Label printers print text and graphics on self-adhesive label stock. They are used to label store merchandise and other items for storage, shipping, and general identification. Label printers use either thermal transfer (TT) or direct thermal (DT) methods to create prints. In TT printers, a coated ribbon runs below the print head and is pressed to melt ink over the paper. DT printers have no ribbons, so that the print head applies direct the label material. This causes a chemical reaction that ncauses specific patterns on the paper to turn black. Most label printers have an aligment mechanism that follows breaks in the roll stock to ensure uniform prints.
Print speed: Choose a label printer that prints about 12 inches per second on standard four-inch labels. Make sure the prints are perfectly aligned even at high-speed settings. Look for one with selectable speeds and resolutions id you work with different sizes of label stock.
Input: Choose a label printer that connects to a computer for data transfer and input. Look for one with both text and graphic input if you print large product and shipping labels.
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