Advantages And Uses of Thermal Transfer Ribbons

Thermal transfer ribbons are divided into four types: resin ribbons, wax ribbons, wax resin ribbons, and wash care label ribbons.

Barcode ribbon is a new type of barcode printing consumable that is coated with ink on one side of a polyester film and lubricant on the other side to prevent wear of the print head. It mainly uses thermal transfer technology to be used with barcode printers. Through the print head of the barcode printer The heat and pressure cause the ribbon to transfer the corresponding text and barcode information to the label.

Let me introduce to you the differences between these four types:

Wash care label ribbon is a special type of ribbon for Wash care textile labels. It is classified according to raw materials and ingredients and belongs to the resin category, which is what we call wash care resin ribbons.

The advantages of washable label ribbons include:

It is resistant to washing, ironing, dyeing, light and high temperature. It has extremely high resistance to textile washing and care procedures. After washing, it still maintains a clear image. When printing continuously, there is no adhesion of the washable label.

Suitable for washing labels, special package labels, clothing fabric labels, carpet labels, etc. in the clothing industry

Applicable media: coated paper, synthetic paper, textiles, fabric-coated labels, nylon, etc.

Resin ribbon contains a high proportion of resin, and its hardness and melting point are much higher than wax  ribbons, which makes it have good resistance to friction, chemical corrosion, durability, heat resistance and corrosion resistance.

The advantages of resin ribbons include:

Has a relatively long service life, high adhesion, and excellent stain and scratch resistance.

Suitable for harsh environments and extreme conditions, labels remain legible despite friction, solvents, high temperatures, cold, grease, and UV rays

Commonly used in nameplate labeling, laboratory labels, car interior labels, etc.

Wax ribbon is a ribbon that uses wax and carbon black as the main coating materials. It has the characteristics of high transfer rate and high sensitivity. The printing effect is clear and beautiful, the cost is economical and practical, and it is suitable for materials with slightly uneven surfaces.

The enhanced version of wax ribbon has better scratch resistance than ordinary wax ribbon and is widely used in different types of printing media. It is suitable for high-speed printing, and the anti-static coating effectively protects the print head.

Common specifications: 60mm*300m 70mm*300m 80mm*300m 90mm*300m 110mm*300m

The advantages of wax ribbons include:

Low printing cost, suitable for regular mass production application scenarios

Suitable for ordinary coated paper

Excellent in applications such as clothing tag labels, shipping labels, etc.

Wax resin ribbons use wax and resin as coating materials. Due to their high resin content, the melting point and hardness of the ribbons are also increased accordingly. The mixing ratio of wax /resin can be adjusted according to application needs, which balances the requirements between printing effect, comprehensive resistance and price to varying degrees, so the application range is very wide.

Advantages of wax resin ribbons include:

Durability and longevity between wax and resin ribbons

Wear-resistant, moisture-resistant, UV-resistant, good durability

It has excellent blackness on printing media such as kraft paper, coated paper, and synthetic materials.

Excellent coverage, suitable for printing small characters, barcodes, and logos

Commonly used for labeling durable goods for outdoor use (lawn mowers, air conditioners, pressure washers, snow blowers, gardening tools, etc.)

According to the above description, you can purchase the thermal transfer ribbon according to your needs. We provide free samples for testing first. If you have any other questions, please contact me and I will answer them for you!