A low- to medium-resolution printer that uses a type of coated paper that darkens when heat is applied to it. The paper is passed by a line of heating elements that burn dots onto the paper.

Thermal transfer printers produce shades of colors by placing color dots side-by-side (see dithering). Printing faster than dye sublimation, consumables (ribbon and paper) are also less expensive ...

Going forward, ROHM plans to develop a 300dpi resolution thermal printhead for mobile A4-sized printers in spring 2025. The company also intends to expand its considerable lineup with products that ...