What is the working principle of all resin carbon ribbon during printing?

The working principle of all resin carbon ribbon during printing is based on thermal transfer printing technology, and the specific process is as follows:

1、 Carbon ribbon structure

The all resin carbon ribbon consists of a three-layer structure:

Base film: typically a polyester (PET) film that provides physical support for the carbon ribbon, allowing it to pass smoothly through the print head of the printer. The base film has good mechanical strength and thermal stability, and can withstand the tension and friction during the printing process.

Ink layer: composed of resin, pigment, additives, etc., it is the core part of carbon ribbon, which determines the printing quality and durability. The resin component enables ink to melt and firmly adhere to the substrate at high temperatures.

Back coating: located on the back of the carbon ribbon, its main function is to reduce friction between the print head and the carbon ribbon, prevent static electricity generation, thereby protecting the print head and extending its service life. At the same time, the back coating also helps the carbon ribbon dissipate heat better during the printing process.

2、 Working principle

Heating and melting: During the printing process, the print head of the printer is heated to a preset temperature (usually for resin ribbon, the print head temperature needs to reach about 160 ° C). When the all resin ribbon passes through the heating area of the print head, the resin ink on the ribbon melts due to heat.

Pressure transfer printing: At the same time, the printer applies a certain amount of pressure to transfer the melted resin ink from the carbon ribbon to the substrate (such as label paper, plastic labels, etc.). Due to the precise control of the heating area by the print head, clear and fine image or text printing can be achieved.

Cooling and solidification: As the carbon ribbon continues to move, the resin ink transferred to the substrate rapidly cools and solidifies, forming a durable and wear-resistant printing effect.

3、 Characteristics and applications

All resin carbon ribbon has the following significant characteristics:

High durability: able to resist extreme temperatures, chemicals, and friction, suitable for labels that require long-term storage or use in harsh environments.

Excellent printing quality: Provides clear and fine printing effects, suitable for printing high-quality images and barcodes.

Wide applicability: Suitable for various substrates, including coated paper, plastic film, etc.

Therefore, all resin carbon tape is widely used in fields that require high-quality and durable printing effects, such as equipment labels in industrial environments, transportation labels in the logistics industry, and drug labels in the medical industry.

4、 Precautions

Temperature control: Ensure that the print head temperature reaches the melting temperature of the resin ink to achieve the best printing effect.

Pressure adjustment: Adjust the pressure setting of the printer according to the material and thickness of the substrate to ensure that the ink can be fully transferred to the substrate.

Storage environment: All resin carbon ribbon should be stored in a dry, cool environment, away from direct sunlight and high temperature to extend its service life.

In summary, all resin carbon ribbons transfer melted resin ink to the substrate under pressure and temperature through thermal transfer printing technology, achieving high-quality and durable printing effects.