How to choose the right TTO ribbon for your printing needs?

According to the printing needs to choose the appropriate TTO ribbon, can be considered from the following aspects:

First, printing media and use

Select the ribbon according to the type of media you want to print (such as packaging materials, food labels, drug labels, etc.). For example, if you need to print on a packaging film and you need to be scratch-resistant, then the resin ribbon is a good choice because it has excellent scratch resistance and solubility.

2. Technical indicators

Adhesion: If the content to be printed needs to be stored for a long time and subjected to various environmental tests, a strong adhesion ribbon should be selected to ensure the durability and scratch resistance of the printed content on the film.

Clarity: For applications that require high resolution and high definition printing, choose a ribbon that provides a high definition printing effect.

Printing speed: For production lines that require high-speed printing, ribbons that support high-speed printing should be selected. Some TTO ribbons support printing speeds of up to 40 inches per second to meet the needs of fast production.

Third, brand and type

According to the different brands and types of TTO ribbons on the market, such as ITW mixed ribbons, resin ribbons, or TTO brand resin base ribbons, choose reputable, quality guaranteed products.

For specific application scenarios, you can also consider specially designed ribbons, such as the all-resin base ribbon of the Letteri brand, suitable for printing matte silver label paper, with wear resistance and scratch resistance to alcohol.

Fourth, environmental adaptability

Considering the temperature and humidity conditions in the production environment, choose a ribbon with a wide range of environmental adaptability.

5. Protect the print head

Choose a ribbon with back coating technology that protects the print head, extends its service life, and reduces maintenance costs.

In summary, the selection of the appropriate TTO ribbon needs to be considered according to the specific printing needs. By evaluating factors such as printing media, technical indicators, brand and type, environmental adaptability, and print head protection, you can select the TTO ribbon that best suits your printing needs.