| In medium to large-scale companies thermal labels are | | | | bought for intricate works. There are certain kinds of |
| generally used for the compatibility of these labels with | | | | direct thermal Polypropylene labels which are produced |
| various kinds of thermal printers. The main advantage | | | | for a more rugged use than the standard direct |
| of thermal labels is cost reduction. Besides, these can | | | | thermal labels. Direct thermal labels are usually used |
| be printed using relatively inexpensive printing | | | | where the label is not long-lasting. They are also used |
| processes, thereby reducing the production cost even | | | | for making address labels, shipping labels and any |
| more. | | | | temporary application. Direct thermal labels are |
| In thermal label printers direct thermal technology is | | | | unsuitable for outdoor usages. The direct thermal labels |
| used. Since direct thermal prints start fading after six | | | | are coated for high quality printing and are usually used |
| to twelve months, they are apt for short duration | | | | where a ribbon is not necessary. The direct thermal |
| applications in printing address labels. Direct exposure | | | | labels are available in various sizes and with borders |
| to sunlight and chemical vapors may affect thermal | | | | and solid colors. |
| labels. | | | | There is another kind of labels called removable |
| Thermal labels are made with standard paper and | | | | adhesive direct thermal labels. The adhesive which is |
| polypropylene. There are two types of thermal labels. | | | | present on these labels allow you to use the direct |
| One is the direct thermal label and the other is the | | | | thermal label to an item and then remove it when |
| standard thermal label. Direct thermal printing does not | | | | required. There are certain direct thermal paper labels |
| require any ribbons to print. A direct transfer label also | | | | which are produced by combining 2 layers of labels. |
| has a heat-sensitive property by virtue of which it | | | | This label may be applied to an object and afterwards |
| turns black when it reaches a certain temperature. | | | | the top label is removed & it is applied elsewhere. |
| The coated direct thermal paper labels are of wide | | | | The direct thermal label is prepared from synthetic |
| usage in the indoor environments. Direct sunlight has an | | | | material and is generally used where the environment |
| adverse effect on the product which causes the | | | | is unsuitable for standard direct thermal labels. |
| product to darken. The costs of direct thermal labels | | | | The direct thermal labels are used for the compatibility |
| are more than standard thermal transfer labels. When | | | | with thermal printers. They are also available in white |
| one starts comparing the cost of thermal transfer | | | | and three solid colors. There are wide varieties of |
| labels and a ribbon with direct thermal, a conspicuous | | | | thermal labels and is usually sold with the name thermal |
| difference is noticed. | | | | printers. The thermal labels are obtainable in either rolls |
| From better companies you will get direct thermal | | | | or fan-folded packs. They are generally available in |
| paper labels in standard paper, removable adhesive | | | | popular label sizes and some are found as continuous |
| direct thermal labels, and piggyback direct thermal | | | | material. |
| labels. These are required for better products and are | | | | |