What is the difference between colored thermal synthetic paper and ordinary thermal paper?

There are significant differences between colored thermal synthetic paper and ordinary thermal paper in multiple aspects. The following is a specific comparative analysis:

1、 Material composition and characteristics

Ordinary thermal paper

Composition: Composed of chemical substances similar to resin and thermosensitive surface agents, the surface is coated with a special thermosensitive coating.

Characteristics: Generally used as monochrome printing material, black or blue thermal heads are often used for printing. The printing effect is clear, but the color is relatively monotonous. Printed content is prone to fading, and prolonged exposure to sunlight, high temperatures, or humid environments may gradually blur or even completely disappear.

Color thermal sensitive synthetic paper

Composition: Color pigments are added to ordinary thermal paper, and BOPP (biaxially oriented polypropylene) film is used as the substrate.

Features: Able to print color images, text, labels, etc., with bright and long-lasting colors. Due to the use of BOPP film as the substrate, it also has waterproof, oil resistant, wear-resistant and other characteristics, making it suitable for use in various harsh environments.

2、 Application scenarios

Ordinary thermal paper:

Mainly used in situations where a large amount of information needs to be printed quickly, such as supermarket cashier receipts, draft printing of logistics documents, etc.

Suitable for scenarios with low requirements for printing quality and durability.

Color thermal synthetic paper:

Suitable for scenarios that require high-quality printing and color printing, such as color labels/tags, ground cards, disposable medical labels, logistics and express labels, bills/invoices, etc.

Due to its waterproof, oil resistant, and wear-resistant properties, it is also suitable for occasions that require high durability of labels, such as the home panel industry, refrigeration industry, etc.

3、 Cost and price

Ordinary thermal paper:

The manufacturing process is relatively simple and the material cost is low, so the price is relatively affordable.

Color thermal synthetic paper:

In terms of color printing, multiple thermal heads are required to complete the printing process, and special techniques and materials need to be used in the production process, so its cost is relatively high.

The market price is usually higher than that of ordinary thermal paper.

4、 Environmental friendliness

Ordinary thermal paper: usually does not have special environmental characteristics and may generate certain waste after use.

Color thermal sensitive synthetic paper: pays attention to environmental protection and sustainability in the production and use process. Its production process is pollution-free, and the material can be recycled and reused, which meets the requirements of modern green packaging and environmental protection concepts.

In summary, there are significant differences between colored thermal synthetic paper and ordinary thermal paper in terms of material composition and characteristics, application scenarios, cost and price, and environmental friendliness. When choosing which type of paper to use, it is necessary to consider comprehensively based on actual needs and usage scenarios.