If you print shipping labels, receipts, or short-term tags all day, you want printing that is fast and low-maintenance. Direct thermal labels deliver that. The label stock is heat-sensitive, so the printhead creates the image directly, with no ribbon, ink, or toner to replace.
Cancard supplies direct thermal label rolls to businesses across the USA and Canada. Explore the range below and choose the size and core that fit your label printer.
Direct thermal labels are made for short- to medium-term use. Heat, direct sunlight, and friction can darken or fade the print over time. For labels that must last, consider our Thermal Transfer Labels or Synthetic Labels.
No. The heat from the printhead activates the label surface and creates the print.
They can when exposed to heat, light, or friction over time, so they suit short-term labeling best.
Yes. They are one of the most common choices for shipping and fulfillment labels.
Many thermal transfer printers can also print direct thermal labels without a ribbon. Check your printer’s manual or ask us.
Keep them in a cool, dry place away from sunlight to maintain print quality.
