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Types of Label PrintersDTP/TTP - There are two types of printing formats. Direct Thermal label Printers use the thermal print head, to print the image directly on to the label. The label is coated with heat sensitive chemicals. Thermal Transfer Printers use an ink ribbon to transfer the image on to the label. These labels usually have a matt finish. TTP's ribbons types have a variety of ink/wax/resin mixtures. Each ribbon type varies in cost, image durability and color. Desktop label printers are generally designed for light to medium duty usage with a roll of stock up to 4" wide. They are quiet and inexpensive. Commercial label printers can typically hold a larger roll of stock (up to 8" wide) and are geared for medium volume printing. Industrial label printers are designed for heavy duty, continuous operation in warehouses, distribution centers and factories. RFID readers are specialized label printers that print and encode at the same time on RFID transponders (tags) enclosed in paper or printable synthetic materials. RFID tags need to have printed information for backwards compatibility with barcode systems, and so humans can identify the tag. Label printer applicators are designed to automate the labeling process. These systems are common in manufacturing and warehousing facilities that require cases and pallets to be labeled for shipping. Label software is usually PC based and designed
to creat and/or format labels for printing. The software can use "Windows"
drivers or direct drivers embedded in the software. The embedded software
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