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Technical Specifications

Promark II Product Data Sheet

Performance characteristics of the Promark II

  • Very high density for ultimate scan rates
  • Indelible, abrasion proof black images
  • Excellent edge definition
  • Provides extreme heat resistance, up to 300ºC (572ºF)
  • provides very high solvent resistance to:
    • gasoline, kerosene, IPA, and motor oils and many others
  • Totally static free with unique patent pending static elimination system

Recommended applications for the Promark II

  • All applications requiring permanent images
  • Heat shrink wrap applications and medical/pharmaceutical autoclave
  • Chemical drum labeling
  • Automotive labeling applications
  • All heavy duty industrial labeling

Formulation Technical Information :

Film thickness 4.5 +/- .5 micron
Total ribbon thickness 7.3 +/- .3 micron
Printing density 2.0 Macbeth Densitometer
Ink melting point 108°C / 226° F
Recommended maximum print speed 7 inches ( 178mm ) per second
Recommended media substrates Fasson 2 mil. polyester labels, 3M polyester labels,Flexcon TC 387 Thermlfilm, top coated Kapton
Kimdura, super high gloss paper labels
 

 

 

 

 

 

Performance Diamond :
The performance diamond measures the Promark II 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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