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Technical Specifications

Ultra Wax Product Data Sheet

Performance characteristics of the Ultra Wax

  • High density, black images for superior scan rates
  • Widest latitude on thermal transfer label materials
  • Excellent print quality
  • Capable of printing at high speeds - up to 12 IPS
  • Low print head energy
  • Good abrasion resistance compared to standard wax based ribbons available
  • Static proof ribbon

Recommended applications for the Ultra Wax

  • High speed print and apply labeling systems
  • Shipping, carton and address labels
  • All product ID label and tag printing; retail, industrial and apparel
  • All general purpose labeling

Formulation Technical Information :

Film thickness 4.5 +/- .5 micron
Total ribbon thickness 6.8 +/- .3 micron
Printing density 2.23 Macbeth Densitometer
Ink melting point 60.1°C / 140.2° F
Recommended maximum print speed 12 inches ( 305 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 Ultra Wax 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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