Thermal paper is a special type of paper that is coated with a layer of thermal material. When this paper passes through the heating element of a thermal printer, the thermal material undergoes a chemical reaction that produces a colour change to form an image or text. This type of printing does not require the use of traditional ink or toner, and thermal paper usually consists of several layers:
The bottom layer is usually made of paper or plastic film. It provides structural support for the thermal paper.
This layer contains a special coating consisting of a mixture of dyes, colour developers (bisphenol A or parabens) and other chemicals. When heated, the coating changes colour to create the desired text or image.
Some thermal papers may have an additional protective layer over the thermal coating. This protective layer helps protect the printed image or text from fading due to exposure to light, heat or chemicals.
Firstly, ordinary papers have no thermal chemicals on their surface. As a result, they rely on traditional inks to produce text and images. Secondly, plain paper is relatively thin and clear.
The first difference is that thermal paper has a special chemical coating that reacts thermally with the contacts in the printer to develop colour. Plain paper lacks this special coating and is usually made from wood pulp or fibre, pages that lack the printing efficiency of thermal.
Next is the thickness of the paper: usually thermal paper is slightly thinner than normal paper to ensure effective contact with the coating and produce clear prints.
The last is the production cost: due to the use of thermal paper with special coatings and manufacturing processes, the general cost is higher than ordinary paper.
So let's go back to formally answering that question now, and the answer is of course no. So here are a few specific reasons why:
Forcing plain paper to print in a thermal printer will result in blurred or unreadable printouts. Because plain paper does not have a thermal coating, the print head cannot generate a thermal reaction. It goes against the principle of the device.
Since the print head is a key component of a thermal printer, improper use can lead to, overheating or damage to the print head, which can affect the overall performance of the printer.
Typically thermal printers are designed to accommodate only the specific feeding mechanism of thermal paper. Plain paper sizes, thicknesses, and feeding mechanisms may not match thermal paper, resulting in jams or uneven feeding.
While thermal paper has its own unique advantages and application scenarios, it is not suitable for use on all types of printers. If you need to print documents on a regular printer, then choosing a traditional paper type that is suitable for that printer would be a more appropriate choice.
Moderpaper is a manufacturer for thermal paper and thermal label from china,You can contact us 24/7
