How many printing modes are there for barcode printers?

There are two main printing modes of barcode printers: thermal printing mode and thermal transfer printing mode.

1. Thermal printing mode

Working principle: The thermal printing mode generates heat through the current flowing through the print head resistance, and this heat is directly transferred to the thermal paper, so that the chemical layer on its surface reacts and changes color, thus printing characters and images. This method does not require the use of carbon tape, directly on the thermal paper to form a pattern.

Features:

The machine is light and easy to carry and operate.

Clear printing, suitable for quick printing of receipts, receipts and other occasions.

Consumables (thermal paper) are relatively cheap and the cost of use is low.

However, the handwriting is poor in preservation, and it is easy to fade or deform under the influence of sunlight, high temperature or chemicals.

2. Heat transfer printing mode

Working principle: The thermal transfer printing mode is to transfer the carbon powder coating of the carbon belt to the surface of paper or other materials by heating the carbon strip to form a lasting pattern and text. This method requires the use of carbon tape and label paper.

Features:

High print quality, able to print clear, durable patterns and text.

Carbon with a variety of materials optional, suitable for different types of label paper, printed labels can stand the test of time, long-term deformation, do not fade.

The printed label is wear-resistant and resistant, suitable for long time storage or long-distance transportation.

But the cost is relatively high because of the need to use consumables such as carbon strips.

Sum up

The two printing modes of barcode printers have advantages and disadvantages, and users can choose the right mode according to actual needs. For example, for receipts, receipts and other occasions that need to be printed quickly and have low requirements for handwriting preservation, you can choose the thermal printing mode; For occasions where high-quality, durable labels need to be printed, the thermal transfer printing mode should be selected.