Choose from a large selection of branded wax and resin thermal transfer ribbons for Zebra, TSC, SATO, Citizen, Honeywell, Datamax, Printronix, and many others.
When using a barcode printer, it’s important to use the correct type of ribbon for your products. The wrongly chosen thermal transfer ribbon affects the quality of the printed labels. You need to understand different thermal transfer ribbons. There are different ribbon HS codes for import of the materials.
Wax ribbon rolls are the most common type of ribbons. The technology uses a wax-based ink that melts onto the products. Though cheaper as compared to other ribbon options, it’s less durable. It’s best suitable for the short-term labels such as mail, warehouse, and retail. It gives the best results when used on an uncoated, plain paper stock.
How to choose the right ribbon: Thermal transfer printing provides for a longer lasting print as compared to direct thermal printing. The reason being the use of thermal transfer ribbon during the printing process. A thermal transfer ribbon is needed to get a long lasting print. However, many people face problems in choosing the proper thermal transfer ribbon that can fit their applications and printers.