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Technical Specifications

Prism SeriesProduct Data Sheet

Performance characteristics of the Prism Series

  • High intensity colors available in Blue, Red and Green
  • Widest latitude to the most receiving materials
  • Excellent edge definition
  • Superior bar code capability at high speeds - up to 10 IPS
  • Green and blue Prism Series colors are scannable
  • Superior abrasion resistance compared to any wax based ribbon available

Recommended applications for the Prism Series

  • Product Identification
  • Retail apparel tag printing
  • Seasonal labeling
  • General purpose

Formulation Technical Information :

Film thickness 4.5 +/- .5 micron
Total ribbon thickness 7.7 +/- .5 micron
Printing density 1.8 Macbeth Densitometer
Ink melting point 72.3°C / 158.9° F
Recommended maximum print speed 10 inches ( 254 mm ) per second
Recommended media substrates Fasson Transtherm 1C, Brown-Bridge CTT, Green Bay Scan Rite CT, Fitchburg EZE Transfer TPC, Kansaki KTT-10, Kimdura, Mac Tac Optiscan, Ultrascan, Optiscan Plus and many others
 

 

 

 

 

 

Performance Diamond :
The performance diamond measures the Prism Series thermal transfer ribbon performance characteristics when printing on targeted media substrates.

 

  • Scratch test method; 1400gm, reciprocating sled with 1/4" ball baring
  • Smudge test method; 1400gm load, reciprocating sled 1/4" Bumpon rubber pad
  • Print quality test method : ANSI PQS on targeted media substrates
  • High speed printing test method : ANSI PQS on targeted media substrate
  • Sensitivity test method : Atlantek thermal response test equipment.
 
   

 

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