Thermal Transfer
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Direct Thermal

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Shop Labels For 4” OD Desktop Printers

Most desktop thermal printers are designed for an 4" OD (outer diameter) roll with a core size of 1".

Be sure you know if your particular printer is a thermal transfer or direct thermal printer. Many desktop printers are direct thermal only and require direct thermal labels. Make sure you understand the difference and your printer’s capabilities before ordering.

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Part #	Thermal Transfer Direct Thermal	Label Width		Label Height	Perfed	Roll or Fanfold	Stock	Color	Labels Per Roll	Rolls Per Case	1 - 5 Cases	6+ Cases	Order

50168 View Details	Transfer	1.5''	x	1''	Yes	Roll	Paper	white	1375	16	$109.90	$102.21	Add To CartQty:
50181 View Details	Direct	1.5''	x	1''	Yes	Roll	Paper	white	1375	16	$134.03	$124.65	Add To CartQty:
50169 View Details	Transfer	2''	x	1''	Yes	Roll	Paper	white	1375	16	$134.03	$124.65	Add To CartQty:
50182 View Details	Direct	2''	x	1''	Yes	Roll	Paper	white	1375	16	$143.13	$133.11	Add To CartQty:
801333 View Details	Direct	2''	x	1.25''	Yes	Roll	Paper	White	280	36	$119.23	$110.89	Add To CartQty:
50183 View Details	Direct	3''	x	1''	Yes	Roll	Paper	white	1375	8	$107.49	$99.97	Add To CartQty:
50184 View Details	Direct	3''	x	2''	Yes	Roll	Paper	white	800	8	$104.33	$97.03	Add To CartQty:
901123 View Details	Direct	3''	x	2''	Yes	Roll	Paper	white	735	12	$206.15	$191.71	Add To CartQty:
50170 View Details	Transfer	3''	x	3''	Yes	Roll	Paper	white	500	8	$71.06	$66.09	Add To CartQty:
50185 View Details	Direct	3''	x	3''	Yes	Roll	Paper	white	500	8	$109.86	$102.17	Add To CartQty:
50171 View Details	Transfer	3.5''	x	1''	Yes	Roll	Paper	white	1375	8	$89.81	$83.53	Add To CartQty:
50186 View Details	Direct	3.5''	x	1''	Yes	Roll	Paper	white	1375	8	$120.61	$112.17	Add To CartQty:
50172 View Details	Transfer	4''	x	2''	Yes	Roll	Paper	white	725	8	$90.59	$84.25	Add To CartQty:
50187 View Details	Direct	4''	x	2''	Yes	Roll	Paper	white	800	8	$123.99	$115.31	Add To CartQty:
50173 View Details	Transfer	4''	x	3''	Yes	Roll	Paper	white	500	8	$97.86	$91.01	Add To CartQty:

Thermal Transfervs.Direct Thermal

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Shop Labels For 4” OD Desktop Printers

Thermal Transfer
vs.
Direct Thermal

Need Custom
Labels or use a Large Quantity?