INTRODUCTION RIBBON PRINTING FOR BARCODE

Ribbon printing for barcodes or barcodes are rolled like film coils, including the ink mixture used in thermal transfer barcode printers, consisting of three main components: ink colorants, waxes and plastics sticky.

Sorting bar code printing (ribbon in bar code):

Standard quality barcode ribbon is divided into three popular categories:

Wax Bar Code Printer:
Wax is a waxy ink that accounts for most of the ink. Waxes are not resistant to temperatures, so the high wax content of the prints does not need to increase the printer's heat output. As a result, the printer will be better preserved.

Ribbon Wax is suitable for printing paper with decal paper, soluble in water and soluble in solvent, suitable for supermarkets, fashion shops ... or items do not require too high in print quality.

Wax ink has the cheapest price in ink.

Printer ink barcode Wax / Resin:
Wax Resin is composed of wax and resin materials, in which the resin content is slightly higher than that of wax. When printing on paper, the material has a high degree of solidity and adhesion, so the print quality is high and resistant to scratches, chemicals and longer preservation. However, the printing temperature of resin wax resin is high, so long printing may lead to a failure of the print head.

Wax resin bar code ink hard to fade in water and long fade in solvent. High gloss, good adhesion, resistant to some special environments such as cold temperatures.

Printer ink barcode Resin:
This is the most advanced barcode ink, resin resin is the main component.

Resin is very durable, can withstand harsh environment, less scratches, can withstand solvent, detergent, alcohol, gasoline ....

Resin ink gives very high melting point, the highest in bar code ink. These inks should only be used for specific products, or for contact with special media.

Resin Inks: special environments such as jewelry, electronic devices, etc., important information not distorted during use. Printed with PVC and silver foil.

Note when using barcode ink:

Not all ink cartridges are compatible with barcode printers, so when buying cheap barcode printers, you need to check the barcode printer line you are using to select barcode ink cartridges. well suited. In addition, depending on the needs of which choose the appropriate bar code ink.