Small to medium-size manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution organizations require the ability to produce a moderate-volume of printed labels for a variety of applications including product labeling, shipping/receiving, compliance, and others. These small to medium operations are often looking for economical, but rugged printers to help strengthen their day-to-day activities. Zebra midrange thermal transfer printers provide flexible connectivity, fast throughput, and consistent quality to improve your operations. Rugged midrange desktop printers may be ideal for light industry, commercial applications, and office use.

Thermal transfer printed labels are easily identified by the crisp, often glossy, printed surface. The clarity is achieved by using a thin ribbon roll that when heated by the printhead melts onto the label to form the image. When matched with suitable media, thermal transfer technology is not only impervious to heat and moisture, but the image cannot be rubbed off, making the printed labels the most durable available. An additional benefit of this technology is the continuity of the printed image. Because the color and density of the printed image is determined by the ribbon and the resolution of the printer, thermal transfer printing produces consistent, reliable printing on every label.