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Direct thermal vs. Thermal transfer

Direct thermal vs. Thermal transfer

Direct thermal vs. thermal transfer are two methods of thermally printing labels with variable information. These two methods are explained in more detail below. Direct thermal labels (Source image: internet) Direct thermal materials have a chemical layer applied to a paper or synthetic base that is activated by heat. When...
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Label printing materials types

Label printing materials are the top sheet part of the label construction, which we print on. Below is an explanation of the main types of materials. Within each category are an array of options and we have an extensive selection of materials to suit any number of labelling requirements. Our...
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Understanding Thermal labels: Direct thermal vs. Thermal transfer

Thermal labels are the perfect solution for printing information on demand such as barcodes, ingredients and dates. There are two methods to consider, each with their own advantages; direct thermal and thermal transfer. Direct thermal Thermal transfer How it works Direct thermal materials have a chemical layer applied to a...