The difference between thermal barcode printer and thermal transfer barcode printer

Today I want to share my knowledge about barcode printers, especially the difference between thermal printers and thermal transfer printers.

Thermal printers and thermal transfer printers are both used to print bar codes and labels, but they work differently. Thermal printers print images by heating the printing head, using heat-sensitive paper to produce images; The thermal transfer printer prints the image by plating a layer of resin on the label or paper, and the printing head melts the resin after contact and adheres to the label or paper.

There are also some differences between these two printers in terms of print quality, operation and maintenance. The print quality of thermal printers is usually lower than that of thermal transfer printers, but they are easier to operate and maintain because only paper and some thermal ink are required. Thermal transfer printers, on the other hand, can use a variety of different types and qualities of labels or paper, resulting in a higher quality print.

Therefore, if you need high-quality printing, you can choose a thermal transfer printer; If you need a printer that is cheap and easy to operate and maintain, you can choose a thermal printer.

I hope this knowledge can help you choose the right barcode printer.