by Stacey on March 25, 2009
Company: Epson
Product: TM-L90 Label and Barcode Printer
Price Range: $385 – $485
Where To Buy: POS Micro, BarCode Giant, POS Guys
Epson TM-L90 Label and Barcode Printer Overview
The TM-L90 is perfect for POS retailers who want to accomplish multiple printing tasks with a single, affordable label printer. You will be able to design custom labels, print one or two color receipts and tickets on a variety of different paper stock. Epson’s TM-L90 offers fast print speeds with continuous printing on liner labels or an automatic label peeler option. The simple cut and paste software utility lets you easily design product and price labels as well as shelf tags and barcodes. The TM-L90 handles a wide range of applications making it ideal for photo labeling, pharmacy, fast food/deli labeling and retail price verification.
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by Stacey on February 26, 2009
Direct thermal and Thermal transfers are two methods for printing. These methods use a thermal printhead that applies heat to the surface being printed, but the process is different. This affects the longevity and durability of the printed material.
Direct thermal is the method used in the Zebra LP series of printers. This method has no ink, toner or ribbon which helps lower the costs of the printing process. Direct thermal printing uses chemically treated, heat sensitive media that blackens when passed under the thermal printhead. This may cause fading over time if the label is exposed to heat or light it will darken and make the print unreadable. Direct thermal printing should not be used for lifetime identification applications and the conditions in which the print will be in should be taken into consideration.
Thermal Transfer is the method used in the Zebra TLP, which we will be reviewing next week. This method uses a heated ribbon to produce long lasting, durable images. Thermal transfer printers accept a vast amount of different materials including paper, polypropylene and polyester. The label material must be matched with the ribbon type to ensure performance and durability. Thermal transfer is ideal for applications that need to withstand extreme temperatures, ultraviolet exposure, sterilization and chemicals.
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