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Thermal Barcode Ribbons

Barcode or Thermal Transfer Ribbons are the ink source that the thermal printer uses to generate and transfer a printed ink image to a label, and they are a primary component to a high quality labeling system. Therefore, matching the right ribbon with the specific type of label material and printer is crucial to producing quality printed images. Cal West offers both compatible and OEM brand premium quality, thermal transfer, ribbons in the 3 basic ink types: WAX, WAX /RESIN, and RESIN. Specially formulated to produce durable, scannable, images with sharp edges and lines for high resolution printing.  

Compatible Ribbons

 Our stock ribbon program offers a full line of compatible barcode ribbons in all of the common standard sizes, ink formulations and colors, for nearly all printer makes and models. We offer high performance ribbon solutions to virtually any thermal printing application. So, whether it's printing simple, low cost: shipping and distribution labels , or high-end, harsh environment: manufacturing, pharmaceutical, and medical labels we have you covered. 

OEM Brand Ribbons

In addition to our complete line of in stock compatible brand ribbons; Cal West also supplies name brand ribbons from most of the major thermal printer manufacturers including Zebra, Intermec, Datamax, Sato, and Printronix, etc. If OEM ribbons are required for your specific contractual agreements, validations, or regulated applications we can help keep you in compliance. Either way if name brands are just your preference, you can get it here, and have the peace of mind that comes from using ribbons that set the benchmark in quality standards. 

Featuring 3 basic thermal transfer ink formulations

WAX

This basic type of ribbon ink is more economical and it is used on label applications where the labels useful life cycle is shorter, and where resistance to smearing and smudging, is not required as much. Wax ribbons are primarily used on a paper face-stock and used for shipping, and retail price marking labeling etc. 

WAX / RESIN

This ribbon ink formulation has a higher content of resin in it to give it more resistance to scratching, and abrasives, allowing the printed image to better withstand rougher handling, outdoor elements and mild chemical contact. It is commonly used on glossy paper and some synthetic face-stocks. It can be used in various industries such as packaging, pharmaceutical, etc. 

RESIN

This ribbon ink has the highest resin content, and provides superior print image protection, and durability to exposures in the harshest environments, including chemicals, abrasives, extreme temperatures, etc. This ribbon ink is primarily used on durable, synthetic film stocks such as polyester, vinyl, polypropylene, and kimdura etc. It is used for many challenging industrial applications with excessively wet, greasy, and oily conditions, including; automotive, chemical, and manufacturing, industries as well as medical, and pharmaceutical, etc. 

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