What are the differences in compatibility between different brands of printers for tag coated paper?

There are differences in the compatibility of different brands of printers to the tag coated paper, and these differences are mainly reflected in the printing principle of the printer, technical characteristics and support for the paper material. The following is an overview of the compatibility of tag coated paper for some major brand printers:

1. Thermal transfer printer

Compatibility features:

Printing principle: The thermal transfer printer transfers images and text to paper by heating ribbons or carbon strips. This method has good compatibility for the tag coated paper, because the surface of the coated paper is relatively smooth, which is conducive to the uniform transfer of the ribbon or carbon tape.

Printing effect: The label coated paper printed by the thermal transfer printer has clear text, bright pattern, good durability, and is suitable for long-term preservation and display.

Application scenario: Widely used in supermarkets, inventory management, clothing tags, industrial production lines and other fields.

2. Inkjet printer

Compatibility features:

Printing principle: The inkjet printer uses a nozzle to spray ink onto the paper to form images and text. Because the surface of coated paper is smooth and the coating design is usually not for inkjet inks, inkjet printers may have compatibility issues when printing coated paper.

Printing effect: When inkjet printer prints on coated paper, there may be ink not easy to adhere, loose ink, ink flow and other phenomena, resulting in poor printing effect.

Application scenarios: Despite compatibility issues, inkjet printers can also be used to print coated paper in some specific cases by adjusting printer Settings or using specially treated coated paper. However, this is usually not the preferred option.

3. Laser printer

Compatibility features:

Printing principle: Laser printers use laser beams to fix toner on paper to form images and text. Because the surface of coated paper is smooth and cannot withstand high temperatures (laser printers need high temperatures to melt toner), laser printers are usually not suitable for printing coated paper.

Printing effect: Laser printers cannot achieve good printing results on coated paper because toner cannot adhere effectively to the surface of the paper.

Application scenario: Laser printer is more suitable for printing ordinary paper, envelope and other materials, but not suitable for special materials such as coated paper.

Matters needing attention

Brand and model differences: Even within the same brand, the compatibility of different models of printers for coated paper may differ. Therefore, when selecting a printer, you need to understand the technical parameters and application scenarios of the specific model in detail.

Paper treatment: In order to improve the compatibility of the printer for coated paper, it is sometimes necessary to perform special treatment on the paper, such as using a special coating or backing paper.

Print Settings: By adjusting the printer's print Settings (such as ink amount, temperature, speed, etc.), you can improve the printing effect to a certain extent and improve the printer's compatibility with coated paper.

In summary, there are differences in the compatibility of different brands of printers for tag coated paper, thermal transfer printers usually have better compatibility, while inkjet printers and laser printers have different degrees of compatibility problems. When selecting a printer, you need to consider the specific requirements and use scenarios.