How does wax-based carbon strip cost compared to other types of carbon strip?

Compared with other types of carbon belts, wax-based carbon belts have certain advantages in terms of cost, but the specific cost will also be affected by factors such as brand, quality, and specifications.

First, cost comparison

1. Wax based carbon strip:

Advantages: Relatively low cost. Wax-based carbon tape has certain advantages in terms of cost because of its economic benefits and clear and durable printing effect. In general, the cost of wax-based carbon strip is about 1 yuan per square meter, which makes it widely used in a large number of printing needs, but the performance requirements of scratch resistance, solvent resistance and other occasions are not high.

Disadvantages: The durability is relatively weak, the layer printed on the medium is easy to be scratched off, and it is not suitable for printing scenarios that require high durability.

2. Mixed base carbon belt:

Advantages: Both high-quality printing results and durability, moderate cost. The resistance of the mixed base carbon strip to chemical solvents and heat resistance is higher than that of the wax base carbon strip, and the scratch resistance is also stronger, which can maintain the clarity of the label under more demanding conditions.

Disadvantages: The price is usually about 20% to 40% higher than the wax-based carbon strip. This is because more high-performance materials may be used in the manufacturing process to improve their durability and adaptability.

3. Resin based carbon strip:

Advantages: The most durable, abrasion resistance, heat resistance, corrosion resistance. Some formulas are also resistant to steam pressure, while others can be washed or dry-cleaned. Resin based carbon tape is usually used in special industries with high requirements, such as laboratories, archives and other occasions that require permanent use.

Cons: Most expensive. Because it is expensive, usually several times that of the mixed base carbon strip, it is not suitable for all scenarios.

Second, summary

In summary, wax-based carbon strips have obvious advantages in terms of cost compared with mixed base and resin-based carbon strips, especially for occasions where the printing demand is large but the performance requirements are not high such as scratch resistance and solvent resistance. However, when selecting carbon belts, in addition to cost factors, it is also necessary to consider many factors such as printing effect, durability, applicable media and printer performance to ensure that actual printing needs are met.

Third, precautions

When purchasing carbon belts, priority should be given to well-known brands and formal channels to ensure the quality and stability of carbon belts.

Choose the right type of carbon strip according to the actual printing needs and media types to avoid waste and unnecessary costs.

Regular maintenance and maintenance of the printer, including cleaning the print head, adjusting the printing parameters, etc., in order to extend the service life of the printer and maintain good printing results.