Detailed Description

Shipping label for small desktop printers
Shipping label
Freight label
Carton label
Address label
Despatch label

Direct Thermal is a convenient and cost-effective method of printing labels, from a single label to hundreds or thousands. Unlike Thermal Transfer printing, it doesn’t require a ribbon, so they are even easier to use. The print is formed by exposing the label surface to heat from the thermal printhead, which creates a chemical reaction and brings out the print. However, the print will fade over time, and the labels are sensitive to temperatures or marking from rough handling.

Direct Thermal is mostly used for despatch labels, addressing and short-use barcoding, or for any application where the print does not need to be very hard-wearing or long-lasting.

We produce Direct Thermal labels as both rolls and fanfolds, please check our Product Catalogue for a full list of sizes, or for something different, please give us a call, email, or fill in our online quote request form.