What is the difference between small-roll thermal label paper and self-adhesive label paper?

There are significant differences between small-roll thermal label paper and self-adhesive label paper in many aspects, which are mainly reflected in the production materials, printing methods, application scenarios, performance characteristics, and so on. Here's a breakdown of the differences:

First, production materials and structure

1.Small roll core thermal label paper:

Material: mainly composed of heat-sensitive coating and paper base. Heat sensitive coating is a special chemical coating that changes color when subjected to heat to achieve a printing effect.

Structure: usually roll shape, small roll core, easy to carry and use.

2.Self-adhesive label paper:

Material: consists of three parts: substrate, adhesive layer and surface material. The substrate can be paper, film and other materials; The adhesive layer is sticky and can firmly paste the label on the surface of the object; The surface material is used to print text, patterns and other information.

Structure: Can also be rolled, but the core size may vary depending on the requirements. The overall structure of the self-adhesive label paper is more complex, with stronger adhesion and durability.

Second, printing method

1.Small roll core thermal label paper:

Printing method: Mainly through the thermal printer for printing. The thermal printer uses the heating element on the printing head to heat the thermal paper, which causes the thermal coating to undergo a chemical reaction and change color, thus forming text, pattern and other information.

2.Self-adhesive label paper:

Printing method: You can print using a variety of printing methods, including inkjet printing, laser printing, thermal transfer, etc. Different printing methods are applicable to different label materials and application scenarios.

Third,Use scenario

1.Small roll core thermal label paper:

Application scenario: Due to its portability and high printing efficiency, small-roll thermal label paper is widely used in retail, logistics, catering and other fields. For example, supermarket commodity price tags, express noodles, restaurant orders, etc.

2.Self-adhesive label paper:

Application scenario: Self-adhesive labels are widely used in almost all fields that require labels. For example, commodity packaging, asset management, industrial production line identification and so on. Self-adhesive label paper has stronger adhesion and durability, and can adapt to more complex use environments.

Fourth, performance characteristics

1.Small roll core thermal label paper:

Advantages: Good portability, high printing efficiency, low cost.

Disadvantages: greatly affected by temperature, long-term storage or exposure to high temperature environment may cause information to fade or disappear; Poor water and oil resistance.

2.Self-adhesive label paper:

Advantages: strong viscosity, water resistance, oil resistance, high temperature resistance; Long service life; Various printing methods, strong adaptability.

Disadvantages: Higher cost than thermal label paper; In some specific environments (such as extreme low temperatures) may affect the paste effect.

In summary, there are significant differences between small-roll thermal label paper and self-adhesive label paper in terms of production materials, printing methods, application scenarios and performance characteristics. When selecting labels, consider them based on specific requirements and application scenarios.