DNP TRX-55 Wax-Resin Thermal Ribbon - Century Systems, Inc.

DNP TRX-55: All-Purpose Wax-Resin Thermal Ribbon for Enhanced Durability and Chemical Resistance

The DNP TRX-55 is an all-purpose wax-resin thermal ribbon designed to provide strong protection against scratching and smudging, ensuring clean, sharp images and text that last. It is formulated to withstand exposure to various chemicals, enhancing durability. This ribbon produces crisp, clear edges for high-quality prints and is compatible with a wide range of substrates, making it an ideal solution for various industries, including automotive, food & beverage, and medical & healthcare, ensuring reliable and precise labeling in demanding conditions.

Product Features and Benefits

The TRX-55 ribbon is engineered for optimal print quality, versatility, and durability.

Highlights:

Scratch and Smudge Resistant: Provides strong protection against scratching and smudging, ensuring clean, sharp images and text that last.
Solvent Resistance: Formulated to withstand exposure to various chemicals, enhancing durability.
Remarkable Edge Definition: Produces crisp, clear edges for high-quality prints.
Compatible with Flat Head Printers: Ensures broad printer compatibility.
Recommended Substrates: Coated Face Sheets, Coated Tag, Gloss Sheets, Polyesters (Matte Topcoat), Polyethylene, Polyolefin, Polypropylene, Polystyrene, Uncoated Face Sheets, Uncoated Tag, Vinyl (Topcoat).

Certifications and Industries & Applications

The TRX-55 ribbon complies with various international standards and is suitable for a diverse range of industries.

Certifications:

BS5609: Compliant.
FDA Indirect Food Contact: Compliant.
REACH Compliant: Ensures compliance with chemical regulations.
RoHS Compliant: Ensures compliance with hazardous substance restrictions.
UL References: 3M: PGJI2.MH16411, PGJI2.MH18072; Avery Dennison: PGJI2.MH17205, PGJI2.MH20580; FLEXcon: PGJI2.MH16635; Mactac: PGJI2.MH26726.

Industries & Applications:

Appliances & Electrical, Automotive, Building & Industrial Supplies.
Fashion & Textiles, Food & Beverage, Horticulture.
Inventory & Logistics, Medical & Healthcare, Personal Care, Pharmaceutical & Supplements.

Comprehensive Specifications

Ribbon Type: All-Purpose Wax-Resin

Compatible Printer Head: Flat Head

Ink Color: Black

Base Film Thickness: 4.5 ± 0.3 µm

Ink Thickness: 4.0 ± 0.2 µm

Total Thickness: 8.5 ± 0.5 µm

Transfer Temperature: 188°F / 87°C

Recommended Substrates: Coated Face Sheets, Coated Tag, Gloss Sheets, Polyesters (Matte Topcoat), Polyethylene, Polyolefin, Polypropylene, Polystyrene, Uncoated Face Sheets, Uncoated Tag, Vinyl (Topcoat)

Certifications: BS5609, FDA Indirect Food Contact, REACH Compliant, RoHS Compliant, UL References: 3M: PGJI2.MH16411, PGJI2.MH18072; Avery Dennison: PGJI2.MH17205, PGJI2.MH20580; FLEXcon: PGJI2.MH16635; Mactac: PGJI2.MH26726

Durability of Printed Image Smudge & Scratch Resistance: Excellent

Storage Conditions: 40–95°F (5–35°C) at 20–85% relative humidity. Avoid direct sunlight and exposure to the elements; storage outside these conditions may void the warranty.

Storage Life: 2 years after manufacturing

Available Part Numbers

DNP part numbers for the TRX-55 formulation, grouped by printer manufacturer. Contact Century Systems for pricing and availability.

Automated Packaging

Part Number	Printer Model	Width (in)	Length (ft)	Rolls/Case	Ink Side	Notes
18104886	PI-4000	4	2001	24	Inside	—

Avery Dennison

Part Number	Printer Model	Width (in)	Length (ft)	Rolls/Case	Ink Side	Notes
18106423	Monarch 9800 Series	4.33	1969	12	Outside	Plastic core
18107291	Paxar	1.5	1640	36	Outside	Plastic core
18106671	Paxar	2	1640	36	Outside	Plastic core

Datamax-O’Neil

Part Number	Printer Model	Width (in)	Length (ft)	Rolls/Case	Ink Side	Notes
18104693	—	1.5	1181	48	Inside	—
18104052	—	2	1181	36	Inside	—
18104052-6	—	2	1181	6	Inside	—
18104307	—	2.36	1181	36	Inside	—
18106759	—	2.52	984	24	Inside	—
18104309	—	2.52	1181	36	Inside	—
18104053	—	3	1181	36	Inside	—
18104053-6	—	3	1181	6	Inside	—
18104164	—	3.5	1181	24	Inside	—
18104054	—	4	1181	24	Inside	—
18104054-6	—	4	1181	6	Inside	—
PL11036	—	4	1181	6	Inside	—
18106350	—	4.25	1181	24	Inside	—
18104055	—	4.33	1181	24	Inside	—
18104055-6	—	4.33	1181	6	Inside	—
PL10878	—	4.33	1181	6	Inside	—
18104314	—	4.5	1181	24	Inside	—
18104242	—	5.51	1181	24	Inside	—
18104308	DMX 600	2.36	1476	36	Inside	—
18104312	DMX 600	3.27	1476	24	Inside	—
18105800	DMX 600	4.17	1476	24	Inside	—
18104059	DMX 600	4.33	1476	24	Inside	—
18104315	DMX 600	4.5	1476	24	Inside	—
18104316	DMX 600	5.12	1476	24	Inside	—
18105200	DMX 600	6	1181	12	Inside	—
18104317	DMX 600	6	1476	12	Inside	—
18106265	DMX 600	6.5	1181	12	Inside	—
18104950	DMX 600	7.5	1476	12	Inside	—
18104200	DMX 800	8.66	1476	12	Inside	—
18107760	E-Class Mark III	2.52	984	24	Inside	—
18106498	E-Class Mark III	4.33	984	24	Inside	—
18107492	I-Class	1.57	1969	36	Inside	—
18105104	I-Class	3.27	1969	24	Inside	—
18105716	I-Class	4	1969	12	Inside	—
18105022	I-Class	4.33	1969	12	Inside	—
18105541	Ovation	4.33	361	24	Inside	—
PL11456	Ovation	4.33	361	24	Inside	—

Intermec

Part Number	Printer Model	Width (in)	Length (ft)	Rolls/Case	Ink Side	Notes
18108904	—	2.09	502	36	Outside	—
18104988	3600	6	502	12	Outside	—
18104256	4400	4.17	1499	18	Outside	—
18104690	4440	2.52	1499	24	Outside	—
18107866	4440	4.17	1499	24	Outside	—
18105077	4440	4.5	1499	24	Outside	—
18106352	8646	2.09	502	36	Outside	—
18104985	8646	3	502	24	Outside	—
18104687	8646	4.09	502	24	Outside	—
18104986	8646	4.09	509	24	Outside	—
18104987	8646	4.09	509	24	Outside	Plastic core
18108452	PC43t	4.33	984	24	Outside	—

Printronix

Part Number	Printer Model	Width (in)	Length (ft)	Rolls/Case	Ink Side	Notes
18107117	T2204	1.57	984	48	Outside	—
18106704	T2204	2.52	984	36	Outside	—
18107181	T5000	2	2051	24	Outside	—
18107303	T5000	2.52	984	36	Outside	—
18107329	T5000	3	2051	24	Outside	—
18108067	T5000	4.33	1476	6	Outside	—
18104782	T5000	4.33	2051	6	Outside	—
18105734	T5000	4.33	2051	12	Outside	—
18107008-6	T5000	5.12	2051	6	Outside	—
18107495	T5000	6	1476	12	Outside	—
18106783	T5000	6.5	2051	6	Outside	—
18106319	T5000	8.66	2051	6	Outside	—

RJS

Part Number	Printer Model	Width (in)	Length (ft)	Rolls/Case	Ink Side	Notes
18104135	—	5.12	1476	24	Outside	—

SATO

Part Number	Printer Model	Width (in)	Length (ft)	Rolls/Case	Ink Side	Notes
18104824	—	1	1345	60	Inside	—
18104992	—	1.5	1345	48	Inside	—
18104337	—	2	1345	36	Inside	—
18104338	—	2.36	1345	36	Inside	—
18104064	—	2.52	1345	36	Inside	—
18104064-6	—	2.52	1345	6	Inside	—
18104339	—	3	1345	24	Inside	—
18104065	—	3.15	1345	24	Inside	—
18104065-6	—	3.15	1345	6	Inside	—
18107724	—	3.5	1345	24	Inside	—
18104695	—	3.74	1345	24	Inside	—
18104342	—	4	1345	24	Inside	—
18104343	—	4.17	689	24	Inside	—
18104344	—	4.17	1345	24	Inside	—
18104066	—	4.33	1345	24	Inside	—
18104066-6	—	4.33	1345	6	Inside	—
18104067	—	5.12	1345	24	Inside	—
18104067-6	—	5.12	1345	6	Inside	—
18104662	CL608e	5.51	1345	24	Inside	—
18104345	CL608e	6	1345	12	Inside	—
18104720	CL608e	6.5	1345	12	Inside	—
18105105	M10e	6.5	984	6	Inside	—
18106449	M8460S/M8485S/M8490S	2	1969	36	Inside	—
18107923	M8460S/M8485S/M8490S	2.36	1969	24	Inside	—
18104570	M8460S/M8485S/M8490S	3.5	1476	24	Inside	—
18107119	M8460S/M8485S/M8490S	4.33	1969	24	Inside	—

TSC

Part Number	Printer Model	Width (in)	Length (ft)	Rolls/Case	Ink Side	Notes
18107609	TTP-225	2.2	243	36	Outside	Plastic core
18107710	TTP-225	2.2	243	36	Outside	Plastic core

Zebra

Part Number	Printer Model	Width (in)	Length (ft)	Rolls/Case	Ink Side	Notes
18105111	—	1	1476	60	Outside	—
18104305	—	1.57	1476	48	Outside	—
18104305-12	—	1.57	1476	12	Outside	—
PL11047	—	1.57	1476	12	Outside	—
18107570	—	1.73	1476	48	Outside	—
18104319	—	2	984	36	Outside	—
18104320	—	2	1476	36	Outside	—
18104321	—	2.36	984	36	Outside	—
18104322	—	2.36	1476	36	Outside	—
18104044	—	2.52	984	36	Outside	—
18104048	—	2.52	1476	36	Outside	—
18104048-6	—	2.52	1476	6	Outside	—
18104323	—	3	984	36	Outside	—
18104045	—	3.15	984	36	Outside	—
18104045-6	—	3.15	984	6	Outside	—
18104049	—	3.15	1476	24	Outside	—
18104049-6	—	3.15	1476	6	Outside	—
18107879	—	3.15	1476	24	Outside	Plastic core
18104325	—	3.27	984	36	Outside	—
PL11644	—	3.27	984	36	Outside	—
18104326	—	3.27	1476	24	Outside	—
18104327	—	3.5	984	24	Outside	—
18104328	—	3.5	1476	24	Outside	—
18105014	—	3.74	984	24	Outside	—
18104329	—	4	984	24	Outside	—
18104330	—	4	1476	24	Outside	—
18104331	—	4.17	984	24	Outside	—
18104247	—	4.17	1476	24	Outside	—
18104046	—	4.33	984	24	Outside	—
18104046-6	—	4.33	984	6	Outside	—
18108294	—	4.33	984	24	Outside	Plastic core
18104050	—	4.33	1476	24	Outside	—
18104050-6	—	4.33	1476	6	Outside	—
18104898	—	4.33	1476	24	Outside	Plastic core
18104898-6	—	4.33	1476	6	Outside	Plastic core
18104333	—	4.5	1476	24	Outside	—
18104047	—	5.12	984	24	Outside	—
18104047-6	—	5.12	984	6	Outside	—
18104051	—	5.12	1476	24	Outside	—
18104051-6	—	5.12	1476	6	Outside	—
18106977	—	5.51	984	24	Outside	—
18104976	—	5.51	1476	12	Outside	—
18106994	—	5.51	1476	12	Outside	Plastic core
18104334	—	6	984	12	Outside	—
18104266	—	6	1476	12	Outside	—
18104335	—	6.5	984	12	Outside	—
18108327	—	6.5	984	12	Outside	Plastic core
18104202	—	6.5	1476	12	Outside	—
18104427	—	6.73	1476	12	Outside	—
18104701	—	6.85	1476	12	Outside	—
18104702	—	8	1476	12	Outside	—
18104336	—	8.66	984	12	Outside	—
18104145	—	8.66	1476	12	Outside	—
18107915	—	8.66	1476	12	Outside	Plastic core
18106450	170PAX/172PAX	1.57	2953	12	Outside	—
18105283	170PAX/172PAX	2	2297	18	Outside	—
18104996	170PAX/172PAX	3.15	2953	12	Outside	—
18106486	170PAX/172PAX	3.5	1969	24	Outside	—
18106486-12	170PAX/172PAX	3.5	1969	12	Outside	—
18106487	G Series	2.5	243	36	Outside	Plastic core
18106509	G Series	3.29	243	24	Outside	Plastic core
18105958	G Series	4.33	243	24	Outside	Plastic core
18105958-12	G Series	4.33	243	12	Outside	Plastic core
18104984	TLP 2242	4.33	299	36	Outside	Plastic core
18107825	TLP 2844	4.33	243	24	Outside	Plastic core
18107082	ZE500	2	1969	36	Outside	—
18107429	ZE500	4.17	1969	12	Outside	—

unknown

Part Number	Printer Model	Width (in)	Length (ft)	Rolls/Case	Ink Side	Notes
18106618	—	5.12	3937	5	Outside	—
18108055	—	5.12	4265	5	Outside	—

Conclusion

The DNP TRX-55 all-purpose wax-resin thermal ribbon offers a high-performance and reliable solution for enhanced durability and chemical resistance. With its strong protection against scratching, smudging, and various chemicals, and broad substrate compatibility, the TRX-55 is an excellent choice for businesses seeking efficient and precise thermal transfer printing solutions across diverse industries, ensuring long-lasting and high-quality labels in demanding environments.

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