What is the melting point range of mixed carbon ribbon?

The melting point range of Hybrid Ribbon varies depending on the formula ratio and specific ingredients, but is usually between wax based ribbon and resin based ribbon. The following is a summary based on common industry specifications:

Melting point range

Typical range: 80 ° C~110 ° C

The wax component dominates: the melting point may be close to the lower limit of the wax based carbon ribbon (about 80 ° C).

Resin composition dominant: The melting point may be close to the lower limit of resin based carbon ribbon (about 100 ° C).

Influence factors

Wax to resin ratio:

The mixed carbon ribbon with high wax content has a lower melting point (suitable for ordinary paper, printing temperature is about 80 ° C~95 ° C).

The mixed carbon ribbon with high resin content has a higher melting point (suitable for synthetic materials, printing temperature is about 95 ° C~110 ° C).

additive:

Curing agents, lubricants, etc. may affect the melting point, but the adjustment range is usually small.

Recommended printing temperature

The actual printing temperature is usually 10 ° C~20 ° C higher than the melting point to ensure that the carbon ribbon is fully melted and transferred to the label surface.

Example:

If the melting point of the carbon ribbon is 90 ° C, the print head temperature may be set to 100 ° C~110 ° C.

Precautions

Compatibility: The temperature should be adjusted according to the printer model and label material to avoid overheating of the print head or incomplete transfer of carbon ribbon.

Individual differences: The formulas of different manufacturers may vary. It is recommended to refer to the product technical specifications or contact the supplier for confirmation.

By optimizing the melting point range, the hybrid carbon ribbon achieves a balance between printing smoothness, image adhesion, and device compatibility, making it suitable for most conventional label application scenarios.