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Understanding Thermal Labels

Thermal labels are adhesive labels that utilize heat-sensitive materials to produce text, images, or barcodes. There are two primary types of thermal printing technologies:

1. Direct Thermal Printing: This method uses heat-sensitive paper that darkens when exposed to the thermal print head. It is ideal for short-term applications, such as shipping labels or receipts, as the prints may fade over time when exposed to heat, light, or moisture.

2. Thermal Transfer Printing: This method involves transferring ink from a ribbon onto the label material, resulting in more durable and long-lasting prints. It is suitable for applications requiring resistance to environmental factors, such as product labels, barcodes, and inventory tags.