Resin Thermal Transfer ribbons are designed for the most demanding applications in need of resistances to mechanical stresses, high or low temperature environments, or even solvents.
Best printing receptors for Resin ribbons are:
- Paper labels: Glossy coated
- Synthetic labels: Polypropylene, Polyethylene, Polyester,
- Specific labels: Polyimide, Acrylate, textile
- Flexible packaging films
What makes a Resin ribbon different from Wax and Wax-resin ribbons?
- Print resistance: Resin ribbons provide the highest durability compared to any other Thermal Transfer ribbon.
- Print speed: Resin inks require more energy from the printhead to transfer on the receptor. Therefore, the printer speed must be lower (max 10ips) compared to Wax-resin ribbons.
- Label compatibility: Resin ribbons deliver a premium print quality on premium label materials and also on specific materials like textile garment labels for example. However, the versatility of a Resin ribbon is more limited compared to a Wax-resin ribbon especially on uncoated or some coated papers.
- Printer compatibility: Similar to Wax-resin ribbons, there are Resin ribbons to run with all Thermal printers or coders regardless the printhead technology. This is why there are Resin ribbons for Flat-head printers and Resin ribbons for Near-edge/Corner-edge printers.
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What are the advantages of resin thermal transfer ribbons?
- High print durability even in very harsh environments:
- Excellent resistance to solvents and to high-temperature
- Excellent resistance to smudge and scratch
- Good resistance to high temperature
- Excellent printing quality thanks to a high sharpness capability
