A method and device for labeling packages and containers. The abstract of the disclosure is submitted herewith as required by 37 C.F.R. 1.72(b). As stated in 37 C.F.R. 1.72(b): A brief abstract of the technical disclosure in the specification must commence on a separate sheet, preferably following the claims, under the heading Abstract of the Disclosure. The purpose of the abstract is to enable the Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and gist of the technical disclosure. The abstract shall not be used for interpreting the scope of the claims. Therefore, any statements made relating to the abstract are not intended to limit the claims in any manner and should not be interpreted as limiting the claims in any manner.

A method, system, and apparatus for transferring a label from a strip of labels to an attachment location includes a presenter jig that includes a label flow path between first and second guides for guiding the strip of labels, a cylinder for advancing the strip of labels, a label alignment lock that centers and locks into place one label from the strip of labels, and an installation jig. The installation jig includes a pickup tool having at least one suction cup for lifting the label from the strip of labels. The pickup tool is rotatable to align the pickup tool with a receiving location. The pickup tool releases the at least one suction cup to drop the label onto the receiving location.

A method of producing a label for a prescription pharmaceutical storage container includes providing a label system having at least a first label panel, a second label panel, and a third label panel positioned on a single rectangular label. Indicia providing critical prescription information is printed on the first label panel. On the second panel, indicia providing one of a continuation of the prescription information and warning information is printed. The continuation of the prescription information is printed on the second label panel when a length of the prescription information is too long to fit on the first label panel and the warning information is printed on the second label panel when the length of the prescription information fits on the first label panel. The warning information is printed on the third label panel when prescription information is printed on the second label panel.

A process of producing printed variably imaged labels cut to individual label sheets in a pre-defined sequence of variable information synchronized with the planogram of a retail store for labeling, output from a factory assembly line for unique product labeling or labeling of shipments from a fulfillment or distribution warehouse that all have unique data and follow a planogram or planned sequence. The labels are cut into single sheets using a cutter/stacker and either use a crack and peel liner or a stripped matrix around the label to facilitate easy removal and application. The cutter/stacker processes converted label stock that is either preprinted and die cut and/or variably imaged.

The present invention provides automated systems and methods of affixing tray tag labels to mail trays in an automated fashion. The systems and methods of the present invention provide an economic, cost-efficient, and reliable means of affixing tag labels to mail trays.

A method for printing and applying labels is provided. The method comprises printing indicia on a first label using a printer to form a first printed label and holding said the label in a holding tray. An arm is rotated in a first direction from an original to collect the label from the holding tray. The arm is rotated in a second direction opposing the first direction to clear the holding tray. The printer has printed a second label before the arm returns to the original position to collect the second label from the holding tray.