Thermal printer

• Thermal printer is that uses heat pins to "burns" images onto heat-sensitive paper.
• It produces a very high quality color output. This printer is very expensive & requires an expensive special paper for printer.
• These printers are mostly used in ATMs and fax machines.
• Thermal printers are classified into two types: Direct thermal printers and Thermal transfer printers.

Direct thermal printers

• 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.

• We can manufacture these labels in any size, color or design. Please let us know what the requirements and usages of your intended label are and we will work with you to create the perfect product.

Thermal transfer printers

• 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.
• If color is a priority for you, it would probably be best to go with a thermal transfer printer.

Advantages

• High resolution output.
• Energy efficient.
• Many options to select.

Disdvantages

• Thermal printers are expensive.
• Special paper required for high resolution output.
• Time consuming in case of graphics printing.

History

• Thermal printer invented by Jack Kilby in 1972.