Direct Thermal: A cost-saving option

Direct thermal paper or thermal paper is paper that is coated with heat-sensitive chemicals. When heated by the print head in a thermal printer, it changes color and creates the desired text or image on the paper surface without using ribbon.

The main advantage of thermal paper is that it doesn't require ribbon, allowing for fast and cost-effective printing. However, its limitations are its sensitivity to heat and humidity, which can cause colors to fade and make labels difficult to read and scan over time. Direct thermal labels are also vulnerable to scratches, water, chemicals, and intense sunlight.

Why choose thermal paper?

Cost-effective: No ribbon ribbon is required for printing, and thermal paper rolls are lower in price than paper and other printing methods.

High print speed: The Direct Thermal printing mechanism is simple. The thermal printhead generates an image in just a few milliseconds, resulting in faster print speeds than other printers.

Low maintenance and easy to use: Thermal paper is virtually maintenance-free. No ink changes are required. The only maintenance required is periodic cleaning of the printhead.

Reduces inventory management hassles. No ribbon stock is needed, simplifying inventory management.

Compact printer: With a simple mechanism, Direct Thermal printers are designed to be compact, space-saving, and portable.

Thermal Paper Applications in Various Industries

Due to its flexibility, cost-effectiveness, and ease of use, thermal paper is popular and used in a wide variety of industries.

Retail
From supermarkets and convenience stores to clothing stores, thermal paper is used for printing receipts, price labels, and product barcodes.
Recommended Products: 130PML-2L, 130PSS-2

Logistics & Transport
Shipping labels and barcode labels for parcels and labels used in warehouse management systems and distribution centers for tracking, reducing errors, and expediting shipping processes.
Recommended Products: 130PML-2L, 130PSS-2

Food Industry
Labels for food packaging, ingredient labels, and labels used in food processing or restaurant food preparation that require resistance to moisture, water, temperature, or oil.
Recommended Products: 135LB-2, 150LHB-2, 135FTS-L, 150LCS-B, 130FSW-YG

Labels in various manufacturing industries (Manufacturing)
Production control labels (Kanban cards), inventory labels, and box labels.
Recommended products: 130PML-2L, 130PSS-2, 135LB-2

Hospitals
Medicine packet labels, patient identification labels, and labels for use in laboratories that require water and alcohol resistance.
Recommended products: 130PML-2L, 130PSS-2, 130PSP-4A

Airlines and Tickets
Boarding passes, baggage identification tags, and various tickets, such as movie tickets.
Recommended products: 130LHB, 135LB-2