Armor-IIMAK APR 1 Wax-Resin Thermal Transfer Ribbon
ARMOR-IIMAK APR®1: Competitive Wax-Resin Ribbon for Flat Head Printers – Economical Solution for Price-Sensitive Applications
The ARMOR-IIMAK APR®1 is the competitive wax-resin ribbon of the inkanto range, offering an economical solution for price-sensitive wax-resin applications where good performance and affordability are the key criteria in product selection. This thermal transfer ribbon is designed for flat head printers, providing very good printing quality and excellent receptor multi-compatibility and sensitivity.
Key Features and Product Performance
The APR®1 ribbon is engineered for optimal print quality and technical resistances, ensuring reliable performance.
Highlights:
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Competitiveness: Offers an economical solution for price-sensitive applications.
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Very Good Printing Quality: Delivers clear and sharp printed images.
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Excellent Receptor Multi-Compatibility and Sensitivity: Works with various printing receptors including Vellum paper, Matt coated paper, Glossy coated paper, and Synthetics (PE, PP, PET…).
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High Print Quality: Excellent print quality for 0° barcode, 90° barcode, small characters, and logos. Offers a blackness of 2.1 ODR (Optical Density by Reflection).
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Technical Resistances: Good heat resistance (100°C / 212°F), low light/blue wool resistance, zero solvent resistance, and good rubbing resistance.
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Antistatic Designed: The ribbon is anti-static build-up treated for smooth printing.
Compliance and Environmental Performance
The APR®1 ribbon complies with various international regulations and demonstrates strong environmental performance.
Compliance and Environmental Highlights:
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REACH / SVHC 1907/2006/EC: Compliant.
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Food Contact: Complies with 1935/2004/EC (EU) and FDA (US).
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Heavy Metals: Complies with 2011/65/EU (RoHS).
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California Proposition 65: Compliant.
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Halogen Restrictions: Complies with IEC 61249-2-21:2003.
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Ecodesign: Ultrathin 4µ PET base film, uses 12% less plastic than standard ribbons.
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Manufacturing Process: PET Waste 100% recovered, Solvent 91% recovered into factory energy, Electricity 58% from renewable sources.
Comprehensive Specifications
Ribbon Type: Wax-Resin
Compatible Printer Head: Flat Head
Film Thickness: 4 µm (PET film)
Total Ribbon Thickness: <8.5µm
Ink Melting Point: 77°C (171°F)
Backcoating: Silicon based
Coefficient of Friction: Kd < 0.2
Ink Blackness: 2.1 ODR
Print Resistance (Heat): 100°C (212°F)
Print Resistance (Solvents): 0
Print Resistance (Rubbing): 60
Storage Conditions: 12 months recommended, 20-80% Humidity Rate, 5-35°C (40-95°F) temperature
Max. Print Speed: 12 ips (300 mm/s)
Available Part Numbers
Armor-IIMAK part numbers for the APR 1 formulation, grouped by printer family. Contact Century Systems for pricing and availability.
DATAMAX DMX-I-4206, DMX-I-4208, DMX-I-4212, DMX-I-4308, DMX-I-4406, PE-42, PE-43, DMX-A-4212, DMX-A-4310, DMX-A-4408, DMX-A-4606, DMX-A-6212, DMX-A-6310, DMX-H-4212X, DMX-H-4310X/H4606X, DMX-H-6212X, DMX-H-6310X, DMX-H-8308X, DMX-H-6308, DMX-H-6210, DMX-H-4310/H4606, DMX-H-4212/H4408, DMX-H-8308P
| Part Number | Width (in) | Length (ft) | Rolls/Box | Ink Side | Notes |
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| T83104IO | 5.39 | 1181 | 12 | Inside | Cardboard core |
DATAMAX E-4203, OVATION, WINNOVATION, E-4304 / ZEBRA T300
| Part Number | Width (in) | Length (ft) | Rolls/Box | Ink Side | Notes |
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| T74576IO | 4.33 | 361 | 24 | Inside | Cardboard core |
DATAMAX E-4204B (MARK III 1/2″), E-4205A (MARK III 1/2″), E-4206P (MARK III 1/2″), E-4304B (MARK III 1/2″), E-4305A (MARK III 1/2″)
| Part Number | Width (in) | Length (ft) | Rolls/Box | Ink Side | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T79335IO | 4.33 | 361 | 24 | Inside | Cardboard core |
DH TECHNOLOGY BARCODE BLASTER TT
| Part Number | Width (in) | Length (ft) | Rolls/Box | Ink Side | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T76594IO | 4.17 | 262 | 24 | Outside | C attached take up core · Cardboard core |
GENIUS
| Part Number | Width (in) | Length (ft) | Rolls/Box | Ink Side | Notes |
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| T74609IO | 1.38 | 1476 | 24 | Outside | — |
| T76609IO | 1.57 | 1345 | 24 | Inside | — |
| T75297IO | 1.57 | 1476 | 24 | Outside | — |
| T76361IO | 1.77 | 1181 | 24 | Inside | — |
| T74614IO | 1.97 | 1476 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T76608IO | 2.05 | 1345 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T74615IO | 2.17 | 1476 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T74588IO | 2.36 | 984 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T74607IO | 2.36 | 1476 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T77665IO | 2.52 | 1345 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T85812BAO | 2.52 | 1476 | 24 | Outside | — |
| T74608IO | 2.56 | 984 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T74626IO | 2.56 | 1181 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T74587IO | 2.99 | 984 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T77475IO | 2.99 | 1181 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T76621IO | 2.99 | 1345 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T74581IO | 2.99 | 1476 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T74623IO | 3.15 | 984 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T74610IO | 3.15 | 1476 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T74590IO | 3.27 | 984 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T74622IO | 3.27 | 1181 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T74605IO | 3.27 | 1476 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T83956IO | 3.27 | 1476 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T74591IO | 3.54 | 984 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T74619IO | 3.54 | 1181 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T74586IO | 3.54 | 1476 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T74586BAO | 3.54 | 1476 | 24 | Outside | — |
| T74596IO | 4.02 | 984 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T74620IO | 4.02 | 1181 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T74595IO | 4.02 | 1476 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T85112IO | 4.09 | 1476 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T74583BAO | 4.33 | 984 | 24 | Outside | — |
| T74583IO | 4.33 | 984 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T74625IO | 4.33 | 984 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T74589IO | 4.33 | 1181 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T74593IO | 4.33 | 1181 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T74604IO | 4.33 | 1345 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T74580IO | 4.33 | 1476 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T74624IO | 4.33 | 1476 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T74621IO | 4.33 | 1968 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T85455IO | 4.49 | 1345 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T84480IO | 4.49 | 1968 | 6 | Inside | — |
| T84155IO | 4.72 | 1181 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T74613IO | 4.72 | 1476 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T86603IO | 5.12 | 1345 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T74585IO | 5.12 | 1476 | 6 | Outside | — |
| T74585BAO | 5.12 | 1476 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T77523IO | 5.12 | 1476 | 6 | Inside | — |
| T85955BAO | 5.98 | 1476 | 6 | Outside | — |
| T79197IO | 6.06 | 1181 | 6 | Inside | — |
| T74582IO | 6.06 | 1476 | 6 | Outside | — |
| T74627IO | 6.5 | 1181 | 6 | Inside | — |
| T74606IO | 6.5 | 1476 | 6 | Outside | — |
| T74584IO | 6.69 | 1476 | 6 | Outside | — |
| T77476IO | 6.85 | 1476 | 6 | Outside | — |
| T74618IO | 8.66 | 1476 | 6 | Outside | — |
INTERMEC 3240 (Asia), 3400 (Asia), 3440 (Asia), 3600 (Asia)
| Part Number | Width (in) | Length (ft) | Rolls/Box | Ink Side | Notes |
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| T75203IO | 2.05 | 502 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T74592IO | 4.09 | 502 | 12 | Outside | — |
INTERMEC 3400, 8646
| Part Number | Width (in) | Length (ft) | Rolls/Box | Ink Side | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T76580IO | 3.27 | 502 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T74617IO | 4.09 | 502 | 12 | Outside | — |
INTERMEC 4400
| Part Number | Width (in) | Length (ft) | Rolls/Box | Ink Side | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T74611IO | 4.49 | 1499 | 12 | Outside | C attached take up core |
INTERMEC 7421 / ZEBRA T402, ELTRON TLP 2242, ELTRON TLP 2642, ELTRON TLP 2742, ELTRON TLP 3642, ELTRON TLP 3742
| Part Number | Width (in) | Length (ft) | Rolls/Box | Ink Side | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T74594IO | 4.33 | 298 | 24 | Outside | Cardboard core |
INTERMEC EASYCODER PC43t 1″ – US, EASYCODER PC43t 1′ – EU, EASYCODER PF8t 1″ – EU, EASYCODER PF8t 1″ – US, EASYCODER PD43 1′ – US, EASYCODER PD43 1′ – EU, EASYCODER PD43C 1′ – EU, EASYCODER PC42t 1″ – US, EASYCODER PC42t 1′ – EU, EASYCODER PC45t 1″
| Part Number | Width (in) | Length (ft) | Rolls/Box | Ink Side | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T85471IO | 4.33 | 984 | 12 | Outside | — |
SATO CT-400, CT-410, CX-400, CT-408i, CT-412i, CT-424i, CG408, CZ-408, CZ-412, CG412, CT4-LX
| Part Number | Width (in) | Length (ft) | Rolls/Box | Ink Side | Notes |
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| T74631IO | 2.99 | 328 | 24 | Outside | C attached take up core · Cardboard core |
| T77609IO | 4.33 | 328 | 24 | Outside | C attached take up core · Cardboard core |
ZEBRA ELTRON TLP 2824
| Part Number | Width (in) | Length (ft) | Rolls/Box | Ink Side | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T74578IO | 2.24 | 243 | 24 | Outside | Cardboard core |
ZEBRA ELTRON TLP 2844, ELTRON TLP 3842, ELTRON TLP 3844, 888 TT, GK420t, GX420t, GX430t, GK888, GK-888, GC420t, ZD500t, GT-800 1/2″, GT-810 1/2″, GT-820 1/2″, ZD620t – 1/2”, ZD420 1/2″, ZD220, ZD230 1/2″, ZD420t 1/2″, ZD421 1/2″, ZD421t 1/2″
| Part Number | Width (in) | Length (ft) | Rolls/Box | Ink Side | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T74579IO | 2.56 | 243 | 24 | Outside | Cardboard core |
| T74346IO | 4.33 | 243 | 24 | Outside | Cardboard core |
ZEBRA ZE500-4, ZE500-6, ZE511, ZE521
| Part Number | Width (in) | Length (ft) | Rolls/Box | Ink Side | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T83451IO | 3.27 | 1968 | 12 | Outside | Cardboard core |
Conclusion
The ARMOR-IIMAK APR®1 thermal transfer wax-resin ribbon offers a competitive and economical solution for flat head printers. With its very good printing quality, excellent multi-receptor compatibility, and strong compliance with environmental and safety regulations, the APR®1 is an excellent choice for businesses seeking reliable and cost-effective labeling solutions for price-sensitive wax-resin applications.