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PF-TTR-WAX · Thermal transfer ribbons

Wax ribbon.

The economical everyday grade — a high-density carbon-wax ink for coated and uncoated paper labels. Crisp barcodes and text at full line speed, with an anti-static back-coat that protects the printhead across the life of the roll.

Paper labels Wax ink Up to 12 ips In stock
01 · Main properties

Sharp, low-energy print built for throughput.

  • High-density carbon-black wax ink for crisp 1D and 2D barcodes and small text.
  • Optimised for matte, semi-gloss coated and uncoated paper labels and tags.
  • Low melt energy — runs cool, reducing printhead wear and power draw.
  • Anti-static silicone back-coat protects the head and prevents wrinkle.
  • ANSI/ISO grade-A barcodes on recommended stocks at full speed.
  • Flat-head and near-edge printer compatible.
02 · Applications

Where it earns its place.

  • Shipping, logistics and warehouse labels.
  • Retail price, shelf-edge and promotional labels.
  • Carton, case and pallet identification.
  • General product and inventory labelling.
  • Short- to medium-life compliance labels.
03 · Compatible printers

Specified across flat-head and near-edge barcode printers.

  • Desktop — Zebra GK / GX / ZD, TSC TDP / TE, Honeywell PC42.
  • Industrial — Zebra ZT / ZM, SATO CL4NX, TSC MH / MX series.
  • Near-edge — Citizen CL-S, Toshiba B-EX series.
  • Print-and-apply systems on packing and weighing lines.
04 · Technical specification

Construction and performance.

Figures are typical; final settings depend on printer model, label stock and line speed. Our team will dial in darkness and speed on your equipment.

Ink type
Wax (carbon-based)
Ink melt point
≈ 65 – 75 °C
Backing film
4.5 µm PET base
Substrates
Coated / uncoated / matte paper
Max print speed
300 mm/s · 12 ips
Print energy
Low – medium
Head type
Flat-head & near-edge
Optical density (Dmax)
≥ 2.0
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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