Thermal Printer Ribbon Types

Single pass thermal transfer ribbon can be wasteful if little is printed on it.

Thermal printer ribbon types.

Provides good print performance at the best price. Ribbon formulation ribbon availability by printer type key features ul certified resources. They come in different strengths so you can choose the best product for your needs. Thermal ribbons come in roll form with three main formula choices wax wax resin or full resin.

A thermal transfer printer is a non impact printer that uses heat to register an impression on paper. Since thermal transfer printers require ribbon supply costs are higher than direct thermal. Thermal transfer ribbons or ttrs are necessary for thermal transfer printers to produce your image. For example if you re printing a 2 5 inch wide label you should purchase a 3 27 inch ribbon as opposed to a 4 33 inch one.

Ribbon is usually made from wax resin or a combination of the two and is bonded to the label supply surface with heat and pressure. 1600 economy spec sheet. Works best for most general purpose short term labeling applications. Duralabel compatible thermal printer ribbon.

Thermal transfer printers use a thermal print head to transfer a solid ink from a ribbon onto a label supply usually made from vinyl polyester nylon or other thicker materials to produce a permanent print. A thermal transfer printer prints on a substrate such as paper or some other material by melting a coating of ribbon so that it stays glued to the material. Thermal transfer printing is done by melting wax within the print heads of a specialized printer. Thermal transfer ribbon is a poor candidate for recycling.

Our ultra durable resin ribbon is the toughest chemical petroleum resistant resin ribbon on the market. Determine which ribbon is right for your needs from our two material options. The thermal transfer print process utilises three main components. Thermal transfer printing ribbon.

A thermal transfer printer has a printhead containing many small resistive heating pins that on contact depending on the type of thermal transfer printer melt wax based ink onto ordinary paper or burn dots onto. Any unused ink on the thermal transfer ribbon will go to waste otherwise. Used with thermal transfer printers our thermal transfer ribbons are capable of handling extreme environmental labeling with unmatched scratch and solvent resistance. You should also be conscious to buy a width that fits in your printer.