 The ECO range of Wax Thermal Ribbons
The Image Eco range of general purpose wax type thermal ribbons is the most economical option for thermal transfer ribbon printing. Having a low melting point these wax thermal ribbons also offer cost savings by providing the longest print head life. Image ECO ribbons are most suitable where environmental and abrasion issues with the label are low and are most commonly used in shipping, outer carton and short life product identification labels. Image ECO ribbons provide the best solution where very good print quality, barcode definition and scan ability is needed at the most cost effective rate.
ECO thermal ribbons benefits:
- Economical
- Low energy requirement from printer
- Long printhead life
- Prints on a wide range of low cost labels
- Ideal for low physical contact with the printed area.
- High print speeds up to 10€ per second.
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Performance ratings are based on comparison of wax thermal ribbons within the premium wax category.
Scale of 1 to 5. 5 being the best.
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 The Premium range of Wax/Resin Thermal Ribbons
The Image Premium range of wax resin thermal transfer ribbons produce a print with excellent durability and resolution. Being a premium grade they offer the best all round thermal transfer printing option at an economical wax/resin cost. Providing excellent print quality especially on gloss papers and synthetic labels wax resin thermal transfer ribbons are suitable for most thermal transfer printing applications. Image Premium ribbons are commonly used for shipping labels, product identification and most variable information printing applications.
Image Premium wax thermal ribbons resist high temperatures and some chemicals, making them an ideal choice for a broad range of industries which require scratch and smudge resistance, longevity of printhead life and synthetic label printability.
Premium wax thermal ribbons benefits:
- High durability of printed image
- Printable on a broad range of label materials
- Excellent image density
- Good chemical resistance
- Print speeds up to 10€ second
Performance ratings are based on comparison of wax ribbons within the premium wax / resin category.
Scale of 1 to 5. 5 being the best.
 The Resin range of Thermal Ribbons
The Image Resin range is the super premium grade of Image thermal ribbons. It has the highest percentage of resin of all the Image range creating an exceptionally durable print quality which is also able to withstand extreme temperatures and most chemicals. Due to their chemical formulation Image Resin thermal ribbons can only be used in conjunction with synthetic label materials.
Print energy requirements are higher for the resin grade of ribbon. Image Resin thermal ribbons are ideal for chemical drum handling, pharmaceutical applications and where labels are used in the exterior subject to the atmosphere and UV light.
When your labels are subject to the harshest conditions, there is an Image Resin ribbon that will do the job.
Resin thermal ribbons benefits:
- Extremely durable printed image
- Excellent chemical resistance
- High UV resistance
- Best resistance to harsh physical contact with printed image
Performance ratings are based on comparison of ribbons within the premium resin category.
Scale of 1 to 5. 5 being the best.
Performance ratings are based on comparison of ribbons within the premium resin category.
Scale of 1 to 5. 5 being the best.
Performance ratings are based on comparison of ribbons within the premium resin category.
Scale of 1 to 5. 5 being the best.
 The Premium range of Wax/Resin Thermal Ribbons
The Image Edge range of thermal ribbons is a wax/resin grade made especially for printers with Edge or Near Edge type print heads. The wax resin thermal ribbons have good scratch and smudge resistance and can withstand some chemicals. They have a high print speed capability and can print on a broad range of labels from coated paper and tags to synthetics. Image Edge thermal ribbons have a broad range of applications and are a good all-round ribbon for printers with Edge or Near Edge print heads.
Edge thermal ribbons benefits:
Suits most near edge printers
Prints on most label stocks
Excellent durability of printed image
High speed printability
Good performance and price equation
 The Colour range of Thermal Ribbons
The Image Colour range of thermal transfer ribbons provide the ability to individualise label printing by offering an alternative to printing in black on a standard thermal transfer printer. Commonly used in warehousing and distribution to differentiate products, the colour range of blue, red and green offers some variety and options to thermal transfer printing. The Image Colour range of wax resin thermal ribbons can be used on a broad range of labels from paper to synthetic. They offer good scratch and smudge resistance and in some cases can print scanable barcodes.
Colour thermal ribbons benefits:
- Broad application range
- High durability of printed image
- High speed printability
- Good performance and price equation
- Blue, Red and Green colours available
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