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What Are Thermal Labels?

Thermal labels are a type of adhesive label that uses heat-sensitive paper or synthetic materials to produce images or text. There are two main types of thermal printing:

1. Direct Thermal Printing: Uses heat-sensitive paper that darkens when exposed to the thermal print head. Ideal for short-term applications like shipping labels or receipts.

2. Thermal Transfer Printing: Uses a ribbon to transfer ink onto the label material, resulting in more durable and long-lasting prints. Suitable for product labels, barcodes, and inventory management.