Description

The T1E / T1M resin ribbon is a premium ribbon offering excellent all-round end-user properties.

The ribbon provides excellent text and barcode print quality, excellent sharpness and a very high print density of 1.8D. The printed image offers excellent mechanical (smudge) resistance as well as excellent heat resistance up to 180°C (356°F).

This ribbon requires a high level of printhead energy and can print up to 800mm/min (32ips). The ribbon prints well on plastics, coated and high-gloss papers. The low-friction silicone back coating ensures excellent printhead protection, preventing clogging and static build-up.

Details

Density : 1.8

‘Print density’ is a measure of how ‘black’ the print appears. The bigger the number, the ‘blacker’ it looks. It is an absolute number measured with a densitometer, here a Macbeth D19C.

Barcode compatability: 0 degrees: 100%  - 90 degrees: 95%

A measure of the edge quality of barcode in the print direction and 90 degrees to print direction: the bigger the number, the better the quality. It is an arbitrary number on a 0-100 scale.

Sharpness: 95%

A measure of print quality, e.g. clarity of fine detail in text, logos, etc.: the bigger the number, the better the quality on an arbitrary number on a 0-100 scale..

Print speed: 800 mm/second

Maximum recommended speed for this grade

Printhead energy: Between medium and high

The relative level of heat needed to transfer print from the ribbon to the substrate: affected by substrate and print speed. Reducing energy will extend printhead life.

Rub fastness: 95

A measure of resistance of the print to rubbing and scratching. Based on a industry-standard method using a Crockmeter - 680 g/cm3. Printout readable after 200 cycles.

Heat Resistance: 180 C / 356 F

Maximum temperature which the printed ribbon can withstand.

Lightfastness: 7,5

Resistance of fading by Blue Wool scale. From 0-8, where 6= 3-6 months, 7= 6-12 months, 8= 12-24 months. Measured outdoor in tempred zones (Europe/ America).

Water resistance: 100

A measure of the resistance to print to water: the bigger the number, the better the quality on an arbitrary 0-100 scale.

Solvent resistance: 45

A measure of the resistance to print to solvents: the bigger the number, the better the quality on an arbitrary 0-100 scale.

Tested with 939 g resistance, no damage after.. cycles:

IPA: 5     Meneral Spirit: 30     Motor Oil: 250     Ethanol:  5     Unleaded gasoline 98: nr*      Brake fluid: nr*

*) Not recommended

Certifications and approvals

Disposal of used ribbon

All used ribbons should be treated as ordinary industrial waste and disposed of in accordance with local regulations. Cores are made of polystyrene. Ribbons are packed using recycled cardboard and polyethylene film.