• Ideal for short-term, high-volume jobs
• No ink, ribbon, or toners needed
• Cost effective
• Black print only—great for shipping labels
• Label may fade over time (heat/sunlight exposure)
• Can only print on heat sensitive labels

The Abbott Label DT465-1P Direct Thermal label printing method applies heat directly to the surface of heat-sensitive label materials. Direct thermal labels are specifically designed to blacken upon activation by direct contact with heat from the thermal print head. This printing method does not require any ink, ribbon, or toner.