{"id":235,"date":"2024-01-16T12:38:50","date_gmt":"2024-01-16T12:38:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.barcodesite.eu\/blog\/?p=235"},"modified":"2024-02-13T14:45:41","modified_gmt":"2024-02-13T14:45:41","slug":"what-is-a-ribbon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.barcodesite.eu\/blog\/what-is-a-ribbon\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a ribbon?"},"content":{"rendered":"If you are wondering what is a ribbon, in this Barcode Site<\/a> Blog we tell you everything you need to know.\r\n
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\u00bfWhat is a ribbon?<\/h3>\r\nThermal transfer ribbon is a thin plastic film in roll form and is used in label printers located inside the printer. It passes between the print head and the label and then winds onto another roll where it is rewound, transferring the ink to the label.\r\n\r\n
<\/br>In a simple way; ribbon is the “ink” for thermal transfer printers. It is black in most cases, but they exist in various colors and qualities.\r\n\r\n
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RIBBONS AT BARCODE SITE<\/a><\/p>\r\nRibbons are used only in thermal transfer printers<\/strong> and in most cases to print barcodes on labels that can have applications as diverse as: warehouse labeling, shipment identification, marking of meat and frozen products, marking of medicines, labels for laboratory samples, etc.\r\n\r\n
<\/br>Your printer will use ribbon or thermal transfer ribbon if it prints on labels made of any non-thermal (heat-sensitive) material, ranging from coated paper to plastic. That is, they are not printers with direct thermal technology.\r\n\r\n
<\/br>Ribbon is one of the most durable<\/strong> consumables on the market.\r\n\r\n
<\/br>In the case of using label printers with direct thermal printing, it will be necessary to print on a roll of photosensitive paper labels.\r\n\r\n
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\u00bfWhat types of ribbon exist?<\/h3>\r\nThere are 3 types of ribbon:\r\n\r\n
<\/br>\u27a4Wax Ribbon<\/strong>. This type of ribbon is the most common and economical. It is intended for applications that do not require great durability or resistance, such as shipping labels.\r\n\r\n
<\/br>\u27a4Resin Ribbon<\/strong>. This is the type of ribbon with the greatest strength and durability<\/strong>. It is composed of several layers, the first of which is polyester and the remaining ones are resin. It is usually used in applications where a virtually indelible print is needed that resists friction, high temperatures, and low temperatures. Medical, pharmaceutical use, electronic components, etc.\r\n\r\n
<\/br>\u27a4Mixed Ribbon<\/strong>. As its name indicates, it is a mix between wax ribbon and resin ribbon, since its layers are composed of wax and resin. Resistant to abrasion and chemicals, especially for when high printing sensitivity is desired. Ideal for refrigerated products, containers, price labels, among others.\r\n\r\n
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Parts of a ribbon, \u00bfwhat is it composed of?<\/h3>\r\n\r\nA ribbon is made up of 3 parts:\r\n