What should I do if the carbon ribbon of the barcode printer is not printed clearly?
In addition to choosing high-quality carbon ribbon with reliable quality, the cleanliness of the barcode printer print head also directly affects the printing effect. Therefore, it is necessary to regularly check the core parts of the barcode printer& mdash; Print head. The print head is an expensive consumable component composed of thousands of heating points, which are converted into heat and pressure through electricity to transfer carbon ribbon ink to the carrier. The unclear printing effect is often due to contamination of the print head
In general, print head manufacturers recommend using non abrasive materials to clean the print head to prevent damage from abrasive materials
Cotton swabs and alcohol: For cleaning narrow areas of the print head, cotton swabs and alcohol are good choices
Cleaning Pen:Using a cleaning pen with cleaning agent is also relatively simple and convenient to use.
Print head cleaning cloth:Wiping the print head cleaning cloth is the most efficient and convenient way to clean.
Can carbon ribbons be reused?
Carbon ribbon is a consumable used in printing and photocopying machines, which can be used to print text and images on paper. Its working principle is that during the printing process, the needles on the print head will print text and images onto the carbon ribbon according to the specified encoding method, and then transfer them to the paper through the carbon powder on the carbon ribbon to achieve the printing effect.
Generally speaking, carbon ribbons are disposable and are not recommended for repeated use, as it can gradually reduce the amount of carbon powder on the ribbon, affecting the blackness and clarity of printing, and increasing the risk of print head wear and ribbon damage. Therefore, it is recommended to replace the carbon ribbon with a new one in a timely manner when its lifespan expires or when there are quality issues.
What carbon tape is effective for printing copperplate paper labels?
Copperplate paper is one of the most common types of printing label paper. Copperplate paper is cost-effective for other label materials and is widely used in various fields such as shopping malls, inventory management, clothing labeling, and industrial production automation lines.
Usually, we use wax based carbon tape to print labels on copperplate paper. Compared to film labels, the surface of copperplate paper coating is rough, and ordinary wax based carbon tape can be used to print clear handwriting patterns and save costs.
However, in special circumstances where a certain degree of scratch and wear resistance is required while ensuring clear printing results, enhanced wax based carbon ribbons or tree wax mixed carbon ribbons with better scratch resistance should be used.
For example, in the outer box labels of warehouse goods, if there is some friction between two boxes or scratching between loading and unloading goods, it is possible to consider using mixed carbon tape to print labels.
