Which of the following printer processes would be LEAST suitable for creating archival
documents?

A.
Thermal

B.
Inkjet

C.
Laser

D.
Impact

Explanation:

Theprinted area from a Direct Thermal printer can potentially fade over time. If the label is
exposed to excessive light or heat the material will darken to the point that text may become
unreadable and barcodes may lose their ability to be scanned. For this reason, Direct Thermal
printing cannot be recommended for “lifetime” applications. While the readability of labels printed
with Direct Thermal printing can vary greatly depending upon the environment that the labels are
used in, the printing technology still provides enough of a lifespan for common bar code
applications such as shipping labels, receipt labels, and nametag labels.