Armor-IIMAK AXR 9 Resin Thermal Transfer Ribbon
ARMOR-IIMAK AXR®9: High Performance Resin Ribbon for Flat Head Printers – Excellent for Textile Materials and Niche Applications
The ARMOR-IIMAK AXR®9 is a resin ribbon initially designed for the textile label printing market. It can also represent a relevant solution for niche resin applications (involving, for example, sterilization or resistance to some solvents) which are not satisfied by other resin ribbons. This thermal transfer ribbon provides excellent printing quality on textile materials, excellent resistance to some solvents and detergents, and very good resistance to heat, making it an ideal solution for demanding applications.
Key Features and Product Performance
The AXR®9 ribbon is engineered for optimal print quality and technical resistances, ensuring reliable performance.
Highlights:
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Excellent Printing Quality on Textile Materials: Ensures clear and consistent results on various textile receptors (Cotton, Acetate, Nylon, Satin).
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Excellent Resistance to Some Solvents and Detergents: Provides durability against specific chemical exposures.
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Very Good Resistance to Heat: Withstands temperatures up to 200°C (392°F).
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High Print Quality: Excellent print quality for 0° barcode, 90° barcode, small characters, and logos. Offers a blackness of 1.6 ODR (Optical Density by Reflection).
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Technical Resistances: Good light/blue wool 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®9 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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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: <8µm
Ink Melting Point: 85°C (185°F)
Backcoating: Silicon based
Coefficient of Friction: Kd < 0.2
Ink Blackness: 1.6 ODR
Print Resistance (Heat): 200°C (392°F)
Print Resistance (Light/Blue Wool): >7
Print Resistance (Washing): Home: 90, Industrial: 90, Dry cleaning: 85, Bleach: 80, Ironing: 85
Print Resistance (Water/Submerge): 100
Print Resistance (Rubbing): 100
Storage Conditions: 12 months recommended, 20-80% Humidity Rate, 5-35°C (40-95°F) temperature
Max. Print Speed: 8 ips (200 mm/s)
Available Part Numbers
Armor-IIMAK part numbers for the AXR 9 formulation, grouped by printer family. Contact Century Systems for pricing and availability.
AVERY DENNISON S362, A9500, SPX390
| Part Number | Width (in) | Length (ft) | Rolls/Box | Ink Side | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T27261AY | 1.5 | 1181 | 12 | Inside | Cardboard core |
| T27259AY | 2.01 | 1181 | 24 | Inside | Cardboard core |
| T27258AY | 2.2 | 1181 | 24 | Inside | Cardboard core |
| T27249AY | 2.48 | 1181 | 24 | Inside | Cardboard core |
| T86680BAO | 2.52 | 1181 | 24 | Inside | Cardboard core |
| T27254AY | 2.76 | 1181 | 24 | Inside | Cardboard core |
| T27255AY | 3.15 | 1181 | 24 | Inside | Cardboard core |
| T27250AY | 4.09 | 1181 | 24 | Inside | Cardboard core |
| T27257AY | 4.53 | 1181 | 24 | Inside | Cardboard core |
| T27600AY | 5 | 1181 | 12 | Inside | Cardboard core |
GENIUS
| Part Number | Width (in) | Length (ft) | Rolls/Box | Ink Side | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T66447IO | 0.98 | 1476 | 10 | Outside | — |
| T66757IO | 1.18 | 984 | 10 | Outside | — |
| T72637IO | 1.18 | 1476 | 10 | Inside | — |
| T66759IO | 1.26 | 984 | 10 | Inside | — |
| T66673IO | 1.26 | 1345 | 10 | Inside | — |
| T66512IO | 1.26 | 1476 | 10 | Inside | — |
| T65467IO | 1.38 | 1181 | 10 | Inside | — |
| T65476IO | 1.38 | 1476 | 10 | Outside | — |
| T66344IO | 1.5 | 984 | 10 | Outside | — |
| T66317IO | 1.5 | 1181 | 10 | Inside | — |
| T66513BAO | 1.5 | 1476 | 24 | Inside | — |
| T66513IO | 1.5 | 1476 | 10 | Inside | — |
| T65716IO | 1.57 | 984 | 10 | Inside | — |
| T65887IO | 1.57 | 984 | 10 | Outside | — |
| T66671IO | 1.57 | 1181 | 10 | Inside | — |
| T66391IO | 2.09 | 984 | 10 | Outside | — |
| T66659IO | 2.09 | 1476 | 10 | Outside | — |
| T65717IO | 2.36 | 984 | 10 | Inside | — |
| T66781IO | 2.36 | 984 | 10 | Outside | — |
| T65478IO | 2.36 | 1476 | 10 | Outside | — |
| T66482IO | 2.48 | 1181 | 10 | Inside | — |
| T66674IO | 2.56 | 1345 | 10 | Inside | — |
| T66483IO | 2.76 | 1476 | 10 | Outside | — |
| T65888IO | 3.15 | 984 | 10 | Outside | — |
| T66525IO | 3.27 | 984 | 10 | Outside | — |
| T65477IO | 3.27 | 1476 | 10 | Outside | — |
| T65719IO | 3.54 | 984 | 10 | Inside | — |
| T66651IO | 3.74 | 1476 | 10 | Inside | — |
| T66614IO | 3.74 | 1476 | 10 | Outside | — |
| T65479BAO | 4.02 | 984 | 24 | Outside | — |
| T65479IO | 4.02 | 984 | 10 | Outside | — |
| T66341IO | 4.02 | 1181 | 10 | Inside | — |
| T66459IO | 4.02 | 1476 | 10 | Outside | — |
| T65882IO | 4.33 | 984 | 10 | Outside | — |
| T65711IO | 4.33 | 984 | 10 | Inside | — |
| T65480IO | 4.33 | 1476 | 10 | Outside | — |
| T65883IO | 5.12 | 984 | 10 | Outside | — |
| T66358IO | 5.12 | 1345 | 10 | Inside | — |
| T66358BAO | 5.12 | 1345 | 12 | Inside | — |
| T65885IO | 6.69 | 984 | 10 | Outside | — |
| T66568IO | 8.66 | 1476 | 10 | Outside | — |
PAXAR 636, 656, 676
| Part Number | Width (in) | Length (ft) | Rolls/Box | Ink Side | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T62685IO | 1.5 | 1640 | 10 | Outside | Plastic core |
| T86358BAO | 2.17 | 1640 | 24 | Outside | Plastic core |
PAXAR 9800, ADTP1, 610, ADTP2
| Part Number | Width (in) | Length (ft) | Rolls/Box | Ink Side | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T75349IO | 2.17 | 1968 | 10 | Outside | Plastic core |
PAXAR SNAP 500 (FH), SNAP 700 (FH)
| Part Number | Width (in) | Length (ft) | Rolls/Box | Ink Side | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T53052IO | 0.98 | 1640 | 10 | Outside | Plastic core |
| T53622IO | 1.26 | 1640 | 10 | Outside | Plastic core |
| T54320IO | 1.38 | 1640 | 10 | Outside | Plastic core |
| T55676AY | 1.5 | 1246 | 24 | Outside | Plastic core |
| T59044IO | 1.5 | 1640 | 10 | Outside | Plastic core |
| T59044BAO | 1.5 | 1640 | 24 | Outside | Plastic core |
| T54456IO | 1.57 | 1640 | 10 | Outside | Plastic core |
| T54457IO | 1.77 | 1640 | 10 | Outside | Plastic core |
| T57772IO | 1.97 | 1640 | 10 | Outside | Plastic core |
| T54132IO | 2.24 | 1640 | 10 | Outside | Plastic core |
| T62471IO | 2.76 | 1640 | 10 | Outside | Plastic core |
| T55801AY | 3.15 | 1246 | 24 | Outside | Plastic core |
| T74691IO | 4.25 | 1640 | 10 | Outside | Plastic 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T53635TC | 4.33 | 164 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T40272TC | 2.36 | 984 | 10 | Outside | C attached take up core · Cardboard core |
| T40554TC | 4.33 | 984 | 10 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T54444TC | 2.17 | 1968 | 10 | Outside | C attached take up core · Cardboard core |
| T79287TC | 2.36 | 1968 | 10 | Outside | C attached take up core · Cardboard core |
| T54443TC | 3.27 | 1968 | 10 | Outside | C attached take up core · Cardboard core |
| T54833TC | 4.33 | 1968 | 10 | Outside | C attached take up core · Cardboard core |
TOSHIBA B-SA4TM-GS12, B-SA4TM-TS12, B-SA4TP-GS12, B-SA4TP-TS12, B-A410 , B-A420
| Part Number | Width (in) | Length (ft) | Rolls/Box | Ink Side | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T44461TC | 2.36 | 1312 | 10 | Outside | C attached take up core · Cardboard core |
| T49732TC | 4.33 | 1312 | 10 | Outside | C attached take up core · Cardboard core |
TTK / AP 7.t
| Part Number | Width (in) | Length (ft) | Rolls/Box | Ink Side | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T23421IO | 1.18 | 1771 | 10 | Inside | Cardboard core |
| T24646BAO | 1.97 | 1771 | 24 | Inside | Cardboard core |
| T24646IO | 1.97 | 1771 | 10 | Inside | Cardboard core |
| T23691IO | 2.17 | 1771 | 10 | Inside | Cardboard core |
| T23691BAO | 2.17 | 1771 | 24 | Inside | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T25224BAO | 1.57 | 1476 | 24 | Outside | Cardboard core |
Conclusion
The ARMOR-IIMAK AXR®9 thermal transfer resin ribbon offers a high-performance solution for flat head printers, particularly for textile materials and niche applications. With its excellent printing quality on various materials, robust resistance to heat, solvents, and detergents, and strong compliance with environmental and safety regulations, the AXR®9 is an excellent choice for businesses seeking reliable and long-lasting labeling solutions for demanding industrial applications.