What are the common reasons for the fracture of wax based carbon ribbons?

The common reasons for enhanced wax based carbon ribbon fracture include the following:

1. Inappropriate printer temperature and speed settings:

Setting the temperature or printing depth of the printer too high can cause the carbon ribbon to become brittle or melt in high-temperature environments, increasing the risk of breakage.

Printing speed or paper output speed that is too slow can also increase the stress on the carbon ribbon, leading to breakage.

2. Used inferior carbon ribbon:

Poor quality carbon ribbons, especially those with thin PET film layers, cannot withstand the tensile force of equipment recycling carbon ribbons during the printing process, especially when the tensile force is high at the moment of printing start-up, making them more prone to breakage.

3. Improper tension setting of carbon ribbon supply shaft or recycling shaft:

The tension set on the carbon ribbon supply shaft or recycling shaft is too high, which can cause the carbon ribbon to be pulled and broken.

4. Carbon ribbon not installed correctly:

Incorrect installation of the carbon ribbon, such as the ribbon not being properly wrapped around the ribbon shaft, or the ribbon being installed loosely or twisted, can cause uneven tension or winding problems during ribbon operation, thereby increasing the likelihood of breakage.

5. Dust, stains, or residue on the surface of the print head:

Unclean surface of the print head can increase friction during the printing process, causing excessive pulling and breakage of the carbon ribbon.

6. Carbon ribbon and label paper do not match:

If the type of carbon ribbon does not match the label paper (such as using wax based carbon ribbon with label paper that requires high adhesion), it may cause uneven heating of the carbon ribbon by the print head, resulting in carbon ribbon breakage.

7. There are foreign objects or component failures inside the printer:

There are foreign objects inside the printer, such as paper scraps, dust, etc., or component failures such as print heads and shafts, which may also cause the carbon ribbon to break.

In response to the above reasons, the following measures can be taken to prevent and solve the problem of carbon ribbon fracture:

Adjust printer temperature and speed settings: Set the printer temperature and speed appropriately based on the type of ribbon and label paper.

Choose high-quality carbon ribbon: Ensure that the quality of the carbon ribbon meets printing requirements and avoid using inferior carbon ribbon.

Correct installation of carbon ribbon: Install the carbon ribbon correctly according to the manufacturer's instructions, ensuring that the carbon ribbon is installed correctly and securely.

Regularly clean the print head: Use specialized print head cleaning tools to regularly clean the surface of the print head, ensuring that it is clean, free of dust, stains, or residue.

Match carbon ribbon and label paper: Choose the appropriate combination of carbon ribbon and label paper according to printing requirements.

Inspect and maintain the printer: Regularly check for foreign objects inside the printer, clean the print head and shaft components to ensure their normal operation.

If the above measures cannot solve the problem, it is recommended to contact the printer manufacturer or professional maintenance service personnel for further inspection and repair.