Thermal paper is a type of paper impregnated with heat-sensitive chemicals. When the paper is exposed to heat, the chemicals will change color (usually black) and show what needs to be printed like letters, pictures. The surface of the paper is covered with a solid mixture of a dye and a suitable surface.
The structure of Thermal Paper
Operating Principle
Thermal paper work on printer
- Advantages of thermal paper
Fast printing
Paper and ink saving
Low operating cost
Compact print setting
Differences between Non-topcoat and Topcoat Paper
Comparative Targets | Non-Topcoat | Topcoat |
Preventing Capability | Low | High |
Scratching Resistance | Low | High |
Image Durability | Low | High |
Level of visualization when impacted at low power level |
High | Low |
Application of Thermal Paper