Thermal printers aren’t all the same. In fact, not all use the same type of printing. Direct thermal printing works by applying heat to the printer heads. These heads come into contact with the printing surface, which must be heat-sensitive.
Thermal transfer printing is a different process. In this case, the printer heads come into contact with a ribbon that causes the material to adhere to the printing surface when heated. This second option is actually considered to be more flexible in terms of material when applying the print.
If you use it to print on materials that are not heat-sensitive, they won’t degrade over time, and the print quality is maintained in the long term. Thermal transfer printers are used in many industries, especially where labeling procedures are essential in the production process, and where quality must be maintained. » learn more