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A thermal printer is a type of printer that creates black text or pictures by pressing a heated thermal printhead against a medium. A 58mm thermal printer does not use ink or toner, instead pressing waxy pigments onto the 58mm thermal paper or using a heated printhead.

Printing methods for a 58mm thermal printer

Users don't need to buy separate ribbons, ink, and toner for direct thermal printers. Instead, the 58mm thermal receipt printer directly applies pressure and heat to the heat-sensitive thermal paper. The 58mm thermal receipt paper responds to the heat from the printhead by darkening and generating an image or piece of text when heated. The typical printing jobs for direct thermal printers are shipping labels and receipts. There's no ink or toner to replace, so direct thermal printer maintenance costs are lower. Alternatively, the printhead of thermal transfer printers pushes a wax-coated ink ribbon onto the surface of the printing substrate. Prints last longer with this type of thermal printer.

Advantages of using a 58mm thermal printer

Labels and signs made using thermal printers stay longer and can withstand a broader range of weather conditions. Its lightweight design makes them portable users can use them anywhere. Use a thermal printer for shipping labels, receipts, and bills. Thermal printers are simple to maintain and have few moving components, so fewer things break. As long as they do not get lots of heat or light, prints tend to last longer. Users can print in red and blue on a growing number of models. This feature may be handy for businesses that need colorful labels.

Choosing a thermal printer model

Also known as a portable thermal printer, a mobile thermal printer connects via wifi, USB, or Bluetooth. A Bluetooth thermal printer should be able to print labels and receipts while in use and have easy-to-use software. They frequently have some degree of endurance and are intended for harsh agricultural situations or warehouses. Some even include temperature resistance or waterproofing. Despite their size, desktop printers are space-saving. Using a wireless thermal printer in a retail setting can generate a lot of labels.