A barcode printer is used
for printing barcode labels
that can be placed onto
objects.
They
are
commonly
used
for
companies such as retail,
manufacturing,
transportation
and
logistics, healthcare and
more.
There are two main types of barcode printers:
Direct thermal printers and thermal transfer printer.
Direct thermal uses heat that causes the paper to
turn black. Thermal transfer uses heat to melt
information on the ribbon, which is then transferred
onto the paper. Direct thermal printers are more
affordable, but the labels can darken when
exposed to sunlight and heat. Due to this reaction,
these labels are best used for temporary labels
such as shipping labels, or temporary marking
indoors. If your application requires a label that
needs to be readable for many years, then a
thermal transfer label printer is required.
Zebra Barcode Printer