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

1, the difference in use:

Thermal paper is mainly used as the communication carrier of words and graphics on fax machines, that is, as fax paper; Used as recording materials in medical and metering systems, such as ECG paper, heat sensitive instrument recording paper, etc. Printing paper for Internet terminals; In commercial activities, it is used to make trademarks, identification codes (POS), etc., in which the amount of fax paper accounts for the largest proportion.

Printers are mainly used for inkjet printers, needle printers, laser printers, etc.

2, the difference between size:

Generally, the specifications of thermal paper are 80mm×φ60mm and 57mm×φ50mm, which are the most common.

Printing paper is generally A0, A 1, A2, B 1, B2, A4, A5, etc.

3. Price difference:

Thermal paper uses a variety of chemicals in processing, so the price is higher.

Printing paper is cheaper because of its simple processing procedure and low cost.