In the label industry, with its professional expertise, ST Pack often receives inquiries from customers about the differences between thermal adhesive labels and ordinary labels. Understanding these differences helps customers select the appropriate labels according to their needs.
How Do the Printing Methods Differ?
Thermal adhesive labels rely on thermal printers. The print head heats up to cause the thermal coating on the label surface to change color, presenting the content. This process doesn't require ink or a ribbon, enabling convenient and fast printing. Ordinary labels have various printing methods. Inkjet printing needs ink cartridges, and the print head sprays ink onto the label surface to form an image. Laser printing uses a laser beam and toner to transfer images or text onto the label.
What Are the Focuses in Application Scenarios?
Due to their convenient printing and low cost, thermal adhesive labels are used in the logistics industry for waybill printing, enabling the rapid generation of a large amount of information. In the retail sector, they are suitable for making price tags, which can be printed on demand at any time. They are also applicable in temporary identification scenarios where long term preservation is not required. Among ordinary labels, inkjet printed labels have rich colors and are suitable for product packaging with high color requirements.
By sorting out the differences between thermal adhesive labels and ordinary labels, ST Pack helps customers make precise decisions. Whether it's the pursuit of high efficiency and convenience or the emphasis on color and durability, customers can choose label products that meet their needs based on these differences.
