A thermal printer is a type of printer that uses heat to create images on paper. It works by selectively applying heat to specially coated thermal paper or a ribbon, causing a chemical reaction that produces text, graphics, or barcodes. This method is efficient and fast, making thermal printers suitable for applications like receipt printing and barcode labels.

At work thermal printers are used for tasks such as barcode label printing, and customer receipts, due to their efficiency and durability.

Thermal printers are great in manufacturing and logistic for example. They enable staff to quickly create labels and tags, therefore helping to identify products and improve quality control. Thermal printers are also commonly used in retail, hospitality and healthcare.