CL-Z908 Wax Thermal Transfer Ribbon for Barcode Labels and Tags
CL-Z908 is an economical black wax thermal transfer ribbon for label and tag printing. Listed applications include retail, warehousing, logistics, clothing tags, simple packaging and production line identification. It is intended for flat-head printing on desktop or industrial barcode printers at speeds of ≤6 inches per second (ips). Select it against your actual paper stock, printer and required image durability: print quality and image durability may vary with the printer and printing substrate.
- ≤6 ipsPrinting speed on desktop or industrial barcode printers; results vary with printer and substrate
- 4.5±0.2Base film thickness (μm)
Product Overview
For paper label and tag purchasing, begin with the printing method and operating speed. This economical black wax ribbon is specified for flat-head printing on desktop or industrial barcode printers at ≤6 ips. The listed applications provide selection contexts; they do not establish compatibility with every printer or label material used in those settings.
The material suitability chart lists mirror-coated/semi-gloss paper and thermal transfer paper at 80%, and hang tags, carbon paper, cardstock and color-coated paper at 40%. The chart does not define its scoring method. These percentages are chart values, not printing success rates, acceptance rates or guaranteed levels of compatibility. Print quality and image durability may vary with the printer and printing substrate.
The image characteristics were tested on coated paper: the ink is black, color density is 1.9 using a standard-edition spectrodensitometer, and abrasion resistance is 30 cycles using A4 paper and a 500g weight. Keep these test conditions when comparing results. They do not establish the same durability on other substrates or printer combinations.
The ribbon has a polyester film base, a base film thickness of 4.5±0.2 μm and a total thickness of 7.1±0.5 μm. The ink melting point is 70℃; this is an ink property, not a stated service temperature for printed labels. Storage requirements are -5℃~40℃ and 20%~85% humidity, with ventilation, protection from light and separation from heat sources. The stated shelf life is one year.
Core Advantages
Economical black wax ribbon
A wax thermal transfer ribbon with black ink for the listed label and tag printing applications. Its economical positioning does not specify a purchase price or a quantified cost saving.
Flat-head printing
Specified for flat-head printing. Check this method against the intended printer; print quality and image durability may vary with the printer and printing substrate.
Abrasion result with a defined test setup
The stated abrasion resistance is 30 cycles using A4 paper and a 500g weight, with the printed image tested on coated paper. This result should be read with those conditions and the stated printer and substrate variation limit.
Technical Specifications
| Ink color | Black |
|---|---|
| Color density | 1.9 (standard-edition spectrodensitometer) |
| Abrasion resistance | 30 cycles (A4 paper, 500g weight) |
| Base material | Polyester film |
| Base film thickness (μm) | 4.5±0.2 |
| Total thickness (μm) | 7.1±0.5 |
| Ink melting point | 70℃ |
| Storage conditions | Temperature -5℃~40℃, humidity 20%~85%, ventilated, protected from light, away from heat sources |
| Shelf life | One year |
| Material suitability chart: mirror-coated/semi-gloss paper | 80% |
| Material suitability chart: thermal transfer paper | 80% |
| Material suitability chart: hang tags | 40% |
| Material suitability chart: carbon paper | 40% |
| Material suitability chart: cardstock | 40% |
| Material suitability chart: color-coated paper | 40% |
| Printing method | Flat-head |
| Printing speed | ≤6 ips |
Typical Applications
Retail labels
Listed for retail label printing. Match the paper stock and flat-head printer to the stated operating conditions; print quality and image durability may vary with the combination used.
Warehousing and logistics labels
Listed for warehousing and logistics transport identification. The coated-paper abrasion result does not establish durability under every transport or handling condition.
Clothing hang tags
Listed for clothing hang tag printing. Hang tags have a 40% value in the material suitability chart, whose scoring method is not defined; this value is not a compatibility guarantee.
Simple packaging and production line identification
Listed for simple packaging and production line identification. Use the flat-head printing method and ≤6 ips speed condition as selection limits, and account for variation in the actual printer and printing substrate.
Frequently Asked Questions
What printing method and speed should I check before choosing this ribbon?
Check that the intended desktop or industrial barcode printer uses flat-head printing and that the printing speed is ≤6 inches per second (ips). These conditions do not confirm compatibility with every printer model. Print quality and image durability may vary with the printer and printing substrate.
Do the 80% and 40% material chart values guarantee printing performance?
No. Mirror-coated/semi-gloss paper and thermal transfer paper are listed at 80%; hang tags, carbon paper, cardstock and color-coated paper are listed at 40%. The chart does not define a scoring method, so these values must not be treated as success rates, acceptance rates or guaranteed compatibility levels. Results may vary with the printer and substrate.
What conditions apply to the abrasion resistance result?
The stated result is 30 cycles using A4 paper and a 500g weight. The image characteristics were tested on coated paper. Print quality and image durability may differ when the printer or printing substrate changes.
Does the 70℃ ink melting point specify the label's service temperature?
No. The listed 70℃ value is the ink melting point. It does not specify a service temperature or long-term heat resistance for the printed label.
How should the ribbon be stored, and what is its stated shelf life?
Store it at -5℃~40℃ and 20%~85% humidity in a ventilated location, protected from light and away from heat sources. The stated shelf life is one year.
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