Thermal Printing Division

Industrial Thermal Printing
on Corrugated

Direct and transfer thermal printing technology applied to corrugated surfaces. Variable data, barcodes, QR codes, and full brand printing โ€” all in one production run.

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Direct Thermal

No Ink

Heat-sensitive paper activates colour when the printhead applies heat. No ink cartridge or ribbon required. Ideal for short-term labelling, shipping boxes, and high-speed production lines.

Advantages

โœ“No ink cartridge required โ€” lower operating cost
โœ“Extremely fast print speed (up to 400 mm/s)
โœ“Best for shipping labels & expiry dating
โœ“Minimal maintenance and downtime

Limitations

โ€”Sensitive to heat, light, and friction
โ€”Not recommended for long-term archival use
โ€”Limited substrate compatibility (smooth surfaces only)
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Thermal Transfer

Most Durable

Ink ribbon melts onto the substrate under heat, producing highly durable, high-contrast prints on almost any corrugated surface. Weather and moisture resistant with print lives of 12+ months.

Advantages

โœ“Prints last 12+ months โ€” UV and moisture resistant
โœ“Works on rough corrugated & kraft surfaces
โœ“High resolution up to 600 DPI
โœ“Wide colour range with wax, wax-resin & resin ribbons

Limitations

โ€”Ink ribbon requires periodic replacement
โ€”Slightly higher unit cost than direct thermal

Substrate Compatibility Guide

Reference for choosing the right printing method based on your corrugated material.

SubstrateDirect ThermalThermal TransferMax DPIPrint Durability
B-Flute Corrugatedโœ“ Supportedโœ“โœ“ Ideal300 DPI3โ€“6 months
C-Flute Corrugatedโœ“ Supportedโœ“โœ“ Ideal300 DPI3โ€“6 months
E-Flute Micro-Corrugatedโœ“ Supportedโœ“โœ“ Ideal600 DPI6โ€“12 months
Kraft Paper Linerโœ“ Supportedโœ“โœ“ Ideal600 DPI12+ months
Coated White Linerโœ“ Supportedโœ“โœ“ Ideal600 DPI12+ months
Recycled Brown Linerโœ— Not recommendedโœ“โœ“ Ideal200 DPI2โ€“3 months

Thermal Printing Applications

Industries and use cases served by our thermal printing division.

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Shipping Labels

High-density variable data, addresses, barcodes directly on corrugated boxes.

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Retail Branding

Full brand identity, product details, and compliance info on retail packaging.

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Food Packaging

FDA-safe inks for food-grade trays and boxes with nutritional data.

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Industrial Marking

Part numbers, QR codes, and routing info for manufacturing and logistics.

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QR / NFC Labels

Track-and-trace, authentication, and customer engagement QR codes.

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Eco-Compliance

Recycling marks, FSC logos, and carbon footprint data โ€” in-line printing.

Upload Your Artwork

Send us your design files and we'll provide substrate recommendations, a quality preview, and a detailed cost breakdown before production begins.

  • โœ“Accepted formats: PDF, AI, EPS, PNG (300+ DPI)
  • โœ“We review and respond within 4 business hours
  • โœ“Free substrate suitability assessment included
  • โœ“Ink type and ribbon recommendations provided
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600 DPI

Maximum Resolution

400 mm/s

Max Print Speed

12+ mo

Max Print Durability

48h

Sample Turnaround