Appleton RFID -RFID Label Print Modes

How Print Modes Work

How Ribbonless Mode (Direct Thermal) Works

Ribbonless Mode uses Direct Thermal Labels which contain the "ink" in a colorless form as a coating on the surface. Heat generated in the tiny printhead element activates the ink to develop color. Direct thermal imaging only uses a single consumable.

Demo: Ribbonless Mode Printing

How Ribbon Mode Works

Thermal transfer requires two consumables - the ribbon and the label. Heat generated in the tiny printhead transfers to the plastic ribbon, which in turn releases the ink to be deposited on the label.