Near-Edge Wax-Resin Thermal Transfer Ribbon CL-Z212 for Barcode Labels
CL-Z212 is a general-purpose black wax-resin thermal transfer ribbon primarily for near-edge barcode printers, with use also described for low- to medium-speed thermal transfer overprinting (TTO). Listed applications include retail labels, garment tags, warehouse identification and packaging printing. Select according to printer type, actual printing speed and substrate: recommended conditions list near-edge printing at ≤10 inches per second (ips) and TTO at ≤20 ips. Print quality and image durability can vary with the printer and printing material, so trial printing on the intended substrate is necessary for selection.
Product Overview
Choose this ribbon around the print task: near-edge barcode printing is its primary use, while thermal transfer overprinting is an additional low- to medium-speed application. Confirm the required ribbon width, roll length, core and ink-side orientation before ordering; these ordering dimensions are not specified in the available product data. The listed speed conditions do not establish compatibility with every printer.
The material-adaptability chart lists coated paper at 100%, polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE) at 80% each. The chart does not define its scale or test method; these figures are not pass rates or guarantees. Assess the intended printing material and surface finish through trial printing, since printer and substrate differences can affect print quality and image durability.
Compare handling requirements with the stated test conditions. Abrasion results are 100 cycles on coated paper and 100 cycles on PET, each using a 9N load and A4 paper. The low-temperature result is unchanged label print after 20 hours in a sealed cold chamber at -17℃. This result does not establish a continuous operating-temperature range. Optical density is stated as 2.0 using a standard-version spectrodensitometer.
The stated shelf life is one year under the specified storage conditions: temperature -5℃~40℃, humidity 20%~85%, with ventilation, protection from light and separation from heat sources. Packaging applications require their own suitability checks; the available material does not establish food-contact or pharmaceutical-contact compliance.
Core Advantages
Near-edge printing with an additional overprinting use
A general-purpose wax-resin ribbon primarily for near-edge barcode printers, also described for low- to medium-speed thermal transfer overprinting. Match the actual printer, speed and printing material to the stated conditions.
Black printed images
The ink is black, with a stated optical density of 2.0 measured using a standard-version spectrodensitometer. Print quality and image durability may differ between printers and printing materials.
Abrasion results with stated test conditions
Coated paper and PET each have a stated result of 100 cycles using a 9N load and A4 paper. Evaluate these conditions against the handling demands of the intended label rather than assuming the result applies to every substrate.
Technical Specifications
| Ink color | Black |
|---|---|
| Optical density | 2.0 (standard-version spectrodensitometer) |
| Abrasion resistance | Coated paper: 100 cycles (load 9N, A4 paper) PET: 100 cycles (load 9N, A4 paper) |
| Low-temperature test | Label print unchanged (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) | 6.7±0.5 |
| Ink melting point | 60℃ |
| Storage conditions | Temperature -5℃~40℃, humidity 20%~85%, ventilated, protected from light, away from heat sources |
| Shelf life | One year |
| Coated paper | 100% |
| Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) | 80% |
| Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) | 80% |
| Polypropylene (PP) | 80% |
| Polyethylene (PE) | 80% |
| Printing method | Near-edge ≤10 ips TTO ≤20 ips |
Typical Applications
Retail labels and garment tags
Listed uses include retail labels and garment tags. For near-edge barcode printing, check the printing material and actual speed against the recommended conditions and verify the printed result on the intended stock.
Warehouse and production-line identification
Warehousing and production lines are listed application settings. Assess the actual label material and handling requirements against the stated abrasion and low-temperature test conditions.
Prepackaged goods and food packaging printing
Prepackaging and food packaging are listed applications. For thermal transfer overprinting, the product description specifies low- to medium-speed use and the recommended conditions list ≤20 ips. Trial print on the actual packaging film; the application listing does not establish food-contact compliance.
Pharmaceutical packaging identification
Pharmaceutical packaging appears in the supplied application listing. Confirm the intended packaging material, printing conditions and any required compliance documentation before selection; this application listing does not demonstrate pharmaceutical-contact approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which printing method and speed should I check before selecting this ribbon?
It is primarily intended for near-edge barcode printers and is also described for low- to medium-speed thermal transfer overprinting. Recommended conditions list near-edge printing at ≤10 ips and TTO at ≤20 ips. These conditions do not guarantee compatibility with every printer; confirm the actual printer, printing material and print result.
How should I interpret the coated-paper and plastic-film ratings?
The material-adaptability chart lists coated paper at 100% and PET, PVC, PP and PE at 80% each. Its scale and test method are not defined, so the figures should not be treated as pass rates or guaranteed compatibility. Trial print on the intended substrate because print quality and image durability can vary with the printer and printing material.
Does the low-temperature result establish suitability for continuous cold storage?
The stated result is unchanged label print after 20 hours in a sealed cold chamber at -17℃. It does not establish a continuous service-temperature range or performance for every label construction. Compare your exposure time, substrate and handling conditions with the stated test and verify the intended application.
What storage conditions apply to the one-year shelf life?
Store at temperature -5℃~40℃ and humidity 20%~85%, with ventilation, protection from light and separation from heat sources. The stated shelf life is one year under these conditions.
Does the packaging application listing prove food-contact or pharmaceutical-contact compliance?
No. Food packaging and pharmaceutical packaging are listed application settings, but the supplied material does not establish contact compliance. Check the documents and their scope required for your specific packaging use before selection.
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