\u201cThermal paper\u201d is sometimes used to refer to both thermal papers (direct thermal papers) and thermal transfer papers. But these are two different types of papers used for two different thermal printing mechanisms<\/a>. As you read on, we will show you how direct thermal papers work, as well as how thermal transfer papers work. We will also explain how to ensure that your thermal papers work well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Thermal papers are coated with special heat-sensitive dye pigments. These dye pigments remain latent until they are activated by heat. When the paper comes in contact with the hot pins of a thermal printer\u2019s printhead, the color of the dye pigments becomes visible on the paper. This means that direct thermal papers must come in direct contact with the thermal printhead for images to appear. The printhead only applies heat on specific points on the paper where imprints should appear.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"How](\"https:\/\/gorillaoutput.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/How-Does-Thermal-Paper-Work-1024x576.jpg\")
How Does Direct Thermal Paper Work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n