What are the defects of color thermal label paper?

Although color thermal label paper has many advantages, it also has some drawbacks. The following is a detailed summary of its shortcomings:

First, color stability problem

Color fading: Color thermal label paper may fade when exposed to strong light or extreme environmental conditions for a long time. This affects the appearance quality of the print and the readability of the information. In addition, long-term storage may also lead to aging of the material, which in turn affects the color and physical properties of the printed product.

Second, higher requirements for storage conditions

Sensitive environment: Color heat-sensitive labels require high storage conditions and need to be stored in a dry, ventilated, and dust-free environment, avoiding direct sunlight and high temperature and humidity conditions. Improper storage environment may lead to material performance degradation, affecting the printing effect.

Third, the physical properties are relatively weak

High brittleness: Color thermal label paper has a certain brittleness, and excessive bending, folding or extrusion should be avoided during handling, storage and use to avoid material damage.

Easy to scratch and contamination: In the process of use, color thermal label paper is easy to be scratched and contaminated, which will affect the appearance quality of the printed product and the readability of the information.

Fourth, the printing effect is affected by many factors

Device compatibility: Different printers and printing devices may have different adaptability to color thermal label paper, so the compatibility of the device should be confirmed before use.

Print parameter setting: The print head is dirty, the print concentration is not set properly, or the printer speed is too fast. In addition, the incorrect position of the media guide, the incorrect setting of the media type, or the incorrect loading of the label paper may also affect the printing effect.

Fifth, the cost is relatively high

Compared with ordinary label paper: color thermal label paper because of the use of special thermal coating and high-quality materials, its cost is relatively high. Especially for individual users, the cost of use may be relatively large.

Sixth, environmental protection and health issues

Environmental protection: Although some high-quality color thermal label paper uses environmentally friendly materials, on the whole, thermal paper may cause environmental problems in the treatment process, such as waste disposal.

Health effects: Commercial thermal paper may contain chemicals such as bisphenol A, and prolonged exposure may have adverse health effects, especially for children. Therefore, when choosing color thermal label paper, it should be preferred to choose products that do not contain harmful substances such as bisphenol A.

In summary, although color thermal label paper has many advantages, it also has some defects. When using, it is necessary to fully consider these factors and take corresponding measures to avoid or mitigate their effects.