BARCODE LABELS AND RIBBON
BUYING GUIDE

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    1. TYPE OF LABELS
    Paper BasedPolyesterPolymide

    There are 3 broad categories of labels. Namely Woods free (paper based), polyester and polyimide.

    1. Paper Based
    - Woods free label will be the cheapest option.
    - Commonly used in carton boxes and shipping labels.
    - Resistivity to smudging and print quality will be the lowest.
    - Label can be torn easily as illustrated in image below.
    - Wax or Wax Resin Ribbon is used with this type of material.

     

    2. Polyester Labels
    - Polyester will be more expensive than woods free labels.
    - Commonly pasted on electronic products or packaging.
    - Higher resistivity to smudge hence used to tag on products and assets.
    - Wax Resin or Resin Ribbon is used with this type of material.

    3. Polymide Labels
    - Polyimide will be most expensive labels.
    - Commonly used on electronic printed circuit board due to its high heat resistant ability.
    - High resistivity to smudge.
    - Wax Resin or Resin Ribbon is used with this type of material.

    2. TYPE OF PRODUCTS FOR LABELS TO BE PASTED ON
    Carton Boxes / Shipping LabelsRetail Packaging / Product LabelsElectronic PartsAssets (to be pasted on Computers, Cabinets etc)PCB : goes through Chamber TestOthers

    Label sizes

    3.1. SIZE OF LABELS REQUIRED
    Width x Length in mm

    3.2. SIZE OF CORE
    1 inch3 inch

    3.3. PERFORATED LABELS
    YesNo

    3.4. TYPE OF CORE
    PaperPlastic

    3.5. ADHESIVE
    NormalStrong

    3.6. PREPRINTED
    YesNo

    3.7. RADIUS
    In mm

    4. RIBBON TYPES
    Wax RibbonWax Resin RibbonResin Ribbon

    3 Types of Ribbon Types:

    1. Wax Ribbon
    A full wax thermal transfer ribbon is coated with a wax-based ink, requiring a low melting temperature.

    Key Facts:
    - Most common type of thermal transfer ribbon
    - Recommended for coated and uncoated paper stock
    - Softer image durability
    - Inexpensive
    - Good for shipping, shelf, bin, retail, and warehouse labels

    2. Wax Resin Ribbon
    The hybrid of wax and resin-based thermal transfer ribbons have a melting temperature between that of full wax and full resin ribbons. They create sharp and clear images on a wide range of material types, and have been tested extensively with our thermal transfer products.

    Key Facts:
    - Ideal for both standard and weatherproof thermal transfer labels
    - Harder printed area than full wax; more resistant to occasional heavy handling, moisture, and temperature changes
    - Intermediate price bracket
    - Good for barcode, shipping, prescription pharmaceutical, and shelf labels

    3. Resin Ribbon
    Full resin thermal transfer printer ribbons are made of pure resin. They melt at a much higher temperature, dissolving into the material on which they’re printed, resulting in extreme durability.

    Key Facts:
    - Most expensive ribbon type
    - For use on non-paper, synthetic stocks
    - Most durable of the ribbon types
    - Good for labeling very sensitive medical applications and chemicals, textile or garment labels, automotive labels, and flexible packaging

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