Barcode Label Printers
A barcode printer is a printer designed to produce barcode labels. It uses direct thermal or thermal transfer techniques to print labels. Printing is done with ribbon on thermal transfer printers. The solid ink coated on the ribbon film is transferred to the label material by melting with the heat produced by the printer. Ribbon is not used in direct thermal printers. Special thermal label material, which is dimmed on the upper surface with heat, is used. Both printing methods have advantages and disadvantages according to the purpose of use.
Labels produced from direct thermal printers are not resistant to elements such as heat, sunlight and chemicals. Labels printed with thermal transfer have a longer life. On the other hand, it is more practical to use a direct thermal printer in fast, continuous and short-lived label printing, without the trouble of plugging and ribbon.
In order to choose the most accurate printer, it is necessary to take into account variables such as the type of label, the surface to be applied, durability time, number of daily prints, and the environment in which the printer will work.
