What is the difference between TSC barcode printer carbon tape and printing paper

There are significant differences between the carbon strip and the printing paper in the function and role of TSC barcode printers, mainly reflected in the following aspects:

First, function and use

Carbon Belt:

Carbon tape is an important consumable for barcode printers, mainly used in the printing process to transfer images or text to the printing paper. It is usually composed of toner and polyester film, which is melted and adhered to the surface of the printing paper at high temperatures through thermal transfer technology.

Use: Carbon belt is widely used in the need of high quality, durable printing effect, such as brand identification, product packaging identification, bar code signs. It improves the readability, wear resistance, water and oil resistance of the printed content, ensuring that the printed content remains legible in harsh environments.

Printing paper:

Function: Printing paper is another basic consumable in barcode printers, which is used to carry the printed content. According to different types of printers and printing needs, printing paper can be thermal paper, ordinary paper, synthetic paper and many other types.

Use: The choice of printing paper depends on the specific printing needs and application scenarios. For example, thermal paper is often used for receipts, price tags and other occasions that need to be printed immediately and do not need long-term storage; Ordinary paper or synthetic paper is suitable for occasions where higher print quality and durability are required.

Second, material and characteristics

Carbon Belt:

Material: The carbon belt is mainly composed of toner and polyester film. According to the different types of carbon belts (such as wax-based carbon belts, resin-based carbon belts, mixed carbon belts, etc.), the material composition and proportion will also be different.

Characteristics: The carbon belt has the advantages of clear printing, wear resistance, water resistance, oil resistance and so on. Different types of carbon belts show different characteristics in printing effect, durability, chemical corrosion resistance and so on.

Printing paper:

Material: There are a variety of printing paper materials, including thermal paper, ordinary paper, synthetic paper, etc. Each material has its own unique physical and chemical properties.

Characteristics: The characteristics of printing paper mainly depend on its material and manufacturing process. For example, thermal paper has the characteristics of color development in case of heat, which is suitable for thermal printers; Ordinary paper and synthetic paper have better ink absorption and durability, and are suitable for occasions where high-quality printing results are required.

Third, the working principle

Carbon tape: During the printing process, the carbon tape is in close contact with the printing paper. The print head is heated to melt the toner of the carbon strip and adhere to the surface of the printing paper, thus completing the transfer of images or text.

Printer paper: Printer paper is used as the medium to carry the printed content. In the printing process, the print head prints the image or text information directly on the printer paper or indirectly through the carbon tape transfer to the printer paper.

In summary, the carbon strip and printing paper in TSC barcode printers have obvious differences in function and use, material and characteristics, and working principle. Carbon tape is mainly used to transfer images or text to printing paper and improve its durability; The printing paper is used as the medium to carry the printed content and the appropriate type is selected according to the specific needs.