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Thermal Transfer Labels for Printing Durable Barcode Labels

For reliable, worry-free thermal transfer label printing, start with the best quality thermal transfer labels from General Data, manufactured in the USA. We have the thermal transfer labels you need in a variety of formulations in both paper and film substrates. Our thermal transfer 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 Thermal Transfer Labels?

With thermal transfer labels, the thermal label printer uses a ribbon as the mechanism for imaging the label. A thermal transfer ribbon is a thin film that is wound on a roll that has a special black coating on one side. This coating is usually made from a wax or resin formulation.

During thermal transfer printing, the ribbon is run between the label and the printhead, with the coated side of the ribbon facing the label. As the ribbon and label pass over the printhead, the heat from the printhead heats up the ribbon’s coating and it is transferred from the ribbon to the surface of the label. So when you look at a thermal transfer printed label, the printing on that label came from the coating that was on the thermal transfer ribbon.

The primary reasons for using thermal transfer labels are print quality, durability of the printed image, and label longevity. Thermal transfer ribbons come in a variety of formulations, from simple everyday printing to harsh environments – able to withstand exposure to chemicals and solvents, for example. Generally speaking, thermal transfer labels will last longer and be able to withstand moisture, abrasion, and exposure to UV better than direct thermal labels.

Shop our selection of premium quality, competitively priced thermal transfer 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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