3.8e - Thermal Printers: Professor Messer
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Thermal printer
Feeds special white paper to print text; heated portions turn black without using ink.
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Advantages of thermal printers
VERY quiet (almost silent) operation.
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Disadvantages of thermal printers
Sensitive to light, heat, and clear tape; not suitable for long-term storage.
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Feed assembly
A long cylinder that uses friction to pull paper through the thermal printer.
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Heating element
Applies heat to paper and prints text; operates without moving print heads.
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Thermal paper
Special paper type used in thermal printers that changes color when heated.
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Thermochromic paper
Type of thermal paper that changes color when heated due to chemical treatments.
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