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Thermal Transfer Ribbon

N 904 Ge

Wax/resin
Near-Edge

is one of our brilliant near-edge inks that prints small letters and fine lines in super resolution with high opacity. It can be used on all label printers with near-edge print heads and direct printing systems. The near-edge inks are very flexible and universally applicable for printing on all label materials: vellum, coated papers, films such as PE, PP, PVC and PET, with and without top coat. This quality is gentle on the print head as it is very sensitive and prints excellently over a wide temperature range.

The print is smudge but not scratch resistant, is difficult to remove with an eraser and can hardly be removed with adhesive tape. Resistance to chemicals is poor with the exception of motor oil. The print is very resistant to motor oil.

Fields of application for coloured thermal transfer ribbons are the automated printing of labels or on packaging, when important information is to be highlighted in colour or printed in company colour and, of course, when the colour on the label has to match the product: this strong sunny yellow still allows visually legible printouts. Barcodes can only be recognised by camera-based scanners.

If the colour shade does not match exactly: Custom colours can be developed from a quantity of 10,000 m².

Product range

We supply ribbons in this quality in the standard dimensions of the compact range from a minimum quantity of only 5 rolls.
In addition, we supply special widths and customised ribbons in every possible dimension and design!
Net width jumbo roll: 680 mm

Applications

  • Direct printing on packaging film, TTO
  • Long lasting and high resistant product identification, Type plates
  • Packaging, Warehouse, Logistics

Printing characteristics

  • 200mm/s
    Speed
  • Sensitivity
  • Flexibility
  • Can be used on all print heads

Mechanical resistance

  • Smearing
  • Scratching
  • Erasing
  • Adhesive tape test

Print quality

OD on vellum 0,1
OD on foil 0,1
  • Vellum
  • Coated paper
  • Glossy paper
  • PE
  • PP
  • PVC
  • PET
  • Textile
  • PVC card

Chemical resistance

Water No
  • Alcohol (IPA)
  • White Spirit
  • Diesel
  • Engine oil
  • Gasoline
  • Brake fluid
  • Skydrol
  • MEK

Temperature resistance

  • 95°C
    Until

Resistance to UV light

not specified

Wax/resin near-edge thermal transfer ribbon in sunshine yellow:

  • Highest resolution in brilliant colour
  • Universally applicable on all label materials
  • Good mechanical resistance

Ribbon specifications

Ribbon chemistry Wax/resin
Printhead Near-Edge
Color 116 C
Thickness base film 4,5 µm
Total thickness 7,5 µm
Ink melting point 80 °C

Certifications

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

Character

Brilliant coloured near-edge thermal transfer ribbon in sunshine yellow.

Sensitive wax/resin quality with high resolution for universal use on all label materials. Good mechanical resistance to wiping, erasing and removal with adhesive tape. Resistance to chemicals is low with the exception of motor oil. With motor oil here, the print is still perfect after 150 wipe cycles with the Crockmeter.

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: 8. September 2025

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