Place of Origin:
CHINA, Shandong
Brand Name:
CHINA PAPER
Certification:
SGS,FDA,FSC
Model Number:
Thermal Paper
Thermal paper has several disadvantages despite its convenience:
Short lifespan of prints – The printed image can fade over time, especially when exposed to heat, light, or friction.
Heat sensitivity – High temperatures can cause unwanted darkening or erase the print.
Limited color printing – Standard thermal paper can only print in one color (usually black), unless using special and more expensive multi-color types.
Chemical coating concerns – Some thermal papers use BPA or BPS in their coatings, which can raise environmental and health concerns.
Poor archival quality – Not suitable for long-term record keeping unless stored under controlled conditions.
Surface damage risk – Scratches or rubbing can damage the coating and remove the print.
Cost over time – Thermal paper is generally more expensive than plain paper, especially for high-quality, BPA-free varieties.
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Thermal Paper | |
Gram | 45g |
Gram | 48g |
Gram | 50g |
Gram | 55g |
Gram | 64g |
Gram | 70g |
Gram | 80g |
Thermal paper, typically supplied in rolls often referred to as audit rolls, is a specially engineered fine paper coated with a heat-reactive layer that darkens upon exposure to heat. This unique property makes it the preferred choice for thermal printing applications found in a variety of affordable and widely used devices such as adding machines, cash registers, credit card terminals, and compact portable printers.
Key Characteristics:
Premium Raw Material: Manufactured from 100% virgin pulp, the paper boasts superior printing gloss and an exceptionally smooth surface, which contributes to outstanding print quality and tactile feel.
Outstanding Visual Quality: The paper exhibits excellent gloss, brightness, and a uniform smoothness that ensures flawless performance during high-speed printing and contributes to sharp, clear image reproduction.
Structural Integrity: Thanks to its high stiffness and optimized thickness, this thermal paper delivers precise, true-to-tone printing results, maintaining consistent quality throughout the print run.
Certified Standards: Our thermal paper complies with rigorous international quality and environmental management systems, including ISO 9001:2000, ISO 14001:2004, SGS, and FSC certifications, ensuring reliability, safety, and sustainability.
Cost-Effective Innovation: By optimizing the paper’s caliper and stiffness, we can reduce its grammage, enabling cost savings without sacrificing performance—offering enhanced value to our valued customers.
Versatile Convertibility: This thermal paper adapts seamlessly to various finishing and processing techniques, including water-based and solvent-based varnishing, calendaring, lamination, and offset printing, making it suitable for diverse applications beyond standard receipt printing.
Thermal paper is an exceptionally versatile material widely used across various industries due to its unique heat-sensitive coating that enables fast, clear, and reliable printing without the need for ink or toner. Its primary application is in receipt printing, where it is the preferred choice for cash registers, ATMs, and point-of-sale (POS) systems. The ability to produce sharp, smudge-resistant text and images ensures customer transactions are clearly documented, enhancing operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
In addition to receipts, thermal paper is extensively employed for label printing, including barcode labels, price tags, and shipping labels. Its compatibility with thermal printers allows for quick production of durable, high-quality labels that withstand handling and scanning in logistics, retail, and inventory management.
Thermal paper’s fast printing speeds and high image clarity make it ideal for fax paper used in thermal fax machines, offering crisp text reproduction that facilitates communication in offices and medical settings.
The entertainment and events industry also relies heavily on thermal paper for printing tickets for cinemas, amusement parks, theaters, and sporting events. The high contrast and scan-friendly print quality speed up admissions and reduce errors during ticket verification.
Beyond these common uses, thermal paper is utilized in transportation tickets, lottery tickets, and medical equipment printouts, showcasing its broad functional scope. Specialized thermal papers with enhanced features, such as waterproof coatings, BPA-free formulations, and long-lasting print quality, further expand its applications to more demanding environments like healthcare, logistics, and retail.
Overall, thermal paper’s combination of speed, clarity, durability, and cost-effectiveness makes it an indispensable material in a wide range of fast-paced, high-volume printing scenarios.
FAQ
1. What is thermal paper?
Thermal paper is a special fine paper coated with a heat-sensitive layer that changes color when exposed to heat. It is widely used in POS systems, cash registers, ATMs, barcode printers, and other devices that use thermal printing technology.
2. How does thermal paper work?
When the paper passes over a heated print head, the heat activates the coating, causing it to change color (usually to black). This eliminates the need for ink, toner, or ribbons.
3. What are the advantages of thermal paper?
No ink or ribbon required, reducing maintenance costs.
High-speed and quiet printing.
Clear and precise print quality.
Easy to load and handle.
4. How should thermal paper be stored?
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, high temperatures, humidity, and chemicals such as alcohol or solvents. This will help maintain print quality and extend shelf life.
5. How long does the print last on thermal paper?
Typically, under proper storage conditions, thermal prints can last from 3 to 7 years. Long-life thermal paper options are available for applications requiring extended record keeping.
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