What is the printing principle of colored full resin carbon ribbon?

The printing principle of colored all resin carbon tape is similar to that of general heat transfer carbon tape printing, but involves more complex ink formulations and printing techniques. The following is a detailed explanation of the principle of color full resin carbon ribbon printing:

1、 Fundamentals of heat transfer printing technology

Thermal transfer printing technology is a printing method that transfers images or text from a carbon ribbon to a substrate. During the printing process, the carbon ribbon is in close contact with the substrate (such as label paper, plastic film, etc.), and the ink on the carbon ribbon is melted and transferred to the substrate through the heat and pressure of the print head, forming the desired image or text.

2、 Composed of colored full resin carbon ribbon

The colored full resin carbon ribbon consists of the following parts:

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.

Ink layer: This is the core part of the carbon ribbon, which determines the printing quality and color. The ink layer of the colored all resin carbon ribbon is composed of a mixture of resin inks of multiple colors, which can print rich colors.

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.

3、 Printing principle

Heating and melting: When the printing command is issued, the print head of the printer begins to heat up. The heating element (usually a ceramic heating element) quickly heats up to the preset value, causing the ink layer on the carbon ribbon to melt under heat.

Pressure transfer: While heating, the printer applies a certain amount of pressure to transfer melted ink from the ribbon to the substrate. This process requires precise control of temperature, pressure, and speed to ensure printing quality.

Solidification molding: After the ink is transferred to the substrate, as the temperature decreases, the ink quickly solidifies and forms clear and durable images or text.

4、 The particularity of color printing

When printing color images, it is necessary to accurately control the ink ratio and printing sequence for each color of colored all resin carbon ribbon. The printer decomposes color images into different color blocks through built-in printing drivers or software, and prints them in a certain order and proportion. In this way, multiple colors of ink can be stacked on the substrate to form a rich color effect.

5、 Precautions

Choose the appropriate carbon ribbon: Select the appropriate color full resin carbon ribbon based on the printing medium and printing requirements to ensure optimal printing results.

Adjusting printer settings: When printing color images, it is necessary to adjust the printer settings based on the characteristics of the ribbon and the printing medium, such as temperature, speed, printing resolution, etc.

Regular maintenance of the printer: Regularly cleaning the print head and replacing consumables such as carbon ribbon can maintain the good condition of the printer, improve printing quality and efficiency.

In summary, the printing principle of colored all resin carbon tape is based on thermal transfer printing technology. By precisely controlling parameters such as temperature, pressure, and speed, multiple colors of resin ink are transferred to the substrate, forming rich and durable color images or text.