Barcode Ribbon Barcode ribbons are used in thermal transfer printers to transfer the image to the thermal transfer label with heat applied from the print head. The quality of ribbon used will make a difference in the life of your printers print head and the quality of the image printed. Why is our ribbon better? Take a look at this image of 2 print heads. When using our ribbon with print head cleaner, your print quality will be better for a longer period of time and your print head will last a lot longer. Thermal transfer barcode ribbons, along with high quality wax, wax/resin and resin ribbons for use in Zebra, Sato, Intermec, Datamax and many other printers.

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Thermal Transfer Ribbon Barcodes on packaging, products, and inventory are important to be able to read and withstand various environments, and stick to the surfaces that the barcodes are affixed onto, from paper mail to glossy plastic bags. In addition, quality ribbons will keep your thermal transfer printer printheads cleaner, making the barcodes clean and easy to read, even after long runs. Finding the right ribbons at an affordable cost therefore is important to make sure your business runs smoothly. We provide high quality wax, wax/resin, resin, and flexible packaging ribbons for all your barcode needs. Our variety of ribbons include colors ranging from red, blue, magenta, yellow, gray, orange, green, and more, with varying tones and intensities in the color spectrum. In addition, our ribbons are compatible with multiple brands of printers as well, so whether you have a Zebra, Datamax, or other printer, we have you covered.

Thermal Transfer Ribbon Our wax ribbons are great for basic uses on all products that won't undergo intense, environmental changes or shipping arrangements, and can be printed on most common surfaces that will only be a few times. Wax-resin ribbons are especially useful for items that will be scanned multiple times and in harsh environments or through rough handling, and on products with rough or matte surfaces. Our full resin labels are great for printing on polyester or glossy surfaces. To get a more in-depth discussion about wax barcode ribbons, visit our blog post about them. If you still have questions about which ribbon to use, contact us: we can help you find the right ribbon for your printer and products.

Barcode Ribbon Economy wax ribbons are the most common type of thermal transfer ribbon which is less expensive. Economy wax ribbons are good for shipping labels, shelf and bin labels, retail labels, and warehouse labels. Economy wax ribbons are typically recommended for use on uncoated paper stock. These ribbons are designed for produces crisp, rotated bar codes and dark, durable images. Wax Ribbons are great for printing on regular paper/ label surfaces that are not kept in extreme conditions.

Zebra Ribbon Resin barcode ribbon provides the most durable, chemical resistant, clear image possible when used on the proper labels. This resin ribbon provides the best performance for printing high density barcodes, high resolution graphics and crisp text when used with a wide range of materials from matte to gloss synthetics. Be sure to turn the print head temperature up. It takes more heat to transfer the resin than it does for wax. Perfect for harsh environments this ribbon provides unparalleled resistance and dense black images.

Resin Ribbon Adazon sells a wide variety of thermal transfer ribbons for use on flexible packaging substrates. These ribbons work with many of the best thermal transfer coders available -- including Dataflex®, Markem®, Jaguar®, SmartDate®, Norwood®, VideoJet® and others. These ribbons offer both variety and quality. Our flexible packaging ribbon creates a clear, lasting imprint on a wide range of packaging materials, including packaging for chips, cheese or coffee; as well as plants, clothing, candy, nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals and so much more. You can browse our flexible packaging ribbons by several criteria. Search by ribbon color, printer type or printer model, width in inches or mm, and price. With long ribbon lengths and a fast print speed of up to 24 ips, these flexible printer ribbons offer high performance and the kind of speed that leads to better efficiency -- without sacrificing crisp print quality. If you need help deciding which is the right size or type of flexible printer ribbon for your needs, please give us a call at and we’ll help you choose.

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