Rewind 3 is one of the 8 standard winding positions used for roll labels. The rewind number tells the press and your applicator exactly how each label is oriented as it comes off the roll. In positions 1 through 4 the printed face is wound facing out, and Rewind 3 specifically has the left edge of the label leading off the roll. Position Wind Leading edge Rewind 1 Wound out Top edge leads off the roll Rewind 2 Wound out Bottom edge leads off the roll Rewind 3 (this position) Wound out Left edge leads off the roll Rewind 4 Wound out Right edge leads off the roll Rewind 5 Wound in Top edge leads off the roll Rewind 6 Wound in Bottom edge leads off the roll Rewind 7 Wound in Left edge leads off the roll Rewind 8 Wound in Right edge leads off the roll Match the rewind position to your applicator. If you apply by hand, the direction is far less critical.

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What is Rewind 3?

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Rewind 3 is one of the 8 standard winding positions used for roll labels. The rewind number tells the press and your applicator exactly how each label is oriented as it comes off the roll. In positions 1 through 4 the printed face is wound facing out, and Rewind 3 specifically has the left edge of the label leading off the roll.

Position	Wind	Leading edge
Rewind 1	Wound out	Top edge leads off the roll
Rewind 2	Wound out	Bottom edge leads off the roll
Rewind 3 (this position)	Wound out	Left edge leads off the roll
Rewind 4	Wound out	Right edge leads off the roll
Rewind 5	Wound in	Top edge leads off the roll
Rewind 6	Wound in	Bottom edge leads off the roll
Rewind 7	Wound in	Left edge leads off the roll
Rewind 8	Wound in	Right edge leads off the roll

Match the rewind position to your applicator. If you apply by hand, the direction is far less critical.

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