How do consumers choose the appropriate color mixed carbon ribbon?

Consumers can consider the following aspects when choosing a suitable color mixed carbon ribbon:

1、 Clear requirements

Usage scenario:

Select the appropriate carbon ribbon type based on the usage scenarios of the label, such as indoor, outdoor, high temperature, low temperature, corrosion resistance, and other environments. For example, resin carbon ribbons can be selected for carbon ribbons that require high temperature resistance or corrosion resistance; If the label needs to frequently come into contact with water or detergent, a water washed carbon tape with waterproof properties should be selected.

Save time:

If the label needs to be stored for a long time, a durable carbon tape should be selected, such as resin based or mixed based carbon tape. These carbon ribbon printed labels are not easy to fade or blur, and can maintain clarity for a long time.

cost performance:

Choose cost-effective carbon ribbons based on budget and requirements. Wax based carbon ribbon has lower cost but poorer durability; Mixed carbon ribbon combines the advantages of wax based and resin based materials, with a moderate price; Although resin based carbon ribbon has high cost, it has the best durability.

2、 Match printer model

Print head type:

Understand the type of print head (flat press or edge press) of the printer and choose the appropriate carbon ribbon. Printers with different print head types have different requirements for the width, length, and sensitivity characteristics of the ribbon.

Roll head size:

Choose the appropriate carbon ribbon size based on the size of the printer's roll head (large or small). Large roll head printers are suitable for using long roll carbon tape, while small roll head printers are more suitable for using short roll carbon tape.

Internal and external carbon:

Select the corresponding carbon ribbon based on the internal and external carbon design of the printer. Inner carbon ribbon is usually used for flat press printers, while outer carbon ribbon is suitable for edge press printers.

3、 Adapt label paper

Label paper type:

Choose the appropriate carbon ribbon based on the type of label paper (such as copperplate paper, PET label paper, wash label, etc.). Copperplate paper is suitable for using wax based or mixed based carbon tape, PET label paper is more suitable for using resin based carbon tape, and water washed labels require the use of specialized water washed carbon tape.

Label paper size:

Ensure that the width and length of the carbon ribbon match the size of the label paper. The width of the carbon ribbon should be greater than or equal to the width of the label paper to ensure printing quality; Meanwhile, the length of the carbon ribbon should also be sufficient to meet printing requirements.

4、 Consider other factors

Brand and reputation:

Choose well-known brands and carbon ribbon products with good reputation to ensure product quality and after-sales service.

Environmental Protection and Sustainability:

Considering environmental protection and sustainability, one can choose to use eco-friendly materials and recyclable carbon ribbon products.

Technical support and services:

Understand the technical support and service situation of suppliers, so that problems encountered during use can be resolved in a timely manner.

In summary, when consumers choose a suitable color mixed carbon ribbon, they need to comprehensively consider the usage scenario, storage time, cost-effectiveness, printer model, label paper type, and other factors. By careful comparison and selection, one can find the carbon ribbon product that best suits their needs.