{"id":7572,"date":"2022-08-05T17:02:04","date_gmt":"2022-08-05T17:02:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ahearn.com\/?p=7572"},"modified":"2022-08-09T18:28:11","modified_gmt":"2022-08-09T18:28:11","slug":"how-to-choose-a-label-printer-part-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ahearn.com\/fr\/how-to-choose-a-label-printer-part-1\/","title":{"rendered":"How to choose a Label Printer &#8211; Part 1"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"fws_69e20072b945b\"  data-column-margin=\"default\" data-midnight=\"dark\"  class=\"wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row standard_section\"  style=\"padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; \"><div class=\"row-bg-wrap\" data-bg-animation=\"none\" data-bg-overlay=\"false\"><div class=\"inner-wrap\"><div class=\"row-bg\"  style=\"\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row-bg-overlay\" ><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row_col_wrap_12 col span_12 dark left\">\n\t<div  class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column column_container vc_column_container col no-extra-padding inherit_tablet inherit_phone\"  data-t-w-inherits=\"default\" data-bg-cover=\"\" data-padding-pos=\"all\" data-has-bg-color=\"false\" data-bg-color=\"\" data-bg-opacity=\"1\" data-hover-bg=\"\" data-hover-bg-opacity=\"1\" data-animation=\"\" data-delay=\"0\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"vc_column-inner\" ><div class=\"column-bg-overlay-wrap\" data-bg-animation=\"none\"><div class=\"column-bg-overlay\"><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\r\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\r\n\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\r\n\t\t<h2><strong>Part 1: How to choose a Label Printer<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h4>Making the right choice is Important<\/h4>\n<p>You can economize by choosing a label printer that performs across a diversity of tasks. A label substrate that is being used for an application outside of its intended use might fail to adhere to the surface on which it is applied. Using media that is not designed for the printer can lead to damage. Ahearn &amp; Soper \/ ProVision WMS will help you select the right options for your needs.<\/p>\n<h4>Printers that meet the demands<\/h4>\n<p>Warehouses, terminals, manufacturing plants and distribution<br \/>\ncenters are demanding environments. Choosing a label printer that is engineered not just for durability, but for reliability and functionality will provide the business with a tool that continues to perform at it\u2019s<br \/>\npeak regardless of conditions. Ahearn &amp; Soper \/ Provision WMS has the expertise to set your business up for success that will help you realize your return on investment.<\/p>\n<h4>Thermal Transfer v Direct Transfer<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>A thermal printer operates by heating a thermal print head to produce an image<\/li>\n<li>Most thermal printers operate TT (thermal transfer) or DT (direct thermal) mode<\/li>\n<li>Thermal printing is popular because of the print quality, rapid print speeds, extreme working environments and substrate versatility.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Thermal Transfer Printing<\/h4>\n<p>Thermal transfer printing is a process that requires thermal transfer ribbons, software and a substrate (label or tag stock). As the ribbon passes between the printhead and the substrate, the printhead is heated to melt the wax-resin, or risen-based ink off the polyester coating to transfer the image on to the substrate.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7573 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ahearn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Part-1.jpg\" alt=\"Thermal Transfer Printer Image\" width=\"386\" height=\"242\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ahearn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Part-1.jpg 386w, https:\/\/www.ahearn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Part-1-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ahearn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Part-1-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 386px) 100vw, 386px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>Direct Thermal Transfer<\/h4>\n<p>Direct thermal printing also uses a print head to generate images but instead of using ribbons to transfer ink, it creates an image directly on the label or tag. Direct thermal printing requires the print head elements to be in direct contact with the material as it is pulled across the print head. This print technology uses chemically treated, heat-sensitive media that turns black when it passes under a heated print head.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7575 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ahearn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Part-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"377\" height=\"237\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ahearn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Part-2.jpg 377w, https:\/\/www.ahearn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Part-2-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ahearn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Part-2-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 377px) 100vw, 377px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>Thermal Transfer Advantages &amp; Disadvantages<\/h4>\n<h4>Advantages:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Excellent durability<\/li>\n<li>High bar code integrity\/quality achieves high scan rates<\/li>\n<li>Prints extremely small images\/bar codes<\/li>\n<li>High print speeds<\/li>\n<li>Longer print head life<\/li>\n<li>Lower cost materials<\/li>\n<li>Variety of ribbon formulations for diverse applications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Disadvantages:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Media\/ribbon loading process is not always user friendly<\/li>\n<li>Multiple SKU&#8217;s to purchase and store<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Direct Thermal Advantages and Disadvantages<\/h4>\n<h4>Advantages:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Single consumable requirement<\/li>\n<li>High-speed capability<\/li>\n<li>Environmentally friendly, no ribbon waste<\/li>\n<li>Doesn&#8217;t smudge<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Disadvantages:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Limited media options<\/li>\n<li>Limited resistance to chemical and light<\/li>\n<li>Limited resistance to heat and steam<\/li>\n<li>Limited resistance to oils and plasticizers<\/li>\n<li>Reduced printhead life<\/li>\n<li>BPA\/BPS\/Leuco dye based<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<a class=\"nectar-button large regular accent-color has-icon  regular-button\"  style=\"\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.ahearn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Part-1.pdf\" data-color-override=\"false\" data-hover-color-override=\"false\" data-hover-text-color-override=\"#fff\"><span>Download PDF<\/span><i  class=\"fa fa-file-pdf-o\"><\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Part 1: How to choose a Label Printer Making the right choice is Important You can economize by choosing a label printer that performs across a diversity of tasks. 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