Thermal Transfer Ribbon
OwnLikes, with its continuous technological research and rich service experience, has outstanding performance in carbon ribbon printing with wide applicability, clear images, and enhanced scratch durability. The unique anti-static back coating technology provides better protection and extends the service life of the print head
OwnLikes thermal transfer carbon tape is widely used in various fields such as electronics, electronics, automotive, industry, commerce, warehousing, logistics, and medicine
OwnLikes has sufficient experience in the application and development of thermal transfer carbon ribbon printing technology. All products undergo strict physical and chemical testing, environmental simulation testing, and printer printing testing before leaving the factory. At the same time, the laboratory continuously analyzes and tests the formula of heat transfer carbon tape and label materials to provide users with appropriate and standard compliant products
Thermal transfer carbon tape is a consumable used in barcode printers, which is a polyester film coated with wax, resin, or mixed ink on one side. Apply lubricant on the side without ink to prevent wear of the print head. The ink on the barcode ribbon will transfer the corresponding text and barcode information to the label under the heat and pressure of the barcode printer print head
Heat transfer carbon tape can be divided into three types based on chemical composition (material): wax based, mixed based, and resin based. Generally, wax based carbon ribbon refers to carbon ribbon with a paraffin to resin ratio of 70%, mixed based carbon ribbon refers to carbon ribbon with a paraffin to resin ratio of 50% each, and resin based carbon ribbon refers to carbon ribbon with a paraffin to resin ratio of less than 50%
1. Wax based carbon ribbon has the characteristics of high sensitivity, high resolution, and high density, and is widely applicable, such as ordinary paper, copperplate paper, rough paper, smooth paper, coated paper, synthetic paper, etc
2. Half tree and half wax Wax Wax/Resin carbon tape has stain resistance, high definition, and high resolution, and is widely applicable to various labels such as copperplate paper, smooth paper, coated paper, synthetic paper, PET, PVC, etc
3. Resin based carbon tape has high-quality scratch resistance, stain resistance, solvent resistance, high resolution, etc., suitable for labels of various materials, especially various polyester and plastic labels, such as synthetic paper PVC、PET、BOPP、PE、PS、Polyimide、 Washing labels, etc
What are the precautions for using thermal paper?
1. Choose suitable thermal paper: Choose high-temperature resistant paper according to your needs to prevent handwriting fading.
2. Storage environment: dry, ventilated, dust-free, moisture-proof, hot, and sun proof, solvent and acid-base resistant.
3. Printing parameters: Set correctly and do not change them arbitrarily.
4. Precautions for use: Scratch resistant, minimal contact, frequent hand washing, pollution prevention, and child contact prevention.
5. Storage time: Avoid long-term storage, usually 1-2 years.
In summary, it is important to choose, use, and store thermal paper correctly, pay attention to hygiene, and ensure effectiveness and safety.
Why are there thermal paper with grid and white backgrounds
Thermal paper, as a type of processing paper, is manufactured by coating a layer of high-quality base paper; Thermal sensitive coating; (Thermal sensitive color changing layer). Applying adhesive on the back and attaching a backing paper is called thermal paper adhesive
Release paper, commonly known as“ Bottom paper”, The base paper has a separating effect on the adhesive, so it is used as an attachment for the surface paper to ensure that the surface paper can be easily peeled off from the base paper. Commonly used are glassine paper or white thick base, kraft paper, polyester (PET), etc
Below, we will introduce the differences between Grassin base paper and white thick base paper:
Grassin base paper, abbreviated as grid base, can be divided into white grid, blue grid, and yellow grid. The three are of different colors. Thermal paper usually uses white and blue grids more frequently. This backing paper is designed specifically for high-speed roll printing die-cutting and automatic labeling, with excellent die-cutting performance, good thickness, and transparency
White thick base paper has excellent flatness and is suitable for flat sheet applications. It has good strength when die cut on flat or circular pressing equipment
Overall, each has its own advantages and characteristics. How to choose the appropriate base paper? Choose according to your labeling method, whether it is roll or cut
Why do thermal paper stickers fade?
The coating of thermal paper adhesive labels contains specific thermal sensitive components, such as no color dyes (such as crystal violet lactone in the triphenylalkylbenzene phthalein system, fluoranthene management system, etc.) and color developing agents (such as para hydroxybenzoic acid and its esters, salicylic acid, etc.).
When these components are heated, they undergo chemical reactions and produce colors.
However, this color reaction is reversible, meaning that colored products will decompose to varying degrees on their own, causing the color of the handwriting to gradually fade.
What is thermal paper usually used for printing? Do you need to use carbon ribbon?
Thermal paper is usually printed using a thermal printer and does not require the use of carbon tape.
Thermal printing achieves ink free printing through heated label paper, which is suitable for low demand industries but has a short storage time. Thermal transfer printing uses carbon tape printing, which is durable but costly. Thermal paper is commonly printed on thermal printers without the need for carbon tape; For a more durable effect, heat transfer printing is optional.
