Armor-IIMAK AXR 1 Resin Thermal Transfer Ribbon
ARMOR-IIMAK AXR®1: Competitive Resin Ribbon for Flat Head Printers – High Durability and Cost-Effectiveness
The ARMOR-IIMAK AXR®1 is a resin ribbon that combines competitiveness and performance, making it suited for the most demanding applications in terms of durability and cost. This thermal transfer ribbon is designed for flat head printers, providing good printing quality and multi-receptor compatibility. It offers high durability and robust technical resistances, ensuring reliable and long-lasting print results for various industrial applications.
Key Features and Product Performance
The AXR®1 ribbon is engineered for optimal print quality and technical resistances, ensuring reliable performance.
Highlights:
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Competitiveness: A resin ribbon that combines competitiveness and performance.
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Good Printing Quality: Delivers clear and sharp printed images for 0° barcode, 90° barcode, small characters, and logos. Offers a blackness of 2.0 ODR (Optical Density by Reflection).
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Receptor Multi-Compatibility: Works with various printing receptors including Coated papers, Glossy coated paper, and Synthetics (PP, PE, PET…).
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Technical Resistances: Very high heat resistance (180°C / 356°F), good light/blue wool resistance, high 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 AXR®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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UL 969: Compliant.
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BS 5609: 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: Resin
Compatible Printer Head: Flat Head
Film Thickness: 4.5µm (PET film)
Total Ribbon Thickness: <9µm
Ink Melting Point: 80°C (176°F)
Backcoating: Silicon based
Coefficient of Friction: Kd < 0.2
Ink Blackness: 2.0 ODR
Print Resistance (Heat): 180°C (356°F)
Print Resistance (Light/Blue Wool): >7
Print Resistance (Solvents): 50
Print Resistance (Water/Submerge): 100
Print Resistance (Rubbing): 95
Storage Conditions: 12 months recommended, 20-80% Humidity Rate, 5-35°C (40-95°F) temperature
Max. Print Speed: 10 ips (250 mm/s)
Available Part Numbers
Armor-IIMAK part numbers for the AXR 1 formulation, grouped by printer family. Contact Century Systems for pricing and availability.
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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| T87043BAO | 6.06 | 1181 | 12 | Inside | Cardboard core |
GENIUS
| Part Number | Width (in) | Length (ft) | Rolls/Box | Ink Side | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T65136IO | 0.98 | 984 | 24 | Outside | — |
| T65137IO | 0.98 | 1476 | 24 | Outside | — |
| T65138IO | 1.26 | 984 | 24 | Outside | — |
| T65011IO | 1.26 | 1476 | 24 | Inside | — |
| T65139IO | 1.38 | 984 | 24 | Outside | — |
| T65140IO | 1.57 | 984 | 24 | Outside | — |
| T65012IO | 1.57 | 1181 | 24 | Inside | — |
| T65013IO | 1.57 | 1476 | 24 | Inside | — |
| T65141IO | 1.57 | 1476 | 24 | Outside | — |
| T65142IO | 1.97 | 984 | 24 | Outside | — |
| T65143IO | 1.97 | 1476 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T71566IO | 2.05 | 984 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T74382IO | 2.09 | 1181 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T86469BAO | 2.09 | 1476 | 24 | Outside | — |
| T65144IO | 2.17 | 984 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T65014IO | 2.17 | 1476 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T65145IO | 2.17 | 1476 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T65146BAO | 2.36 | 984 | 24 | Outside | — |
| T65146IO | 2.36 | 984 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T65147BAO | 2.36 | 1476 | 24 | Outside | — |
| T65147IO | 2.36 | 1476 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T66724IO | 2.52 | 984 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T81899IO | 2.52 | 1476 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T65148IO | 2.56 | 984 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T65015IO | 2.56 | 1181 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T65149IO | 2.56 | 1476 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T66645IO | 2.76 | 984 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T66710IO | 2.99 | 984 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T65016IO | 2.99 | 1181 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T65150IO | 2.99 | 1476 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T70632IO | 3.15 | 984 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T68866IO | 3.15 | 1476 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T65151IO | 3.27 | 984 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T65017IO | 3.27 | 1181 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T65152IO | 3.27 | 1476 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T67458IO | 3.27 | 1476 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T66698IO | 3.31 | 1968 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T65153IO | 3.54 | 984 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T65018IO | 3.54 | 1181 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T65154IO | 3.54 | 1476 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T69562IO | 3.62 | 1476 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T65128IO | 4.02 | 984 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T65009IO | 4.02 | 1181 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T65129IO | 4.02 | 1476 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T65130BAO | 4.33 | 984 | 24 | Outside | — |
| T65130IO | 4.33 | 984 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T65010IO | 4.33 | 1181 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T66739IO | 4.33 | 1345 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T65131BAO | 4.33 | 1476 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T65131IO | 4.33 | 1476 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T67459IO | 4.33 | 1476 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T66737IO | 4.33 | 1968 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T72648IO | 4.49 | 1181 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T66658IO | 4.53 | 984 | 12 | Outside | — |
| T66690IO | 5.12 | 1476 | 6 | Outside | — |
| T76068IO | 5.51 | 1476 | 6 | Outside | — |
| T73868IO | 5.51 | 1968 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T75498IO | 6.06 | 1181 | 6 | Inside | — |
| T65132IO | 6.06 | 1476 | 6 | Outside | — |
| T69561IO | 6.1 | 1476 | 6 | Outside | — |
| T65133IO | 6.5 | 984 | 6 | Outside | — |
| T65134IO | 6.5 | 1476 | 6 | Outside | — |
| T75321IO | 6.5 | 1968 | 6 | Inside | — |
| T71778IO | 6.69 | 1476 | 6 | Inside | — |
| T65135IO | 6.69 | 1476 | 6 | Outside | — |
| T71379IO | 7.09 | 1476 | 6 | Outside | — |
| T66705IO | 8.27 | 1181 | 6 | Inside | — |
| T66655IO | 8.66 | 1476 | 6 | Outside | — |
INTERMEC 3400, 8646
| Part Number | Width (in) | Length (ft) | Rolls/Box | Ink Side | Notes |
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| T60146IO | 4.09 | 502 | 12 | Outside | — |
INTERMEC 3600
| Part Number | Width (in) | Length (ft) | Rolls/Box | Ink Side | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T62395IO | 6.69 | 502 | 6 | Outside | — |
INTERMEC 4420, 4440
| Part Number | Width (in) | Length (ft) | Rolls/Box | Ink Side | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T59626IO | 4.41 | 1499 | 12 | Outside | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T73336IO | 5.51 | 1476 | 6 | Inside | C attached take up 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 |
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| T77597IO | 3.31 | 899 | 12 | Outside | — |
SATO S-8408, S-8412, S-8424, S84-ex, S86-ex, S84NX, S86NX
| Part Number | Width (in) | Length (ft) | Rolls/Box | Ink Side | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T72856IO | 6.77 | 1968 | 6 | Inside | — |
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 |
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| T85039IO | 2.52 | 1968 | 12 | Outside | Cardboard core |
Conclusion
The ARMOR-IIMAK AXR®1 thermal transfer resin ribbon offers a competitive and high-performance solution for flat head printers. With its high durability, excellent print quality, and strong compliance with environmental and safety regulations, the AXR®1 is an excellent choice for businesses seeking reliable and long-lasting labeling solutions for the most demanding applications.