What is Thermal Ticket Printing?

What is Thermal Ticket Printing?

 

Thermal ticket printing is a unique and efficient method for printing tickets and receipts. In this blog, we’ll explore how thermal ticket printing works, the security features available, common uses, and the benefits it offers businesses and events.

Thermal printing involves a special paper that reacts to heat to produce printed text, making it a fast and cost-effective method for printing tickets and other forms of documentation. This method is ideal for high-volume printing needs, where speed, security, and durability are paramount.

Thermal Ticket Printing: Security Print Features

All of our tickets are printed on thermal ticket printing paper. This is a special paper that has a thermal coating designed to be used with thermal printers. The coating applied to the ticket is a chemical that changes colour when exposed to heat. This means that when the thermal ticket printing paper is passed through the printer it is heated and “prints” the text on the paper.

Thermal ticket printing paper can normally be purchased in rolls for use with thermal printers. In addition the ticket paper can often be supplied with the following security printing features:

Watermarking

For extra security, our thermal ticket printing paper can also be watermarked. Our watermarked papers are from controlled sources, meaning that fraudsters will not be able to simply purchase the paper to duplicate your tickets

Holograms

A custom hologram provides a visible layer of security, adding an extra dimension to ticket authentication. Holograms are particularly useful for events requiring a high level of security, providing a unique visual element that is hard to replicate.

Unique Numbering and Barcodes

Each ticket can also feature unique numbering and barcodes, making it easy to track and validate tickets. This feature adds another layer of security, ensuring that each ticket is traceable and secure.

What is a Thermal Printer?

A thermal printer is a device that prints using heat rather than ink or toner. It works by heating the thermal paper, which causes the chemical coating on the paper to react and change colour, creating the text or image. Thermal printers are commonly used for printing tickets, receipts, and labels, providing an efficient solution for high-volume printing needs.

For more information on the types of thermal printers and ribbons available, visit our Thermal Printers & Ribbons page.

Thermal Printing Uses & Applications

Thermal printing is widely used across several industries, offering a versatile, cost-effective, and secure solution for a range of ticketing needs. From concerts and sports events to retail receipts and ATM tickets, thermal printing is the go-to option for fast and reliable printing.

Industries that benefit from thermal printing include:

  • Events & Entertainment: For concerts, festivals, and sports events, where speed and security are critical.
  • Retail & Hospitality: Restaurants, cafes, and stores use thermal printing for receipts and order tickets.
  • Transportation: Train, bus, and airline tickets often use thermal printing to ensure fast and secure issuance.

By using thermal ticket printing, businesses in these industries can benefit from reduced operational costs and increased efficiency.

Thermal Printing Benefits

Thermal ticket printing offers several key benefits for businesses and organisations that require fast, reliable, and secure ticketing solutions.

Benefits of Thermal Ticket Printing:

  • Cost-Effective: No need for ink or toner, reducing ongoing printing costs.
  • Speed: Thermal printers operate quickly, making them ideal for high-volume ticket printing.
  • Space-Efficient: Thermal printers are typically compact and lightweight, perfect for ticket offices or events with limited space.
  • Durable: Thermal prints are resistant to fading and can withstand environmental factors such as light exposure and humidity.
  • Secure: Integrated security features, such as watermarks, holograms, and unique barcodes, help protect against fraud and counterfeiting.

These benefits make thermal printing the ideal choice for high-volume and security-sensitive ticket printing.

Hague Group’s Thermal Print Solutions

For all your ticket printing needs, Hague Group offers high-quality, secure printing for a wide range of events. With more than 20 million tickets printed annually for sports, entertainment, and leisure events, we provide security print features such as holograms, microtext, and complex numbering. Our expert design team can also craft a unique, eye-catching design tailored to your event.

Written by Katie Blagdon