Thermal Transfer Barcode
Ribbon

Barcode Ribbon come
in three formula types: wax, wax/resin & resin. Depending upon
your application needs and the material you are printing on, it is
critical that you pick the correct barcode ribbon type for the best
print quality and durability. Below are some general guidelines to
follow.
| Wax Barcode Ribbon (Flat Head / Near
Edge) |
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Common
Characteristics |
Wax is the least expensive barcode ribbon available and is
typically used with thermal transfer paper labels. Economical
and easy printing even up to 12" per
second |
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Common
Applications |
Inventory control labels, shipping labels, hang tags,
general purpose labelling. |
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Common
Substrates |
Coated paper tag and labels. |
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| Wax
Resin Barcode Ribbon (Flat Head / Near
Edge) |
|
Common
Characteristics |
Wax resin is typically used on thermal transfer
printable coated paper, synthetic labels and tags where added
moisture or certain degree of smudge resistance is required.
Soft and hard formulae readily available. |
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Common
Applications |
Bagging machines, pharmaceutical labels, frozen
product labels, drum and pallet labels, inventory control,
mattress/cushion tags. |
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Common
Substrates |
Coated paper tags, labels and
polyethylene. |
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| Resin Barcode
Ribbon |
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Common
Characteristics |
Resin is typically used on thermal transfer printable
high-end synthetics when extreme heat, oils and solvents are
present. Extremely scratch and abrasion resistant. Also
useable on nylon materials especially on clothing
labels. |
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Common
Applications |
Pharmaceutical labels, drum and pallet labels, asset
labels, dry cleaning labels. |
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Common
Substrates |
Polyester, polyethylene, polypropylene and washable
nylon materials. |
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