Thermal Transfer Ribbons
The process of thermal transfer printing is used within the retail sector. It is a form of digital printing where material is applied to surfaces by using thermal transfer ribbons to print information onto products. This process is useful for adding barcodes, digital signage, or information onto product wrappers. It is also preferred above direct thermal printing for surfaces that are heat-sensitive, thus making it a popular way of printing onto retail products. As a result, is it the most commonly used printing process for printing high-quality barcodes onto a variety of products.
Thermal transfer printing has a specified process when using ribbons as opposed to direct printing. At Teraoka, we offer a selection of ribbon types to accommodate your requirements. These include high-sensitivity wax, durable resin, premium wax/resin, and pure resin types. We also offer various ribbon sizes and lengths to fit your preferences. These thermal transfer ribbons serve as the medium for printing the information onto the products.
After the desired information has been inserted, these ribbons are applied to the intended surface. A thermal element is then applied to the back part of the ribbon, transferring the ink to the desired surface. As a result, the information is directly printed onto the surface.
Wax and resin are used for their thermal reaction qualities. Both these materials are frequently used when heat is involved. As with semi-conductor materials, wax and resin have unique reactions to heat. Semi-conductors conduct electricity more efficiently when heat is applied. Wax and resin melt, as opposed to disintegrating or catching fire, when heat is applied. This makes these materials the most effective for thermal transfer ribbons. It also allows for fast and direct digital signage printing onto various products.
Label printing has become a necessity with the successful use of digital signage in retail. Barcodes can access every all the information of a specified product. This becomes useful at price checkpoints and pay-points in retail stores. With an accurate way to access product information, these barcodes should appear on every single product in a store. Thermal transfer ribbons allow for versatile printing solutions, where barcodes can be applied to almost any surface. This process eliminates any product damage, and is suitable for temperature-sensitive surfaces as well. In the end, thermal transfer printing provides the necessary means to add barcodes to any products in your store.
Teraoka offers a wide selection of retail equipment. Our selection includes various scales for industrial and retail purposes, as well as digital signage and label printing solutions. If you want more information, please browse our website for details. Choose Teraoka today, and take advantage of our comprehensive selection of retail equipment for your business.