Ribbon is a very important material when printing. Generally speaking, the quality of ribbon not only determines the life of the print head but also affects the printing effect. A good carbon ribbon can protect the print head, and the effect can be accurately attached to the paper, and it is not easy to spread or fall off. The main components of the carbon belt The carbon belt can be simply divided into the following three types according to its material classification:

1. Wax-based carbon ribbon: a product that uses wax and carbon black (assumed to be a black ribbon) as the main material as the coating material. Wax-based ribbon is the most economical and cheap ribbon, mainly used for printing on general paper. When using wax-based ribbon, attention must be paid to the cooperation with the paper. Wax-based ribbon is used for materials with a slight bump on the surface. It is not suitable for materials with a smooth surface like a mirror, such as PET products.

Tapes are usually more expensive, but the printing effect must be matched with the paper/printing medium to achieve the best printing level.

3. Half-tree and half-wax carbon belt: It is a product that uses wax and resin as the main material as a coating material. The mixing ratio will be changed according to the needs. It is mainly used for materials with smooth surface. Generally, it is suitable for products with strict surface requirements, such as the labeling of ordinary consumable products. Its performance is to combine the advantages of the above two carbon ribbons. And made.

4. Washable cloth ribbon: excellent scratch resistance, smear resistance, and alcohol resistance and other chemical properties; washing resistance, after washing with detergent (including dry cleaning), it still maintains a clear image; after ironing at a high temperature of 150 ° C, More excellent quality. During continuous printing, there is no sticking of washing labels.