Thermal printing technology works by applying heat to specially coated thermal paper. The print head generates heat patterns that react with the label surface to produce text and barcode images.
There are two main types of thermal printing:
Direct thermal printing
Thermal transfer printing
Direct thermal printing requires no ribbon and is commonly used for shipping labels. Thermal transfer printing uses a ribbon and provides more durable results.
Thermal technology offers:
Fast printing speed
Low maintenance cost
Clear barcode output
High reliability
