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Wax-resin ribbon.

The versatile mid-grade — a wax-resin ink that bridges paper and synthetic labels with strong smudge, scratch and mild-chemical resistance. The default specification when a single ribbon has to cover a mixed label estate.

Paper & synthetic Wax-resin Smudge-resistant In stock
01 · Main properties

One grade for a mixed label estate.

  • Balanced wax-resin formulation for gloss paper, matte synthetics and films.
  • Resists smudging, scuffing, IPA and common household cleaners.
  • High-definition edge — holds fine 2D codes, small fonts and graphics.
  • Moderate heat and steam resistance for warehousing and cold chain.
  • Anti-static back-coat; clean running with no head build-up.
  • Flat-head and near-edge compatible.
02 · Applications

Where it earns its place.

  • Durable shipping, outer-case and GHS compliance labels.
  • Pharmaceutical and healthcare labelling.
  • Cold-chain and refrigerated-goods identification.
  • Electronics and white-goods rating labels.
  • Drum, IBC and chemical-container labels.
03 · Compatible printers

Runs on the full barcode-printer range.

  • Desktop — Zebra ZD, TSC TE / DA, Honeywell PC43.
  • Industrial — Zebra ZT / 140Xi, SATO CL4NX, Datamax / Honeywell.
  • Near-edge — Citizen CL-S, Toshiba B-EX series.
  • Print-and-apply and TTO coding heads.
04 · Technical specification

Construction and performance.

Pair with synthetic or gloss-paper stocks for best smudge and chemical resistance.

Ink type
Wax-resin
Ink melt point
≈ 75 – 85 °C
Backing film
4.5 µm PET base
Substrates
Gloss paper, PP, PE, PET, vellum
Max print speed
250 mm/s · 10 ips
Smudge resistance
High
Chemical resistance
IPA, mild solvents, detergents
Optical density (Dmax)
≥ 2.1
05 · Transport & storage

Handle it right, it runs right.

Storage temperature
5 – 35 °C · stable, dry
Relative humidity
20 – 85% RH · non-condensing
Shelf life
2 years from manufacture, sealed
Light
Keep boxed; avoid direct sunlight
Handling
Acclimatise 24h before use if climate-shifted
06 · Ordering

Cut to your machine, shipped from the nearest office.

Ink coating
CSO (out) or CSI (in) wound
Roll widths
25 – 220 mm · cut to order
Roll lengths
74 m · 300 m · 450 m · 600 m
Core
0.5″ and 1″ ID
Lead time · stock
48 hours from nearest office
Sample roll
Free on request
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