These Compatible Zebra ribbons are suitable for paper/ vellum material and come in a size of 66mm x 74 meters. Our wax ribbons are produced of high quality. Wax ribbons are made of a softer material which is ideal for labels that are of paper and are therefore not recommended for plastic and polyester labels.
For synthetic labels, we advise ordering our wax/resin or resin ribbons.
What type of ink ribbon should I choose?
Wax Ribbons:
- Ideal for paper labels
- Wax is made of a softer material
Wax/Resin Ribbons:
- Ideal for paper and/or synthetic labels
- Wears less hard when printing
Resin Ribbons:
- Ideal for plastic and polyester labels
- Gives the best print quality
Is the type of ink ribbon suitable for your printer label?
Material/ Ribbon Type | Wax | Wax/Resin | Resin |
Paper TT | ✓ | ✓ | X |
Paper DT | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Polyester | X | ✓ | ✓ |
Polyethene (PE) | X | ✓ | ✓ |
Polypropylene (PP) | X | ✓ | ✓ |
See table for combinations of ribbons with labels. Not all combinations are possible. This is due to the chemical reaction that is caused when these materials come into contact with each other. When a wrong type of ink ribbon is used on the label, the printout is unable to properly adhere to the label, resulting in the print being able to be wiped off immediately after printing.