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Thermal transfer ribbons for Product Bar code Labels

Thermal Transfer ribbons are used with Thermal Transfer Labels to run on Thermal Transfer Bar code Labels Printers.  Thermal Transfer ribbons are one time use ribbons.   Thermal Transfer ribbons are matched to Thermal Transfer Labels in specific configuration for specific Printers.

Thermal Transfer ribbons are in 3 general classes

Recommendation:  Always pick the ribbon to work with the Label stock to get desired performance.  You may need two ribbons for two different labels on the same printer.   Printers can required different core sizes ribbons.   The three class of ribbons  

WAX Ribbons

Wax ribbons are ideal for standard printing on paper materials.

Wax ~ 70 Deg C Melt Point
Wax ribbons is a general purpose ribbon, offering broad performance characteristics and delivering a high-quality crisp image with applications that require high-speed printing and enhanced printhead protection. Many WAX ribbons are resin-enhanced to provide increase endurance.
• Delivers dark, defined images
• Prints at speeds up to 12 IPS, including rotated bar codes
• Enhanced smudge and scratch resistance
• Prevents static build-up


Recommended Applications:

  • Shipping labels, barcodes, retail bags, pharmaceutical labels, ingredient labels, storage labels
  • Fresh fruit and produce (pack and box end labeling)
  • General purpose labeling
  • Healthcare
  • Horticulture/nursery
  • Inventory (shelf and bin labels)
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Retail labeling
  • Transportation
  • Warehouse and logistics

WAX-Resin Ribbons

Wax Resin ~ 80 Deg c Melt Point
Labels stock

  • Papers Uncoated,
  • Coated, Card
  • Synthetics Polyester, Polyethylene,
    Polypropylene, PVC

Wax/Resin ribbons provide excellent durability against chemicals on paper and synthetic materials. 

Resin Ribbons

Resin ribbons provide ultimate durability against chemicals and heat on synthetics.

Resin ribbons ~ Melt point 110 Deg C

Resin ribbons
Resin ribbon would be used in the more demanding applications that require high durability and chemical resistance.

Polyester and Nylon Labels


ideal application for Resin ribbon

  • Chemical
  • Compliance labeling
  • Electronics
  • Healthcare
  • Horticulture/nursery
  • Industrial
  • Inventory (shelf and bin)
  • Lumber
  • Metals
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Retail tags and labels
  • Warehouse and logistics

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