Two Types Of Label Printers - Direct Thermal Or Thermal Laser

A label printer is a computer printer that prints on self-adhesive label material or card-stock. Label printers with built-in keyboards and displays, for stand-alone use are often called label makers. Label printers are different from ordinary printers because they need to have special feed mechanisms to handle rolled stock, or tear sheet stock. Common connectivity for label printers include RS-232 serial, Universal Serial Bus (USB), parallel, Ethernet and various kinds of wireless.

Label printers have a wide variety of applications, including supply chain management, retail price marking, packaging labels, blood and laboratory specimen marking, and fixed assets management.
Label printers use a wide range of label materials, including paper and plastic materials. Several types of print mechanisms are also used, including laser and impact, but thermal printer mechanisms are probably the most common. Commercial label printers can typically hold a larger roll of stock (up to 8" wide) and are geared for medium-volume printing.

TYPES OF LABEL PRINTERS:
Two types of label printers are as follows:
Direct Thermal - Uses heat sensitive paper (similar to thermal fax paper). Direct thermal labels tend to fade over time (typically 6 to 12 months); if exposed to heat, direct sunlight or chemical vapors, the life is shortened. Therefore, direct thermal labels are primarily used for short duration applications, such as shipping labels.
Thermal Transfer - Uses heat to transfer ink from the ribbon on to the label for a permanent print. Some thermal transfer printers are also capable of direct thermal printing.

There are three grades of ribbon for use with a thermal transfer printers:
Wax is the most popular with some smudge resistance, and is suitable for matte and semi-gloss paper labels.
Wax / Resin is smudge resistant, suitable for semi-gloss paper and some synthetic labels.
Resin is scratch and chemical resistant, suitable for coated synthetic labels.
When printing on continuous label stock, there is a tendency for the print location to shift slightly from label to label. To ensure registration of the print area with the target media, many label printers use a sensor that detects a gap, notch, line or perforation between labels. This allows the printer to adjust the intake of label stock so that the print aligns correctly with the media.

JUNK (DK) Installing a Ribbon and Label Printer and Barcode Postek Prowill, for the people of the world or to the public

Indeed, sometimes trivial or simple is often overlooked, this is an inspired us to write this tutorial. Every time we buy a barcode printer we usually have diajarin by our technicians or the vendor place to buy a barcode, it's just that we often forget when it got home. Well to avoid this we created this tutorial in order to help refresh your memory with all that has been taught by a technician or seller barcode printers.

Some things are taught is how to set up the equipment needed to install the barcode printer until ready to print barcodes, and then how to install ribbon and barcode label is then a few tips for your printer head is not damaged during the replacement of barcode ribbons and labels, all equipped with image is quite clear with high resolution.

Images that we used to use the printer Postek C168 but in reality its the same with some other printers such as Postek G2108, prowill and zebra 2844 series. It's just for zebra 2844 series differ in the size of its core ribbon and his long ribbon. If unclear please contact our customer service hotline and the number that exist. Criticism and suggestions we look forward to.
By: Fathurahman

Label, Receipt & Barcode Printers Are Indispensable to Retailers

Label printers, receipt printers and barcode printers  are most commonly used in retail outlets that provide on the spot printed receipts and or labels. These types of printers generate accurate and quick labels that help improve the efficiency of the whole checkout process when you are shopping.

Through further innovations, mobile label, receipt or bar code printers, make it easier for retailers who are all over their shops to print transaction information involving inventory, sales, returns, and more. They just take the printer with them.

The latest receipt printer by Epson, the TM-T88IV is designed specifically for high-volume retail and hospitality environments. It is easy to use and features both wired and wireless interface.