Printing ribbons are ink films used for printing barcodes, images, and text. Ribbons are used in thermal transfer printers. Application areas include retail, warehousing, manufacturing, and logistics.
Printing with ribbons is known for its quality, as the information on the label lasts long, doesn’t wear off, wash off with water, or fade under sunlight. Ribbon prints are resistant to moisture, high and low temperatures.
Types of ribbons:
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Wax-based ribbons. These are mainly used for printing on cardboard or standard labels. They are resistant to harsh environments: moisture, temperature extremes; labels do not fade or wear off.
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Resin ribbons. Resin-based ribbons are applied to self-adhesive polyethylene or polypropylene, and also used for synthetic labels. Like wax ribbons, resin ribbons resist environmental factors, including direct sunlight.
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Textile ribbons. Fabric labels printed with these ribbons retain their original appearance after washing, steaming, and exposure to chemicals. The information remains clear and bright. Textile printing ribbons are used in manufacturing, logistics, and the healthcare industry.
Advantages of ribbons:
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Printing speed on thermal transfer printers is significantly faster than on inkjet or laser printers.
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Various sizes. Ribbons are available for different label printer models.
It is important to choose the correct ribbon to ensure the printed information lasts from several months to a year, depending on label storage and usage conditions.
Ribbons vary in width and roll length, so the quantity needed depends on usage intensity and print volume. On average, three ribbons are required to print one thousand labels.
Printing ribbons are used for labels in the following areas:
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In stores, warehouses, and manufacturing facilities.
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By delivery services and logistics companies, where labels on goods and packaging are exposed to moisture and temperature changes. It is important to preserve the original appearance of the print and prevent data from being erased by mechanical impact.
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By food retailers. Food is stored in refrigerators, and if low-quality labeling materials are used, the text may become unreadable due to low temperatures.
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By pharmaceutical companies. Such products are usually stored in cold rooms, sometimes in deep freezing conditions.
The Torgsoft online store offers ribbons for purchase in Kharkiv with Nova Poshta delivery to Kyiv, Dnipro, Odesa, Lviv, Kropyvnytskyi, Chernivtsi, Poltava, Cherkasy, and other regions of Ukraine.