What is the effect of too high or too low printing temperature on wax-based carbon strips?

The influence of too high or too low printing temperature on the wax-based carbon strip is significant, mainly reflected in the following aspects:

Effect of high printing temperature on wax-based carbon strip

1. Carbon tape wrinkles with incomplete printing:

When the printing temperature is too high, the wax-based carbon strip may wrinkle due to uneven heat, resulting in incomplete printing content and affecting the print quality.

2. Print font back white:

High temperatures may also lead to excessive melting of the wax on the carbon belt, resulting in the formation of anti-white phenomenon during the printing process, that is, white edges around the print font, reducing the readability of the print effect.

3. Carbon tape and label paper adhesion:

At extreme high temperatures, the wax-based carbon tape may be overly attached to the label paper, and in severe cases, the carbon tape may even be disconnected, which not only affects the continuity of the printing job, but also may damage the printer parts.

4. Print head life reduction:

Excessive printing temperature will increase the wear of the print head, shorten its service life, and increase maintenance costs.

Effect of too low printing temperature on wax-based carbon strip

1. The print is not clear:

When the printing temperature is too low, the wax of the wax-based carbon strip may not be able to fully melt, resulting in unclear printing content, blurring, burring and other phenomena.

2. Poor printing effect:

In low temperature environment, the printing effect of wax-based carbon tape may not reach the best state, affecting the overall quality of the printed product.

3. Print head blockage:

Although it is not as significant as at high temperature, long-term printing in a low temperature environment may also lead to partial blockage of the print head, affecting the printing efficiency.

Solutions and suggestions

Adjust the printing temperature: Set the printing temperature reasonably according to the carbon strip type and printer model. In general, the printing temperature of the wax-based carbon strip should be moderate, avoiding too high or too low.

Regular maintenance of the print head: keeping the print head clean and in good working condition can extend its service life and improve print quality.

Choose the right carbon tape: Different brands and models of wax-based carbon tape performance is different, choose the right carbon tape for your printer and printing needs is crucial.

Optimize the printing environment: Keep the temperature and humidity of the printing environment appropriate to avoid adverse effects of extreme environments on printing jobs.

In summary, too high or too low printing temperature will have an adverse effect on the printing effect of wax-based carbon strips. Therefore, in the process of use, attention should be paid to adjusting the printing temperature, regular maintenance of the print head, selecting the appropriate carbon belt and optimizing the printing environment to ensure print quality and efficiency.