The compatible Zebra ribbons are suitable for PP / PET material with a size of 110mm x 74m. Our wax/resin ribbons are made of high quality. Wax ribbons are made for both soft material (paper) and hard material (synthetic labels). These can be used for paper, polyester, polyethene and polypropylene labels. Due to its high quality, these ribbons are therefore ideally suitable for printing barcodes and detailed images. The wax/resin ribbons are very durable.
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.