Does PET matte silver thermal paper support thermal transfer printing or sublimation printing technology?

PET matte silver thermal paper mainly supports heat transfer printing technology, but does not support sublimation printing technology. The following is a detailed analysis of these two printing technologies:

Thermal transfer printing technology

Thermal transfer printing technology is the process of transferring carbon powder from a carbon ribbon to the surface of paper through a thermal transfer printing head. This technology is commonly used for printing durable labels, such as PET matte silver thermal paper. The surface of PET matte silver thermal paper has a special coating that can react chemically with the carbon powder on the carbon ribbon, forming clear images and text on the paper. Thermal transfer printing technology has the advantages of clear printing effect, long-lasting handwriting, and not easy to fade, making it very suitable for occasions that require long-term storage or repeated recognition.

Thermal sublimation printing technology

Thermal sublimation printing technology is a process of directly converting solid pigments into a gaseous state and then transferring it to the surface of paper. This technology is typically used to print high-quality images and photos, rather than label information such as barcodes or QR codes. Thermal sublimation printing requires special thermal sublimation printers and thermal sublimation inks, while PET matte silver thermal paper does not have the coatings or characteristics required for chemical reactions with thermal sublimation inks. Therefore, PET matte silver thermal paper usually does not support sublimation printing technology.

In summary, PET matte silver thermal paper mainly supports thermal transfer printing technology, which can print clear and durable images and text, making it very suitable for making durable labels. Thermal sublimation printing technology is more suitable for printing high-quality images and photos, and is not suitable for PET matte silver thermal paper.