Brands and Gun Models
1. Perco
Best selling price guns on the Internet. Known for user-friendly design, customer service, and affordability.
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Model |
Highlights |
Durability |
Print Lines |
Warranty |
Origin |
Versions |
Easy of Use |
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Perco Lite |
Best-selling price gun in America. Lightweight and easy to use. |
7/10 |
1 Line |
2 Years |
China |
Price and Date |
10/10 |
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Perco X |
👍 Recommended for most retail users. Balanced value and performance. |
9/10 |
1 Line |
5 Years |
South Korea |
Price and Date |
10/10 |
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Perco Pro 1-Line |
🛠️ Exceptionally heavy-duty. Built for frequent use and longevity. |
10/10 |
1 Line |
5 Years |
Italy |
Price and Date |
8/10 |
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Perco Pro 2-Line |
🧾 Two-line model. Perfect for date + price or SKU + price labeling. |
10/10 |
2 Lines |
5 Years |
Italy |
Price and Date |
8/10 |
2. Monarch
Oldest price gun manufacturer- legacy price gun leader known for robust build and reliability. All Monarch guns have a 1 year warranty. All of these come in Price Guns, not Date Guns.
| Model | Highlights | Print Lines | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1131 | Most popular Monarch price gun. Durable, easy loading, crisp printing, uses large 1-line labels. | 1 line | Go-to for fast, simple pricing. |
| 1136 | Heavy-duty 2-line gun; prints price plus additional data (date/code). Trusted for accuracy and longevity. | 2 lines | 2-line version of the 1131. |
| 1110 | Basic 1-line gun; longtime U.S. grocery standard before the 1131. | 1 line | Great for straightforward price tags. |
| 1115 | 2-line version of 1110 | 2 lines | |
| 1153 | Advanced 3-line gun for coding, price, and date simultaneously. Popular in agriculture and XL labels. | 3 lines | Best when lots of info must fit. |
3. Garvey
Garvey is a trusted, professional-grade label gun brand known for its durable construction, smooth operation, and long-standing use in retail and industrial settings.
| Model | Highlights | Print Lines | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18-6 | Compact 1-line labeler for basic pricing with smaller labels. | 1 line | Space-saving, quick tags. |
| 22-6 | Durable 1-line gun designed for larger, more visible price labels. | 1 line | Bigger labels for visibility. |
| 22-66 | Versatile 2-line labeler with 6 digits per line for detailed pricing or date coding. | 2 lines | Extra digits for codes/dates. |
Types of Price Gun
| Type | Description & Use |
|---|---|
| 1-Line Price Guns | Simple; suitable for most pricing needs. |
| 2-Line Price Guns | Upper line for smaller codes/dates; lower line for price. Useful for pricing + inventory info. |
| 3-Line Price Guns | Price + two extra lines (e.g., price, date, SKU). Used for detailed labeling. |
| Date Guns | Prints date (month abbreviation, day, year; some print time). |
Labels
Price guns require labels sized exactly for the model; wrong labels can cause jamming or poor print quality.
Label Options
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Adhesive Types: Permanent, removable, freezer-safe, book adhesive (extra light).
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Wording: Blank, pre-printed (e.g., SALE, BEST BUY, day of week) or custom store name.
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Colors: Full range available.
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Materials: Paper, synthetic, freezer-grade.
Inkers
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Provide ink for printing; must match exact gun model. |
| Replacement Frequency | Every 1–2 sleeves (≈ 8k–20k labels). |
| Compatibility | Only the correct inker for your model will fit properly. |
