Does long-acting thermal label paper require special maintenance?

Long-acting thermal label paper does require special maintenance to ensure its long-term performance and use effect. Here are some key maintenance points:

1. Storage environment control

Dry and ventilated: long-acting heat-resistant label paper should be stored in a dry and ventilated environment to avoid moisture resulting in paper deformation or affecting print quality.

Sun protection: Avoid direct sunlight, because ultraviolet rays will accelerate the breakdown of chemicals in the heat-sensitive coating, resulting in fading.

Suitable temperature: The temperature of the storage environment should be moderate, to avoid too high or too low temperature on the paper performance. In general, the ideal ambient temperature is 23±2 ° C, and the relative humidity is 60% to 70% or 65%±5%.

2. Avoid chemical contact

Oil-proof and waterproof: Although the long-acting heat-proof label paper has a certain waterproof and oil-proof performance, it may still be damaged in the case of long-term contact with grease or chemical solvents. Therefore, direct contact between labels and these substances should be avoided.

Anti-plasticizer: At the same time, you should also avoid contact with plasticizers and other chemicals that may damage the quality of the label paper.

3.use precautions

Correct installation: Before use, ensure that the label paper is correctly installed in the printer to avoid printing problems caused by improper installation.

Control printing parameters: Adjust the printing parameters of the printer according to actual needs, such as printing speed, temperature, etc., to avoid excessive temperature damage to the paper.

Timely inspection: After the printing is completed, the printing effect should be checked in time to ensure that the text or image is clear and complete.

4. Regular maintenance

Clean the printer: Regularly clean the print head and paper feed part of the printer to remove dust and impurities and keep the printer clean, which helps to extend the service life of the printer and label paper.

Check storage conditions: Periodically check storage conditions of labels to ensure that the environment meets the requirements of dryness, ventilation, and light protection.

5. Special treatment

Plastic sealing or cold mounting: If you really need to store documents or labels printed on long-term heat-resistant label paper, and you have high requirements for preservation quality, you can consider using plastic sealing or cold mounting for packaging protection. However, it should be noted that the plastic sealing may accelerate the aging of the thermal paper (because the plastic sealing process may require heating), so it is recommended to use non-adhesive plastic film and cold mounting film for packaging.

Photocopying or scanning: Another method of long-term preservation of thermal paper information is to copy or scan its contents into an electronic document for preservation. This can not only avoid the fading of thermal paper due to environmental factors, but also facilitate information sharing and backup.

In summary, the long-acting heat-sensitive label paper does require special maintenance measures during use to ensure its long-term performance and use effect. By controlling the storage environment, avoiding chemical contact, paying attention to usage, regular maintenance, and taking special handling measures, you can extend the service life of the label and maintain its good print quality.