More than ever, enterprises need to rely on a modern, integrated approach to labeling that recognizes the benefit to including not only their entire supply chain, but everyone in the enterprise who relies on a functioning labeling system or contributes to the requirements of one.

Direct thermal printing uses chemically treated, heat-sensitive media  that blackens when it passes under the thermal printhead. Direct thermal  printers have no ink, toner, or ribbon.

Is your business already generating barcodes? Are you using a standard office printer to print barcodes on sheets of labels? While this may serve your needs in the short term, if you plan to grow your business and sell or distribute to anyone outside your organization, a standard office printer or laser printer is typically not a cost effective solution.