What is the longest lasting carbon ribbon for printing barcodes

The longest lasting carbon ribbon type for printing barcodes in barcode printers is resin carbon ribbon. Resin carbon ribbon, due to its high proportion of resin components, exhibits extremely high abrasion resistance and chemical corrosion resistance during printing, allowing the printed barcodes to remain clear and durable for a long time.

Specifically, the characteristics of resin carbon ribbon include:

Excellent scratch and smudging resistance: The barcode printed on resin carbon tape can resist scratches and smudging, maintaining the integrity of the barcode.

Excellent resistance to chemical corrosion: Barcodes printed on resin carbon strips can resist the erosion of various chemicals and are suitable for various harsh environments.

High temperature resistance: Barcodes printed with resin carbon strips can remain stable even in high temperature environments, and are not easily faded or deformed.

In contrast, other types of carbon ribbons such as wax based carbon ribbons and mixed based carbon ribbons may be slightly inferior in terms of the storage time for printed barcodes. Although wax based carbon ribbon printed barcodes have lower costs, their durability is relatively poor, making them suitable for printing on general paper and having a shorter storage time; The mixed carbon ribbon is between wax based and resin based, and although it has some durability, it is still inferior to resin based carbon ribbon in terms of long-term storage.

Therefore, for application scenarios that require long-term preservation of barcodes, such as archive management, asset management, etc., it is recommended to use resin carbon tape to achieve the best printing effect and durability. At the same time, in order to ensure the long-term readability of the barcode, attention should also be paid to the storage environment and avoid exposing the barcode to direct sunlight, humidity, or extreme temperature conditions.