In daily life and shopping consumption, thermal paper is an item that we often come into contact with, but perhaps most people do not understand the actual application and function of this product. In fact, Thermal paper has become an essential tool for the retail industry, catering industry and other places to improve cashier efficiency and customer satisfaction. Next, let’s take a look at the topic of thermal paper.

The principle of thermal paper

Thermal technology refers to the technology that uses thermal heads to print on thermal printers. The principle is that the paper is covered with a special thermal coating. When the thermal head is heated, the heat will cause the coating to react in color and leave corresponding patterns, text and other information on the paper. Thermal paper is paper covered with a layer of thermal coating on the surface of the paper, usually in white or light color. When a cashier uses a thermal printer to print a receipt, the thermal coating on the paper will permanently change based on the heating of the print head, forming information such as text, numbers, or barcodes. Thermal paper can be printed without the need for ribbons, so it is very suitable for use in small cashiers or mobile cashier equipment.

Advantages of thermal paper

1. Fast speed: Thermal technology can achieve high-speed printing, which can reach dozens to hundreds of sheets per minute.

2. Simple maintenance: Since thermal technology does not require the use of ink, maintenance is relatively simple. In addition, since there is no ink, it also avoids damage caused by traditional printers due to ink drying out.

3. High reliability: The content printed on thermal paper can be stored for a long time and is not as susceptible to fading, dust and moisture as ordinary paper.

4. Environmental protection and energy saving: Compared with the consumables on traditional printers, thermal printers can effectively reduce usage costs and reduce environmental pollution.

Application scenarios of thermal paper

In addition to common retail venues such as supermarkets and restaurants, Thermal paper has many other application scenarios, such as hospital prescriptions, station ticket sales, movie ticket sales, and other places. These places are characterized by the need for quick and efficient settlement and ticketing, and the need to ensure the readability and durability of receipt contents. thermal paper can meet these needs, can quickly print clear and accurate information, and can be stored for a long time. In addition, Thermal paper can also be used in scenarios such as cargo identification and express delivery document printing in logistics transportation, providing logistics operators with convenient and fast data recording and tracking services.

In short, thermal paper is widely used in various fields, bringing convenience and efficiency to people’s lives and work.