Common types of ribbon inks available today

Wax ribbon ink

Wax barcode ribbon ink  is a cost-effective barcode label printing ink choice for consumers. It's a popular choice for many customers, likely due to its reasonable price and ability to meet their needs. It can be said that wax barcode ribbon ink is suitable for almost any customer. Other characteristics of wax barcode ribbon ink include...

1. Wax barcode ink: A medium-quality ink with a low melting point, less damaging to the print head.
2. Adhesion to the surface after printing.
3. The printed labels are sharp and detailed.
4. Scratch resistant, moderate chemical resistance to solvents.
5. Low melting point, medium adhesion to printing material.
6. Competitive prices.
7. Suitable for printing on paper labels such as: 0339, 0331 and other types of paper labels.
8. Compatible with brands such as: Zebra, Sevo, Toshiba, Datamak, Toshiba….

Wax/Resin Ribbon Ink

One of the most commonly used types of barcode ink is  wax/resin ribbon ink . Wax/resin barcode ink is an intermediate product used to make barcode ink. A small amount of resin is added. This type of barcode ink is often used for printing high-quality labels.

By combining wax and resin in the perfect ratio, wax/resin barcodes are created. Their competitive price and excellent quality have made them very popular and widely used by many customers.

1. Wax/Resin barcode printing ink offers excellent scratch resistance.
2. Good heat resistance.
3. This barcode ink is designed for labels that come into contact with water or humid air because it is not water-soluble.
4. The printed labels have high sharpness.
5. Competitive prices.
6. Print at low temperatures and high speeds.
7. Wax/resin barcode ink is less selective in its application than resin ink, and its quality is better than wax ink, so it can be said that wax/resin ink is the best type of ink to use.

Resin Ribbon Ink

Due to its high resin content, it has high adhesion, making it suitable for printing barcodes that require high strength in high-temperature, humid, or cold environments. It is used directly in industries such as: clothing, textiles, processing, silver labels, PVC labels, and frozen products.

1. The barcode printing ink has a 100% resin concentration, resulting in very durable and clear ink quality.
2. This resin barcode ink is resistant to environmental influences and is insoluble in water and solvents.
3. Resin ink has the highest melting point among the three types of modern barcode printing inks. Therefore, barcode printheads have to operate at high temperatures, which can cause them to wear out quickly.
4. It is a type of resin with high scratch and solvent resistance.
5. The back label is printed sharply and clearly.
6. The adhesion to the printing material is very good.

Therefore, ribbon ink is very versatile and used for printing barcodes. Each type of ribbon ink has its own advantages and disadvantages, allowing printing companies to choose the most suitable option for each specific case.