Wax and Resin Thermal Ribbon to Keep Your Printer Rolling

Choosing the right thermal transfer ribbon for the job is essential for ensuring a strong, durable bond to synthetic labels in testing environments. Thermal ribbons of a lower quality can cause label failure, damaged printheads and an overall decrease in productivity and income.

When you are considering what type of material to use in producing your thermal transfer labels, it’s important to think about the environment they will be exposed to and how long lasting they need to be.

If you have a heavy-duty printing need or require a higher level of resistance to scratches and harsh chemical exposure, our full resin ribbons will help to provide that crisp print quality you’re looking for while delivering on longevity even in difficult conditions.



$9.80

SKU: B110A-11070-OUT
110mm x 70m Wax/Resin Ribbon

$12.00

SKU: PPM070057B0F
57mm x 70m Wax/Resin (CSO), 2Pack

$14.60

SKU: PPM300040BO
40mm x 300m Wax/Resin Ribbon (K304)

$15.50

SKU: PGP10969BO-FLUSH
109mm x 69m Wax Ribbon (CSO), 2Pack (K101)

$15.60

SKU: PPM300055BO
55mm x 300m Wax/Resin Ribbon (K304)

$15.99

SKU: B110A-50300-OUT
50mm x 300m Wax/Resin Ricoh Ribbon

$16.95

SKU: B110A-60300-OUT
60mm x 300m Wax/Resin Ricoh Ribbon

$18.00

SKU: PPM74110BOX
110mm x 74m Wax/Resin Ribbon, 2Pack (K304)

$20.60

SKU: PPM300080BO
80mm x 300m Wax/Resin Ribbon (K304)

$21.00

SKU: B110A-80300-OUT
80mm x 300m Wax/Resin Ricoh Ribbon

$23.60

SKU: PGP300110BO
110mm x 300m Wax Ribbon (K101)

$24.85

SKU: PPM360102BI
102mm x 360m Wax/Resin Ribbon (K304)

$26.20

SKU: B110A-104300-OUT
104mm x 300m Wax/Resin Ricoh Ribbon

$27.70

SKU: PPM300110BO
110mm x 300m Wax/Resin Ribbon (K304)

$27.85

SKU: B110A-110300-OUT
110mm x 300m Wax/Resin Ricoh Ribbon

$29.00

SKU: PSP074109BOX
109mm x 74m Full Resin Ribbon (K504)

$31.00

SKU: PSP300055BO
55mm x 300m Full Resin Ribbon (K504)

$37.80

SKU: PSP300080BO
80mm x 300m Full Resin Ribbon (K504)

$39.90

SKU: PSP300110BO
110mm x 300m Full Resin Ribbon (K504)

Thermal Transfer Ribbon: Frequently Asked Questions

How does the choice of thermal ribbon type affect the quality and durability of printed labels?

Thermal transfer ribbons ensure a durable bond of prints to the surface of the label. A high quality thermal printer ribbon will display a superior print quality, with increased longevity and higher resistance to abrasion, chemicals and harsh weather conditions. Resin ribbons are known for their longevity, while wax and wax-resin options are more cost-effective options that still produce a high quality print.

 

What factors should be considered when selecting thermal transfer ribbons?

When purchasing a thermal transfer ribbon, ensure it is compatible with whichever label material you are using – either paper or synthetic. Also consider how durable the label, and therefore the ribbon, will need to be. If you need a thermal printer ribbon that can withstand chemicals, moisture and physical abrasion, you will likely be better off with one of our resin options.