The B-SX5 thermal transfer / direct thermal printers extend the tradition of technical innovation of the TEC high-class industrial printers. Thermal transfer/ Thermal Direct Printer features the latest design in printhead technology. TEC's exclusive, FETHR (Floating Edge-Type Head Revolution) permits lighter head pressure to print on a wide range of face stocks. The B-SX5's unique straight-through paper path allows the printer to automatically adjust to print on various thicknesses of label & tag materials.