What is the effect of humidity on enhancing the performance of mixed carbon ribbon?

Humidity has a certain impact on enhancing the performance of mixed carbon ribbon, mainly reflected in the following aspects:

1、 Affects the physical properties of carbon ribbon

Excessive or insufficient humidity may have adverse effects on the physical properties of the enhanced hybrid carbon ribbon. Excessive humidity may cause the carbon ribbon to become damp, making it soft and prone to deformation, and may even lead to ink peeling or smudging. However, if the humidity is too low, it may make the carbon ribbon brittle, prone to breakage, and increase the generation of static electricity, leading to the adsorption of dust and impurities, which in turn affects the printing effect.

2、 Affects printing quality

The change in humidity may also directly affect the printing effect of the enhanced hybrid carbon ribbon. In an environment with high humidity, the ink on the carbon ribbon may become moist due to absorbing moisture from the air, resulting in uneven ink transfer during printing, blurring, smudging, or incomplete printing. In environments with low humidity, ink may lose its fluidity due to drying, which can also affect the clarity and uniformity of printing.

3、 Accelerate the aging of carbon ribbon

Long term exposure to high or low humidity environments may also accelerate the aging process of the reinforced mixed carbon ribbon. This will lead to a gradual decline in the performance of carbon ribbon, including wear resistance, heat resistance, and chemical solvent resistance, thereby affecting its service life and printing quality.

4、 Suggested storage conditions

To avoid adverse effects of humidity on the performance of the enhanced hybrid carbon ribbon, it is recommended to store it in an environment with moderate and stable relative humidity. Generally speaking, the recommended storage humidity range is 20% to 85% (some say 30% to 70%) to ensure that the carbon ribbon remains in optimal condition. At the same time, the storage environment should also maintain an appropriate temperature to avoid damage to the carbon ribbon caused by excessively high or low temperatures.

In summary, humidity is one of the important factors affecting the performance of enhanced mixed carbon ribbon. To ensure optimal performance and printing quality of carbon ribbon, it is recommended to strictly control humidity conditions during use and storage.