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Label quantity is units x labels per unit, uplifted for application wastage from web-out at reel changes, misfeeds, print rejects and start-up settings. Labels are priced per thousand, so the order quantity should be rounded to whole reels rather than exact demand.
Label quantity
Labels to order = units x labels per unit x (1 + wastage %)
Cost
Cost = labels / 1000 x cost per thousand
2-4% for a well-set machine, more for small labels, curved surfaces or frequent changeovers. Manual application is often lower in waste but far higher in labour.
Yes — reel splices, print registration setting and applicator adjustment consume a few hundred labels each time. Build a fixed set-up allowance into the order on top of the percentage.