WHAT'S THE DIFFERERANCE BETWEEN THERMAL DIRECT AND THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTERS
What's The Difference
There are two types of thermal transfer printers: direct thermal and thermal transfer.
Direct thermal: The direct thermal printer prints the image by burning dots onto coated paper as it passes over the heated printhead. Direct thermal printers do not use ribbons. Early fax machines used direct thermal printing. Meaning the imprint on the label is not permanent, only temporary and will fade in a short time. These label are generally used for short time requirements such as shipping labels that only need to last during transportation.
Thermal transfer: This type of printer uses a thermal transfer ribbon that contains wax-based ink. Heat is applied to the ribbon using a thermal printhead that melts the ink transferring it to the paper where it is permanent after it cools.
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