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Ribbons

ITW - ITW B220 Wax

ITW B220 Wax

High Sensitivity Premium Wax
B220 is a thermal transfer ribbon which gives excellent performance on a wide variety of labels. The resin enhanced premium wax is designed to operate at low energy and the high sensitivity ink gives excellent print density and definition.

Smudge Resistance
B220 is a premium wax grade that has been enhanced for increased print performance. A high carbon content ensures a sharp, crisp, black image - crucial for the high quality of barcodes, text and graphics. B220 has been developed to perform upon an extremely broad range of plain and coated paper. Excellent image density and edge definition, with a low energy release, combine to deliver a solid, single solution for today’s high-volume market sector.

Characteristics

  • Revolutionary low print energy requirement
  • Superb scuff resistance
  • ‘Drop in’ product to all competitors waxes
  • Dark dense print
  • Compatibility to a wide range of paper stocks
  • Anti-static Printhead Saver coating for printhead protection.

Ribbon Specification

Properties
Ink Type: Resin enhanced Wax
Melting Point: 70ºC (158ºF)
Back Coating: Silicone based
Ribbon Thickness: 8 μm max.
Optical Density Reflection: 1.9 min.
Print Speed: 12 ips max. (304 mm/s)

Colours
Black

Recommended Substrates
Rough paper
Plain paper
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Coated paper
Synthetic paper
Film (PET, PVC)

Ribbon Properties

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Key

  • 1 General Purpose Use
  • 2 Smear/Smudge Resistance
  • 3 Scratch Resistant
  • 4 Solvent/Chemical Resistance
  • 5 Heat Resistance

Perfect Application
Fresh produce - pack and box end labelling.