What is the principle of wax-based carbon tape printing?

The principle of wax-based carbon strip printing is mainly based on thermal transfer technology, and the specific process is as follows:

First, basic principles

The wax based carbon strip is a consumable specially used for thermal transfer printers, whose printing principle is to use the heat generated by the thermal print head to make the wax ink on the wax based carbon strip thermal reaction, so as to "transfer" the image or text to the printing medium (such as label paper, card, etc.).

Second, detailed process

1. Heating process:

At the beginning of printing, the thermal print head is heated to a certain temperature. This temperature is sufficient to melt the wax ink in the wax base carbon band or to achieve the activation energy required for the thermal reaction.

2. Thermal reaction:

When the thermal printing head is in contact with the wax base carbon strip and moves, the wax ink in a specific position is subjected to thermal energy and thermal reaction occurs. This reaction usually involves the melting, flow, and adhesion of the wax ink to the surface of the printing medium.

3. Image transfer:

As the thermal printhead moves, the melted wax ink is evenly transferred to the printing medium to form the desired image or text. This process is similar to the traditional stamp or hot stamping process, but the difference is that the heat transfer is automated and precise through electronic control.

4. Cooling and curing:

The wax ink transferred to the printing medium solidifies quickly after cooling, creating a durable and clear print effect. This curing process ensures the stability and durability of the printed content.

Third, characteristics and applications

Features: The wax based carbon strip has the characteristics of low printing cost, easy operation and strong adaptability. It is suitable for a variety of print mediums and printing needs, especially for ordinary paper labels and simple printing tasks.

Application: Because the wax is soft and the wear resistance is low, the wax-based carbon strip is more suitable for printing on the surface of uncoated products, such as coated paper. At the same time, it is also widely used in a variety of general labels, logistics labels, clothing labels, bills, warehousing applications, retail labels and other fields.

In summary, the principle of wax-based carbon strip printing is the process of transferring wax ink to the printing medium to form an image or text through thermal transfer technology. This principle makes the wax based carbon strip in the printing industry has a wide range of application prospects and market demand.