Thermal Printer Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some frequently asked questions about thermal printers:
Thermal printers require special paper or labels that are designed to react to the heat from the printer’s print head. Direct thermal printers use heat-sensitive labels, while thermal transfer printers use a thermal ribbon and print media.
No, thermal printers don’t use ink or toner. Instead, they use a chemical reaction between the thermal paper and the printer’s heat to create an image.
Thermal receipt printers usually can’t print in color, but some shipping label printers can print in red and black.
You can use the printer’s label editor or third-party software on a computer or mobile app.
Black prints are generally the most durable and can last for at least six months when exposed to sunlight. Colored ribbons are more likely to fade, with some fading in less than a week.
Cutting on the perforation between tickets can cause extra debris and paper jams.