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Thermal Transfer Ribbons are commonly used to print changeable data. This is especially true for identification information like barcodes, batch codes, and expiration dates.
This kind of printing is chosen when a long-lasting output is required, such as resistance to heat, chemicals, and abrasion. Furthermore, it is effective in producing very persistent non-variable information, such as warning signals.
Printing using Thermal Transfer Ribbons is a tried and true method for producing long-lasting variable codes, such as barcodes, that always read or scan.
It generates dense, high-resolution color or black-and-white pictures. It may also be used on a wide range of substrates. Images created with these ribbons are chemically resistant and incredibly durable. The printers are fast and require little maintenance.
Ink for the Thermal Transfer technique can be formed of wax, resin, or wax resin. As a result, the print sensitivity of different types of ribbons varies. This implies they transmit ink at various printhead temperatures. The application’s requirements dictate which ink is required.
There are two types of printers used: flat-head and near-edge. They answer specific questions about the relationship between printer and ribbon on the Thermal Transfer Printer information page.
Thermal Transfer Printing is a method of transferring ink from a ribbon to a substrate using heat. The ribbon must be heated to the proper temperature for a satisfactory thermal transfer print. When the heat settings are improper, the print may not be successful.
It is critical to understand that a suitable combination of ribbon and substrate is required for the best print results. The printed material determines how well the ink from the ribbon is transferred to and attached to the surface.
When selecting a ribbon for a certain application, it is consequently vital to examine the material qualities of the substrate, especially the smoothness of the surface. DNP is always experimenting with different ribbon-substrate combinations.
With the ribbon finder, can quickly determine which ribbons are compatible with a certain substrate. They also have a website dedicated to the peculiarities of TTR printing on various materials.
Ribbons for near-edge and flat-head printers are not the same. A ribbon is nearly always specifically developed for either a flat-head or a near-edge printer. Some ribbons are compatible with both systems. The fundamental distinction between the two types of ribbons is the releasing layer.
Due to the printhead’s limited exposure period, a near-edge ribbon must release ink considerably faster and is thus made differently. This animation was created specifically to explain the distinction.
The ink on a Thermal Transfer Ribbon might be coated on different sides of the ribbon depending on the printer for which it is intended. When a ribbon is coiled ink side out, the ink is applied to the side of the foil that is visible from the outside.
When a ribbon is coiled inside, the ink is coated on the inner half of the foil, which means that when the ribbon is wound on the roll, the ink is covered by the foil.
The ink side of a DNP ribbon is mentioned on the roll and package labels. When in doubt, a so-called tape-test might be useful: Apply adhesive tape to both sides of the ribbon and pull it tight.
The Europe Thermal Transfer Ribbon Market accounted for $XX Billion in 2023 and is anticipated to reach $XX Billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of XX% from 2024 to 2030.
Markem- Imaje, a Dover company that provides end-to-end supply chain solutions as well as industrial marking and coding systems, has announced the release of the Smart Date Extra 3530.
The Smart Date Extra 3530 ribbon, which replaces the Smart Date Extra 3750 ribbon, is designed to print on paper-based substrates such as coated, uncoated, glossy, and rough papers.
This new grade of wax and resin thermal transfer ribbon was created to suit the growing need for permanent code printing on more ecologically friendly flexible film packaging in the food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and other sectors.
The Smart Date Extra 3530 ribbon was created to satisfy manufacturers rising need for a high-quality, environmentally friendly coding solution that can print durable and readable codes onto abrasive films and papers.
Markem-Imaje, a wholly owned subsidiary of the US-based Dover Corporation, is a well-known global provider of product identification and traceability solutions, providing a comprehensive range of dependable and innovative inkjet, thermal transfer, laser, and print and apply label systems.
With the most complete marking and coding portfolio available in the market, Markem-Imaje provides global reach to customers through subsidiaries, technical centers, multiple equipment service centers, and production sites.
The novel ribbon was created to meet the growing need for long-lasting code printing on ecologically friendly flexible film packaging, particularly in the pharmaceutical and food and beverage industries.
According to Markem-Imaje, their innovative resin and wax thermal transfer ribbon will enable packaging sector users to print on paper-based substrates such as glossy, uncoated, coated, and rough papers.
The Smart Date Extra 3530 ribbon was created to satisfy manufacturers’ rising need for a high-quality, environmentally friendly coding solution that can print durable and readable codes onto abrasive films and papers.
