What components are included in colored mixed carbon ribbon?

Color mixed carbon ribbon mainly contains the following key components:

1. Substrate:

Usually it is polyester (PET) film or other plastic materials suitable for heat transfer. The substrate serves as the carrier of the carbon ribbon, responsible for supporting and protecting the coating on the carbon ribbon.

2. Wax based and resin based coatings:

Wax based coatings are mainly composed of natural wax or synthetic wax, which provide good printing performance and adhesion, but have poor high temperature resistance.

Resin based coatings contain a higher proportion of resin components to improve the high temperature resistance, wear resistance, and chemical corrosion resistance of carbon ribbons.

In color mixed carbon ribbon, the coating contains a mixture of wax and resin to balance printing performance and durability.

3. Colored pigments or dyes:

This is a key component in achieving color printing. Colored pigments or dyes are uniformly dispersed in wax or resin based coatings to present the desired color during printing.

Pigments are usually solid particles that are insoluble in solvents and physically adhere to printing media, providing bright colors and good weather resistance.

Dyes are molecules that are soluble in solvents and enter the fibers of the printing medium through permeation, providing finer color expression.

4. Additive:

In order to improve the performance of carbon ribbons, it may be necessary to add some auxiliary ingredients such as lubricants, antioxidants, UV blockers, etc.

These additives help improve the printing smoothness of carbon ribbons, extend their service life, and enhance their adaptability to the environment.

5. Adhesive:

Adhesive is a key component in coatings, responsible for firmly adhering colored pigments or dyes to the substrate and transferring colors to the printing medium during the printing process.

The performance of the adhesive directly affects the printing quality and durability of the carbon ribbon.

It should be noted that different brands and models of colored mixed carbon ribbons may have different compositions, depending on the manufacturer's formula and production process. Therefore, when selecting and using colored mixed carbon ribbon, it is recommended to refer to the product manual and technical specifications provided by the manufacturer.