How to get your suitable thermal paper

Now more and more thermal paper distributors and wholesalers realize that purchasing thermal paper jumbo rolls is a lucrative business. They usually sold and distributed small rolls directly, but after calculation, they found that through purchasing jumbo rolls of thermal paper and cutting machines to make small rolls will have greater profit margins. Powerful distributors often build their own brands by purchasing thermal paper jumbo rolls for slitting, and it’s also better to control the quality at the same time.

Normally we also called thermal paper jumbo roll as thermal paper large roll, master roll, big roll. But there are so many brands and types of thermal paper jumbo rolls on the market, how to purchase the right products to satisfy your business? Hope our guide can provide you with some help and reference.

1. Size

The first point we need to consider is size, we described its size in this way: width x length x core.

(1)For the core, the stand core size we are using is 76mm(3”)

(2)For the width, the popular size is 401mm-1535mm, customers can customize the suitable size according to their slitting machine and market needs.

(3)For the length, the length will be different base on the different gsm, for 45gsm and 48gsm, thermal paper mill usually provide 15000m and 7500m 2 kinds of length, higher than 48gsm, the mill usually provide 12000m and 6000m two choice. And the reason why they provide this length is for the standard packing, you can have a reference of the diameter of the thermal paper jumbo roll based on different length, but of course, they can also provide other different length according to the different request.

So for the example, 890mm*6000*76mm, the meaning is width is 890mm, the length is 6000m, and the core size is 76mm.

2. GSM

GSM, or grams per square meter, is the metric measurement of paper density. Higher GSM usually means better quality and a longer lifespan. In some industries, such as healthcare, where thermal paper is commonly used for receipts and patient wristbands, a longer lifespan is essential to avoid needing to replace rolls frequently.

For example, a paper with a high GSM rating will be much less likely to tear or crumple than a thinner paper with a lower GSM rating. This makes high-GSM papers ideal for applications where durability is essential, such as printing labels or receipts.

The common GSM of thermal paper jumbo rolls in the market are:

45GSM

48GSM

50GSM

55GSM

60GSM

65GSM

70GSM

75GSM

80GSM

3. Brand

A premium brand of thermal paper will provide a print-out image with better performance. The premium brand uses a higher quality coating that is resistant to fading. In addition, it will often provide sharper images. This is because the coating on a premium brand of paper is applied evenly, resulting in less bleed and greater clarity.

There are some famous brand in the market, such as Koehler Paper, Hansol paper, Mitsubishi Paper, and Oji Paper, APP paper, Guanhao paper and etc, now Double Tree also can provide the same quality thermal paper jumbo roll with the better price.

4. Quality

Quality thermal paper is crucial for ensuring your customers have a positive experience with your product. It directly impacts how smoothly the roll feeds through a printer, how well images print on the receipt, and how long it lasts before it fades.

Paper sensibility refers to a thermal paper’s ability to print sharp images without smudging or blobbing. Smoothness is also crucial because it affects how well the paper feeds through the printer. Meanwhile, the paper’s whiteness impacts the contrast of the printed image, while coating helps to protect against ink smearing. Archivability refers to a paper’s ability to withstand fading over time.

Final

There are many suppliers of thermal paper rolls on the market, grasp the above four points can make your thermal paper rolls business start smoothly, if you are in the market to buy certain products, you must consider some factors before buying. The size of the roll must be considered - you want to make sure it fits your slitter - and you should also check the GSM to ensure the high quality of the paper. It is also important to choose a reputable brand, as low-quality thermal paper can cause printing problems. Finally, price is always a consideration, so compare prices before you buy. If you have any questions or need help finding the right product for your business, please feel free to contact us. We are experts in large rolls of thermal paper and would be happy to help you.

Thank you for your attention.

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