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| Print Method | Description | Advantages / Disadvantages |
| Dot Matrix Label Printers | Dot matrix printers use a mechanical system for printing in which pins impact on a ribbon to transfer the ink to a label. | Economical,
lowest cost option for printing labels. A wider variety of label
materials are available than for DTP labels.
Labels
do not have the sharp quality of the thermal printer labels.
Printing can smear or rub off. Labels do not have the durability
of TTP labels. |
| Direct Thermal Printing (DTP) | A heated print head* directly activates the specialized coating on the label material to create the image. Thermal fax machines, that use special fax paper, are an example of DTP printing. | Economical
- costs less than TTP. No ribbon is needed. Excellent for temporary
or short-term labeling.
Not long
lasting. Direct sunlight or heat will damage or fade the label. |
| Thermal Transfer Printing (TTP) | A heated print head* causes "ink" on a ribbon to melt and be transferred to the label. | Produces
a high quality, sharp image. Labels are long lasting. A wide
variety of labeling materials are available, including materials
for specialized applications.
Requires the use of a ribbon and thus costs more than DTP labels. |
More: what do I need to know before buying
a labeling machine?
* Typically
the same printer can be used to print DTP and TTP labels, as both
types of labels use the same type of heated print head.
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