Label application with release liner disposal

A system comprising:

• a printer configured to print label data on a self-adhesive label, having a tabbed backing, to produce a printed label on the tabbed backing;
• a feeder positioned to transport the printed label on the tabbed backing away from the printer;
• and
• a label applicator positioned to remove the printed label on the tabbed backing from the feeder,
• wherein the tabbed backing includes a first section, covering an adhesive area of the printed label, and a tab extending from the first section,
• wherein the label applicator includes a holder comprising grasping elements shaped to grasp the tab between the grasping elements, and
• wherein the label applicator includes a moveable element configured to remove the printed label from the tabbed backing.

A label applicator comprising:

• a moveable element positioned to remove a printed label on tabbed backing from a feeder;
• and
• a clamp comprising grasping elements shaped to pinch a tab of the tabbed backing between the grasping elements,
• wherein the tabbed backing includes a first section, covering an adhesive area of the printed label,
• wherein the tab extends from the first section, and
• wherein the moveable element is positioned to remove the printed label from the tabbed backing while the tab is pinched by the clamp.