquiries
- Vinyl cutter SKU guide
- Related label pages: 5 items you can customise with waterproof label paper, ECOLine vinyl cutter label paper, waterproof labels from home, label business idea
FAQ
Do I need glue or a laminator? No. ECOLine sheets carry their own permanent adhesive; you peel off the liner and stick.
Can I print ECOLine sheets on an inkjet printer? Yes for the inkjet ("K") sheets and the economy V-LABEL/A4. No for the laser ("L") sheets: glossy white, 97% transparent and silver laser need a hot laser printer or copier, and hologram laser is for laser printers.
Are the labels waterproof? All ECOLine V-LABEL sheets on this page are described as waterproof except the economy V-LABEL/A4 80 gsm paper label.
Why does my clear label look faded? Office printers have no white ink, so light colours print see-through on transparent sheets. Use bold, solid colours and the printer's highest colour setting, or switch to matte white.
Can I remove and reposition a label? The adhesive is described as permanent, so place the label carefully before pressing it down.
Do I need a machine to start? No. AM.CO.ZA's low-budget bottle label video prints on an office printer and cuts by hand. Add a contour cutter when you need exact shapes or volume.
Which machine for hundreds of labels? The V-Auto A3 label cutter, because it feeds and cuts a stack of printed sheets by itself.
Original post (labelpapers.co.za, 2023)
Source: https://labelpapers.co.za/easy-self-adhesive-labels
- published: 2023-02-01 01:33:43
- modified: 2023-02-01 01:35:18
Product labeling is a crucial aspect of branding and marketing. A well-designed label can not only make a product stand out on store shelves but also communicate important information to the customer. When it comes to applying labels, the process can be time-consuming and messy, which is why AM.CO.ZA's ECOLine Self-adhesive Label paper is a game-changer for product labeling and branding.
ECOLine Self-Adhesive Label paper is easy to use and convenient because it requires no additional adhesive or glue. Simply peel off the backing paper and stick the label onto the product, saving time and eliminating the potential for errors and mistakes that can occur when using liquid adhesive.
Another advantage of ECOLine Water-Resistant Label paper is its versatility. It can be used on a variety of surfaces, including cardboard, plastic, glass, and metal, making it suitable for labeling products of different shapes, sizes, and materials.
The paper is also durable and long-lasting, able to withstand the rigours of shipping, handling, and storage, ensuring the label remains in good condition even after transport and storage. AM.CO.ZA uses high-quality paper that is resistant to moisture, heat, and tearing, and an adhesive that is strong and long-lasting. The backing paper is clean and easy to remove, making the labeling process smooth.
In conclusion, self-adhesive label paper offers many benefits over traditional labeling methods, including ease of use, convenience, versatility, and durability. By choosing AM.CO.ZA's high-quality self-adhesive label paper, you can achieve professional, high-quality labels that will make your products stand out on store shelves.
AM.CO.ZA's ECOLine Label paper is available in various colours and finishes, including matte, gloss, white, silver, transparent (80% and 97%), and the new holographic finish. This label paper 100 page reams comes in A3 and A4 sizes, making it easy to order the right amount for your business. To purchase, visit buythis.co.za and experience the quality and versatility powered by AM.CO.ZA.