Thermal Transfer Barcode Printer
Direct thermal media is used primarily in applications where the label life is relatively short (less than one year), where label durability is not a requirement, and where print quality is not a priority.
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Typical applications include point-of-sale receipts and shipping labels. In the direct thermal
transfer barcode printer mode, the printer energizes chemicals in specially treated paper. Those chemicals in the paper, when subjected to heat, turn black to form the printed image.
In the thermal transfer barcode printer mode, a variety of resin and wax ribbons are used that make possible a depth of applications not possible with direct
thermal transfer barcode printer paper. Wax-based ribbons work well with paper and tags to provide durable labels and good print quality. Resin-based ribbons, while more of a print challenge, provide a high level of durability for harsh applications. An example: automobile under-the-hood applications, where the printer uses resin ribbons and specially treated polyester labels that must withstand extremes of temperatures and resist various chemicals.
When developing the thermal printer application, it is important to match the ribbon with the media and the printer.
thermal transfer barcode printer : thermal transfer label printer
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Thermal transferring is very simple. It works by using heat and pressure to transfer the ink off the ribbon and onto the substrate that it is in contact with. There are some additional technical aspects to the process, but the fundamentals are the same. It is a dry transfer printing process that uses heat and pressure to create a durable bond with the media or substrate. Generally, this process gives the finished product a durability against UV light and longevity, in addition to making it waterproof or washable.
See also small business thermal transfer label printer, and pages relate to thermal transfer bar code printer
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