Direct thermal labels
Q:What is direct thermal label?
A: Direct thermal labels is design for short term and high volume applications. These labels are easy to use and cost effective to print whether at home. The printhead element on the direct thermal printer will heat up and active the chemical layer to print the artwork. No ribbon required while direct thermal printing.
Q:What's the difference between direct thermal and thermal transfer labels?
A: First, direct thermal label is sensitive to light and heat, while thermal transfer label is not. Second, thermal transfer label printing need ribbon while working but direct thermal printing don't. Check this blog for more details.
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Q:How do direct thermal labels work?
A: The printhead element on the direct thermal printer will heat up and active the chemical layer to print the artwork.
Q:What is better direct thermal or thermal transfer?
A: Generally, thermal transfer labels are last longer and be able to use in environment with high UV level and heat than direct thermal labels. Direct thermal labels are easy to use and cost effective option, fit for short to medium lifespan using.
Q:Are direct thermal labels waterproof?
A: Not all direct thermal labels are waterproof. Direct thermal BOPP made by synthetic material, this material is waterproof.
Q:How long does direct thermal print last?
A: Usually the lifespan is six months.
Q: What is the best application for direct thermal label?
A: Address Labels, Courier Labels, Barcode labels, Name tag, Visitor passes and more.
Thermal Transfer labels
Q: What is a thermal transfer label?
A: The thermal print head heats the back side of the ribbon to melt and transfer the compounds on the front of the ribbon to the label, creating the image. Thermal transfer labels are tougher, last longer and are not sensitive to light or heat.
Q: What is difference between direct thermal and thermal transfer labels?
A: First, direct thermal label is sensitive to light and heat, while thermal transfer label is not. Second, thermal transfer printing need ribbon while working, but direct thermal printing don't.
Q: Does thermal transfer ribbon expire?
A: All types of thermal transfer ribbons share a similar shelf-life. They expire within one to two years if unopened.
Q:What is better direct thermal or thermal transfer?
A: Generally, thermal transfer labels are last longer and be able to use in environment with high UV level and heat than direct thermal labels. Direct thermal labels are easy to use and cost effective option, fit for short to medium lifespan using.
Q:Are thermal transfer labels waterproof?
A: Not all thermal transfer labels are waterproof. Thermal transfer synthetic label made by synthetic material, this material is waterproof.
Q: What is the best application for thermal transfer label?
A: Warehouse shelf labels, handling labels, GHS labels, Inventory identification labels and more.
Courier labels
Q: How do I print a courier label?
A: Couriers offer an online service to create and print the shipping label to tag on parcel, you visit their website, manual fill out details and download the label. Then you will able to print the courier label by a courier label printer. Key information will display on label to make sure carrier shipping the parcel to the right place on time.
Label Printers
Q: What printer do I need to print labels?
A: The label printer is design for printing different labels for many functions. There are three types, direct thermal printer, thermal transfer printer and inkjet colour label printer.
