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Many services give you free thermal paper. For example, FedEx. So if you're using your printer primarily for a service that provides free thermal paper, then it's worth considering.
The last two posts are correct but assume a short time span for the labels life. FedEx only needs to be visible until the package gets to it's location. The Dynamo labels - same. Neither is long term.
Printer toner sheets last indefinitely. Thermal do not. it's an obvious difference.
As long as a thermal printout is kept out of the light, it will last. I have files that were printed out on thermal paper from the early 80's and they may be a little lighter but they are all readable. The thermal printouts have lasted longer than the 10mb hard drives they came off of.
As long as a thermal printout is kept out of the light, it will last. I have files that were printed out on thermal paper from the early 80's and they may be a little lighter but they are all readable. The thermal printouts have lasted longer than the 10mb hard drives they came off of.
Only in really good storage conditions. Any that are stored in non-climate controlled areas fade quickly, and certain chemicals in the air can affect them. There are also large variations in the stock, layering, and the "impression" by the printer. Shipping label makers do a strong burn that can last a while. Receipt printers vary tremendously.
Only in really good storage conditions. Any that are stored in non-climate controlled areas fade quickly, and certain chemicals in the air can affect them.
What I stated is personal experience and not opinion. Its storage fits none of your criteria. I pulled a 1983 cardboard storage box out of a uninsulated shed. The box did not fair well, the documents sitting in a plain manila folder have grayed a little through the years but are still 100% readable.
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