What Are Thermal Transfer Ribbons and Why Should You Use Them?
Printing technology is an ever-evolving science and, in some instances, paired with the right printing device, thermal transfer ribbons play a vital role in assisting with the printing process. When used correctly, these ribbons form a barrier between the device’s printing head and the material that needs to be printed on. Normally, these are information-sharing, self-adhesive labels.
The printing head is pre-heated by the machine and as the heat-sensitive ribbon is guided over it, it melts onto the provided label, resulting in a durable, dark text that is clearly legible. Retailers and other businesses use thermal transfer ribbons and their appropriate labels for several reasons. A printed label could communicate in-store stock and cost controls like barcodes and batch codes while providing necessary information to the customer like weight details, ‘packed on’ and ‘best before’ dates, pricing and more.
At Teraoka S.A., we provide thermal transfer ribbons in various sizes and lengths with different core sizes to complement our label printers.
5 Reasons Why You Should Consider Using Thermal Transfer Ribbons
Thermal transfer technology is a modern and advanced method of printing labels. If properly installed with the correct make and model printer, weighing equipment and the best quality labels provided by leading professionals in the industry, thermal transfer ribbons will offer you long-lasting labels for years. More benefits would include:
- Good-quality labels that are printed with these ribbons are resistant to heat, cold and moisture making them a perfect solution for marking, pricing and labelling items in the freezer section, the ready-made, hot food deli and baking section and any moderate temperature shopping area in between.
- These labels are sturdy and durable, stick to most surfaces and are very difficult to scratch or deface. Once the printing is complete and the label is affixed to an item, it is almost impossible to smudge or damage the printed information.
- The versatility of thermal transfer ribbons enables them to be applied to a variety of substances and surfaces. They could therefore be used on other forms of labelling.
- These ribbons are resistant to many chemicals and will not rub off the label if used to name liquids stored in janitorial cupboards or tools in maintenance toolboxes.
- Thermal printers and ribbons are reliable and require very little maintenance while being capable of printing at high speeds.
Where to Find the Best-Quality Thermal Transfer Technology
At Teraoka, we have been the sole supplier of Teraoka/DIGI weighing systems, printers and Anritsu inspection systems and a proud Honeywell Service Partner for almost 40 years. Our leading range of equipment, supplies and compatible consumables are available to you today.
Our attention to detail, service excellence and passion for perfection has elevated us to No.1 in our industry. To complement our product offering and service to you, we manufacture self-adhesive label rolls that can be used on our electronic scale printers, thermal label printers and for other applications, passing the middleman savings on to you.
With our head office and 24-hour helpdesk located in Johannesburg and 10 convenient sales and service branches positioned conveniently throughout Southern Africa, we provide a comprehensive support structure to our clients. There is hardly a location that we cannot reach to offer you and your business the service and support you deserve. Contact us to learn more about our product offering for your business.