What Types of Labels Work with Which Barcode Ribbon Type?
Especially for your thermal transfer printer, the barcode ribbon is an important element. This is especially important if your company is printing a variety of labels for your project, from shipping labels to jar labels. For those who use their thermal transfer printers, here is a quick guide to the barcode ribbon that is used to print a wide variety of labels daily and to get the most out of it. Different types of ribbons: Wax, wax/resin, and resin are three different types of ribbons. The three barcode printing materials you choose will depend on the material you are using. Here is a list of some common labels and the appropriate ribbons for them. Indoor Asset Labels : Depending on the type of environment you are using your indoor asset labels (Office Storage Area vs. Indoor Warehouse), you may choose to use paper or polypropylene label media. In that case, your labels should be made of wax (for paper) or wax/resin ribbon (for polypropylene). ...