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Unsure as to
which type of ribbon to use for your application? Read about the
three main types:
Wax
Wax / Resin
Resin
You may also
view the PDF version of this
page using Adobe
Acrobat for more details.
Wax
Where to
Use
- Superior
image
- Rough papers
- Recycled
papers
- Small and
alpha numeric characters
- Extremely
wide latitude
Advantages
- Industry
standard
- High print
speeds
- Low melt
point
- Works well
on cheaper paper and facestocks
- Product cost
Disadvantages
- Limited scratch
and smear resistance
- Does not
adhere well on gloss coat or synthetic substrates (limited latitude)
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Wax
/ Resin
Where
to Use
- Improved
image durability
- Mild solvent
resistance
- High calendered
labels
- Matt, semi-gloss
& gloss coated
- Polyethylene,
polypropylene, polyesters, vinyl materials
- Preprinted
facestocks and UV varnishes
Advantages
- Excellent
latitude
- Greater smudge
and scratch resistance
- Mild solvent
resistance
- Improved
print image
- Better heat
resistance
Disadvantages
- Higher melt
point
- May not give
good results on rough paper stocks
- Higher product
cost
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Resin
Where to
Use
- Superior
image durability
- Extreme solvent
resistance
- Gloss coated
facestocks
- Polyethylene,
polypropylene, polyesters, vinyl materials, Kimdura ®
- Preprinted
facestocks and UV varnishes
Advantages
- Prints on
synthetics
- Scratch resistant
- Extreme solvent
resistance
- Excellent
Image qualities
- Excellent
heat resistance
Disadvantages
- High melt
point causing accelerated printhead wear
- Poor print
latitude
- High product
cost
- High label
cost
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