A mixed base carbon strip is a printing material that combines the properties of a wax based carbon strip and a resin-based carbon strip. Here are some of the differences between wax-based and mixed based carbon bands:
Label adaptability: Both wax-based and mixed-based carbon strips have strong label adaptability with almost no difference, which means that they are very versatile and can print multiple types of labels.
Print density: The two are not very different in print density, and both can provide deeper color depth.
Print sensitivity: The print sensitivity of wax-based carbon strips is higher than that of mixed-based carbon strips, which means that wax-based carbon strips are easier to print and consume less energy.
Chemical solvent resistance: The resistance of the mixed base carbon strip to chemical solvents is higher than that of the wax based carbon strip, which makes the mixed base carbon strip more suitable for use in environments where chemical solvents may be exposed.
Heat resistance: The heat resistance of the mixed base carbon strip is higher than that of the wax base carbon strip, which means that the label printed by the mixed base carbon strip can be used or stored in a higher temperature environment.
Scratch resistance: The scratch resistance of the mixed base carbon strip is also stronger than that of the wax based carbon strip, which is one of the most important differences between the two.
In terms of cost, the price of mixed base carbon strips is usually higher than that of wax based carbon strips, about 20%-40% higher. Despite the higher cost of mixing base carbon strips, it offers better performance in terms of durability and adaptability.