Thermal Transfer
vs.
Direct Thermal

What's the difference?

Which is right for me?

Need Custom
Labels or use a Large Quantity?

Our sales and custom media department can handle any need from 1000 labels to millions.

(888) 812-2189
Sales Department

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Direct Thermal and Thermal Transfer printing are two distinct printing technologies.

Many printers today can print both direct thermal and thermal transfer, however some can only printer direct thermal.

If you are currently printing labels and your printer does not have a ribbon you are printing direct thermal.

If your printer also uses a ribbon then you are printing thermal transfer.

Click here for a detailed article on the difference between direct thermal and thermal transfer printing.

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If you are looking for a large volume of labels our sales staff can help!

National Label and Ribbon works with many companies of all sizes. We service many Fortune 500 companies and would be happy to provide you with a special quotation on your high volume/high quantity needs.

In addition, we offer "Blanket" order service. Provide us with a purchase order for a large volume and we can establish a shipping schedule that meets your needs yet still saves you money.

You get the advantage of not bringing in the supplies until you need them and still a great price based on your overall annual volume.

Please contact our sales office at (888) 812-2189 or email sales@nationallabelandribbon.com.