Direct thermal label films used for multitude of
applications like Information labelling (airport baggage tags etc.), manufacturing
tracking, weight and price labelling; is one of the speciality films offered by
Cosmo Films. In fact, the company is the only BOPP film manufacturer who has
been coating films for the direct thermal printing. The film has a proprietary
coating which enables image/impression formation upon contact with the print
head of the thermal printer. A protective layer is generally applied to protect
the coated surface from mechanical abrasion, climatic factors, chemical
products etc. The film thus offers good scuff & water resistance. The film
also lends an excellent paper like matte finish and produces a dark image on
printing. The film is available in thickness varieties of 50 and 75 microns in
single layer structure and 100 microns and above in laminated structures.
The direct thermal printing method generally used for short
term indoor use is being extensively used because of its ease of use, low cost
and tamper proof nature. Some of the advantages are explained below. Moreover,
the film is becoming increasingly popular substrate vis-a-vis paper for this
printing type because of its non-tear ability.
Ease of Use: Anyone
can print direct thermal labels. Simply place the label stock into your printer
and print. There’s no costly equipment to maintain, troubleshoot or fix.
Lower Cost:
Direct thermal printing (DTP) is cost – effective, with a comparable cost of
ownership (TCO) to thermal transfer.
Temper proof: With
sensitive data imaged directly onto the BOPP DTP film, there are no data-filled
ribbons to dispose of. Information is released only upon printing, protecting
the privacy and primacy of sensitive information.
Reduced Inventory: Direct
thermal printing labels do not use ribbons, inks or toners, allowing companies
to order only the label stocks they need for their initiatives. Simplified
ordering and product requirements save inventory and label costs – as well as
valuable warehouse space.
