Thermal Labels Manufacturer | How Thermal Printers and Thermal Transfer Printers Work

(1) Working principle of thermal label printer

Thermal Labels Manufacturer | Thermal printers do not use ribbons and print directly on thermal label paper. Label stock is chemically treated thermal media that turns black as it passes under the thermal print head.

Thermal printers do not require the use of ink, toner and ribbon. Therefore, thermal printers cost less than thermal transfer printers. This promotes the long-term ease of use of thermal printers

(2) Working principle of thermal transfer label printer

During printing, the ribbon is heated through the print head, and the ink melts to form a pattern on the label. The ribbon material is absorbed by the label stock and the label is printed. Thermal Labels Manufacturer | Thermal transfer printing provides the pattern quality and durability businesses demand.