What are the advantages and disadvantages of Color Wax/Resin Ribbon printed label paper

The Color Wax/Resin Ribbon has some obvious advantages and disadvantages when printing label paper, which are described separately below.

Advantages:

Rich colors: Color Wax/Resin Ribbon can print colorful labels to meet the specific needs of label colors.

Good printing effect: Color Wax/Resin Ribbon combines the advantages of wax base and resin base to maintain a high print density and clarity when printing, ensuring that the print effect is clear and vivid.

Scratch resistance and solvent resistance: Color Wax/Resin Ribbon has good scratch resistance and solvent resistance to ensure that the printed label remains clear and complete after prolonged use or contact with chemical solvents.

High temperature resistance: Color Wax/Resin Ribbon has a higher heat resistance than wax-based carbon ribbon, so printed labels can be used or stored in higher temperature environments.

Cons:

Higher cost: Color Wax/Resin Ribbon is usually more expensive than wax-based carbon strips and all-resin carbon strips due to the high cost of the production process and materials. This can increase the cost of printing labels.

Slightly less print sensitivity: Color Wax/Resin Ribbon has slightly less print sensitivity than wax-based carbon ribbon and may require higher energy or pressure to achieve the desired print result. This can increase energy consumption and wear on the printer.

There are certain requirements for printing materials: although Color Wax/Resin Ribbon is suitable for label paper with a variety of materials, it may not be ideal for some special materials (such as PET material with a very smooth surface). Therefore, when selecting the carbon strip, it is necessary to consider its matching with the label paper.

In summary, Color Wax/Resin Ribbon has the advantages of rich color, good printing effect, scratch resistance and solvent resistance when printing label paper, but the disadvantages such as high cost, low printing sensitivity and certain requirements for printing materials should also be considered. When choosing whether to use Color Wax/Resin Ribbon, it is necessary to weigh the specific application needs and cost budget.