Wax Thermal Ribbons
Wax barcode thermal ribbons offer superior abrasion resistance andexcellent print quality on normal and rotated barcodes on coated and uncoated papers.
These barcode thermal ribbons have been developed for quality performance on a large range of printers. You can print on various types of paper ranging from plain to coated, producing high print quality at a high speed print.
Wax Resin Thermal Ribbons
The Wax - Resin range of barcode thermal ribbons provide outstanding print quality, combined with chemical and solvent resistance. Wax - Resin thermal ribbons are smear and scratch resistance on paper and synthetic label stocks. This barcode thermal ribbon results in excellent staying power and durability in harsh environments.
Resin Thermal Ribbons
The Wax - Resin range of barcode thermal ribbons provide outstanding print quality, combined with chemical and solvent resistance. Wax - Resin thermal ribbons are smear and scratch resistance on paper and synthetic label stocks. This barcode thermal ribbon results in excellent staying power and durability in harsh environments.
Guide to Choosing the correct Thermal Ribbon
Thermal Transfer Ribbons
Peacock Bros. provides three basic types of thermal transfer ribbons: wax, wax/resin and premium resin.Listed below is an explanation of each ribbon type and where the ribbon can be used.
Wax Ribbons
Normal and high speed 4' (102 mm) to 10' (254mm) per second print speed applications
- For normal and high speed 4' (102 mm) to 10' (254mm) per second print speed applications
- Good edge definition
- Good quality rotated bar codes
- Good abrasion resistance
- Heat resistance of printed image to 100 °F (38 °C)
- Good static resistance
- Low price
- Recommended applications and uses for Wax Ribbons
Coated and uncoated labels and tags
- All general purpose labeling
- Shipping labels
- Carton labeling
- Address labels
- Retail tags and labels
- Print and apply applications
- Small character and graphics labels
- Wax/Resin Ribbons
For normal and high speed printing up to 254mm per second
- Excellent edge definition
- Good quality rotated bar codes
- High abrasion resistance
- Solvent resistance to petrochemicals and isopropyl alcohol
- Heat resistance of printed image to 200 °F (100 °C)
- Recommended applications and use for Wax / Resin Ribbons
High gloss labels, coated labels and tags, and synthetic labels and tags
- High speed print and apply applications
- Shelf and bin labeling
- Materials management labelling
- Drum labelling
- Parts marking labelling
Polyester Resin Ribbons Super high gloss paper labels and synthetic labels (i.e. polyester, kaplon, polyolefin, vinyl, mylar)
Used in extreme environmental applications such as hazardous drum labeling
Used in printed circuit board applications, rating plate labels, engine component labels, labels requiring long life (5-8 years) and all types of outdoor labeling that require durability.
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Frequently Asked Questions for Label, Tags and Ribbons
Q. What types of ribbon are available for thermal printing?
A. Wax, Wax/Resin, Resin
Q. Are color ribbons available for thermal printing?
A. Yes, red, green, blue, yellow and some process colors.
Q. What ribbon is used on paper and tag stocks?
A. General purpose wax ribbon will give you the best print quality and the most scratch resistance.
Q. On light synthetics what ribbon can we use?
A. General purpose resin can be used to get the best print quality and the most scratch resistance.
Q. When printing polyester labels what ribbon can I use?
A. Poly resin ribbons must be used when printing on any shiny vinyl thermal stock.
Q. Why is direct thermal used more than thermal transfer?
A. There is no ribbon is required for this printing process and the cost of each printed label is lower.
Q. Can thermal transfer be printed on any printer?
A. No. The printer must be capable of using a ribbon to print.
Q. Can I print on labels that have my logo or other printing?
A. Yes, you can print on labels that have been pre-printed on a press, as long as there is no printing in the way of the sensor.
Q. What label and ribbon do I use when I need to withstand harsh environment chemicals, such as gasoline, alcohol, UV rays?
A. For such environments, a polyester label and polyester resin ribbon must be used. A polyester label is made up of very strong vinyl, and if the ribbon has a high resin content, you will produce a very durable image, with up to a 5 year outdoor life.
Q. What sizes of ribbon available?
A . Ribbons are available from 38 to 220 mm and from 91 meters to 600 meters long. The size of the ribbon will depend on the type of printer you are using.
Q. What sizes of tags and labels are available?
A . Tags and labels are available from 25 to 216 mm wide and from 3/8” to 11” (9 to 279 mm) long.
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