Armor-IIMAK AWR 1 Wax Thermal Transfer Ribbon
ARMOR-IIMAK AWR®1: The Most Competitive Wax Ribbon for Flat Head Printers
The ARMOR-IIMAK AWR®1 is the most competitive wax ribbon in the inkanto range, making it the ideal solution for applications particularly sensitive to the quality/price ratio. This thermal transfer ribbon is designed for flat head printers, providing good printing quality and multi-receptor compatibility. It offers a balance of performance and affordability, ensuring efficient and reliable label printing for various applications.
Key Features and Product Performance
The AWR®1 ribbon is engineered for optimal print quality and technical resistances.
Highlights:
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Competitiveness: The most competitive wax ribbon in the inkanto range.
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Good Printing Quality: Delivers clear and sharp printed images.
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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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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 (60°C / 140°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 AWR®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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Environmental Performance: PET Waste 100% recovered, Electricity 43% from renewable sources.
Comprehensive Specifications
Ribbon Type: Wax
Compatible Printer Head: Flat Head
Film Thickness: 3.35µm
Total Ribbon Thickness: <8µm
Ink Melting Point: 65°C (149°F)
Coefficient of Friction: Kd < 0.2
Ink Blackness: 2.1 ODR
Print Resistance (Heat): 60°C (140°F)
Print Resistance (Solvents): 0
Print Resistance (Rubbing): 30
Storage Conditions: 12 months recommended, 20-80% Humidity Rate, 5-35°C (40-95°F) temperature
Max. Print Speed: 16 ips (400 mm/s)
Available Part Numbers
Armor-IIMAK part numbers for the AWR 1 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 |
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| T61555IO | 3.27 | 984 | 12 | Inside | S attached take up core · Cardboard core |
| T61527IO | 4.33 | 984 | 12 | Inside | S attached take up core · Cardboard core |
DATAMAX DMX-W-6208, DMX-W-6308, DMX-W-8306, DMX 600, DMX 800, PRODIGY MAX, TITAN 6200, DMX-M-4206, DMX-M-4208, DMX-M-4306, DMX-M-4210, DMX-M-4308 / INTERMEC 4630, 4830 / PRINTRONIX T3306, T3308
| Part Number | Width (in) | Length (ft) | Rolls/Box | Ink Side | Notes |
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| T86716BAO | 6.5 | 1502 | 6 | Inside | Cardboard core |
GENIUS
| Part Number | Width (in) | Length (ft) | Rolls/Box | Ink Side | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T65060IO | 0.98 | 1476 | 24 | Outside | — |
| T71996IO | 1.38 | 1181 | 24 | Inside | — |
| T65061IO | 1.57 | 984 | 24 | Outside | — |
| T66682IO | 1.57 | 1181 | 24 | Inside | — |
| T65062IO | 1.57 | 1476 | 24 | Outside | — |
| T66751IO | 1.73 | 1181 | 24 | Inside | — |
| T65063IO | 1.97 | 984 | 24 | Outside | — |
| T66629IO | 1.97 | 1181 | 24 | Inside | — |
| T65064IO | 1.97 | 1476 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T66735IO | 2.09 | 1181 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T66714IO | 2.09 | 1476 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T65065IO | 2.17 | 984 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T83987IO | 2.17 | 1345 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T66612IO | 2.17 | 1476 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T66835IO | 2.2 | 984 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T65066IO | 2.36 | 984 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T65066BAO | 2.36 | 984 | 24 | Outside | — |
| T66661IO | 2.36 | 1181 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T79341IO | 2.36 | 1345 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T65067IO | 2.36 | 1476 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T65067BAO | 2.36 | 1476 | 24 | Outside | — |
| T82071IO | 2.52 | 1476 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T65068IO | 2.56 | 984 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T64976IO | 2.56 | 1181 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T65069IO | 2.56 | 1476 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T65070IO | 2.99 | 984 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T64977IO | 2.99 | 1181 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T65071IO | 2.99 | 1476 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T67392IO | 3.15 | 984 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T66723IO | 3.15 | 1476 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T66723BAO | 3.15 | 1476 | 24 | Outside | — |
| T65072IO | 3.27 | 984 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T64978IO | 3.27 | 1181 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T72626IO | 3.27 | 1345 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T65073IO | 3.27 | 1476 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T65073BAO | 3.27 | 1476 | 24 | Outside | — |
| T64979IO | 3.27 | 1476 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T66754IO | 3.27 | 1968 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T66745IO | 3.54 | 984 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T64980IO | 3.54 | 1181 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T74700IO | 3.54 | 1345 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T65074IO | 3.54 | 1476 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T66639IO | 3.74 | 1181 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T66641BAO | 3.74 | 1476 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T65050BAO | 4.02 | 984 | 24 | Outside | — |
| T65050IO | 4.02 | 984 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T65195IO | 4.02 | 1181 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T72647IO | 4.02 | 1181 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T65195BAO | 4.02 | 1181 | 24 | Inside | — |
| T66632BAO | 4.02 | 1345 | 24 | Inside | — |
| T66632IO | 4.02 | 1345 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T65051IO | 4.02 | 1476 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T65051BAO | 4.02 | 1476 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T64972IO | 4.02 | 1476 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T66650IO | 4.09 | 1968 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T66621IO | 4.17 | 1476 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T66683IO | 4.17 | 1476 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T67024IO | 4.25 | 1181 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T65052IO | 4.33 | 984 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T65196BAO | 4.33 | 1181 | 24 | Inside | — |
| T65196IO | 4.33 | 1181 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T69551IO | 4.33 | 1181 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T66669BAO | 4.33 | 1345 | 24 | Inside | — |
| T66669IO | 4.33 | 1345 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T64973IO | 4.33 | 1476 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T65053BAO | 4.33 | 1476 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T65053IO | 4.33 | 1476 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T64973BAO | 4.33 | 1476 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T64974IO | 4.33 | 1968 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T67557IO | 4.33 | 1968 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T72629IO | 4.33 | 2952 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T66772IO | 4.49 | 1181 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T66627IO | 4.53 | 984 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T65054IO | 5.12 | 984 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T72625IO | 5.12 | 1345 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T65055IO | 5.12 | 1476 | 6 | Outside | — |
| T65055BAO | 5.12 | 1476 | 6 | Outside | — |
| T67021IO | 5.98 | 1476 | 6 | Outside | — |
| T66623IO | 6.06 | 984 | 6 | Outside | — |
| T69117IO | 6.06 | 1181 | 6 | Inside | — |
| T82665IO | 6.06 | 1345 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T65056IO | 6.06 | 1476 | 6 | Outside | — |
| T75295IO | 6.06 | 1968 | 6 | Outside | — |
| T87329IO | 6.06 | 1968 | 6 | Inside | — |
| T65057IO | 6.5 | 984 | 6 | Outside | — |
| T66660IO | 6.5 | 1181 | 6 | Inside | — |
| T70454BAO | 6.5 | 1345 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T65058IO | 6.5 | 1476 | 6 | Outside | — |
| T65058BAO | 6.5 | 1476 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T64975IO | 6.5 | 1968 | 6 | Inside | — |
| T66703IO | 6.54 | 1181 | 6 | Inside | — |
| T66608IO | 6.69 | 1476 | 6 | Outside | — |
| T86185BAO | 6.85 | 1345 | 6 | Inside | — |
| T67482IO | 6.85 | 1476 | 6 | Outside | — |
| T67482BAO | 6.85 | 1476 | 6 | Outside | — |
| T66653IO | 7.24 | 1476 | 6 | Outside | — |
| T65059IO | 8.66 | 1476 | 6 | Outside | — |
| T65059BAO | 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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| T59440IO | 4.09 | 502 | 12 | Outside | — |
INTERMEC 3400, 8646
| Part Number | Width (in) | Length (ft) | Rolls/Box | Ink Side | Notes |
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| T57615BAO | 4.09 | 502 | 24 | Outside | — |
| T57615IO | 4.09 | 502 | 12 | Outside | — |
INTERMEC 4400
| Part Number | Width (in) | Length (ft) | Rolls/Box | Ink Side | Notes |
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| T61539IO | 4.09 | 1499 | 12 | Outside | C attached take up core |
INTERMEC 4420, 4440
| Part Number | Width (in) | Length (ft) | Rolls/Box | Ink Side | Notes |
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| T72627IO | 3.27 | 1499 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T59968IO | 4.09 | 1499 | 12 | Outside | — |
INTERMEC EASYCODER 301, EASYCODER E4, EASYCODER F2, EASYCODER F4, EASYCODER PF2i, EASYCODER PF4i, EASYCODER PM43c-US, EASYCODER PM23c
| Part Number | Width (in) | Length (ft) | Rolls/Box | Ink Side | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T58734IO | 4.17 | 722 | 12 | Inside | C attached take up core |
INTERMEC EASYCODER 401, EASYCODER 501, EASYCODER 501XP, EASYCODER 601, EASYCODER 601XP, EASYCODER PM4i, EASYCODER PX4i, EASYCODER PX6i, EASYCODER PD4, EASYCODER PD41, EASYCODER PD42, EASYCODER PM43, EASYCODER PM42, PX940, EASYCODER PD45S, EASYCODER PX65
| Part Number | Width (in) | Length (ft) | Rolls/Box | Ink Side | Notes |
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| T87328BAO | 4.33 | 1476 | 12 | Inside | C attached take up core |
| T85161IO | 4.49 | 1476 | 12 | Inside | C attached take up core |
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 |
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| T59579IO | 4.17 | 2050 | 12 | Outside | Cardboard core |
| T62396IO | 4.33 | 2050 | 12 | Outside | Cardboard core |
TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR TTP2410M, TTP346M, TTP644M, TTP384M, TTP246M+, TTP344M+, MX240, MX340, MX640, TTP2410MT, TTP346MT, TTP644MT, PEX-1000, TTP384MT, MH240T, TTP346M Pro, MH240T, TTP286MT
| Part Number | Width (in) | Length (ft) | Rolls/Box | Ink Side | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T85630IO | 4.33 | 1968 | 12 | Outside | Cardboard core |
| T73509IO | 8.66 | 1968 | 6 | Outside | 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 |
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| T87833BAO | 6.5 | 1476 | 6 | Outside | Cardboard core |
ZEBRA 110 PAX, 170 PAX, 172 PAX, 173 PAX
| Part Number | Width (in) | Length (ft) | Rolls/Box | Ink Side | Notes |
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| T82671IO | 6.5 | 2952 | 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 |
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| T59111IO | 4.33 | 984 | 12 | Outside | Cardboard core |
Conclusion
The ARMOR-IIMAK AWR®1 thermal transfer wax ribbon is a highly competitive and efficient solution for flat head printers. With its good printing quality, multi-receptor compatibility, and strong compliance with environmental and safety regulations, the AWR®1 is an excellent choice for businesses seeking reliable and cost-effective labeling solutions, particularly for applications sensitive to the quality/price ratio.