Product Description
This grade is an excellent all round premium wax/resin ribbon for printing dark, crisp images and bar codes on a wide range of paper and synthetic labels, with the durability and smudge/scratch resistance expected of such a premium product. Developed specifically to cover the widest possible range of pre-printed labels, it gives excellent performance on various inks used in the spot and flood coating processes, eliminating any possible slippage during the printing process. Additional thermal transfer varnish on the label is not required, thus reducing total cost of ribbon and label. It also features an excellent backcoat system which combined with the unique ink formulation dissipates static and is versatile enough to print on a wide variety of both paper and synthetic label stocks. Meets ANSI Standard A for scratch and smudge resistance.
Performance Properties
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Performance Characteristics
- Ideal for printing on spot and flood coated labels.
- Prints on a wide variety of substrates from uncoated papers to mid-range synthetic films
- Dark, dense images for reliable printing
- Prints at high speeds (12 IPS) delivering crisp, rotated bar codes
- Dissipates static
- Good smudge and scratch resistance
- Features enhanced printer performance
- Meets BS5609 standards with certain label materials
Recommended Substrates
- Coated/uncoated paper & tag stocks
- Synthetic paper
- Polyethylene
- Polypropylene
- Polyolefin
- Gloss paper
- Flood-coated paper
- UV varnished labels
Ribbon Specifications
Base Film Carrier: 4.8 Micron Polyester
Total Ribbon Thickness: 8.2 Microns
Ink Type: Wax/Resin (flat head technology)
Colour: Black
Ink Melting Point: 76ºC
Density: 1.8
Ribbon Storage
Temperature: 5 ̊C to 35 ̊C (41F to 95F)
Humidity: 10% to 85% relative humidity
Light: Avoid direct sunlight
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Typical Applications
Certifications and Approvals
- ISO 9001:2000 & ISO 14001:2004: All ribbons have been manufactured to these international BRC-Global standards for packaging quality standard
- RoHs/WEEE: EC directives 2002/65 and 2002/96, compliance to the limitation of dangerous substances in electrical and electronics equipments
- HEAVY METALS: EC 98/638
- TSCA/CP 65: The ribbon does not contain any of the substances on this list
- AMES TEST: The ribbon is not mutagenic, does not cause DNA modifications
- EC DIRECTIVES: 1999/45/EC and 2001/59/EC. This ribbon does not contain any substance classified as dangerous for health
- DISPOSAL: To be disposed of as mixed industrial waste
This information is the best available on the above ribbon grade. These results should, however, only be regarded as a general guide to material properties and is not a guarantee.
