|
|
|
||||
|
|
|
|
|||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Thermal Transfer Ribbons
What is Thermal Transfer?
The
thermal transfer process is accomplished in a thermal transfer printer by
applying a voltage to the printhead that consists of 200
to 600 resistive heating elements per linear inch of printhead
(dpi-dots per inch). The resistive material is covered by a thin coating or
"glaze" that protects the heating elements from abrasion as the
thermal transfer ribbon makes contact with it.
The line
of printhead elements is in direct pressure contact
with the back side of the thermal transfer ribbon. The ink side of the ribbon
is in direct contact with the receiver or label stock. This ribbon and receiver
"sandwich" is driven by a rubber-covered platen roller under the printhead print line at a speed consistent with the heating
cycle time of the printhead.
Heat from
the printing elements raises the ink to a temperature above its melting point.
At this time the ink from the ribbon transfers to the receiver and adheres to
it. Together, the ribbon and receiver continue to move from under the printhead for a short distance before separation of ribbon
and receiver occurs. It is at this point that the image is formed.
|
Zebra |
Intermec |
Sato |
|
Datamax |
|
Monarch |
|
Eltron |
Printronix |
Paxar |
|
TEC |
Datamax |
Markhem |
|
Codewriter |
Astro-Med |
Ring |
We carry an extremely
wide selection of ribbons for virtually every printer model made by the
manufactures shown above. These ribbons
are available in various widths and lengths and in many cases ship on the same
day an order is placed.
Please contact us for
pricing. Before calling or sending an
e-mail, please have your printer make and model available and let us know what
width label you will be using and its facestock
material—i.e. paper, polyester, etc.
Types Of
Thermal Transfer Ribbons
