The main differences between mixed based carbon ribbon, wax based carbon ribbon, and all resin carbon ribbon

The main differences between mixed carbon ribbon, wax based carbon ribbon, and all resin carbon ribbon are reflected in their composition, performance, applicable scenarios, and price. The following is a detailed comparison:

1. Ingredients

Wax based carbon ribbon: The main components are carbon black and wax, with wax as the main matrix.

Mixed based carbon ribbon: made by mixing resin and wax, combining the characteristics of wax based and resin based materials.

All resin carbon ribbon: made entirely of resin and free of wax components.

2. Performance

Printing sensitivity: Wax based carbon ribbon has the highest sensitivity, followed by mixed based carbon ribbon, and all resin carbon ribbon is relatively low. This means that wax based carbon ribbons have the lowest energy consumption during printing.

Scratch resistance: The scratch resistance of all resin carbon ribbon is the strongest, followed by mixed based carbon ribbon, and wax based carbon ribbon is the weakest.

Chemical solvent resistance: The chemical solvent resistance of all resin carbon ribbons and mixed based carbon ribbons is superior to that of wax based carbon ribbons, with mixed based carbon ribbons being one level higher in this regard than wax based carbon ribbons.

Heat resistance: All resin carbon ribbon has the best heat resistance, followed by mixed based carbon ribbon, and wax based carbon ribbon has the worst.

Printing density: The printing density of the three types of carbon ribbons is not significantly different, but all resin carbon ribbons usually provide higher printing resolution.

3. Applicable scenarios

Wax based carbon tape: suitable for printing smooth labels such as ordinary copperplate paper, with clear printing effect but poor scratch resistance. It is suitable for scenarios where label requirements are not high, such as logistics transportation labels, warehouse labels, etc.

Mixed based carbon tape: suitable for printing labels that require long-term preservation, such as copperplate paper, synthetic paper, clothing labels, etc. It combines the advantages of wax based and resin based printing, which not only has good printing effect, but also has certain scratch resistance and chemical solvent resistance.

All resin carbon tape: suitable for printing labels made of plastic materials such as PET and PVC, as well as special scenarios that require high temperature resistance, scratch resistance, and chemical corrosion resistance, such as electronic industry labels, nameplate labels, etc.

4. Price

Wax based carbon ribbon: the cheapest and most cost-effective option.

Mixed based carbon ribbon: priced between wax based carbon ribbon and full resin carbon ribbon, with relatively high cost-effectiveness.

All resin carbon ribbon: the most expensive, but also the most excellent in performance.

Summarize

The mixed based carbon ribbon is between wax based carbon ribbon and all resin carbon ribbon in terms of performance, combining the advantages of both. It has high printing sensitivity, good scratch resistance and chemical solvent resistance, as well as moderate price, so it has a high cost-effectiveness in practical applications. The choice of carbon ribbon mainly depends on factors such as printing requirements, label materials, and budget.