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TTO Marking Ribbon – Red
TTO ribbons are a specialised ribbon type designed specifically for thermal transfer printing. Building upon excellent fundamental properties, they are engineered for lower printing temperatures and faster print speeds, representing a trend-setting product within flexible packaging printing consumables.
- Supports high-contrast printing • Character clarityPrinting quality
- wear • heat-resistant Operates reliably upResistance performance
- Plain paper • Coated paper/glossy labelsPrint media compatibility
Product Overview
The Colorfulttr TTO Marking Ribbon in Red is a specialized thermal transfer ribbon engineered for high-speed, low-temperature printing on flexible packaging and industrial labels. Its formulation supports crisp, high-contrast output, ensuring excellent character clarity even for small text and barcodes. This ribbon is compatible with plain paper, coated paper and glossy labels, as well as synthetic materials such as PP, PET, and PE, making it a versatile choice for diverse media types. Designed for modern production lines, it performs reliably at speeds up to 400 mm/s (16 ips), helping you maintain throughput without compromising print definition.
Built for demanding environments, this red ribbon offers strong wear resistance and heat-resistant properties, operating reliably up to 100°C. That means printed codes and marks stay legible and intact through handling, shipping, and moderate heat exposure, reducing the risk of smudging or fading on finished goods. The combination of durability and sharp imaging makes it particularly suited for applications where traceability and readability are critical, such as batch numbers, expiry dates, and identification codes. You can trust this ribbon to deliver consistent, repeatable results across long production runs, minimizing downtime caused by ribbon failure or poor print quality.
Typical applications include date printing on food packaging, pharmaceutical batch and traceability labels, logistics and warehouse labels, manufacturing process labels, garment hang tags and care labels, automotive parts identification, cosmetics packaging, central kitchen labels for chain restaurants, and agricultural product traceability labels. Before ordering, please confirm your specific printer model and substrate with our team to ensure optimal compatibility, as performance can vary with different equipment and materials. We invite you to request samples to test the ribbon on your own line, and our OEM support is available to tailor solutions for your unique requirements. Contact Colorfulttr today to discuss your needs.
Core Advantages
High-contrast red printing
Dense red ink delivers sharp, easy-to-scan characters and barcodes on flexible packaging films.
Reliable 100°C heat resistance
Prints stay legible on hot-fill, shrink-tunnel and pasteurisation lines without smudging.
Built for 16 ips – 400 mm/s lines
Stable ink transfer at TTO speeds up to 400 mm/s keeps fast packaging lines running without rework.
Broad media compatibility
Adheres to plain paper, coated and glossy labels as well as PP/PET/PE synthetic films.
Certified & food-line ready
Supplied with EU food contact, REACH, RoHS and UL 969 compliance documentation for audits.
Key Characteristics
Printing quality
Resistance performance
Print media compatibility
Resistance Tests
- Test 680g load rub test, until slight whitening
- Abrasion ≈ 480 cycles
- Scratch ≈ 480 cycles
Product Description
First layer: Ink layer
- Ingredients: Carbon-based colourants and binding agents
- Features: Wear-resistant, scratch-resistant, suitable for high-speed printing
- Physical properties: 75°C–160°C (suitable for most TTO applications)
- Application: Suitable for a wide range of materials including BOPP, PET, PE, and metallised films, delivering high-density, crisp printing results.
- Advantages: High compatibility, exceptional durability, and suitability for high-speed continuous batch printing requirements.
Second layer: Base layer
- Material: PET film
- Thickness: 4.5 μm
- Function: Ensures dimensional stability of the ribbon, enhancing durability.
- Advantages: Imparts greater tensile strength to the ribbon, ensuring stability and durability during the printing process.
Third layer: Backing coating
- Function: Reduces friction, protects the print head, and extends the printer's service life.
- Coefficient of friction: ≤ 0.2
- Advantages: Effectively reduces static electricity build-up, suitable for high-speed, multi-shift industrial production.
Technical Specifications
| Base film | PET film, 4.5 μm |
|---|---|
| Total ribbon thickness | 6 ± 0.3 μm |
| Ink melting point | 88 ± 3°C |
| Max. operating temperature | 100°C |
| Recommended speed range | 16 ips – 400 mm/s |
| Printing quality | High-contrast printing, sharp characters, readable small characters |
| Supported media | Plain paper, coated/glossy labels, synthetic films (PP/PET/PE) |
| Certifications | California Prop 65, EU 1935/2004/EC, EN 13432, IEC 61249-2-21, REACH SVHC, RoHS, UL 969 |
| Storage | 5–35°C (40–95°F), 20–80% RH, shelf life 12 months, keep away from direct sunlight |
Typical Applications
Food packaging date printing
Print production dates and expiry codes on BOPP and PET films at high-speed packaging lines.
Pharmaceutical batch & traceability
Sharp batch and code printing for compliance labels, legible even at 2 mm character size.
Logistics & warehouse labels
High-adhesion printing for waybills and tote labels produced on TTO printers.
Manufacturing process marking
Small-character component marking and process labels that resist rubbing.
Garment hang tags & care labels
Size, composition and care information on coated paper and synthetic tags.
Barcode & identification labels
Consistent grade on horizontal and vertical barcodes for item-level traceability.
Automotive parts identification
Heat- and oil-resistant marking for labels used in demanding engine environments.
Cosmetics packaging coding
Batch and expiry printing on tubes and laminated films with a clean finish.
Central-kitchen labels
Date and batch control for pre-packed food, staying legible in chilled storage.
Agricultural produce traceability
Origin and harvest-date coding on produce packaging films.
Electronics SMT / component labels
High-density small-character printing for PCB and component labels.
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