THERMAL TRANSFER RIBBONS
The pigment layer of thermal transfer ribbon consists of a mix of wax , resin and pigment . Varying the portion of wax and resin within the pigment layer gives the printed image different characteristics.
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WAX THERMAL
TRANSFER RIBBONS
This ribbon will produce a good printet image at a high print speed and low print head temperature across a variety of label stocks , the common being coated and non-coated paper. However the physical properties of the printed image offer limited smear resitance and almost no scratch or chemial resistance .
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For FLAT HEAD printers
WAX/RESIN THERMAL
TRANSFER RIBBONS
Wax/resin ribbons requires more energy to produce a printed image than wax transfer ribbon. The result is higher print head temperatures and lower print speeds. The benefits of using a wax/resin ribbon are a better printed image , smear resistance and limited chemical and scratch resistance.
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For FLAT HEAD printers
For NEAR EDGE printers
RESIN
TRANSFER RIBBONS
Resin ribbon has a high scratch resistance and is completely smear resistant. It also offers chemical resistance to a wide range of solvents and limited resistance to heat. Is the most expensive type of thermal ribbons and is used in applications demanding high durability printed images .
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For FLAT HEAD printers
For NEAR EDGE printers