Thermal Transfer Ribbons

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Thermal transfer is a digital printing technology commonly used to print unique, one-off images and alpha-numeric characters with high resolution and excellent image durability.

In thermal transfer printing, the printer, ribbon and substrate work together as a printing system. The technology is simple and works by melting ink from the ribbon onto the receiver/substrate.

Thermal transfer printing is reliable and low maintenance, and can be applied in a wide range of on-demand printing applications.


 General Purpose Wax

  The most economical choice for shipping, warehousing, WIP, retail, textile, or apparel. We offer two wax thermal transfer ribbons that provide unbeatable printing quality and performance for all-purpose marking and imprinting.

 Applications: 

• Shipping, Warehousing, and Receiving
• Shelf/Bin Tags
• Retail Tags
• Apparel Ticketing
• Compliance Labels
• Food Packaging
• Date/Lot Coding
 


Premium Wax/Resin

  For labels exposed to occasional rough handling, abrasion, outdoor elements, or chemical contact. We offer two wax/resin thermal transfer ribbons that provide higher durability images that can withstand rough handling, abrasion, occasional chemical exposure or outdoor elements.

 Applications: 

• Pharmaceutical
• Healthcare
• Outdoor
• Compliance/Shipping
• UL/CSA
• Horticulture
• Lumber
• Chemical Drums
 


Super Premium Resin

  For harsh environment labeling where resistance to extreme abrasion, heat, and chemicals is imperative. Our full Resin thermal transfer ribbons provide maximum durability, with the highest level of resistance to abrasion, heat, steam, and various chemicals.

 Applications: 

• Automotive
• Electronics
• Pharmaceutical
• Healthcare
• UL/CSA
• Industrial
• Outdoor
 


 Near Edge

  Specifically designed for near edge printers like TEC and Novexx. Also for direct printing on flexible packaging. Near Edge thermal transfer ribbons offer outstanding performance at high print speeds, yielding exceptional print quality and image durability.

 Applications: 

• Flexible Packaging
• Date/Lot Coding
• Print and Apply
• Compliance/Shipping
• Retail Tagging
• Pharmaceutical
• Healthcare
• Outdoor
 


Colors

  Print color variable information for color coding, inventory tracking, and item matching. Color can be a powerful tool when combined with thermal transfer printing. Printing color tags and labels assure quick visual recognition for coding, stocking, tracking, or retrieving merchandise.

 Applications: 

• Color Coding
• Inventory Tracking
• Short-Run Prime Labels
• Item Matching
• Promotions
• Flexible Packaging 


Security Enhanced

  Thermal transfer is a highly customizable, low-cost method of delivering authentication and brand protection. Thermal transfer is a highly customizable, low-cost method of delivering additional layers of security for brand protection and product authentication. By utilizing existing printers, it's easy to add covert security features via thermal tranfer with minimal investment.

 Applications: 

• Brand Protection
• Authentication
• Track and Trace
• Anti-Counterfeiting

Options:
UV INVISIBLE
- Any image can be printed with UV Invisible thermal transfer ribbons. Messages, logos and bar codes not readily apparent when printed on a label will flare with bright fluorescence under standard ultraviolet light, uncovering the image.

FIREFLY - Replace standard black thermal transfer ribbons with Firefly, which produces black images that glow under UV light. Firefly can be added without changing the appearance of your current labels and is a good first line of defense against counterfeiting.

Tracksure TTR - TrackSure TTR carries chemical markers via thermal transfer ribbon, that are invisible to the human eye and can only be identified via a proprietary reader. TrackSure TTR is the perfect track and trace solution for brand owners faced with grey market or product diversion issues.