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Thermal transfer ribbon designed for chemical and drum labeling and medical.

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423

Summary:
Thermal transfer ribbons come in three main types - wax, wax-resin or pure resin and are almost always black. These different types are made to print onto different label materials and the labels needs to survive harsh environments.


Keywords:
Thermal Transfer Ribbon


Article Body:
Premium resin thermal transfer ribbon provides near edge printers with all the performance of a full resin ribbon. They have superior resistance to abrasion, heat and a variety of chemicals ranging from oil and antifreeze to ammonia. Designed for harsh labeling environments, chemical and drum labeling and medical and pharmaceutical labeling applications.

Types of Thermal Transfer Ribbon:

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<li>Wax Thermal Transfer Ribbon</li>
<li>Resin Thermal Transfer Ribbon</li>
<li>Wax-Resin Thermal Transfer Ribbon</li>
</ul>

According to the company, the new wax-resin ribbons were specially developed for use with QuickLabel Systems brand multi-color thermal transfer label printers. The new wax-resin ribbons also produce high quality printing when used with other brands of monochrome thermal transfer printers. QuickLabel Systems' wax-resin ribbon line is the direct result of collaboration between its Media R&D and its Printer R&D groups.

Thermal transfer ribbons come in three main types - wax, wax-resin or pure resin and are almost always black (other colors sometimes used are red and blue). These different types are made to print onto different label materials and are used when the life of the label needs to be long or the labels needs to survive harsh environments. Wax ribbons are for printing onto paper labels, where the life of the label can be years but must be kept dry and must not be abraded or subjected to certain chemicals or oil, which would melt the wax image. Wax-resin ribbons product a finer image on very smooth paper or coated paper labels. The printed image is much more durable than wax, but can still only stand slight contact with water. Finally pure resin ribbons are formulated to print onto plastic labels such as polyester, polypropylene and vinyl. The "ink" is designed to slightly dissolve into or adhere to the plastic surface of the label and becomes extremely durable, depending on the plastic material and ribbon make used.

You can buy thermal paper from your local office store and pay more, or you can order it in bulk along with your POS paper and other cash register supplies. Purchasing over the Internet also gives you added convenience -- you can modify your order with just a few mouse clicks, buy additional products, or speak with customer service about any questions you might have. So don't spend precious hours sitting in your car trying to cram in a quick stop at the office store between work and home. Go online and save your money--both on thermal paper and other office necessities.

Tag: Thermal Transfer Ribbon


