1, wax ribbon: that is, wax and carbon black (assumed to be black ribbon) as the main material, as the coating material of the product. Wax ribbons are economical and cheap ribbons, mainly used for general paper printing, the use of wax ribbons need to pay attention to the cooperation with the paper, wax ribbons are used for the surface feel of the slightly bumpy material, is not suitable for the surface of smooth materials such as mirror PET material products.

2,wax-resin ribbon: that is, the wax and resin mixed as the main material, as the coating material products. The mixing ratio is changed as needed, mainly for smooth surface materials, generally suitable for products with strict surface requirements, such as the labeling of common consumable products.

3, resin ribbon: If the printed information required to be able to resist solvents and high temperatures, etc., for chemical product packaging, or the need to resist high temperatures, for electrical heating parts, or the need to print on special PET and other chemical products, it is recommended that the use of resin ribbons, because the composition of the resin material can meet the above requirements, but the price of this ribbon is relatively high, but the printing effect still needs to be matched with the paper / printing media to achieve a good level of printing.

The TTR material is usually chosen first, and then the length/width of the TTR is determined. In order to choose the right ribbon, the following six steps can not only ensure print quality, while reducing printing costs.

One step: What speed do you need to print

In the case of high-speed printing should choose a ribbon with high sensitivity, if the printing speed is low, you do not have to choose a high-sensitivity ribbon.

Two steps: the cost you can afford

Usually, the cost of resin ribbon is high, wax-resin, wax cheap.

Three steps: what printer is used

Ribbon printer, ribbon and label paper in the width should be greater than or equal to the width of the label paper, less than the printing width of the printer. If the machine often prints narrower labels, you can not all cover the print head, of course, this is easier to wear the print head.

Four steps: what material to print on

In general, the appearance of coated paper is relatively rough, the use of wax or wax-resin ribbon application; and PET paper appearance is relatively smooth, the use of resin ribbon.

Five steps: printing requirements of scratch and abrasion resistance

Want to print out the label scratch resistance performance, you should choose a wax-resin or resin ribbon.

Six steps: the label's scratch resistance, smear resistance, durability, corrosion resistance, high temperature resistance and other requirements

Hope the printed material can be scratch-resistant, corrosion-resistant, solvent-resistant and high-temperature resistant, used for chemical product packaging, electrical heating parts, or need to print on special PET and other chemical finished products, this time should also give priority to resin ribbons.