110mm × 300m Wax-Resin Thermal Transfer Ribbon – Barcode & Industrial Printing

Premium 110mm × 300m wax-resin thermal transfer ribbon designed for clear, durable barcode and label printing.

Wax-resin ribbons offer greater resistance to rubbing, scratching and handling than standard wax ribbons, making them suitable for warehouse, product, inventory, retail and industrial identification.

Ideal for compatible thermal transfer printers and suitable label materials.

Specifications

• Ribbon Type: Wax-Resin
• Width: 110mm
• Length: 300m
• Printing Method: Thermal Transfer
• Primary Use: Barcode, warehouse, product and industrial label printing
• Printer Requirement: Compatible thermal transfer printer
• Core Size: [insert]
• Ink Side: Outside
• Winding: [insert]
• Colour: Black

Key Features

• Ribbon type: Wax-Resin
• Thermal transfer printing
• Sharp barcode and text reproduction
• Better scratch and smudge resistance than standard wax
• Suitable for high-quality barcode printing
• Good choice for frequently handled labels
• Suitable for coated paper and compatible label materials
• Designed for business, warehouse and product identification

What Is Wax-Resin Ribbon?

Wax-resin ribbon combines wax and resin components.

Compared with standard wax ribbon, wax-resin generally produces a more durable printed image with improved resistance to:

• Scratching
• Rubbing
• Smudging
• Frequent handling
• Moisture exposure

It provides a useful balance between print quality, durability and cost.

Common Applications

Suitable for:

• Barcode labels
• Product labels
• Warehouse labels
• Inventory identification
• Retail labels
• Carton labels
• Manufacturing labels
• Batch and lot labels
• SKU labels
• Logistics labels
• Packaging identification
• QR code printing

Why Choose Wax-Resin Instead of Wax?

Choose wax-resin when standard wax ribbon does not provide enough durability.

Wax-resin is particularly useful where labels are:

• Handled frequently
• Rubbed during transport or storage
• Required to remain readable for longer periods
• Used for product identification
• Used for high-quality barcode printing

For basic indoor paper barcode applications, standard wax may be sufficient.

For very harsh chemical, outdoor or high-abrasion applications, a full resin ribbon may be more appropriate.

Why 110mm Width?

A 110mm ribbon is well suited to many 4-inch thermal transfer printing applications.

It can be particularly useful with label widths around 100mm, allowing the ribbon to cover the printable label area properly.

Always check your printer’s supported ribbon width before ordering.

300m Ribbon Length

The 300m format is a practical option for compatible commercial thermal transfer printers.

Before ordering, check:

• Supported ribbon length
• Ribbon core diameter
• Maximum ribbon roll diameter
• Ribbon winding direction
• Ink side
• Maximum ribbon width

Suitable Label Materials

Wax-resin ribbons are commonly used with:

• Coated paper thermal transfer labels
• Semi-gloss paper labels
• Some compatible synthetic materials

Performance varies according to label surface and ribbon formulation, so testing is recommended for specialised applications.

Suitable With Blumax Thermal Transfer Labels

This ribbon can be considered for compatible Blumax TT label applications including:

• 100 × 50mm Thermal Transfer Labels
• 100 × 75mm Thermal Transfer Labels
• 76 × 50mm Thermal Transfer Labels
• 100 × 100mm Thermal Transfer Labels

Final compatibility depends on printer and ribbon specifications.

Specifications

• Ribbon Type: Wax-Resin
• Width: 110mm
• Length: 300m
• Printing Method: Thermal Transfer
• Primary Use: Barcode, warehouse, product and industrial label printing
• Printer Requirement: Compatible thermal transfer printer
• Core Size: [insert]
• Ink Side: Outside
• Winding: [insert]
• Colour: Black, if applicable

FAQs

What is the difference between wax and wax-resin ribbon?

Wax is generally more economical and suitable for basic paper barcode printing. Wax-resin provides greater resistance to scratching, rubbing and handling.

Is wax-resin suitable for barcode printing?

Yes. Wax-resin is commonly used when clear and durable barcode printing is required.

Can I use this ribbon with 100mm-wide labels?

A 110mm ribbon is often suitable for approximately 100mm-wide label applications, provided the printer supports the ribbon width and media configuration.

Does wax-resin work with direct thermal labels?

No ribbon is required for direct thermal printing. Wax-resin ribbon is intended for thermal transfer label materials.

Is wax-resin as durable as full resin?

No. Full resin generally provides greater chemical, heat and abrasion resistance, especially on synthetic labels.

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