What Is the Difference Between Inkjet and Thermal Printers?
Inkjet and thermal printers use different technologies to create images on various materials, and each suits different needs.
Inkjet Printing
- Sprays tiny droplets of ink onto paper or other substrates.
- Good for color-rich and high-resolution images.
- Requires regular cartridge replacement and maintenance.
Thermal Printing
- Uses heat to create images on specially coated paper or with a ribbon (thermal transfer).
- Ideal for labels, barcodes, and simple text graphics.
- Minimal maintenance and faster printing speeds.
Choose inkjet for photo-quality printing and thermal for fast, durable industrial coding.
