Enhanced Wax Thermal Transfer Ribbon for Paper Labels — CL-Z109
CL-Z109 is a black, abrasion-resistant enhanced wax thermal transfer ribbon for coated paper, uncoated paper and synthetic paper. Listed applications include retail, warehousing, logistics, garment hangtags, simple packaging and production-line identification. Select it for flat-head printing on desktop or industrial barcode printers at ≤6 ips (inches per second), and check the actual label material and handling conditions. Print quality and image durability can vary with the printer and print medium.
- ≤6 ips (inches per second)Printing speed on desktop or industrial barcode printers; results vary with printer and medium
- 80 cycles (A4 paper, 500g weight)Abrasion test on coated paper; results vary with printer and medium
Product Overview
This enhanced wax ribbon is intended for black thermal transfer printing on coated paper, uncoated paper and synthetic paper. For buyers choosing label stock, the material suitability markings provide a starting point: coated paper and thermal transfer paper are marked 100%; carbon paper, hangtags-cardstock, colored coated paper and synthetic paper are marked 90%. These are material suitability markings, not print success rates; no test method is provided for the percentages. Print quality and image durability may differ with the printer and print medium.
The recommended printing method is flat-head, with a printing speed of ≤6 ips (inches per second) on desktop or industrial barcode printers. These conditions guide selection but do not establish compatibility with every printer or label stock. As general selection guidance, consider both label material and the intended use environment.
The reported print-image data were obtained on coated paper: black ink, color density of 2.0 measured with a standard-edition X-rite exact spectrodensitometer, complete and clear 0.1mm fine lines, and clearly readable 4pt Chinese and English text. The abrasion result is 80 cycles using A4 paper and a 500g weight. The low-temperature test found no change in the printed label image after 20 hours in a sealed cold chamber at -17℃. These results do not establish the same performance on other media or under different rubbing or exposure conditions. Print quality and image durability may vary with the printer and print medium.
The ribbon uses a polyester film base with a base film thickness of 4.5±0.2 μm and a total thickness of 6.9±0.5 μm. The ink-layer melting point is 88℃; this is not a printed-label service-temperature rating. Store at -5℃~40℃ and 20%~85% humidity in a ventilated place, protected from light and away from heat sources. The stated shelf life is one year.
Core Advantages
Fine lines and small text on coated paper
Reported coated-paper printing results show complete and clear 0.1mm fine lines and clearly readable 4pt Chinese and English text. Print quality and image durability may differ with the printer and print medium.
Abrasion result with defined rubbing materials
The coated-paper abrasion result is 80 cycles using A4 paper and a 500g weight. Compare these conditions with the intended handling conditions; the result does not establish resistance to every rubbing surface or load. Print quality and image durability may vary with the printer and print medium.
A defined low-temperature exposure test
The printed label image on coated paper showed no change after 20 hours in a sealed cold chamber at -17℃. This is a specific test result rather than a continuous-use temperature rating. Print quality and image durability may vary with the printer and print medium.
Technical Specifications
| Ink color | Black |
|---|---|
| Color density | 2.0 (standard-edition X-rite exact spectrodensitometer) |
| Print result | 0.1mm fine lines are complete and clear, 4pt Chinese and English text is clearly readable |
| Abrasion resistance | 80 cycles (A4 paper, 500g weight) |
| Low-temperature test | No change in the printed label image (after 20 hours in a sealed cold chamber at -17℃) |
| Base material | Polyester film |
| Base film thickness (μm) | 4.5±0.2 |
| Total thickness (μm) | 6.9±0.5 |
| Ink-layer melting point | 88℃ |
| Storage conditions | Temperature -5℃~40℃, humidity 20%~85%, ventilated, protected from light and away from heat sources |
| Shelf life | One year |
| Coated paper | 100% |
| Thermal transfer paper | 100% |
| Carbon paper | 90% |
| Hangtags-cardstock | 90% |
| Colored coated paper | 90% |
| Synthetic paper | 90% |
| Printing method | Flat-head |
| Printing speed | ≤6 ips |
Typical Applications
Retail labels and garment hangtags
Listed applications include retail identification and garment hangtags. Select a suitable paper stock and confirm the result on the actual printer; print quality and image durability may vary with the printer and medium.
Warehousing and logistics labels
Warehousing and logistics transportation are listed uses. Match the label medium and actual handling conditions to the task; the coated-paper abrasion and low-temperature results do not establish performance for every transport environment.
Simple packaging and production-line identification
Simple packaging and production-line identification are listed applications. Use the recommended flat-head printing conditions at ≤6 ips (inches per second), with print quality and image durability assessed for the actual printer and medium.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which label materials should I consider for this ribbon?
The ribbon is described for coated paper, uncoated paper and synthetic paper. The material suitability markings are 100% for coated paper and thermal transfer paper, and 90% for carbon paper, hangtags-cardstock, colored coated paper and synthetic paper. These markings are not print success rates. Print quality and image durability may differ with the printer and medium. As general selection guidance, consider both label material and use environment.
What printing method and speed are recommended?
Flat-head printing at ≤6 ips (inches per second) is recommended for desktop or industrial barcode printers. This does not establish compatibility with every printer. Print quality and image durability may differ with the printer and print medium.
Does the abrasion result predict resistance during my label-handling process?
The reported result is 80 cycles on coated paper using A4 paper and a 500g weight. It does not establish the same result with other media, rubbing surfaces or loads. Compare the test conditions with your handling process; print quality and image durability may vary with the printer and medium.
Can I use the low-temperature test as a continuous-use temperature rating?
No. The reported test found no change in the printed label image on coated paper after 20 hours in a sealed cold chamber at -17℃. It does not establish continuous-use performance or the same result on other label materials. Print quality and image durability may vary with the printer and medium.
How should the ribbon be stored?
Store at a temperature of -5℃~40℃ and humidity of 20%~85% in a ventilated place, protected from light and away from heat sources. The stated shelf life is one year.
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