Direct Thermal Labels for Desktop Printers

Direct Thermal Labels for Desktop Printers
SKU: SR40060001
$93.16
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TSC Printronix Top Coated Direct Thermal paper label for use in desktop printers.

Color: White

Size: 4″ x 6″, 1″ core, 5″ outer diameter

Adherence: Permanent Adhesive

Quantity: 450 labels/roll, 4 roll case

Compatibility: TSC DA210 4-Inch Desktop USB Label Printer and with Zebra, Honeywell, Intermec, Datamax, SATO, TSC, Brother, Desktop printer models.

Direct Thermal Labels

Direct thermal materials are printed using heat. When the label travels under the heated printhead, a chemical reaction takes place within the media – darkening the portions touching the printhead.

Materials

Face stock only

Advantages

  • More cost effective for short-term uses and applications
  • Less printer downtime with no ribbon changes

Disadvantages

  • Image darkens over time with exposure to light or high temperatures
  • Face stock costs more than thermal transfer
  • Shorter shelf life
  • Limited scratch resistance
  • Few options for chemical resistance
  • Shorter printhead life than thermal transfer

Non-Topcoated vs. Topcoated Direct Thermal Material

The direct thermal coating on direct thermal labels is sensitive to environmental factors such as chemical contact, humidity, UV exposure and abrasion. These factors can destroy or degrade the quality of your printed image.

To help protect your printed image from these environmental factors, materials are available with a clear, protective topcoating. This top coat acts as a barrier to help resist the effects of image-degrading environmental factors.

Consider the following to determine if your project would benefit from a topcoated product:

Non-Topcoated Product
The most economical choice, non-topcoated materials are acceptable for short duration labeling applications requiring limited environmental resistance

Topcoated Product

Best for applications where the label will be subjected to abrasion, sunlight, moisture or light chemical contact.

 

SKU Variations: UDT-400600-8-03 and UDT-400-600-8-03

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