Which of these would be a best-practice for thermal printer output?
A) Don’t use paper clips on thermal printer output
B) Don’t keep the output in large stacks
C) Don’t put the output near a heat source
D) Don’t store the output in a cardboard or paper folder
E) Always stamp your thermal printer output with a big smiley face
The answer: C) Don’t put the output near a heat source
Thermal printers operate by heating a portion of a special chemical paper to show the output. If the paper is left in a hot area, the rest of the printout will turn that color and obscure the original output. Leave one of your thermal-printed receipts on your car dashboard, and you’ll see what I mean.
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Want to know more? Watch “Understanding Thermal Printers.”If you’ve been handed a credit card receipt before, then you’re probably familiar with the output from a thermal printer. In this video, you’ll learn about the components used in thermal printing and the special paper used in this almost silent printing process. |