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Direct thermal labels are the product of the
direct thermal printing
process. Unlike most other means of printing, the
direct thermal strategy does
not rely on any toner or ink.
Instead, a heated printhead is applied to label constructed
of a specially treated type of paper. This paper reacts with the precise
printhead to bring out images quickly and clearly.
Because direct thermal labels
bypass many of the expenses associated with other print techniques and do
the job much faster than ink-based systems. As such, thermal labels produced
with this method have a loyal fan base.
There are, however, weaknesses in
direct thermal labels. The treated paper cannot distinguish one source
of heat from another. Thus, exposure to hot conditions or to direct sunlight
can deteriorate, if not ruin, a labels.
Thus, many of those who like direct
thermal labels work in a situation where labelling needs are relatively
temporary on any given product or where they are certain the products will
never experience a significant environment saves.
If you need relatively inexpensive
thermals labels in a hurry,
direct thermal printing may be the perfect solution for you. It may not
be the best means of handling some types of printing jobs, but those it does
handle it handles quite well.
Direct thermal printing does
require specially treated label stock and an appropriate label
printing. One should take measures to test equipment and make sure it is
producing the perfect direct
thermal labels before making a major investment in specialized
equipment.
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