USES OF THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTING

 A thermal transfer printer is a category of non-impact printer that uses heat to create an impression on the print media. It uses a carbon ribbon that, upon heating, is moved to the substrate. Unlike some types of printers, a thermal transfer printer can print in color, as the ribbons used can be of different colors and, as such, it is not limited to black print. A thermal transfer printer can produce prints that are durable and of very high quality compared to other types of printers and can be used with different types of print media.

Thermal transfer offers a large variety of printing materials, including paper, plastic, and polyester. These materials have varying levels of longevity, with polyester being the most durable with the longest lifetime. Label materials can be carefully matched with different types of ribbons for maximum durability. In addition, thermal transfer printers provide the option to use colored ribbons to improve label appearance or to streamline operations with color-coded labels.

USES OF THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTING

• Thermal transfer delivers crisp, high-definition text, graphics, and barcode print quality for maximum readability and scannability.
• Thermal transfer printing produces long-life image stability.
• The thermal transfer enables batch or single-label printing with virtually no waste.
• Long-term maintenance costs are low compared to dot matrix, inkjet, and laser printing.
• Thermal transfer technology can print on a nearly unlimited variety of media stock (except multi-form).
• Thermal transfer printers are typically built more durably than dot matrix or laser printers, allowing reliable operation in industrial as well as office applications.