Barcode printer

[citation needed] The most common barcode printers employ one of two different printing technologies.

Thermal transfer printers also use heat, but instead of reacting the paper, the heat melts a waxy or resin substance on a ribbon that runs over the label or tag material.

Industrial barcode printers are used in large warehouses and manufacturing facilities.

They have large paper capacities, operate faster and have a longer service life.

For retail and office environments, desktop barcode printers are most common.