Since this product is uncoated, it should be tested by the end-user for their application. It is manufactured with a permanent acrylic adhesive. Standard Direct Thermal Labels: The material is an uncoated medium sensitivity product with excellent image quality. Receipt printers use direct thermal technology. Heat is applied directly to the label, and a chemical reaction on the face stock causes the label to darken where heat is applied. Ideal for products that need more temperature resistance and a longer shelf life than a standard direct thermal product.ĭirect Thermal: a material that does not require a ribbon for printing.
Heat is applied to the ribbon which transfers the ink onto the labels. Thermal Transfer: a material that requires a thermal transfer ribbon for printing. If there is any label vocabulary that you feel we have left out, feel free to send us an email and we will add it. Whether you are a distributor or just someone looking for label definitions, we hope that you find our label glossary helpful.
For your convenience, we have compiled a list of common label definitions to help you to better understand the label industry.
