1.
HOW DOES
A THERMAL
PRINTER WORK?
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TABLE OF CONTENT
What Is Thermal Printer?
How Do Thermal Printers Work?
What Is A Thermal Printer Used For?
What Are The Benefits Of A Thermal Printer?
What Are The Disadvantages Of A Thermal Printer?
What Are Types Of A Thermal Printer?

3.
WHAT IS THERMAL PRINTER?
It is a device using heat that
allows you to print images
on thermal printer
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HOW DO THERMAL
PRINTERS WORK?
Direct thermal printing
employs a particular
thermochromic-coated
paper. Thermal transfer
printing employs a heat-
sensitive ribbon

5.
WHAT IS A
THERMAL
PRINTER
USED FOR?
Thermal printing is widely
used in commercial
industry & numerous
enterprises

6.
o1
APPLICATIONS
Label & warning signs
o2 Barcode generator
o3 Manufacturing
o4 Healthcare
o5 Hospitality & retail
o6 Government
o7 Logistics & transportation

7.
WHAT ARE
THE
BENEFITS OF
A THERMAL
PRINTER?
DURABLE
FLEXIBLE
LONG-
LASTING

8.
The specialized
materials are costly
WHAT ARE THE
DISADVANTAGES OF A
THERMAL PRINTER?
Thermal printers
produce fewer colors

9.
WHAT ARE
TYPES OF A
THERMAL
PRINTER?
Direct Thermal Printer
Thermal Transfer Printer

10.
Direct thermal printer Thermal Transfer Printer
Operate by heating chemically
prepared paper with a thermal
printhead. When heat is given
to the paper, it darkens and
leaves an impression
Employ an ink ribbon that melts
the ink onto the label when
heated by a thermal printhead.
Thermal transfer printing
produces sharp, glossy results.

11.
Thermal transfer printer
Direct thermal printer

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