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Are you buying the correct labels for your printer?
Ever wonder what all the terms mean when you are buying labels?
Laser Printing
A process of imprinting where light generated from a laser or diode creates a static charge on a photographically sensitive cylinder.  The charged cylinder attracts toner, which is transferred to the label face creating an image.
Ink Jet Printing
A non-impact printing method whereby fluid ink is projected from a nozzle directly onto a material to form a desired image.  Inkjet printers are one of the most common types of printers and uses sheet labels.
Pinfeed Labels
Labels with round or rectangular hold punched into the edge of a liner to maintain register of computer imprintable pressure sensitive labels during imprinting.  Also referred to as "Feed Slots", "Tractor Feeds" or "Marginal Perfs".
Direct Thermal Printing
A specialized printing technology that uses rapidly-heated pins that selectively activate a heat-sensitive coating inherent in the face material, thus forming the desired copy.  It is very important to order the correct labels for this printer and to know the core size for your printer.
Thermal Transfer Printing
An imprinting method that uses heat and pressure to melt a wax based ink onto the label or tag.  It is very important to order the correct labels for this printer and to know the core size for your printer.
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