Thermal Transfer and Direct Thermal Labels
Custom die cut or standard sizes, we can produce and provide any configuration of thermal blanks. Need them printed with a logo? We can print "semi-blanks" for you as well.
Do you have a need for small or large runs of bar code labels pre-printed?
In house, we have a state of the art thermal printing operation just for these kind of requests and not limited to just black on white like most label printers. Request an estimate online or call us toll free at 800-229-8321 to discuss your special needs.
Understand the difference between Thermal Transfer and Direct Thermal printing?
- The label material has a topcoat depending on the technology of the printer.
- Both thermal transfer and direct thermal use heat from the printhead to print the image.
- Thermal Transfer printing requires a ribbon and can print on quite a few different label materials.
- Direct Thermal does not use a ribbon and with this technology, you must have direct thermal topcoated material.
- Printers that print Thermal Transfer typically have the option to print Direct Thermal so they can print with a ribbon or (if using direct thermal material) without a ribbon.
- Direct thermal printing is often found in an environment were the label is used for short term like a shipping labels, address labels, file folders, jewelry or pricing labels or other similar situations and not used where heat or the sun is directly on the label.
- Thermal Transfer is typically found in more permanent printing environments and uses a varitey of wax and resin ribbons to print the information.
- The recommended cleaning and maintenance of the printhead is often overlooked and can have an impact on the quality of the print in either environment.