How Do Thermal Printers Work?

Thermal label printers use heat to create images or text on special paper.

Types of Thermal Printers

  1. Direct Thermal Printers
    • Use heat-sensitive paper.
    • Heat from the printer head darkens the paper to form text or images.
  2. Thermal Transfer Printers
    • Use a ribbon coated with wax or resin.
    • Heat melts the ribbon material, transferring it to the paper or other surfaces.

Key Components of Thermal Printers

  • Print Head: Applies heat to the paper or ribbon.
  • Platen Roller: Feeds the paper or label through the printer.
  • Media: Includes paper, labels, or ribbons used for printing.

Applications of Thermal Printers

  • Printing labels, receipts, barcodes, and shipping tags.
  • Common in retail, logistics, and healthcare industries.

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