What do I need to pay attention to when printing with thermal paper?

When printing with thermal paper, the following matters need to be paid attention to to ensure the printing effect and extend the service life of thermal paper:

First, paper selection and storage

Make sure the paper matches: Select the right thermal paper for the printer and make sure the specifications (such as width, length, tube diameter, etc.) are compatible with the printer.

Proper storage:

Environmental requirements: Thermal paper should be stored in a dry, ventilated and dust-free place to avoid moisture, heat and exposure to ensure its printing effect and paper quality.

Temperature control: The storage temperature is best below 40 ° C to avoid the degradation of paper performance caused by high temperature.

Avoid contact with harmful substances: thermal paper should not be mixed with alcohol, thinner, gasoline, ammonia and other chemicals during storage to avoid chemical reactions affecting the quality of the paper.

2. Print setup and operation

Printing temperature setting: According to the characteristics of thermal paper, set the printing temperature reasonably to avoid too high or too low affecting the printing quality. Too high a temperature may cause the paper to burn, while too low a temperature may make the print unclear.

Print parameter selection: Select the correct print parameters, such as print speed, print spacing, etc., do not change the printer parameters at will, so as not to affect the printing effect.

Clean the print head regularly: The print head should be kept clean to prevent dust and other debris from affecting the print quality. Periodically wipe the print head surface gently with a dedicated cleaning tool or soft cloth.

3. Post-printing processing and storage

Avoid direct sunlight: the printed thermal paper should avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight to prevent fading. It is best to store it in a cool, dry place.

Note storage time: The storage time of thermal paper is limited, and it is generally not suitable for long-term archival data storage. The printed content of ordinary thermal paper may begin to fade after a month, while the preservation time of long-acting thermal paper is relatively long.

Avoid overlapping storage: It is not appropriate to overlap the two thermal paper pictures in contact, so as not to blur the image or reverse print on another image.

Health and safety

Pay attention to self-protection: Although the safety of modern thermal paper is higher, you should still avoid direct contact with thermal paper for a long time, and wash your hands in time after use, just in case.

Identify low-quality paper: Pay attention to identify the quality of thermal paper and avoid buying thermal paper that is too white, uneven gloss or too strong reflected light, which may be the performance of adding too much phosphors or other chemicals.

In summary, when printing with thermal paper, it is necessary to pay attention to the selection and storage of paper, printing Settings and operations, printing post-processing and preservation, and health and safety, in order to ensure the printing effect and extend the service life of thermal paper.