King Jim Enters Growing Online Printing Market with New Service 'TEPLABO'

King Jim Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Miyoko Kimura) is launching 'TEPLABO,' an online printing service that provides end-to-end support from design to printing, starting May 26, 2026. The service leverages the development philosophy and labeling expertise cultivated over decades with 'Tepla'.

'TEPLABO' Website: https://teplabo.com

The online printing market reached 190.2 billion yen in 2024, marking three consecutive years of growth. Specifically, the label printing sector is an expanding market valued at 14.3 billion yen. With the rise of SNS-driven marketing, there is an increasing demand from small business owners and independent shops to design their own packaging. However, barriers such as required skills, time, and costs remain significant challenges. King Jim's survey revealed that over 60% of production-related issues stem from design, with approximately 43% of respondents citing a lack of design skills or knowledge.

In response, King Jim is launching 'TEPLABO,' targeting businesses such as restaurants and variety stores. Since the 1988 debut of the 'Tepla' label maker, the company has spent 38 years addressing information display in various settings. 'TEPLABO' embodies the 'Tepla' concept of making beautiful label creation easy for everyone, utilizing features similar to the 'Tepla' PRO app. The seamless workflow, allowing users to move from design creation to printing specifications and ordering, enables even those without specialized knowledge to place orders. Orders are shipped from partner printing factories as early as the next business day.

King Jim aims to expand its business in the online printing sector through 'TEPLABO' and targets 1.5 billion yen in sales within five years.

Key Features of 'TEPLABO'

- Simple, Intuitive Design The screen design is simplified by limiting options and avoiding technical terminology. It allows intuitive operation for users without design or printing knowledge, enabling orders to be completed in as little as five minutes.

- High-Quality Templates at No Design Cost The service offers over 3,000 high-quality templates created by professional designers. Users can select a template based on industry, shape, or mood and complete original designs simply by replacing text.

- AI-Driven Creative Support Each template includes AI-generated images of the finished product, helping users easily visualize the final output, reducing anxiety during ordering and minimizing errors.

Product Categories

The service supports a wide range of printed materials across 8 categories: 1. Product Labels/Stickers 2. Coasters 3. Shop Cards/Business Cards 4. Flyers 5. Postcards 6. Posters 7. Floor Stickers 8. Large-format Stickers