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Especially for your thermal transfer printer, the barcode ribbon is an important element. This is especially important if your company is printing a variety of labels for your project, from shipping labels to jar labels. For those who use their thermal transfer printers, here is a quick guide to the barcode ribbon that is used to print a wide variety of labels daily and to get the most out of it.
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Especially for your thermal transfer printer, the barcode ribbon is an important element. • This is especially important if your company is printing a variety of labels for your project, from shipping labels to jar labels. • For those who use their thermal transfer printers, here is a quick guide to the barcode ribbon that is used to print a wide variety of labels daily and to get the most out of it.
Different types of ribbons: • Wax, wax/resin, and resin are three different types of ribbons. • The three barcode printing materials you choose will depend on the material you are using. • Here is a list of some common labels and the appropriate ribbons for them.
Indoor Asset Labels: • Depending on the type of environment you are using your indoor asset labels (Office Storage Area vs. Indoor Warehouse), you may choose to use paper or polypropylene label media. • In that case, your labels should be made of wax (for paper) or wax/resin ribbon (for polypropylene).
Outdoor asset labels • Outdoor asset labels require a strong, durable medium that is water or humidity resistant, semi-permanent or permanent, and chemically resistant. • A polyester medium with a resin ribbon will ensure that your labels last longer in harsh environments.
Product labels: • Most product labels found on canned goods, bottles, plastic, and paper or cardboard packaging are printed on a simple, low-cost paper medium. • To keep costs down, print on these types of labels with a wax ribbon.
Product or Inventory Tags: • Unlike labels, tags do not have a sticky base so they can be applied to a product or shelf. • Instead, they are attached to a product, such as a clothing tag. • They can be easily removed depending on how safe they are. • Tags (such as clothing tags) that are removed after a sale are usually printed on a paper label, so stick to the wax ribbon. • Inventory tags are printed on more durable materials such as polypropylene and should be attached with wax/resin ribbon.
Also read:Resin Vs. Wax Ribbon, What to Choose? :Things to Consider When Choosing a Barcode Label • Carefully labeling the barcode ribbon or posting a chart of which ribbon to use for each print job can help ensure that your employees are printing from the appropriate ribbon stock.
