General Purpose Wax Ribbons
Benefits:
- Deep, dark bar codes, text and graphics
- Easy to use, no printer adjustment needed
- Unbeatable performance at high speeds
- Prints on a wide range of stocks
- Good durability
- Anti-static- ideal for RFID
- Unique backcoat extends printhead life
When to Use:
- Short life, discarded or becomes obsolete within a few weeks
- Light contact during handling
- Few scans, longer term image durability isn’t necessary
When printing on:
- Coated and uncoated paper
- Polyethylene
- Polypropylene
Applications:
- General purpose labeling
- Shelf & Bin labels
- Warehousing & receiving labels
- Flexible packaging
- Retail
- Shipping, addressing
- Compliance labels
- Textile & Apparel
Wax / Resin Ribbons
Benefits:
- Performs on a broad range of applications
- Prints on a wide range of substrates including coated papers and smooth synthetic films
- Stands up to rough handling, abrasion or moderate solvents
- Specially formulated backcoat protects the printhead
- Available for flathead and near edge printers
When to Use:
- Must withstand multiple scans or weather the elements outdoors
- Subjected to rough handling, abrasion or mild solvents
- Image durability is necessary
When printing on:
- Coated paper (matte, semi-gloss, high-gloss)
- Polyethylene
- Polypropylene
- Polyolefin
Applications:
- Horticulture & Lumber
- Pharmaceutical
- Healthcare
- UL / CSA
- Shipping, addressing
- Compliance Labels
- Textile & Apparel
- Outdoor
- WIP tags and labels
- Asset tracking
- Shelf & bin labels
- Warehousing & receiving labels
Resin Ribbons
Benefits:
- Maximum durability for harsh environment labeling
- Highest level of resistance to abrasion, heat, steam and various chemicals
- Prints exceptionally on high end films including polyester, vinyl and polymide
When to Use:
- When long-term durability is a “must have”
- Extreme environments
- Chemical exposure
When printing on:
- Polyester
- Vinyl
- Polymide
Applications:
- Chemical drum labeling
- Automotive
- Pharmaceutical
- Healthcare
- Electronic components
- Horticulture
- Outdoor
- Industrial
- Asset tracking
- UL / CSA
- Product and care tag labeling