How to choose the right thermal paper according to your needs?

Choosing the right thermal paper requires considering a number of factors according to your specific needs. Here are some key steps and suggestions:

First, clear use scenarios and requirements

Usage scenario:

Commercial: such as supermarkets, catering, logistics and other scenarios, may need waterproof, oil-proof, anti-scratch and other characteristics of thermal paper.

Home: such as wrong printer, mainly focus on printing effect and cost.

Medical: such as electrocardiogram, fetal monitor, etc., need high definition and stable performance of thermal paper.

Print content:

Standard thermal paper is available for simple text printing.

Where you need to print high-quality images or color patterns, you may need to choose composite thermal paper or thermal paper with special materials.

Second, consider the type and material of thermal paper

Thermal paper type:

Ordinary thermal paper: suitable for general printing needs.

Three heat-proof paper (waterproof, oil-proof, scratch-proof) : suitable for occasions requiring special protection.

Direct thermal paper: only one layer, direct heating printing, low cost, easy to use.

Indirect thermal paper (thermal transfer paper) : consists of two layers of paper, requiring thermal transfer tape heating printing, suitable for applications requiring durable patterns.

Composite thermal paper: Combined with the characteristics of direct thermal paper and thermal transfer paper, it is suitable for printing color patterns and grayscale pictures.

Special material:

Thermal silver paper: a kind of thermal paper, with high sensitivity, high print quality, wear resistance, good stability, suitable for a variety of commercial applications.

Third, pay attention to the specification and size of thermal paper

Common specifications:

Thermal paper is generally sold in the form of rolls, common specifications such as 57mm×Φ50mm, 80mm×Φ60mm, etc., the number in front of the paper roll width, the diameter behind.

Different specifications of thermal paper are suitable for different types of printers, and it is necessary to confirm the compatible specifications and models of the equipment when purchasing.

Diameter and core:

The diameter of the paper roll directly affects the total length and cost performance of the paper, and it is necessary to pay attention to whether the actual diameter is consistent with the label when purchasing.

The diameter of the tube core should also be paid attention to to avoid illegal businesses doing anything on the tube core and shortening the length of the paper.

Fourth, evaluate the quality of thermal paper

Appearance:

A good thermal paper should be slightly green, the paper has a uniform finish, and should not be too white or reflect too much light, which may mean that too much phosphor is added.

Fire test:

Heat the back of the paper with a lighter and observe the color change. Better quality paper after heating should be black green and uniform color block.

Sun exposure comparison:

Apply the printed paper with a highlighter and put it in the sun to observe the blackening speed to determine the preservation time.

5. Consider cost and cost performance

The price difference of thermal paper on the market is large, and you should choose cost-effective products according to your budget and needs.

Pay attention to the balance between price and quality, to avoid sacrificing the print effect and service life because of the pursuit of low prices.

To sum up, the selection of the appropriate thermal paper needs to consider the use of scenarios, printing content, type material, size, quality and cost. By carefully comparing and evaluating different options, you can find the thermal paper that best suits your needs.