Small thermal printer mechanism?

[Richard H.]

I'm coming up empty on sources for tiny thermal print heads, like the
kind used in laminated tape printers. (E.g.,
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000AQNR5/)

The requirement is for ~1/2" width, low resolution text, on direct
thermal stock (not the laminated thermal transfer labels) - i.e., a
pretty simple mechanism, just smaller than typical. Despite all the
label printers on the market, I can't find anything close - the smallest
I've found is about 1.5" for POS terminals.

Any suggestions on sources or keywords? The obvious terms return a lot
of bad hits.

I'm inclined to skip the in-house prototype and just search for a
low-cost (presumably Asia) manufacturer for the whole product. If we go
that route, who are reputable mfr reps in this space?

Thanks,
Richard

 

[Jim Thompson]

I'm coming up empty on sources for tiny thermal print heads, like the
kind used in laminated tape printers. (E.g.,
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000AQNR5/)

The requirement is for ~1/2" width, low resolution text, on direct
thermal stock (not the laminated thermal transfer labels) - i.e., a
pretty simple mechanism, just smaller than typical. Despite all the
label printers on the market, I can't find anything close - the smallest
I've found is about 1.5" for POS terminals.

Any suggestions on sources or keywords? The obvious terms return a lot
of bad hits.

I'm inclined to skip the in-house prototype and just search for a
low-cost (presumably Asia) manufacturer for the whole product. If we go
that route, who are reputable mfr reps in this space?

Thanks,
Richard

Try... http://www.microcomcorp.com/

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[Richard H.]

Try... http://www.microcomcorp.com/

Thanks, Jim. We'll see if they can steer me in the right direction.
This doesn't look like anything in their normal catalog, but you never know.

Cheers,
Richard