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Direct Thermal Labels for Printing Short Term Barcode Labels

For reliable, worry-free direct thermal label printing, start with the best quality direct thermal labels from General Data, manufactured in the USA. We have the direct thermal labels you need in a variety of formulations in both paper and film substrates.  Our direct thermal labels provide optimum performance and printability when used with all the top thermal barcode label printers, including Zebra®, Sato®, Honeywell®, Printronix® and TSC®.

What Are Direct Thermal Labels?

Direct thermal printing is a simple method of printing barcode labels. Direct thermal labels have a special heat-activated coating on the surface of the label that enables them to be printed using this method. For direct thermal printing, no ribbon is needed. The labels come in direct contact with the printhead, and the printhead heats up the special coating on the label to produce the printed image. Again, no ribbon is needed to print direct thermal labels.

Direct thermal labels are a great choice when the labels are used in controlled environments for simpler applications that have a short life span. However, direct thermal labels do not stand up well to heat and light. Over time, direct thermal labels will darken and the printed image will fade. Even when kept indoors in controlled environments, direct thermal labels typically remain legible and the printed barcodes are scannable for only a few months after printing. However, this lifespan is sufficient for numerous applications, such as shipping labels, high turnover inventory, visitor identification slips, receipts, and ticket printing.

Shop our selection of premium quality, competitively priced dirct thermal labels designed to be used with all the top printer brands. Looking for a custom or preprinted label? Fill out and submit our custom label quote request form, and we'll get back to you with a fast, no-charge quote.

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