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title: "How To: Switch Zebra Printer Modes - Cohesion Labels"
description: Think printing your own labels using a Zebra printer is too hard? Think again! Let's take a closer look at how easy it is to switch between direct thermal and thermal transfer printing modes...
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# How To: Switch Zebra Printer Modes

Think printing your own labels using a Zebra printer is too hard? Think again! Let's take a closer look at how easy it is to switch between direct thermal and thermal transfer printing modes...

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 Mar 12, 2025

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<https://blog.cohesionlabels.com.au/what-is-the-difference-between-thermal-transfer-and-direct-thermal-labels>

 Cohesion Labels  Sep 8, 2022

### [What is the difference between thermal transfer and direct thermal labels?](https://blog.cohesionlabels.com.au/what-is-the-difference-between-thermal-transfer-and-direct-thermal-labels)

Thermal labels are printed using thermal printers that apply heat to produce text/an image.

<https://blog.cohesionlabels.com.au/zebra-designer-essentials-basics>

 Cohesion Labels  Mar 12, 2025

### [The Basics of ZebraDesigner Essentials](https://blog.cohesionlabels.com.au/zebra-designer-essentials-basics)

Let's take a closer look at some of the most commonly used features of the ZebraDesigner Essentials software for thermal label printing...

<https://blog.cohesionlabels.com.au/when-is-it-more-cost-effective-to-print-my-own-labels-and-when-should-i-buy-from-a-label-supplier>

 Cohesion Labels  Aug 1, 2022

### [When is it more cost effective to print my own labels and when should I buy from a label supplier?](https://blog.cohesionlabels.com.au/when-is-it-more-cost-effective-to-print-my-own-labels-and-when-should-i-buy-from-a-label-supplier)

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