Thermal transfer ribbons Wax
- For printing paper labels – a low-cost option for indoor applications.
- Wax ribbons are the most commonly used and generally the most cost-effective option when it comes to thermal transfer ribbons. Due to the nature of the wax-based ink used to print the label image, these labels should not be exposed to moisture or chemicals.
- Wax melts at a lower temperature than resin, so it preserves the life of the printhead, but it also creates a "softer" image that makes it more susceptible to smudging and scratching.
- Labels printed using wax ribbons (WAX) do not have the durability of a label printed with resin (Resin) ribbon. This makes them ideal for short life applications such as shipping labels or retail.