Segment Information - Net Sales and Segment Operating Profit for Each Reporting Segment (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Aug. 02, 2014	Aug. 03, 2013	Aug. 02, 2014	Aug. 03, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Sales	$ 22,366	$ 17,194	$ 43,140	$ 32,679
Product Replacement Related Costs				672
Corporate Expenses	1,443	1,380	2,634	2,521
Operating Income	2,164	887	3,863	165
Other Income (Expense)-Net	83	(25)	(38)	(62)
Income From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes	2,247	862	3,825	103
Income Tax Provision	812	331	1,261	11
Income from Continuing Operations	1,435	531	2,564	92
Income From Discontinued Operations, Net of Income Taxes		165		155
Net Income	1,435	696	2,564	247
QuickLabel [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Sales	15,257	12,195	29,680	23,592
T&M [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Sales	7,109	4,999	13,460	9,087
Astro Med Inc [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating Income	3,607	2,267	6,497	3,358
Astro Med Inc [Member] | QuickLabel [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating Income	2,247	1,576	4,445	2,468
Astro Med Inc [Member] | T&M [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating Income	$ 1,360	$ 691	$ 2,052	$ 890