Thermal paper for the printer: varieties and selection rules

Thermal paper looks like a regular sheet. However, it has its own special characteristics. Below we will consider the features, types, formats and main criteria for choosing thermal transfer paper.

Thermal printer paper is used to transfer images to various surfaces. At first glance, this is an ordinary sheet. But he has special differences. The density of the sheet is 150 g / m2. The transfer of the image is carried out thanks to a special layer that covers one surface of the sheet. In addition to the surface layer, the paper has an adhesive layer and a backing.

In this case, it is better to purchase special thermal printer.

To work on thermal transfer printer use glossy or matte thermal paper. Thus, the apparatus is used for stamping labels, receipt sheets. Thermal printer uses special oil-based dye. Inks tend to dry quickly when printed. At the same time, the text is not smeared or distorted.

Thermal transfer paper is also used in the medical field. The results of an ultrasound or cardiogram are printed on the printer. For these purposes, thermoplates with a smooth surface are used. For thermolists use the same type of toner as for conventional printing. Paper has special properties that allow regular ink to be applied and set evenly.

When printed on thermal paper the settings are made as for normal printing. Printing an image on thermal paper differs in its detailing... The color gamut is rendered with 100% accuracy. The decorative layer is clear. Also, when printing on thermal paper, there is a possibility adjustments or combining several drawings.

Thermal transfer paper is divided into two categories: for inkjet and laser printers. The first option allows you to transfer the picture to a dark or light surface. When transferred, the image has photographic detail.

Also, thermal paper can be divided into the following types:

• thermal photo paper for printing photos by a special method;
• paper for transferring a picture - a sheet for transferring an image to various surfaces using a heat press, such paper looks like rolls without drawings or with a pre-applied image or text;
• receipt tape, a sheet of receipt tape has a coating that changes color at a local heating point.

Thermal paper is produced in various formats... Standard option - A4 sheet, which is suitable for printing small drawings. But in this case, a large overspending of paper will turn out. For small images it is better to use A5 sheet.

The value of the width of the thermosheet is selected based on the characteristics of the device. Thermal transfer paper with a width of 44, 57, 58, 80 or 110 mm can be used for printing. When printing checks on cash registers, the value of 57 mm is most often used.

When choosing thermal paper, you must proceed from considerations size and cost... These are two decisive factors. From the large number of offered paper sizes, you need to choose the one you need for a particular printer model.

For check machines, there is double-layer paper in rolls, which allows you to make two copies of the check - one for the client, the other for reporting.

Before purchasing, please make sure that the surface of the thermoplates is smooth. To do this, lightly rub the paper between your fingers. Quality material has no roughness, dust or fibers. Equipment may be damaged if inferior grade material is purchased. The ingress of small particles from paper negatively affects the state of the printing units, which leads to rapid wear of the equipment.

When buying paper in rolls, pay attention to special marks. This will allow you to prepare in a timely manner for changing the roll. An important criterion when choosing is surface type, on which the drawing will be printed. For a laser printer, smooth thermal paper is used with subsequent transfer to solid materials.

It should be borne in mind that laser and inkjet printers have a different ink composition, and thermal printers have an oil dye.

Paper size. For printing on inkjet and laser printers, choose the optimal A4 format. It allows you to achieve the desired result when transferring a picture. The image is not cropped and is at the standard size.

When choosing thermal paper, you need to consider material on which the image will be printed... There are options for thermal sheets for transferring images to light or dark materials.

Thermal transfer paper is used in various fields... The choice of material is not that difficult. The main thing is to take into account some of the features of both paper and equipment. Correctly selected thermal paper will give excellent results when transferring an image to any kind of surface.

See how to print a T-shirt using thermal paper in the video below.