Thermal label (Thermal sticker) is a special type of print media that is coated with a layer of chemicals that change color when exposed to heat. When this paper through the thermal printer, the heating element of the print head according to the need to activate specific areas, so that the color of these areas change (usually black or blue), so as to form text or images. Labels made on this principle are called thermal paper labels. Thermal paper label has the features:

  1. fast printing: no ink or ribbon, the direct use of heat to produce images, greatly improving the speed of printing.
  2. cost-effective: compared with other types of printing, such as laser printing, etc., the use of thermal paper can save the cost of consumables.
  3. Good clarity: suitable for printing barcodes, 2D codes and other fine patterns, ensuring the accuracy of information transfer.
  4. Environmentally friendly: the production process is relatively simple, reducing the impact on the environment; at the same time, some products support recycling.
  5. Easy to carry and store: The thin and lightweight design facilitates transportation and storage.
  6. Limitations: easy to fade when exposed to high temperature and strong light for a long time; not suitable for long-term storage of important documents or information that needs to be recorded permanently.