Thermal Transfer Printers   

The Barcode Rack has information on the latest in thermal transfer printing. There are many products and services provided to businesses from many providers. The use of barcodes has grown dramatically over the last 15 years. With the adoption of the UPC as the standard for. Barcoding is now a major part of automated warehouse systems, health care record keeping, retail grocery stores in the late 70's, barcodes have entrenched themselves into everyone's lives inventory management, shipping and receiving, library processing, and many other applications.

Thermal transfer printers transfer wax, resin or a combination to a thermal transfer label using heat. This process insures a durable and lasting image on the label. These labels are used in all types of applications and can maintain years of shelf life.

The thermal transfer printers are made by many manufacturers such as Zebra thermal transfer printers, Sato thermal transfer printers, Intermec thermal transfer printers and Datamax thermal transfer printers.

Thermal transfer printers by the above manufacturers are usually for industrial use. They are also used in commercial and retail environments. There are 3 consumables in thermal transfer printers. The thermal transfer label, the thermal transfer ribbon and the thermal transfer print head. Many suppliers will sell and service all three of these consumables.