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Thermal Transfer Ribbon

N 420 Sw

Wax/resin
Near-Edge

is a universal wax-resin quality for all near-edge printers, including both label printers and direct printing systems. It impresses with its very black print, high resolution, and excellent print quality even on rough paper surfaces, which are difficult to print on for most near-edge grades. Thanks to its flexibility, it can also print on synthetic materials such as PE and PP in addition to paper surfaces. For a wax-resin quality, the print is highly smudge-resistant and cannot be removed with adhesive tape, although it does not offer particular resistance to chemicals. Its remarkable compatibility with difficult and rough paper surfaces, even in direct printing systems, is one of its key features.

Product range

We supply this ribbon quality in the standard dimensions of the compact program, which cover the majority of possible applications, starting from a minimum quantity of 1 carton. All cartons are the same size for convenient onward shipping and contain, depending on the roll size, between 6 and 36 rolls. Detailed specifications of the available standard items, packaging units, and delivery times can be found in the compact product list for this quality. In addition, we supply special widths starting from 50 rolls, as well as ribbons in any possible dimension and custom configuration. Net width of jumbo roll: 880 mm

Applications

  • Packaging, Warehouse, Logistics

Printing characteristics

  • 300mm/s
    Speed
  • Sensitivity
  • Flexibility

Mechanical resistance

  • Smearing
  • Scratching
  • Erasing
  • Adhesive tape test

Print quality

OD on vellum 1,7
OD on foil 2,1
  • Vellum
  • Coated paper
  • Glossy paper
  • PE
  • PP
  • PVC
  • PET
  • Textile
  • PVC card

Chemical resistance

Water Yes
  • Alcohol (IPA)
  • White Spirit
  • Diesel
  • Engine oil
  • Gasoline
  • Brake fluid
  • Skydrol
  • MEK

Temperature resistance

  • 68°C
    Until

Resistance to UV light

recommended until 1 Year

Wax-resin quality with excellent price-performance ratio

• Wide range of applications
• Very black print and excellent resolution
• Suitable for all materials, including challenging and rough paper surfaces

Ribbon specifications

Ribbon chemistry Wax/resin
Printhead Near-Edge
Color Black
Thickness base film 4,5 µm
Total thickness 6,3 µm
Ink melting point 78 °C

Certifications

  • Halogen-Free
  • No Heavy metals (RohS)
  • REACH (no substances on SVHC List)

Character

Dark and high-resolution near-edge quality with a very wide range of applications. Ideal for printing on paper surfaces with label printers, but also suitable for use in direct printing systems. Highly smudge-resistant and cannot be removed with adhesive tape.

Shelf life and storage conditions

"In principle termal transfer ribbons have a long shelf live. We guarantee that, if stored correctly ( temperature: 5 - 35 °C, relative humidity: 30 - 80 % ) our ribbons remain in perfect condition for use for 1 year from delivery."

Test methods

"Our thermal transfer ribbons are tested according to CALOR | REGMA testing procedures. We are happy to supply details upon request."

Quality management ISO 9001 : 2015

Our processes and quality management system are certified according to the latest version 2015.

Status: 16. September 2025

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