How does wax-based carbon tape print on different materials?

The printing effect of wax-based carbon tape on different materials will be affected by many factors, including the quality of the carbon tape, the performance of the printer, the setting of printing parameters and the characteristics of the material to be printed. The following is a general analysis of the printing effect of wax-based carbon tape on different materials:

First, the characteristics of wax-based carbon belt

Wax-based carbon strips usually contain a high percentage of wax-based raw materials, which determine the melting point of the carbon strip. Because the melting point of wax is relatively low, the energy required to print with wax-based carbon strips is also relatively low. However, this also means that the printed patterns of wax-based carbon strips may not be as durable as those of mixed and resin-based carbon strips. Most wax-based carbon strips have only one coating, which makes them likely to have weak adhesion on some materials.

Second, the printing effect on different materials

1.Paper material:

Ordinary paper: wax-based carbon tape on ordinary paper can produce a clear and uniform printing effect, suitable for printing general text or images.

Coated paper: The surface of coated paper is relatively smooth, but the wax-based carbon strip can still provide good printing results, especially when combined with the appropriate printing parameters and printer performance. However, for applications that require higher durability, it may be necessary to consider mixed - or resin-based carbon strips.

Glazed paper, smooth paper: The surface of these materials is relatively smooth, and the printing effect of wax-based carbon strips on these materials is usually better, but the same need to pay attention to the durability problem.

2.Synthetic material:

Synthetic paper: Synthetic paper has the appearance and feel of paper, but the physical and chemical properties are different from paper. The printing effect of wax based carbon tape on synthetic paper depends on the specific type and quality of synthetic paper. In general, wax-based carbon tape can also produce a clear printing effect on synthetic paper, but it may be necessary to adjust the printing parameters according to the actual situation.

3.Special material:

Smooth materials such as PET (polyester) : The surface smoothness of smooth materials such as PET is high, and the adhesion of wax-based carbon strips on these materials may be weak, resulting in poor printing effect or easy to fall off. Therefore, when printing on these materials, you may want to consider using a mixed base or resin-based carbon strip to improve adhesion and durability.

Third, precautions

Print parameter Settings: In order to obtain the best print results, it is necessary to adjust the parameters of the printer according to the characteristics of the printed material, such as printing temperature, pressure, speed, etc.

Carbon strip quality: The quality of the carbon strip directly affects the printing effect. Choosing a high-quality wax-based carbon strip can improve the clarity and durability of the print.

Printer performance: The performance of the printer is also an important factor affecting the printing effect. High-quality printers can work better with the carbon strip to produce clearer printing results.

In summary, the printing effect of wax-based carbon tape on different materials varies according to the material characteristics. When selecting carbon belts, comprehensive consideration should be made according to actual application scenarios and printing requirements. For applications that require higher durability, you may want to consider using a mixed base or resin-based carbon strip.