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Discover how thermal printing offers significant cost savings over inkjet technology for South African businesses, with practical tips and Barcode Direct product recommendations.
21 May 2026 | By Steven Nel
Learn practical ways to reduce barcode and label printing costs without compromising print quality. Improve printer settings, media selection, ribbon usage, and operational efficiency.
20 May 2026 | By Steven Nel
Choosing the correct Thermal Transfer Ribbon is one of the most important parts of achieving reliable barcode printing. Using the wrong ribbon can lead to faded print, smudging, poor barcode scanning, and labels that fail in demanding environments.
19 May 2026 | By Steven Nel
When choosing barcode labels for your business, one of the most important decisions is whether to use direct thermal labels or thermal transfer labels. While both technologies use heat to create an image, they work very differently and are designed for different applications.
