What is the difference between TTO carbon tape and thermal transfer carbon tape

TTO carbon tape and thermal transfer carbon tape are related in nature, but there are some subtle differences in the specific application and naming, the following is a detailed analysis of the two:

TTO carbon strip

Definition:

TTO carbon strip, full name Thermal Transfer Overprint carbon strip, is a carbon strip designed for thermal transfer printing technology. "Overprint" here means that it is often used to "overprint" or "overprint" on a package or label that already exists.

Features:

Strong adaptability: It can print clearly on a variety of flexible packaging materials, such as film, plastic bag, composite film, etc.

Good durability: Good scratch, oil, water and chemical resistance, ensuring that the printed content is readable throughout the product life cycle.

High-speed printing: Support high-speed printing operations on the production line to improve production efficiency.

Environmental protection: More and more environmentally friendly materials are used to meet the requirements of sustainable development.

Application field:

It is widely used in the packaging industry, especially the printing of flexible packaging materials, such as food packaging, pharmaceutical packaging, cosmetic packaging, etc.

It is also used for printing logistics labels, industrial product labels, retail commodity labels, etc.

Heat transfer carbon tape

Definition:

The Thermal Transfer Ribbon is a consumable for use in thermal transfer printers. Its main function is to transfer the toner from the tape to the medium under the action of heating, resulting in a durable and clear printing effect.

Features:

High quality printing: able to provide clear, long-lasting printing results on a variety of materials.

Wide adaptability: not only limited to flexible packaging materials, but also for printing paper, cloth, plastic and other media.

Durability: Depending on the material and coating, the thermal transfer carbon strip can have different wear and chemical resistance.

Categories:

According to the chemical composition (material) can be divided into wax, mixed base and resin based carbon strip, respectively, suitable for different printing needs and media.

Application field:

Widely used in labels, bar codes, clothing labels, electronic product labels and other fields.

It has important applications in many industries such as retail industry, logistics industry, medical industry and manufacturing industry.

Differential induction

Naming and focus:

The TTO carbon belt is more focused on its "overprint" or "overprint" function, especially for personalized printing on existing packaging or labels.

Thermal transfer carbon tape is a broader concept that covers all carbon strips printed using thermal transfer technology.

Application field:

The application of TTO carbon tape in the packaging industry is particularly prominent, especially in the printing of flexible packaging materials.

The application range of heat transfer carbon tape is wider, not only limited to the packaging industry, but also involves many fields such as labels, bar codes, clothing, and electronic products.

Features and functions:

There are similarities between the two in terms of print quality, durability, high-speed printing, and environmental protection, but the TTO carbon belt may place more emphasis on adaptability and instant printing ability in a specific environment.

To sum up, TTO carbon tape is a specific type of thermal transfer carbon tape, the two are similar in nature but differ in naming, emphasis and application areas. In practical applications, the appropriate carbon belt type should be selected according to the specific needs.