CUSTOM Direct Thermal Labels Cost-effective, inkless labeling solution that can be used in a variety of applications. Get an Instant Quote Learn More Industry-Leading Print Quality Award-Winning Support Team Easy Ordering & Artwork Management Home » Custom Labels » Label Materials » Direct Thermal Labels SAVE 15% on your first order! Call today to get started! 1-800-475-2235 Professional Direct Thermal Labels - Blank or Custom Printed Need an inkless label? Direct thermal labels are a cost-effective labeling solution frequently used by grocers to print food information for meat products or items to be frozen. Shipping, receipt and barcode labels print on direct thermal paper. Without the use of ink, the direct thermal printer instead uses heat-sensitive material that turns black when exposed to the thermal printhead. The labels are a great addition to home offices, small businesses, retail stores, warehouses, and more because they quickly print and apply to an item. Simplicity is one of the biggest advantages when it comes to using these labels. Materials for direct thermal labels. There are a few things to know about this printing process. First of all, direct thermal printers can only “print” in black. Secondly, to protect the ink and material from deterioration, keep the printers in a good environment. Backed with an all-temperature adhesive, our labels print on bright white paper stock with a high sensitivity thermal coating. Available on 1” or 3” cores, direct thermal paper doesn’t require a ribbon to print, unlike thermal transfer label printing. Again, these labels are ideal for warehouse, shipping, and barcoding applications. Why you should minimize certain environmental exposures. Direct thermal labels are best for short-term use when heat and UV exposure is minimal. Again, images and text “burn” onto direct thermal material. It’s best to keep your labels in a cool and dry environment for optimal use. Thermal media images and text can fade if they overexpose to heat and light. Thus, the labels benefit food retailers because they don’t tend to overexpose to heat and light, and have a shorter shelf life. Get an Instant Quote I have been a customer for several years now.... very pleased with the products I have ordered. But, I can't say enough about the customer service I have received for Cari. Go!!! Cari Go!!! Yaya Found Consolidated online, requested quote, placed order and had special labels within a week. Customer Service was very helpful and efficient in getting our order complete. John J Still have questions about our custom-printed direct thermal labels? Call us at 1-800-475-2235 to speak with one of our customer success representatives. Get an Instant Quote All labels and packaging pictured were printed by Consolidated Label and do not represent the finished product of the customer. Browse Custom Labels Shrink Sleeves Flexible Packaging Industries / Uses Label Materials Label Finishes Instant Pricing Sitemap Account Log In Upload Art Track My Order Reorder Credit Application Support FAQs Label Samples Video Library Customer Service Contact Us Company Jobs & Careers About Us History & Legacy Quality Assurance Sales Tax Policy Connect Newsletter! Contact Consolidated Label 2001 E Lake Mary Blvd Sanford, FL 32773 Local: 1-407-339-2626 Toll Free: 1-800-475-2235 Fax: 1-407-331-1711 © 2021 Consolidated Label Co Privacy | Accessibility