I'm coming up empty on sources for tiny thermal print heads, like the kind used in laminated tape printers. (E.g.,
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