Is small roll thermal label paper suitable for long-term storage?

Small roll thermal label paper is not suitable for long-term storage. Thermal paper is a special photosensitive material that works by heating the color changing layer of thermal paper to undergo chemical changes, thereby displaying clear text and images. However, this chemical change is not stable, and over time, the handwriting on the thermal paper will gradually fade or even disappear.

Specifically, the clarity of images and handwriting on thermal paper is closely related to factors such as storage conditions, time, and the quality of the thermal paper. Under normal temperature and humidity conditions, the handwriting on thermal paper can be preserved for about a year, but over time, the handwriting will gradually become blurry. If thermal paper is exposed to high temperature, high humidity, or direct sunlight for a long time, its quality will rapidly decline, leading to faster fading and disappearance of handwriting.

In addition, thermal paper also has disadvantages such as susceptibility to moisture, fading, and chemical effects, which make it unsuitable for long-term archiving. In contrast, traditional photocopy or printing paper is more suitable for long-term storage because they use stable ink or toner, which is less prone to fading and blurring.

Therefore, if certain information needs to be stored for a long time, it is recommended to use copy paper or printing paper for printing, and store the printed copies in a dry and cool environment to extend their storage time. If thermal paper must be used for printing, it is recommended to copy or scan the printed copy as soon as possible to preserve its clear image and handwriting.