The correct choice of your new barcode printer will help to improve your business processes, reduce employee and administrative costs, improve customer service and help to make running your business simpler. Extrema makes selecting the right barcode printer relatively simple.We offers both direct thermal and thermal transfer barcode printers. Direct thermal only printers are perfect for short-life labels such as parcel post, small package shipping, wristbands and other printed materials with an expected life of between one week and a year. Thermal transfer is the only choice when you need crisp, long-lasting labels. Thermal transfer gives the customer the widest variety of label choices from uncoated papers to extremely durable vinyls.