The Global Market for Stationary Thermal Printers

by Michael Clarke with David Krebs, September 2025

The stationary thermal printer market is rebounding in 2025. Desktop and industrial models are regaining momentum as enterprises reinvest in labeling to keep pace with automation, compliance, and digital transformation. Manufacturing and logistics are fueling growth with stricter traceability and 2D code requirements, while retail and healthcare sustain adoption. Yet digital alternatives and new AIDC competitors are challenging traditional workflows—forcing OEMs and partners to adapt fast.

This report reveals how vendors are responding with linerless printing, RFID-enabled solutions, and cloud-based management tools—and what these shifts mean for your strategy. Get forecasts through 2029, vendor share analysis, and the competitive insights you need to stay ahead.

Download the Executive Brief to prepare for the next era of stationary thermal printing.