Core 1 - 3.7 Thermal Printer Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
Thermal printer
A
-Special paper that get’s heated up and the heated parts turn black (no ink)
-Typically used in retail (receipts)
Pro:
-Quiet
Con:
-Sensitive to heat (entire thing can turn black)
-clear tape can cause issues
2
Q
Feed Assembly for Thermal Printer
A
-Small path for paper with gears on the side to feed paper
3
Q
Heating Element
A
-Heat’s the paper…
-No moving parts
3
Q
Thermal Paper
A
-Special paper
-Covered in chemical to make it react to heat