Armor-IIMAK APX 8 Wax-Resin Thermal Transfer Ribbon
ARMOR-IIMAK APX®8: Universal High-Performance Wax-Resin Ribbon for Flat Head & Near Edge Printers
The ARMOR-IIMAK APX®8 is a universal high-performance wax-resin ribbon compatible with both flat head and near edge printers. It offers very high print durability and wide label compatibility, from rough papers to synthetic substrates. With high print quality and darkness, the APX®8 is designed to meet the demands of various applications, including clothing tags, shipping labels, food information labels, and retail labels, ensuring reliable and long-lasting print results.
Key Benefits and Product Performance
The APX®8 ribbon is engineered for optimal print quality and technical resistances, ensuring reliable performance.
Highlights:
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Very High Print Durability: Ensures long-lasting printed information.
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Wide Label Compatibility: Works with various printing receptors including rough papers, coated papers/tags, and synthetics.
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High Print Quality and Print Darkness: Delivers crisp, dark, and clear printed images for 0° barcode, 90° barcode, small characters, and logos. Offers an ink blackness of 2.1 ODR.
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Technical Resistances: Good abrasion resistance, excellent solvent resistance, and high heat resistance (120°C / 248°F).
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Antistatic Designed: The ribbon is anti-static build-up treated for smooth printing.
Compliance and Environmental Performance
The APX®8 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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Halogen Restrictions: Compliant.
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UL 969: Pending compliance.
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Environmental Performance: Ultrathin 4µ PET base film, uses 12% less plastic than standard ribbons.
Comprehensive Specifications
Available Part Numbers
Armor-IIMAK part numbers for the APX 8 formulation, grouped by printer family. Contact Century Systems for pricing and availability.
GENIUS
| Part Number | Width (in) | Length (ft) | Rolls/Box | Ink Side | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T84968IO | 0.98 | 984 | 24 | Outside | — |
| T78337IO | 1.57 | 984 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T78385IO | 1.57 | 1181 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T78354IO | 1.57 | 1476 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T78370IO | 1.57 | 1476 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T78338IO | 2.09 | 984 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T78386IO | 2.09 | 1181 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T78371IO | 2.09 | 1476 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T78355IO | 2.09 | 1476 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T78339IO | 2.36 | 984 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T78387IO | 2.36 | 1181 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T78372IO | 2.36 | 1476 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T78356IO | 2.36 | 1476 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T78340IO | 2.56 | 984 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T78388IO | 2.56 | 1181 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T78357IO | 2.56 | 1476 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T78373IO | 2.56 | 1476 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T78341IO | 2.99 | 984 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T78389IO | 2.99 | 1181 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T78374IO | 2.99 | 1476 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T78358IO | 2.99 | 1476 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T78342IO | 3.15 | 984 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T78390IO | 3.15 | 1181 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T78359IO | 3.15 | 1476 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T78359BEW | 3.15 | 1476 | 24 | Outside | — |
| T78375IO | 3.15 | 1476 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T78343IO | 3.27 | 984 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T78391IO | 3.27 | 1181 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T84397IO | 3.27 | 1345 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T78376IO | 3.27 | 1476 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T78360IO | 3.27 | 1476 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T78344IO | 3.54 | 984 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T78392IO | 3.54 | 1181 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T78377IO | 3.54 | 1476 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T78361IO | 3.54 | 1476 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T78345IO | 4.02 | 984 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T78393BAO | 4.02 | 1181 | 24 | Inside | — |
| T78393IO | 4.02 | 1181 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T78775IO | 4.02 | 1345 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T78362IO | 4.02 | 1476 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T78378IO | 4.02 | 1476 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T78346IO | 4.17 | 984 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T78394IO | 4.17 | 1181 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T78379IO | 4.17 | 1476 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T78363IO | 4.17 | 1476 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T78347IO | 4.33 | 984 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T78395BAO | 4.33 | 1181 | 24 | Inside | — |
| T78395BEW | 4.33 | 1181 | 24 | Inside | — |
| T78395IO | 4.33 | 1181 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T86774IO | 4.33 | 1345 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T78364IO | 4.33 | 1476 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T78364BAO | 4.33 | 1476 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T78364BEW | 4.33 | 1476 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T78380IO | 4.33 | 1476 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T78348BAO | 4.49 | 984 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T78348IO | 4.49 | 984 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T78396IO | 4.49 | 1181 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T78381IO | 4.49 | 1476 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T78365IO | 4.49 | 1476 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T78349IO | 5.12 | 984 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T78397IO | 5.12 | 1181 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T78382IO | 5.12 | 1476 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T78366BAO | 5.12 | 1476 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T78366IO | 5.12 | 1476 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T78350BAO | 5.98 | 984 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T78350IO | 5.98 | 984 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T78398IO | 5.98 | 1181 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T78367IO | 5.98 | 1476 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T78383IO | 5.98 | 1476 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T78351IO | 6.5 | 984 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T78399IO | 6.5 | 1181 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T84398IO | 6.5 | 1345 | 6 | Inside | — |
| T78384IO | 6.5 | 1476 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T78368IO | 6.5 | 1476 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T78352IO | 6.85 | 984 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T78369IO | 6.85 | 1476 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T78353IO | 8.66 | 984 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T78400IO | 8.66 | 1181 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T78403BAO | 8.66 | 1476 | 6 | Outside | — |
| T78404BEW | 8.66 | 1476 | 6 | Inside | — |
| T78403IO | 8.66 | 1476 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T78404BAO | 8.66 | 1476 | 6 | Inside | — |
| T78404IO | 8.66 | 1476 | 12 | Inside | — |
INTERMEC 3240 (Asia), 3400 (Asia), 3440 (Asia), 3600 (Asia)
| Part Number | Width (in) | Length (ft) | Rolls/Box | Ink Side | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T78433IO | 4.09 | 502 | 12 | Outside | — |
PRINTRONIX T5204r, T5206r, T5208r, T5306r, T5308r, SL5204r, SL5304r, SL5206r, SL5306r, T5304r, T8000 4″, T8000 6″, T8000 8″
| Part Number | Width (in) | Length (ft) | Rolls/Box | Ink Side | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T78431IO | 4.33 | 2050 | 12 | Outside | Cardboard core |
| T78431BAO | 4.33 | 2050 | 12 | Outside | Cardboard core |
| T78432IO | 8.66 | 2050 | 6 | Outside | Cardboard core |
ZEBRA GT-800 1″, GT-820 1″, ZD620t 1″, ZD420 1″, ZD230 1″, ZD420t 1″, ZD421t 1″, ZD421 1″, LOKI
| Part Number | Width (in) | Length (ft) | Rolls/Box | Ink Side | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T85567IO | 4.33 | 984 | 12 | Outside | Cardboard core |
Conclusion
The ARMOR-IIMAK APX®8 thermal transfer wax-resin ribbon offers a universal high-performance solution for both flat head and near edge printers. With its very high print durability, wide label compatibility, and strong compliance with environmental and safety regulations, the APX®8 is an excellent choice for businesses seeking reliable and long-lasting labeling solutions across various industrial and retail applications.
ARMOR-IIMAK APX®8 Product Datasheet