How to properly handle and store transparent thermal label paper after printing?

Proper handling and storage of transparent thermal label paper after printing is crucial for maintaining its quality and readability. Here are some suggestions:

1、 Handle correctly

Drying and curing:

After printing, ensure that the label paper is completely dry. For certain thermal label papers, additional curing treatment may be required to enhance their durability.

Cutting and organizing:

Use professional cutting equipment to cut the label paper into the required size and shape.

Organize the cut label paper to avoid curling or creasing.

quality testing:

During the processing, quality checks are conducted to ensure that each label is clear and readable, without any ambiguous, missing, or erroneous information.

2、 Storage correctly

Environmental condition control:

Temperature: The ideal ambient temperature is 23 ± 2 ℃ to ensure that the label paper will not deform or fade due to overheating or undercooling.

Humidity: The relative humidity should be maintained at 60%~70% or 65% ± 5% to avoid moisture or excessive drying of the label paper.

Avoid light and moisture:

Store the label paper in a cool, dark place, away from direct sunlight, as ultraviolet radiation can accelerate the decomposition of chemicals in the thermosensitive coating, causing the handwriting to fade.

Seal the label paper with moisture-proof paper, film, or plastic bags to reduce the erosion of air, moisture, and dust on the label paper.

Stacking and Storage:

For label paper packaged in rolls, it should be stacked upright to prevent curling and deformation.

Flat label paper should be stored flat and avoid stacking too high (each board should not exceed 1 meter in height), and the goods should be at least 10 centimeters above the ground to prevent moisture and contamination.

Avoid contact with chemicals:

When storing and using label paper, try to avoid contact with chemicals as these chemicals may damage the surface coating of the label paper, resulting in poor printing performance or inability to print.

Regular inspection:

Regularly check the storage environment to ensure that the temperature, humidity, and lighting conditions meet the requirements.

Check for signs of deterioration, fading, or damage on the label paper and handle them promptly.

3、 Special protective measures (if long-term storage is required)

Plastic sealing:

By adopting a cold mounting method and using non adhesive plastic film and cold mounting film for packaging, the label paper can be protected to some extent from external environmental influences. However, it should be noted that plastic sealing cannot completely prevent the fading of thermal paper handwriting.

Copy or scan:

Copying or scanning the content on the label paper into an electronic document for storage is the most reliable method for long-term preservation of thermal paper information.

In summary, the proper handling and storage of transparent thermal sensitive label paper requires attention to environmental conditions, avoiding light and moisture, stacking storage, and avoiding contact with chemicals. These measures help maintain the quality and readability of label paper, extending its lifespan.