Home / Barcode Labels and Supplies / More Than Durable Labels: Why Choose Thermal Transfer Labels Over Direct Thermal Printer Labels?
Thermal printers use a thermal transfer ribbon and heat to transfer ink onto barcode labels and tags on thermal transfer roll labels, also called heat transfer labels. The special wax ribbon, which occasionally needs to be replaced, allows these durable thermal labels to withstand a wide temperature range while retaining excellent print quality. Compared to direct thermal printers that use a sensitive white paper and thermal ribbon to print labels, costs of thermal transfer printers can increase operating expenses, but companies make up for that by having durable, long-lasting labels for a wide range of long-term applications..
Thermal labels come in a wide variety of durable materials so you can choose the right label resistant to harsh barcoding application conditions. Paper, polyester, and polypropylene are commonly used for thermal transfer labels due to their ability to withstand harsh conditions and abrasion and resist chemicals and water. This makes thermal labels an ideal choice for manufacturers, distributors, healthcare providers, and retailers who rely on barcode labels to expedite processing and accelerate service. When you combine the rugged reliability of thermal transfer printing with the dependable performance of compact desktop printer models capable of doing both direct thermal printing and thermal transfer printing, you’ve got a great label printing solution for companies with low-to-medium print volumes that still need excellent print quality.
How Many Labels Per Roll Does Your Operation Need?
For the best choice in industrial labels with excellent print quality, choose Wasp. When you don’t need fanfold label quantities, get enough blank labels per roll to keep your label printer running at the speed of your business.
Select from a wide variety of blank label designs and sizes in hundreds to thousands of blank labels per roll. With permanent adhesive on each durable label, thermal transfer roll labels are a popular choice for excellent print quality, no matter how long your items are stored and in whatever harsh environments they’re kept.
Choose the label options you need across a spectrum of label sizes.
