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Which printers transfer using a ribbon that contains wax-based ink?
Thermal Printer
What are the differences between direct thermal printer and thermal wax transfer printer?
A Thermal printers use print wires that are heated in the thermal printer so that they can burn dot patterns into special thermal paper, while thermal wax printers use thermal printhead to melt dots of wax-based ink from the transfer ribbon onto the paper. When the wax is cool, it is permanently attached to the page. Unlike direct thermal printer, the thermal wax printer does not require special paper to print on.
Where can one purchase a thermal transfer ribbon?
A thermal transfer ribbon, used in thermal transfer printers, can be purchased from large office supply stores. Alternatively, shopping online at sites such as ERS-Online, The Ribbon Factory and The Barcode Warehouse, one can find many brands and prices suitable to any user.
What type of printer causes the ribbon in its print head to boil?
Thermal inkjet printer causes ink on print head to boil.
What prints by striking an ink ribbon against the paper?
A dotmatrix printer uses a ribbon and pins to transfer Inc. onto paper. This type of printer is no longer made and very few are still in use.
How does a label printer work?
A color thermal label printer works by melting a coating of ribbon onto another material such as label so that it stays permanently on the label. This printing process was invented in the 1940s.
Can burn dots onto special paper as done by older fax machines or can use a ribbon that contains the wax-based ink?
A Thermal Printer.
What are examples of printers that transfer ink to the paper by striking a ribbon with pins?
Known as impact printers, of which a "Dot-matrix printer" is an example.
Can I still use expired ink cartridges in my printer?
No expired cartridges can not be used in the printer as they can damage the ribbon that comes with the printer by erasing the liquid content available on the printer ribbon.
What kind of ink does an Epson thermal printer use?
Epson thermal printers are mostly receipt and label printers. They use a ribbon ink cartridge, similar to those used on dot matrix printers and electronic typewriters.
Which type of printer uses an inked ribbon?
A dot matrix printer or impact printer is a type of computer printer and prints by impact, striking an inked cloth or Mylar ribbon against the paper.
Is thermal printer a impact printer?
A dot-matrix printer is an impact printer. Pins are shot out and impact an inked ribbon to impress on a paper. Usually used with multi-sheet, fan-fold, listing paper. A thermal printer uses heat against a specially treated paper. Whilst the heated head comes close to the paper's surface, it does not impact the paper.
