How to choose the right ribbon for your barcode printer

For thermal transfer bar code printers, a special color band is required to print information such as bar codes and text on the label. This special ribbon (commonly known as ribbon) is the Thermal Transfer Ribbon, which is generally composed of a base film, a heat-resistant coating, and an ink coating. The base film is a carrier of the ribbon, and a polyester film of 4.5 μm thickness is generally selected, and its strength and thickness directly affect the elongation of the ribbon and the application field; the main functions of the heat-resistant coating are heat insulation, friction reduction, and printing reduction. The head is stained with dust to protect the print head and extend the life of the print head. The ink coating consists of pigments, resins, waxes, additives, etc. It affects the transfer temperature of the ribbon, the print quality, the color of the ribbon, The main performance of the imprint's abrasion resistance is the core of the ribbon. The commonly used black ribbon ink component has carbon powder, which is why this ribbon is often called the ribbon.

The carbon ribbon is on the thermal transfer printer, the heat-resistant coating is in direct contact with the thermal transfer head, and the thermal transfer ink is in direct contact with the substrate (label). During operation, the thermal transfer head is instantaneously exothermic, and the heat of the hot spot is passed through The thermal coating and the base film are transferred to the thermal transfer ink coating, and the ink is melted and burned onto the substrate to form characters and images. The high quality ribbon has no residue of the thermal transfer ink in the heated portion after its transfer.

The carbon ribbon can be divided into inner carbon and outer carbon from the winding mode. The inner carbon means that the ink side is in contact with the shaft on the carbon ribbon, and the outer carbon means that the inkless side is in contact with the shaft. A typical bar code printer can be used with both ribbons. Only individual printers can only use carbon ribbons with internal or external carbon.

Ribbons are also divided into flat-press ribbons and edge-press ribbons from printheads that use printers for flat-press printers and edge-press printers. The two ribbons cannot be mixed.

The carbon ribbon is classified into three types from chemical components (materials): a wax base, a mixed base, and a resin base. Generally, the wax-based carbon ribbon refers to a carbon ribbon with a paraffin proportion of 70%, the mixed carbon ribbon refers to a carbon ribbon with a ratio of paraffin to tree of 50%, and the resin-based carbon ribbon refers to a carbon ribbon with a ratio of paraffin wax of less than 50%. Wax-based ribbons have high sensitivity, high resolution, high density, etc., and wide applicability, such as plain paper, coated paper, rough paper, smooth paper, coated paper, synthetic paper, etc.; mixed base ribbon has stain resistance High definition, high resolution, wide applicability, suitable for all kinds of labels, such as coated paper, smooth paper, coated paper, synthetic paper, PET, PVC, etc.; resin-based ribbons have excellent scratch resistance and resistance Stain, solvent resistance, high resolution, etc., suitable for labels of various materials, especially various polyester and plastic labels, such as synthetic paper, PVC, PET, water washing labels, etc.

Generally speaking, the ribbons are of fixed length. Generally, the most common length is 300 meters, and there are also products of 80 meters and 600 meters long. The choice of ribbon is to consider the material of the printer and self-adhesive label. If the combination is not good, it may not achieve the desired printing effect. When selecting a ribbon, the width of the ribbon will be slightly wider than the label. The purpose of this is to protect the printhead. For example, when we print a 65 mm wide label, we usually choose a 70 mm wide ribbon.

The price of the ribbon is calculated on the basis of the area, usually in square meters. The wax-based ribbon has the lowest price and the resin base has the highest price. Generally, the area of ​​the ribbon is calculated by multiplying the width of the ribbon by the length of the ribbon. If you are not familiar with the ribbon, it is best to learn more from your supplier or ask the supplier for advice. Our company is also very happy to answer your questions. You can consult us through WeChat, telephone, official website, etc. We will be happy to answer your questions and satisfy you.

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