Label & Barcode Printing Labels Printer Consumables Barcode Scanning Additional ProductsDirect Thermal Printing
Direct thermal printing technology uses heat sensitive paper by transferring heat through the print head of a direct thermal printer burning an image (text, images and barcodes) directly onto a label. The only disadvantage of direct thermal printing is that the print will fade in sunlight or heat and can be easily marked when scuffed. It makes it ideal for users that do not require the labels to last a long period of time, e.g. postage, courier and address labels.
Direct thermal printers start from just under £200 for low volume printing, making label printing affordable to smaller businesses. Higher volume options start from £600, with additional benefits including rugged metal constructions for warehouse environments and larger label rolls making label changes fewer.
Direct thermal labels are available in a range of standard and custom sizes and can be pre-printed with your information.
Material Choices:
- Standard direct thermal – uncoated paper.
- Top coated direct thermal – coated paper, improved resistance to marking and print fading
- Top and bottom coated direct thermal – coated paper, best thermal resistance to marking and print fading
- Direct thermal polypropylene – coated synthetic, improved resistance to marking and print fading
Direct Thermal Label Materials
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