Thermal vs thermal transfer labels - what to choose?

Choosing between thermal labels and thermal transfer labels depends on durability requirements, environment and operating cost.

When thermal labels are enough

Thermal labels work best for short lifecycle uses: shipping, parcel hubs, and fast-moving warehouse operations.

When thermal transfer is better

Thermal transfer labels are the right choice for long-term readability, abrasion resistance and challenging environments.

See thermal labels, thermal transfer labels, and ribbons.