What are the types of barcode carbon strips and what is the difference

Barcode carbon tape is an indispensable and important consumable in barcode printers, which is mainly used to transfer information such as text and barcode to label paper. According to the different materials and characteristics, barcode carbon strips can be divided into a variety of types, mainly including wax-based carbon strips, mixed carbon strips (also known as half-fat and half-wax carbon strips), resin-based carbon strips and special carbon strips. The following is the specific introduction and differences of these types of carbon belts:

1. Type introduction

Wax-based carbon bands

Materials: Wax and carbon black as the main coating materials.

Features: cheap, printing effect is clear, but the durability is relatively poor, scratch resistance, chemical corrosion resistance is weak.

Application: Suitable for printing general paper, such as outer box label, coated paper label, etc. It is especially suitable for materials with slightly convex surface feel, but not for products with smooth surface such as PET material.

Mixed base carbon band

Materials: Wax and resin as the main coating materials, mixing ratio can be adjusted according to demand.

Characteristics: Combined with the advantages of wax-based carbon belt and resin-based carbon belt, the printing effect is clear, the durability is good, and the scratch resistance and chemical corrosion resistance are certain.

Application: Suitable for labels with certain requirements for printing quality and smooth surface, such as synthetic paper, tags, clothing labels, etc.

Resin-based carbon strip

Material: Contains a high proportion of resin components.

Features: Excellent printing effect, strong durability, excellent anti-friction and chemical corrosion resistance, high temperature resistance is also good.

Application: Suitable for printing PET material and ordinary coated labels, as well as labels requiring solvent resistance, high temperature resistance and other special requirements, such as chemical product packaging, electrical heating parts, etc.

Special carbon band

Materials: Specially formulated carbon strips produced for different industries and printing needs.

Features: It has specific properties, such as water resistance, oil resistance, UV resistance, etc.

Application: Suitable for special occasions, such as printing nylon, cloth label, ribbon and other washed carbon belt, can be used with professional washed carbon belt.

2. Differential induction

Type Main material characteristics Application scenario

Wax based carbon tape wax and carbon black are cheap, clear printing, poor durability general paper printing, such as outer box labels, coated paper labels, etc

Mixed base carbon tape wax and resin printing effect is clear, durability is good to print quality requirements and smooth surface labels, such as synthetic paper, tags, etc

Resin based carbon belt high proportion resin printing effect is excellent, strong durability, anti-rub, good chemical corrosion resistance PET material, coated labels and special requirements of labels, such as chemical product packaging, electrical heating parts

Special carbon belt special formula has specific properties, such as washable, oil resistance and other special occasions, such as printing nylon, cloth label, ribbon and other washing label carbon belt

3. Choose suggestions

When selecting the barcode carbon strip, the following factors should be considered:

Application scenario: Select the appropriate carbon belt type according to the material and requirements of printing.

Printer compatibility: Ensure that the selected carbon strip is compatible with existing barcode printers.

Cost-effectiveness: Consider the cost-effectiveness of the carbon strip while ensuring the quality of the print.

Printing effect and durability: According to the actual needs to choose the appropriate durability of the carbon belt, in order to extend the service life of the label.

In short, different types of barcode carbon strips differ in materials, characteristics and application scenarios, and choosing the right carbon strip is crucial to ensuring print quality and extending the service life of the equipment.