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All That You Wanted To Know About Thermal Printers

 Many printing technologies can be found in the market today, with each one serving an ideal market segment. The ability of a thermal printer to use heat to seal the ink onto the paper that it is printing on distinguishes it from other printers. This type of printer typically consists of a printing head, an ink ribbon, a rubber roller, and a specific thermal paper roll. The printer head, like a thermal fax machine, heats up the ink ribbon, which has a polyester-film backing, to print the string of text desired onto the paper. The rubber roller propels the paper forward, where the heated ribbon is rubbed against it to print the desired character string. The speed at which all of this is accomplished, printing areas of 6-12 inches per second, is what makes a thermal printer function so well. Regular ink-jet and laser printers use a distinct type of ink, whereas thermal technology employs ink made of wax, resin, or a mixture of the two. The printed product should not be subjected to m...

Why You Need Quality Thermal Paper Rolls For Your Business

 When you're thinking of starting your very own retail business, you might have a lot of items floating around in your mind that you think you'll need. These might include pricing guns, signage, and even shopping bags. One vital item that tends to get overlooked is thermal paper rolls. Sounds familiar to you? If it doesn't ring a bell, thermal paper, which often comes in paper rolls, is used to print receipts.  Every time a purchase is made in your favorite grocery or boutique, it's the thermal printer that shoots out the receipt with details made on the transaction. The mere feel of the paper can help you tell that it is not the normal paper we use to write on. So, what in blazes is thermal paper? From the word thermal, the paper uses heat to operate properly. Here is an overview of how the paper works. ● The thermal printer heats up when activated. ● Specific pixels are heated on the printer head depending on the characters that are to be printed. ● The heat generated...

What Are The Advantages Of POS Thermal Printers

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  When equipping a restaurant, convenience store, retail establishment, or other business, every business owner must make a variety of right choices. One critical decision that any owner must make early on is which point of sale (POS) device & compatible hardware would best service its consumers and satisfy the company's needs. Luckily, this decision is a simple one.   The benefits of POS systems, thermal printers, thermal paper, etc., are well established and undisputed, making them a convenient choice for organizations of all kinds and sizes. Among the many advantages of these types of equipment are reliability, durability, silent operation, speed, print quality, & low operation cost.   Reliability & Durability   Thermal printers are more reliable & durable by having very few moving parts relative to other printer types. Fewer moving parts equates to fewer opportunities for failure on a day-to-day basis and less wear & tear on the printer over t...

Some Benefits of Using a Thermal Printer

  When your company grows, you'll want to save time and money in every manner you can. Improving your billing or shipping techniques is an excellent approach to do this. No more handwritten receipts, labels, or printing 'labels' from your inkjet printer; it's time to get serious!   To save money on receipt and barcode printing, you'll need a thermal printer. You should keep in mind that the ink, paper, tape, and time spent making receipts all add up. If you're tired of squandering money on these items, it's time to invest in a thermal printer.   Thermal printers utilize heat to create an image. Thermal printers are classified into two types: Direct thermal transfer (also known as thermal wax) and thermal transfer (also known as thermal wax) (also called thermal autochrome). Direct thermal printers use special chemically prepared paper, and the color changes when heat is applied to the paper.   The paper is dragged into a heating element within th...