The difference between thermal labels and other labels

Different printing principles: Thermal label paper relies on built-in chemical components to develop color under the action of heat energy, without ink cartridges or ribbons, and is simple and fast to operate. Ordinary label paper relies on external ink cartridges or toner to form images and text. Users may need to choose different types of printers to meet printing needs.
Different durability: Thermal label paper has relatively poor durability. It will fade faster under high temperature conditions or long-term exposure to sunlight. It can generally be stored for about one year under 24°C and 50% relative humidity. Ordinary label paper has high durability and can be stored for a long time in different environments without fading. It is suitable for products that require long-term labeling.
Different application scenarios: Thermal label paper is suitable for occasions where instant printing is required and the content changes quickly, such as supermarket cash register systems, bus ticketing, fast food restaurant order receipts, etc. It also has certain waterproof and UV resistance, and is suitable for temperature marking in special occasions. Ordinary label paper has a wide range of application scenarios, covering commercial product price labels, industrial inventory management labels, personal mailing address labels, etc.
Different costs: The cost advantage of thermal label paper is that it does not require additional printing consumables, is suitable for high-frequency printing needs, and is simple to maintain, but may need to be replaced more frequently due to sensitivity. The initial equipment and consumables investment for ordinary label paper is relatively high, and a matching printer and ink cartridge or toner are required, but the long-term use cost can be effectively controlled.
Different environmental protection: Thermal label paper usually does not contain harmful substances, such as bisphenol A, etc., and has no negative impact on the environment and human health. It is an environmentally friendly label material. The environmental protection of ordinary label paper depends on the production process and material selection. Because it requires consumables such as ink cartridges or toner, it may be slightly inferior to thermal label paper in terms of environmental protection.