How to use the appropriate thermal transfer ribbon?

thermal transfer ribbon  is a very important consumable for printing. One side is coated with a wax based, resin based or mixed ink polyester film, and the other side is coated with a lubricant to prevent the print head from wearing. The ink on the thermal transfer ribbon  is transferred to the label under the heat and pressure of the print head of the barcode printer. The quality of the thermal transfer ribbon  not only affects the life of the print head, but also affects the effect of label printing. Good thermal transfer ribbon  can protect the print head, and the printing effect can be accurately attached to the label, which is not easy to spread and fall off.

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How can we accurately provide customers with suitable thermal transfer ribbon ?

1. On what printer

In the thermal transfer printing mode, the thermal transfer ribbon and label paper are consumed synchronously in the length direction. In the width direction, the width of the thermal transfer ribbon should be greater than or equal to the width of the label paper and less than the maximum printing width of the printer. Due to the different physical dimensions of each printer, the maximum paper roll length that can be loaded and the maximum width that can be printed are also different. In addition, the working temperature of the print head and the sensitivity characteristics of the thermal transfer ribbon will also have a great impact on the final printing effect.

2. On what surface

Generally speaking, the surface of coated paper is relatively rough, which should be used with wax based or mixed based carbon tape; The surface of PET paper is relatively smooth, so it should be used with resin based carbon tape.

3. Desired graphic durability

If you want to print out label content with good durability, you should choose resin based carbon tape.

4. Affordable cost

Generally speaking, the cost of wax based carbon tape is the lowest, that of mixed based carbon tape is the second, and that of resin based carbon tape is the highest.

5. Scratch resistance of labels

Requirements for scratch resistance, coating resistance, corrosion resistance, high temperature resistance, etc. If the label may be frequently rubbed against the scratch resistance, coating resistance, corrosion resistance and high temperature resistance, the label needs to have a strong scratch resistance. At this time, resin carbon tape or mixed base carbon tape should also be selected.

Through the above 5 points, you should quickly find the thermal transfer ribbon that suits you. It is believed that when purchasing thermal transfer ribbon, we have a relatively comprehensive purchasing standard. We not only need to purchase thermal transfer ribbon with appropriate price and stable performance, but also need to have a comprehensive understanding of suppliers and their product structure. If these are satisfied, I believe that using thermal transfer ribbon is a very comfortable and happy thing.