What is the printing principle of enhanced wax based carbon ribbon?

The printing principle of enhanced wax based carbon ribbon mainly involves thermal transfer printing technology, and the specific process is as follows:

Overview of printing principles

Enhanced wax based carbon ribbon is a consumable specifically designed for thermal transfer printers. During the printing process, the enhanced wax based carbon ribbon is in close contact with the medium (such as label paper, plastic labels, etc.) through the print head and is printed under the action of heating and pressure.

Detailed printing process

1. Preparation stage:

The enhanced wax based carbon ribbon is installed on the ribbon shaft of the printer, and the medium (such as label paper) is installed on the medium shaft.

Preheat the print head to the set temperature and prepare for printing.

2. Heating and melting:

When the printing command is issued, the ceramic heating element inside the print head rapidly heats up.

The heat-resistant coating on the back of the wax based carbon ribbon is in direct contact with the heat transfer head, and heat is transferred to the heat transfer ink layer on the carbon ribbon through the back coating and base film.

The wax based material in the ink layer melts upon heating, becoming soft and easy to transfer.

3. Transfer and solidification:

At the same time, the printer applies appropriate pressure to transfer the melted wax based ink from the surface of the carbon ribbon to the medium.

Ink rapidly cools and solidifies on the medium, forming long-lasting and clear text or images.

4. Subsequent processing:

After printing is completed, the ribbon and medium continue to move forward to prepare for the next printing.

The temperature of the print head gradually decreases and returns to standby mode.

Characteristics of enhanced wax based carbon ribbon

Enhanced wear resistance: Compared to ordinary wax based carbon ribbons, enhanced wax based carbon ribbons typically contain a higher proportion of resin components, improving the wear resistance and durability of printed graphics.

Wide applicability: Suitable for various media, including copperplate paper, writing paper, bills, hang tags, glossy paper, smooth paper, synthetic paper, etc.

High printing quality: able to print clear and delicate text and images, meeting various printing needs.

Precautions

Temperature control: The temperature setting of the print head is crucial for the printing effect. Low temperature may cause ink to not melt sufficiently, affecting print quality; If the temperature is too high, it may damage the print head or medium.

Pressure adjustment: Appropriate printing pressure helps to evenly transfer ink, ensuring consistency and clarity of the printing effect.

Carbon ribbon selection: Choose the appropriate reinforced wax based carbon ribbon according to specific printing needs and media types to achieve the best printing effect.

In summary, the printing principle of enhanced wax based carbon ribbon is to use thermal transfer printing technology to transfer the wax based ink on the carbon ribbon to the medium under the action of heating and pressure, forming a long-lasting and clear printing effect.