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Thermal Transfer Ribbon

T 172 Br

Wax
Flat-Head

is one of our brilliant wax-quality inks for paper and board materials. It can be used on all label printers with flat-head printheads. The wax inks can be used for printing on all vellum, matt and gloss coated papers and board materials. Foils such as PE can also be printed. This quality is gentle on the print head as it is very sensitive and prints excellently at up to 250 mm/s over a wide temperature range.

The print is limited smudge but not scratch resistant. It can be removed with an eraser after a few cycles but remains legible in the tape test. The print is waterproof, but resistance to chemicals is low.

Coloured thermal transfer ribbons are used for printing labels when important information needs to be highlighted in colour or printed in the company colour and, of course, when the colour on the label has to match the product: Brown is often used for labelling natural products, food but also clothing.

If the colour does not fit exactly, we can develop customised colours from a purchase 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 5 rolls, or 6 rolls in 110mm x 74m on 1/2″ sleeve.
In addition, we supply special widths and ribbons in every possible dimension and design made to measure!
Net width jumbo roll: 880 mm

Applications

  • Packaging, Warehouse, Logistics

Printing characteristics

  • 250mm/s
    Speed
  • Sensitivity
  • Flexibility

Mechanical resistance

  • Smearing
  • Scratching
  • Erasing
  • Adhesive tape test

Print quality

OD on vellum 1
OD on foil 1,3
  • 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

  • 65°C
    Until

Resistance to UV light

recommended until 1 Year

Wax flat-head thermal transfer ribbon in brown:

  • Sensitive for high printing speeds
  • High opacity and resolution
  • For paper and cardboard surfaces

Ribbon specifications

Ribbon chemistry Wax
Printhead Flat-Head
Color 4695 C
Thickness base film 4,5 µm
Total thickness 8,5 µm
Ink melting point 65 °C

Certifications

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

Character

Thermal transfer film in rich brown, ideal for labelling natural and sustainable products.

High-contrast wax quality in colour to highlight the character of the product or print corporate colour paper and board labels cost-effectively with variable content.

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

Which quality is the right one?

Our product finder makes it easy for you to choose from our wide range of products. Simply enter your requirements for label material, printer type, color, and print resistance, and find the ideal qualities for your needs.


Any questions? We are happy to advise you!

If you have specific questions, require sophisticated label materials, have high demands in terms of print resistance, or need sample rolls for testing, we are happy to assist you.