How long is the shelf life of thermal label paper?

The shelf life of thermal label paper is not a fixed time, it is affected by a variety of factors, including the quality of thermal paper, storage environment and application scenarios.

First,Overview of shelf life

In general, ordinary heat-sensitive label paper in a normal storage environment (avoid high temperature and humidity, direct sunlight, avoid contact with solvents and plasticizers, etc.), its shelf life is about 2 to 3 years, and even some may only be a few months. However, there are also some long-acting thermal paper, under the same storage conditions, its shelf life can be up to 10 years or more.

Second,Factors affecting the shelf life

Thermal paper quality: The quality of thermal paper directly determines its printing effect and storage time. Good quality thermal paper, its coating formula is reasonable, can maintain the clarity and stability of the printed content for a long time. On the contrary, poor quality thermal paper may soon appear fading, blurring and other problems.

Storage environment: The storage environment also has a great impact on the shelf life of thermal label paper. Adverse conditions such as high temperature, high humidity, direct sunlight will accelerate the aging process of thermal paper and shorten its shelf life. Therefore, it is recommended to store heat-sensitive labels in a cool, dry, and ventilated place.

Application scenario: Different application scenarios have different requirements for the shelf life of thermal label paper. For example, thermal label paper used in wet or greasy environments needs to have better water and oil resistance; The thermal label paper used in high temperature environments needs to have better high temperature resistance.

Third,Summary

In summary, the shelf life of thermal label paper is a relatively flexible concept, which is affected by a variety of factors. In order to extend the shelf life of thermal label paper, it is recommended to choose good quality thermal paper products and pay attention to the control of storage environment. At the same time, in the process of use, it is also necessary to select the appropriate thermal label paper products according to the requirements of the application scenario.