Direct Thermal Labels: Efficient, Ribbon-Free Labels

When your business needs quick, cost-effective labelling, direct thermal labels are the ideal choice. Designed for short-term applications, they eliminate the need for ribbons, making the printing process simpler and reducing ongoing costs.

What are direct thermal labels?

Direct thermal labels are coated with a heat-sensitive layer that darkens when passed under a thermal printhead, producing clear, sharp images and text.

When to use direct thermal labels

Direct thermal labels are ideal for jobs where labels are used temporarily, and don’t need to withstand heat, light or abrasion over time.

Cost-effective: No ribbons required, reducing consumable expenses.
Time-saving: Simplified printing process for faster label production.
High-quality output: Crisp, scannable barcodes and text.
Versatile applications: Ideal for shipping labels, barcoding, retail tags and more.

Need something more durable? For longer lasting labels that can handle harsh conditions, browse our range of thermal transfer labels instead.

Everyday labels with flexible applications

Direct thermal labels are great for printing high-turnover, variable data. Common uses include:

Shipping and logistics: Streamline dispatch processes with clear, scannable labels.
Retail: Price tags and product labels that are easy to produce on-demand.
Inventory management: Temporary labelling for stock tracking and organisation.
Healthcare: Patient wristbands and prescription labels requiring short-term use.

Dial A Label offers a comprehensive selection of direct thermal labels to meet various business needs.

Sizes: From compact 40x28mm labels to larger 104x175mm options.
Core sizes: Available in 25mm, 38mm and 76mm cores to fit different printers.
Label quantities: Rolls from 500 to 10,000 labels depending on your needs.
Printer compatibility: Compatible with leading brands like Zebra, Datamax, Sato, Intermec and more.

Looking for more visibility? We also stock coloured direct thermal labels for easy categorisation.

Made in Australia, built for business

Manufactured in Melbourne, all Dial A Label’s products adhere to strict quality standards for consistent performance and reliability and fast turnaround times. If you have custom requirements, we can help with that too.

Order direct thermal labels online with Dial A Label

With flat-rate shipping across Australia and same-day dispatch on orders placed before 2pm, getting the right labels is fast and easy.

Order online in minutes, or get in touch with our Melbourne-based team for friendly advice on sizing, application or printer compatibility. Contact us at [email protected] or call (03) 9764 2882.

Fast, ribbon-free labelling starts here. Place your order today and see why Australian businesses count on Dial A Label.