{"id":61,"date":"2023-08-22T15:58:18","date_gmt":"2023-08-22T15:58:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.barcodesite.eu\/blog\/?p=61"},"modified":"2023-09-06T12:00:51","modified_gmt":"2023-09-06T12:00:51","slug":"differences-between-thermal-transfer-and-direct-thermal-label-printers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.barcodesite.eu\/blog\/differences-between-thermal-transfer-and-direct-thermal-label-printers\/","title":{"rendered":"Differences between thermal transfer and direct thermal label printers"},"content":{"rendered":"Do you want to know which are the differences between thermal transfer and direct thermal label printers?<\/strong>\r\n\r\n
<\/br> At Barcode Site we tell you.\r\n\r\n
<\/br>If you are thinking about buying a label printer and can’t decide between a thermal transfer or direct thermal printer, we can help you.\r\n\r\n
<\/br>Although in both types of printing heat is what allows printing, the differences between thermal transfer and direct thermal label printers <\/strong>are mainly that in direct thermal printing<\/strong> the head<\/strong> acts directly on the paper. However, in thermal transfer<\/strong> it is the ribbon<\/strong> (an ink ribbon) that, thanks to the heat of the head, transfers the ink to the paper.\r\n\r\n
<\/br>That means that, while in the direct thermal printer you only need a photosensitive paper<\/strong>, in the thermal transfer printer you will have to buy a consumable (ribbon)<\/strong>.\r\n\r\n \r\n
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Differences between thermal transfer and direct thermal label printers<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n

BARCODESITE LABEL PRINTERS<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n
<\/br>Direct thermal printer:<\/strong>\r\n\r\n
<\/br>These types of tickets or labels have a shorter useful life<\/strong> and the printing ends up losing its color since light and heat will eventually erase the printing.\r\n\r\n
<\/br>Direct thermal printing is cheaper, simpler and in black and white. They are less durable and resistant than thermal transfer labels.\r\n\r\n
<\/br>Therefore, it is used in applications that do not require long life and have a short life cycle, such as labels used by parcel and postal shipping companies. They are perfect for the retail sector, such as supermarket<\/strong> tickets, in the healthcare sector for patient identification bracelets, since this type of identification is not usually exposed to the sun or water.\r\n\r\n
<\/br>This type of printing is not recommended for use in adverse environments, with extreme temperatures since the labels will not resist, nor in conditions where they may suffer scratches.\r\n\r\n
<\/br>Thermal transfer printer:<\/strong>\r\n\r\n
<\/br>Thermal transfer printing<\/strong> is intended for labels and tickets<\/strong> that need to be durable<\/strong>.\r\n\r\n
<\/br>In this printing method, the wax of the ribbon melts by heat, and when transferred to the paper it fixes barcodes, texts or graphics in a much more durable way.\r\n\r\n
<\/br>They tend to be the most used because, although they require a consumable, since they do not require photosensitive paper, they accept many more types of labels such as polyester, polypropylene, etc. They are also much more resistant and have greater durability.\r\n\r\n
<\/br>Thermal transfer printing is ideal for any sector that requires durable and resistant labels. It is suitable for labeling merchandise that must be stored in cold rooms, laboratory samples<\/strong>, certification labels, etc. That is why it predominates in the food, health, and logistics sectors.\r\n
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Now that you know the differences between thermal transfer and direct thermal label printers, we recommend which thermal printer to buy:<\/h3>\r\nTicket printer: Bixolon<\/a>\u00a0y\u00a0Citizen<\/a>\r\n
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Citizen CL-E300<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n
<\/br>Portable printer: Zebra ZQ600<\/a>\r\n

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Zebra ZQ600<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n
<\/br>Label printer: TSC TE200<\/a>\u00a0y\u00a0Zebra ZD421<\/a>\r\n

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Zebra ZD421<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n \r\n
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Additionally, at Barcode Site we offer economical printer + label packs.<\/h3>\r\nThe Zebra ZD220 label printer + Zebra 102\u00d7152 labels package<\/a>. With the perfect label printer for the retail, transportation and logistics sectors, among others.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n
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<\/br>The TSC textile printer pack<\/a> + 3 polyamide rolls + ribbon rolls\r\n\r\n
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<\/br>In conclusion, depending on the type of labeling you want and the needs to be covered, you can choose between thermal transfer or direct thermal label printers.\r\n\r\n
<\/br>If you still can’t decide between a thermal transfer or direct thermal printer, contact<\/a> us and we will help you.\r\n\r\n
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