Thermal Transfer Ribbon Selection Guide

Wax Ribbons

Wax ribbons are designed to print best on uncoated paper and tag stock. Wax ribbons can come in a variety of options including:

  • Half Inch Wax
  • General Purpose / Standard Color Ribbons
    • General Purpose Red Wax - TR3021
    • General Purpose Blue Wax - TR3022
    • General Purpose Green Wax - TR3023
  • Standard Wax - TR4055
  • Premium Resin Enhanced Wax - TR4085plus

Resin Ribbons

Resin Ribbons are recommended for use on polyester film & tags, vinyl, polypropylene, kimdura & synthetic stock, or indoor / outdoor applications. These ribbons are guaranteed for both quality and durability. Resin Thermal Ribbon options include:

  • General Purpose Resin - R300
  • Specialty Heat Resistant Resin - R316
  • Permanent Care Resin - R350
  • Durable Color Resin - R510C (Blue / Gree / Red / Matte Silver)
  • Ultra Durable Resin - R510
  • Durable White Resin - R510W
  • Durable Metallic Gold Resin - VR301
  • Durable Metallic Siler Resin - VR301
  • High Opacity White Resin - TR3370
  • Classic Resin - TR4070

Near Edge Resin Ribbons

Near Edge ribbons provide high-quality printing and are the ideal choice for high-speed packaging and flexible applications. Their durability and quality make near edge ribbons a perfect solution for barcodes, compliance frozen, and more. Near Edge Resin Ribbon options include:

  • Plus Specialty Near Edge Wax / Resin - M295
  • Specialty Near Edge Silver Was / Resin - M295C
  • Specialty Near Edge White Wax / Resin - M295C
  • Near Edge Resin - R390
  • High Speed Durable Near Edge Resin - R396
  • Premium Near Edge Wax / Resin - TR4500

Wax / Resin Ribbons

The Wax / Resin ribbons are best used when printing on paper or for synthetic labeling applications. The combination of the wax and resin ink make them durable enough for use in harsh conditions. LabelPack Automation has several wax / resin ribbons available:

  • Ultra Durable Wax / Resin - M260
  • General Purpose Wax / Resin - TRX-50
  • Premium Wax / Resin - TRX-55

Color and Metallic Ribbons

Color and Metallic ribbons are made in wax, wax / resin, and resin ribbons. Using color or metallic ribbons is a simple way to create attractive and memorable labels and prints. Color and Metallica Ribbon options include:

  • General Purpose Red Wax - TR3021
  • General Purpose Blue Wax - TR3022
  • General Purpose Green Wax - TR3023
  • Specialty Near Edge Silver Wax / Resin - M295C
  • Specialty Near Edge White Wax / Resin - M295C
  • Durable Blue Resin - R510C
  • Durable Green Resin - R510C
  • Durable Red Resin - R510C
  • Durable Matte Silver Resin - R510C
  • Durable White Resin - R510W
  • High Opacity White Resin - TR3370
  • Durable Metallic Gold Resin - VR301
  • Durable Metallic Silver Resin - VR301