Thermal Media: An Overview
Thermal printing is a fast, on-demand process that utilizes heated printheads to generate clean and durable labels and tags making it the ideal method for barcoding applications.
There are two methods of thermal printing:
Direct Thermal: The heated printhead transfers the image directly onto heat sensitive label or tag which burns the barcode image and variable data without the use of a ribbon.
Thermal Transfer: The heated printhead transfers the barcode image and variable data through a ribbon onto tag or label material.
printcbf offers a wide variety of thermal media for all types of thermal printers from portable handhelds to small desktop models to large industrial printers. Specifications will vary by printer manufacturer and model.
Call printcbf at 800-243-9701 or contact us for more information about barcoding and thermal media.
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