Thickness of thermal paper

The thickness of thermal paper refers to the thickness of the paper, generally expressed in μm or mm. Thickness and weight are two important parameters of paper quality, and there is a great correlation between thickness and weight.

Thickness reference for common thermal paper weights:

1. 48gsm thermal paper, corresponding thermal paper thickness is 52μm, 0.052mm
2. Thermal paper with a weight of 2.55gsm~58gsm, the corresponding thermal paper thickness is 60μm, 0.06mm
3. 60gsm thermal paper, corresponding thermal paper thickness is 80~90μm, 0.09mm
4. 70gsm thermal paper, corresponding thermal paper thickness is 92~98μm, 0.098mm
5. 80gsm thermal paper, corresponding thermal paper thickness is 90μm, 0.09mm
6. 100gsm thermal paper, the corresponding thermal paper thickness is 95μm, 0.095mm
7. 135gsm thermal paper, corresponding thermal paper thickness is 120μm, 0.12mm
8. 175gsm thermal paper, corresponding thermal paper thickness is 190μm, 0.19mm

Different paper weights will have different paper thicknesses. The greater the weight, the thicker the paper.

 

Is it better to choose thin or thick thermal paper?

The thickness is directly proportional to the weight. Generally, thermal paper between 48gsm and 58gsm is thinner, thermal paper between 60gsm and 80gsm is thicker, and thermal paper above 100gsm is the thickest. The thicker the paper, the heavier it is, and its stiffness and flexibility are poor. However, thick thermal paper is generally more wear-resistant, durable, and easier to store than thin paper, which is easier to fold and carry.

The thickness of thermal paper has a great impact on many printers. If the paper is too thin, it will easily cause marks when printing and also easily cause the paper to tear. If the paper is too thick, printing too much can damage the machine. In addition, paper rolls that are too thin may easily curl, and paper that is too thick may cause difficulty in rolling and paper jams.

Different thicknesses can also cause problems for paper printing because the center distance between the printing plate cylinder and the impression cylinder is relatively fixed in a sense, so if the paper thickness is uneven, the printing pressure will change. , the impression will be uneven in depth, affecting the quality of the printed product.

Thin paper is usually used to print text, labels, and simple images, such as receipts, cashiers, and other printers. Thermal paperback paper is generally used for patterns that need to be printed with more colors. For example, thermal printers have higher thermal paper quality requirements and require blue ink that can withstand high temperatures.

Users must choose the appropriate paper thickness based on their circumstances and consider the printer's usage standards to customize thermal paper that suits them. If you are unsure how to choose a suitable product, don't hesitate to contact our professionals.