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TTO Hybrid Base Ribbon
This hybrid-based ribbon is specifically designed for desktop floating/near-edge printers. It offers outstanding sensitivity and exceptional media adaptability, and has been verified to print at speeds of up to 14 inches per second (355.6mm/s). Its excellent scratch resistance and superb print quality have garnered widespread acclaim since its launch.
- Supports high-contrast print • Character clarityPrinting quality
- wear • heat-resistant Operates reliably upResistance performance
- Plain paper • Coated paper/glossy labelsPrint media compatibility
Product Overview
The Colorfulttr TTO Hybrid Base Ribbon is a high-performance thermal transfer ribbon engineered specifically for desktop floating and near-edge printers, delivering the precision required for modern industrial labeling. Its hybrid construction balances exceptional sensitivity with broad media adaptability, ensuring crisp, high-contrast prints that maintain character clarity even for small fonts and intricate barcodes. This ribbon is verified to operate at speeds up to 14 inches per second (355.6mm/s), making it a reliable choice for fast-paced production environments where downtime is not an option. Whether you are printing on plain paper, coated or glossy label stock, or synthetic materials, this ribbon provides consistent, professional results that meet the demands of rigorous daily use.
Built for durability, the TTO Hybrid Base Ribbon offers outstanding scratch resistance and heat resistance, operating reliably at temperatures up to 100°C. This thermal resilience ensures that printed information remains legible and intact even when labels are exposed to warm environments or handled roughly during shipping and storage. The ribbon’s wear-resistant properties protect critical data such as batch numbers and expiration dates from smudging or fading, safeguarding traceability and compliance throughout the supply chain. Additionally, its impressive speed range of 16 ips to 400 mm/s allows you to maintain high throughput without sacrificing print quality, making it a versatile asset for operations that demand both efficiency and reliability from their printing consumables.
This ribbon is ideally suited for a wide array of applications, including food packaging date printing, pharmaceutical batch number and traceability labels, logistics and warehouse labeling, manufacturing process identification, garment hangtags, and care labels. It also excels in automotive parts identification, cosmetics packaging batch coding, central kitchen labels for chain restaurants, and agricultural product traceability printing. When selecting a ribbon for your specific printer model and label stock, we recommend confirming your exact requirements with our team to ensure optimal compatibility and performance. To experience the quality firsthand, request a free sample or discuss OEM support options with Colorfulttr, and we will gladly assist you in finding the perfect solution for your printing needs.
Core Advantages
High-contrast wax-resin hybrid printing
Dense wax-resin hybrid 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
Resistance Tests
- Test 680g load rub test, until slight whitening
- Abrasion ≈ 300 cycles
- Scratch ≈ 280 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 | 6.3 ± 0.3 μm |
| Ink melting point | 78 ± 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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