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THERMAL LABELS: ARE THEY A BETTER OVERALL CHOICE?
As a small business, your company no doubt
has countless of different choices out there when in comes to different
thermal labels. Because of this, it's a good idea to
understand exactly what your choices are, and how they can be used. A common
choice among many small businesses today is to make use of transfer
thermal labels. There are some advantages to this, as well
as some disadvantages. It's always a good idea to look at both sides, and
this brief article will attempt to do just that.
There are some marked advantages to transfer thermal labels,
some of which are not always seen on their cousin, the direct
thermal labels. The first is that they can actually maximize the life of
the print head. This is accomplished because it is the self-lubricating
ribbon, not the paper which comes in contact with the print head. Since no
paper comes in contact with the print head with transfer thermal
labels, there is less abrasion, leading to less wear and tear on the
printer. In addition, these types of thermal labels often
have a higher print quality. Add to that, the transfer thermal
labels often can be produced at a much faster rate, reaching nearly
350mm of labels per second. Compared to the 45mm per second produced by
other direct thermal label machines, the advantage is clear.
There are some disadvantages, though. The first is that there is a ribbon
required, which can definitely increase the cost per thermal
label print. It's a good idea to figure in this extra cost when
considering this option. The second disadvantage that should be accounted
for is that it can have a higher overall cost since it has two consumable
items, consisting of the labels and ribbon.
These are some of the advantages and
disadvantages most often seen with transfer thermal labels.
While the cost may be a bit more than other options, the speed and quality
often outweigh other considerations.
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