With thermal transfer printers (TTO printers – Thermal Transfer Overprinting), products in packaging foils, tubular bags, cover foils and high-gloss cartons can be printed directly without the need for an additional label. This makes thermal transfer printers particularly economical to use. TTO printers can be used to apply markings such as batch numbers, ingredients and expiry dates reliably and in high resolution. As the printers can operate at high speeds, they are particularly well suited for use in production environments. The printers offer numerous other advantages: long ink ribbons, error prevention functions and simple operation. The state-of-the-art functionality of the systems minimises the costs and downtime associated with conventional printers (ink ribbon changes and production changeovers).
Thermal transfer printers work according to a precise physical principle:
This process enables razor-sharp print results with a resolution of up to 300 dpi and high resistance to abrasion, moisture and chemical influences.
Are you interested in our thermal transfer printers or would you like some no-obligation advice from our packaging experts? Contact us on +49 - 2235-79479-0 or by email at info_at_alphapack.de. We look forward to optimising your packaging line.
A thermal transfer printer (TTO) uses a heated printing element that transfers ink from a ribbon foil onto the packaging material – with exceptional precision and durability. Ideal for barcodes, best-before dates, batch numbers or logos directly on foil, labels or cardboard boxes.
Our TTO printers are suitable for:
They print directly in line – without labels – e.g. on tubular bags, cover films or flow packs.
Thermal transfer printing uses a colour ribbon that produces durable prints – ideal for permanent labelling. Direct thermal printing does not require a ribbon, but is less durable and not UV-resistant – e.g. for shipping labels.
Thermal transfer printing offers scratch-resistant, chemical-resistant and durable labelling, even in humid or hot conditions. Depending on the choice of ribbon (wax, resin, wax/resin), the durability can be individually adjusted.
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