There are two methods of thermal printing: direct thermal and thermal transfer. Each method uses a thermal print head that brings heat to the labeled surface. Direct thermal printing uses a chemically machined, heat-sensitive medium that blackens as it passes under the thermal print head, while thermal transfer printing uses heated tape to create durable, durable images on a wide range of materials.
Thermal transfer printing provides clear, high-resolution text, graphics and barcode printing, ensuring maximum readability and scannability, ensures long-term image stability. Thermal transfer allows batches or single labels to be printed with virtually no waste, and long-term maintenance costs are low compared to dot matrix, inkjet and laser printing. Thermal transfer technology allows you to print on an almost unlimited range of media (except multi-format). Printers are usually built more durablely than dot matrix or laser printers, allowing them to work reliably in industrial and office applications.