Armor-IIMAK APX FH+ Wax-Resin Thermal Transfer Ribbon
ARMOR-IIMAK APX®FH+: High-End Wax-Resin Ribbon for Flat Head Printers – Exceeding Market Standards
The ARMOR-IIMAK APX®FH+ is a high-end wax/resin ribbon providing a printing quality and mechanical resistances exceeding the market standards. It ensures an excellent quality of transfer at low energy on all smooth materials, coated papers, as well as synthetics. This thermal transfer ribbon is designed for flat head printers, offering very high resistance to smudge and scratch, excellent sensitivity, and receptor multi-compatibility, delivering very good printing quality at high speed.
Key Features and Product Performance
The APX®FH+ ribbon is engineered for optimal print quality and technical resistances, ensuring reliable performance.
Highlights:
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Very High Resistance to Smudge and Scratch: Ensures durability of printed information, even in demanding conditions.
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Excellent Sensitivity and Receptor Multi-Compatibility: Works with various printing receptors including Vellum paper, Matt coated paper, Glossy coated paper, and Synthetics (PE, PP, PET…).
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Very Good Printing Quality at High Speed: Delivers clear and sharp printed images (up to 15 ips / 380 mm/s) with sharpness of 90° barcodes.
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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: Very high heat resistance (150°C / 302°F), low light/blue wool resistance, excellent solvent resistance, and very high rubbing resistance.
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Antistatic Designed: The ribbon is anti-static build-up treated for smooth printing.
Compliance and Environmental Performance
The APX®FH+ 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: Compliant.
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Environmental Performance: 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: 4.5µm (PET film)
Total Ribbon Thickness: <9µm
Ink Melting Point: 85°C (185°F)
Backcoating: Silicon based
Coefficient of Friction: Kd < 0.2
Ink Blackness: 2.1 ODR
Print Resistance (Abrasion): Very High
Print Resistance (Solvent): Excellent
Print Resistance (Heat): 150°C (302°F)
Print Resistance (Rubbing): 70
Storage Conditions: 12 months recommended, 20-80% Humidity Rate, 5-35°C (40-95°F) temperature
Max. Print Speed: 15 ips (380 mm/s)
Available Part Numbers
Armor-IIMAK part numbers for the APX FH+ formulation, grouped by printer family. Contact Century Systems for pricing and availability.
DATAMAX DATAMAX E-4204B (MARK III 1″), DATAMAX E-4205A (MARK III 1″), DATAMAX E-4206P (MARK III 1″), DATAMAX E-4304B (MARK III 1″), DATAMAX E-4305A (MARK III 1″)
| Part Number | Width (in) | Length (ft) | Rolls/Box | Ink Side | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T72591IO | 4.33 | 984 | 12 | Inside | S attached take up core · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T71891IO | 4.33 | 361 | 24 | Inside | S attached take up core · Cardboard core |
GENIUS
| Part Number | Width (in) | Length (ft) | Rolls/Box | Ink Side | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T64969IO | 0.98 | 1181 | 24 | Inside | — |
| T79789IO | 1.26 | 984 | 24 | Outside | — |
| T81440IO | 1.38 | 2952 | 24 | Inside | — |
| T66597IO | 1.5 | 1181 | 24 | Inside | — |
| T76370IO | 1.5 | 1345 | 24 | Inside | — |
| T64970IO | 1.57 | 1181 | 24 | Inside | — |
| T66576IO | 1.57 | 1476 | 24 | Outside | — |
| T66618IO | 1.57 | 1968 | 24 | Inside | — |
| T66633IO | 1.57 | 1968 | 24 | Outside | — |
| T71229IO | 1.77 | 1345 | 24 | Inside | — |
| T71390IO | 2.05 | 1181 | 24 | Inside | — |
| T76432IO | 2.17 | 984 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T66577IO | 2.17 | 1476 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T66577BAO | 2.17 | 1476 | 24 | Outside | — |
| T70603IO | 2.24 | 2952 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T66558IO | 2.36 | 984 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T67380IO | 2.36 | 1345 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T65048IO | 2.36 | 1476 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T76542IO | 2.36 | 1968 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T66573IO | 2.52 | 984 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T76579IO | 2.52 | 984 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T64971IO | 2.56 | 1181 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T66578IO | 2.56 | 1476 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T82785IO | 2.99 | 1345 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T66579BAO | 2.99 | 1476 | 24 | Outside | — |
| T66579IO | 2.99 | 1476 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T66559IO | 3.15 | 984 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T71230IO | 3.15 | 1345 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T73830IO | 3.15 | 1476 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T66580IO | 3.27 | 984 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T66580BAO | 3.27 | 984 | 24 | Outside | — |
| T66571IO | 3.27 | 1181 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T66600IO | 3.27 | 1345 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T66581IO | 3.27 | 1476 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T66574IO | 3.5 | 1181 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T71231IO | 3.54 | 1345 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T65049IO | 3.54 | 1476 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T76440IO | 3.74 | 1345 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T66616IO | 4.02 | 984 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T64967IO | 4.02 | 1181 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T64967BAO | 4.02 | 1181 | 24 | Inside | — |
| T67419IO | 4.02 | 1476 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T65045IO | 4.02 | 1476 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T77058IO | 4.09 | 1476 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T78664IO | 4.17 | 1476 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T66547BEW | 4.33 | 984 | 24 | Outside | — |
| T66547IO | 4.33 | 984 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T66543IO | 4.33 | 984 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T64968IO | 4.33 | 1181 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T66583IO | 4.33 | 1345 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T65046BAO | 4.33 | 1476 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T65046IO | 4.33 | 1476 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T77384IO | 4.33 | 1476 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T76350IO | 4.49 | 1181 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T66446IO | 5.12 | 984 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T76395IO | 5.12 | 1345 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T65047IO | 5.12 | 1476 | 6 | Outside | — |
| T77057IO | 5.12 | 1476 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T76455IO | 5.12 | 1968 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T84935IO | 5.51 | 1968 | 6 | Inside | — |
| T66626IO | 5.98 | 1476 | 6 | Outside | — |
| T76012IO | 6.06 | 1181 | 6 | Inside | — |
| T66544IO | 6.06 | 1476 | 6 | Outside | — |
| T66572IO | 6.3 | 1476 | 6 | Outside | — |
| T76541IO | 6.5 | 984 | 6 | Outside | — |
| T76541BAO | 6.5 | 984 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T66691IO | 6.5 | 1181 | 6 | Inside | — |
| T74907IO | 6.5 | 1345 | 6 | Inside | — |
| T66575IO | 6.5 | 1476 | 6 | Outside | — |
| T85762BAO | 6.5 | 1968 | 6 | Inside | — |
| T73831IO | 6.85 | 1476 | 6 | Outside | — |
| T67520IO | 7.68 | 1476 | 6 | Outside | — |
| T69680IO | 8.27 | 1476 | 6 | Outside | — |
| T66570IO | 8.66 | 1476 | 6 | Outside | — |
GODEX EZ-1105, EZ-1305, G300, G330
| Part Number | Width (in) | Length (ft) | Rolls/Box | Ink Side | Notes |
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| T71804IO | 2.36 | 361 | 24 | Outside | C attached take up core · Cardboard core |
| T71805IO | 3.27 | 361 | 24 | Outside | C attached take up core · Cardboard core |
| T71806IO | 4.33 | 361 | 24 | Outside | C attached take up core · Cardboard core |
INTERMEC 3240 (Asia), 3400 (Asia), 3440 (Asia), 3600 (Asia)
| Part Number | Width (in) | Length (ft) | Rolls/Box | Ink Side | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T58404BAO | 4.09 | 502 | 24 | Outside | — |
| T58404IO | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T56275IO | 4.33 | 2050 | 12 | Outside | Cardboard core |
SATO CL-408, CL-412, CL-608, CL-612, XL400, XL410, CL-608e, CL-612e, CL-408e, CL-412e, GT-408e, GT-412e, GT-424e, GL-408e, GL-412e, COMPACT Lt-408, LM-408e, LM-412e, SG400R
| Part Number | Width (in) | Length (ft) | Rolls/Box | Ink Side | Notes |
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| TS9851AY | 6.5 | 1345 | 12 | Inside | Cardboard core |
TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR TTP-245C, TTP-343C, TTP-244CE, TC200, TE200, TE300, TE210, TE300, TC210, TC300, TC310
| Part Number | Width (in) | Length (ft) | Rolls/Box | Ink Side | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T57065IO | 2.52 | 361 | 24 | Outside | C attached take up core · Cardboard core |
| T59602IO | 4.33 | 361 | 24 | Outside | C attached take up core · Cardboard core |
TALLY GENICOM T7005 2″
| Part Number | Width (in) | Length (ft) | Rolls/Box | Ink Side | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T75092IO | 2.36 | 262 | 24 | Outside | C attached take up core · Cardboard core |
TOSHIBA B-442, B-443, B-SV4T, B-FV4 1″, BV410T 1″, BV420T 1″
| Part Number | Width (in) | Length (ft) | Rolls/Box | Ink Side | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T56694TC | 2.17 | 984 | 10 | Outside | C attached take up core · Cardboard core |
| T56706TC | 4.33 | 984 | 10 | Outside | C attached take up core · Cardboard core |
TOSHIBA B-452, B-SX600, B-SA4 (ribbon compatible with B452)
| Part Number | Width (in) | Length (ft) | Rolls/Box | Ink Side | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T73579IO | 2.36 | 886 | 12 | Outside | C attached take up core · Cardboard core |
| T56721TC | 3.54 | 886 | 10 | Outside | C attached take up core · Cardboard core |
| T56718IO | 4.33 | 886 | 12 | Outside | C attached take up core · Cardboard core |
TOSHIBA B-EX4T2 (type 2), B-EX6T3
| Part Number | Width (in) | Length (ft) | Rolls/Box | Ink Side | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T56847TC | 2.36 | 1968 | 10 | Outside | C attached take up core · Cardboard core |
| T57095TC | 3.27 | 1968 | 10 | Outside | C attached take up core · Cardboard core |
| T56729TC | 3.54 | 1968 | 10 | Outside | C attached take up core · Cardboard core |
| T56726TC | 4.33 | 1968 | 10 | Outside | C attached take up core · Cardboard core |
| T86958IO | 4.33 | 1968 | 12 | Outside | C attached take up core · Cardboard core |
TOSHIBA B-EX4T3
| Part Number | Width (in) | Length (ft) | Rolls/Box | Ink Side | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T79304TC | 3.54 | 984 | 10 | Outside | C attached take up core · Cardboard core |
ZEBRA 105S, 130, 140, 140 XiII, 140 XiIII, 160S, 170 XiII, 170 XiIII, 220, 220 XiII, 220 XiIII, 221 XiII, 4000, 6000, 90, 90 XiII, 90 XiIII, 96 XiIII, STRIPE 300, STRIPE 400, STRIPE 500, STRIPE 600, Z4Mplus, Z6Mplus, S4M, ZM400, ZM600, 110XiIIIPlus (203-300dpi), 110XiIIIPlus (600dpi), ZT230, 220 XiIIII, R110Xi4, ZT410, ZT420, RZ400, RZ600, ZT620, ZT610, ZT510, ZT411, ZT421, 105SL PLUS, ZT231, ZT111
| Part Number | Width (in) | Length (ft) | Rolls/Box | Ink Side | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T56879BAO | 1.57 | 1476 | 24 | Outside | Cardboard core |
| T55558BAO | 4.33 | 1476 | 12 | Outside | Cardboard core |
ZEBRA ELTRON TLP 2824
| Part Number | Width (in) | Length (ft) | Rolls/Box | Ink Side | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T57708IO | 2.17 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T56866BAO | 4.33 | 243 | 24 | Outside | Cardboard core |
| T48910IO | 4.33 | 243 | 24 | Outside | Cardboard core |
Conclusion
The ARMOR-IIMAK APX®FH+ thermal transfer wax-resin ribbon offers a high-end solution for flat head printers, exceeding market standards in printing quality and mechanical resistance. With its very high resistance to smudge and scratch, excellent sensitivity, and strong compliance with environmental and safety regulations, the APX®FH+ is an excellent choice for businesses seeking reliable and long-lasting labeling solutions for all smooth materials, coated papers, and synthetics.