Ribbons

Thermal transfering tape ( ribbon ) - consumable material for thermal transfering printers based on polyester film with coloring layer. It is used for application of the information variety on semi-gloss paper and synthetic materials. Ribbon is a high-tech product with complicated structure. In the base of ribbon lies polyester film coated on one side with coloring layer of a certain color, and on the other with a special compound that acts as a lubricant between the ribbon and printer’s thermal head to prevent it from premature wear and damage.
At the beginning in the ribbon is inserted special tape - starting zone containing product label, preventing it from damage during storage and transportation. Ribbon may end as transparent or silver stripe, used by printer to determine the end of the tape. Printers with mechanical sensor for stop command special lane at the end of the ribbon may not be used.

Vaportecnic Baltic company supplies a wide range of high quality ribbons of different sizes, covering a large part in trade and industry of thermal transfering printers and applicators. According to purpose ribbons divided into three main groups: WAX, WAX / RESIN, RESIN. Selection of particular ribbon in each case is made depending on the requirements for print quality and printed material.

WAX - Thermal transfering tape on the wax basis. Designed for printing on paper handlers without coating, coated and glossy paper. Protects thermal head from premature wear due to low printing temperature, characterized by resistance to solvents, but has a low resistance to smearing, abrasion and direct sunlight and moisture.

WAX / RESIN - Thermal transfering tape based on mixture of wax and synthetic resins. Designed for printing on uncoated papers, coated, glossy paper and some synthetic materials (PE, PP, PET ...), with good adhesive properties. Cannot withstand exposure to solvents.

RESIN - Thermal transfering tape based on synthetic resins. Designed for printing on paper and synthetic media. Characterized by high printing quality and wide range of applications. Resistant to abrasion, temperature influences and aggressive media, but has a higher printing temperature