Thermal paper is a kind of processed paper, which is coated with a layer of "thermal paint" (thermal color-changing layer) on ordinary paper, while the surface of the printing paper does not contain special paint.

1. Differences in usage:

Thermal paper is mainly used as a communication carrier for text and graphics on fax machines, that is, as fax paper; in medical and measurement systems As recording materials, such as electrocardiograms, thermal instrument recording paper, etc.; printing paper used in Internet terminals; in commercial activities, used to make trademarks, signatures (POS), etc., among which the proportion of fax paper usage is maximum.

Printers are mainly used for inkjet printers, dot matrix printers, laser printers, etc.

2. Differences in size:

Thermal paper is generally the most common specifications such as 80mm×Φ60mm and 57mm×Φ50mm.

Printing paper is generally A0, A1, A2, B1, B2, A4, A5, etc.

3. Price difference:

Thermal paper is A variety of chemicals are used in processing, so the price is higher.

Printing paper is also cheaper due to its simple processing procedures and low cost.