| | Label Printers - Direct Thermal
| Direct thermal printing uses chemically treated, heat-sensitive media
that blackens when it passes under the thermal printhead. Direct
thermal printers have no ink, toner, or ribbon.
Their
simple design makes thermal printers durable and easy to use. Because
there is no ribbon, direct thermal printers cost less to operate than
inkjet, laser, impact, and thermal transfer printers. Most mobile
printers use direct thermal technology. |
Their
simple design makes thermal printers durable and easy to use. Because
there is no ribbon, direct thermal printers cost less to operate than
inkjet, laser, impact, and thermal transfer printers. Most mobile
printers use direct thermal technology.
Thermal media
images may fade over time. If the label is overexposed to heat, light,
or other catalysts, the material will darken and make the text or bar
code unreadable.
For these reasons, direct thermal printing is not used
for lifetime identification applications. The readability of direct
thermal labels, wristbands, and receipt papers varies greatly,
depending on the usage conditions, but the technology provides ample
lifespan for many common bar code printing applications including
shipping labels, patient and visitor identification, receipts, and
ticket printing.
+ Cheaper printer.
+ Cheaper consumables - labels, and no
need for ribbons.
+ Relatively easier maintenance.
- Only black color can be used on prints.
- Labels has less durable print than with Thermal Transfer
Printing.
- Print has weak scratch resistance and
resistance against moisture or other environmental effects.
- Print lifetime is in average less than 6 month, it becomes lighter and
lighter until has lost almost all information printed on it.
- Print head wear increases.
For example, direct thermal labels can
easily remain scannable after spending six months in storage in a
distribution center, and direct thermal patient wristbands have a
special coating that makes them water- and chemical-resistant.
Common
thermal printing applications include: shipping labels, including
compliance labels; receipts; pick tickets; coupons; event tickets;
citations and parking tickets; name tags; visitor passes; and more.
| | To find out more about equipment we offer please contact us via e-mail: office@marking.lv |
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