Whats a Bar Code Direct Thermal Printer?
A Bar Code Direct Thermal Printer is a label printer that prints images using heat to “burn” “dots” onto heat sensitive paper labels (just like the small calculator printers). Images printed using this technology are sensitive to heat, sun light, industrial ultra violet light, and applied pressure. These labels are only suited for short-life applications, as they will deteriorate over time. Do not consider Direct Thermal Printing for Fixed Asset Tracking or other long-life applications. Direct Thermal Printers are typically less expensive that Thermal Transfer Printers, because they do not have the mechanisms and electronics required to control and manage an ink ribbon. Direct Thermal and Thermal Transfer Printer usually require “optional” BarCode Label Design and Print Software.
