#Office labeller registration#

#Office labeller registration#

To ensure registration of the print area with the target media, many label printers use a sensor that detects a gap, notch, line or perforation between labels. When printing on continuous label stock, there is a tendency for the print location to shift slightly from label to label. Resin alone is scratch and chemical resistant, suitable for coated synthetic labels. Wax/resin is smudge resistant, suitable for semi-gloss paper and some synthetic labels. Wax is the most popular with some smudge resistance, and is suitable for matte and semi-gloss paper labels. There are three grades of ribbon for use with thermal transfer printers. Using a PVC vinyl can increase the longevity of the label life as seen in pipe markers and industrial safety labels found in much of the market place today.

Some thermal transfer printers are also capable of direct thermal printing. On the other hand, thermal transfer printers use heat to transfer ink from ribbon onto the label for a permanent print. Therefore, direct thermal labels are primarily used for short duration applications, such as shipping labels. Direct thermal labels tend to fade over time (typically 6 to 12 months) if exposed to heat, direct sunlight or chemical vapors, the life is shortened. There are two common types of thermal printer.ĭirect thermal printers use heat sensitive paper (similar to thermal fax paper). Several types of print mechanisms are also used, including laser and impact, but thermal printer mechanisms are probably the most common. Label printers use a wide range of label materials, including paper and synthetic polymer ('plastic') materials. An electronic label maker, depicting buttons, LCD screen, and sample thermal label