Super Premium Resin Thermal Transfer Ribbon
DC-400
- • Designed with all the attributes of a traditional full resin ribbon:
- – Superior resistance to abrasion
– Excellent steam resistance*
– Resistance to a variety of chemicals * (gasoline, oil, antifreeze, bleach, alcohol, etc.)
* It is highly recommended that each color is tested in the specific application to - ensure performance meets expectations.
- • Excellent print quality for text, graphics, and logos
• Designed for harsh environment labeling applications that require color: - – Textile and apparel application
– Nursery and lumber applications
– Chemical drum labeling
– Medical and pharmaceutical labeling
– Outdoor applications
– Flexible packaging applications
Recommended Media:
– Polyethylene and polypropylene films
– Polyester films
– Vinyl
* Colors available: Dark Blue, Red, Black, Light Blue, Gray, Shamrock Green
Technical Specifications
• Film Thickness: 4.5 Microns
• Total Ribbon Thickness: 8 Microns
• Ink Melting Point: 110ºC 230º F
• Recommended Maximum Print Speed: 6ips
Star Diagram
This diagram is representative of DC-400 ribbons used in super premium applications when printing on synthetic films.
Storage Conditions
To ensure optimal performance, please adhere to the following environmental conditions for use, shipping, and storage.
* For optimal print results, thermal transfer printing should occur in the temperature range of 5º C (41º F) to 35º C (95º F) at 45% to 85% relative humidity.
* Recommended shipping conditions for up to one month duration are -5º C (23º F) to 45º C (113º F) at 20% to 85% relative humidity.
* To ensure the ribbon’s performance, our suggested storage conditions for up to one year duration are -5º C (23º F) to 40º C (104º F) at 20% to 85% relative humidity.
Please Note: Exposing IIMAK Thermal Transfer Ribbons to direct sunlight or moisture will cause damage to the ribbons.
IIMAK’s goal is to achieve total customer satisfaction, and we offer a
100% guarantee on all our bar code thermal transfer ribbon products.
(Product data sheet – DC-400)
