Small thermal printer mechanism?

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

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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 · Accepted Answer

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Richard H. · Answer

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

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