Labelling, Printing Systems and Barcode Scanning Solutions

TDR 2500 Durable Resin Based Thermal Transfer Printer Ribbon

Definition:	Resin based ribbon.
Purpose:	Developed to meet very durable applications.
Parameters:	Compatible with most Thermal Transfer printers. Suitable for printing on smooth synthetics, gloss and some matt coated papers. Also polypropylene, Polyester, and Kapton
Printing Conditions:	Standard Printing Energy Medium Speed Normal Setting
Printing Image:	Very good scratch and smudge resistances. Also resistance to chemicals and cleaners. Very high temperature resistance with mechanical contact. (Test made with Iron tester, Temperature 100 C and 180 C applied one time heat pressure for 3sec. Pressure on image 3 bars on Kapton receptor - Cloth, Silk).

Perfectly suited to rotated barcodes and fine character printing. Solvent resistance to Petrol and Ethanol + others (subject to testing).

(KAPTON IS THE TRADE MARK)

RESISTANCE EVALUATION CONDITIONS

RESISTANCE	RIBBON	MATERIAL	APPARATUS	TEST PROCEDURE
Smudge	TDR2500	Vellum Paper Matt Vinyl Glossy Poly.	Abrasimeter Crockmeter	680 C g/cm Load 200 Times
Scratch	TDR2500	Matt Polyeth + Glossy Poly.	Pen Scanner	10 Times
Solvent Ethanol & Petrol	TDR2500	Matt Vinyl + Glossy Poly.	Abrasimeter Crockmeter	690 C g/cm Load 200 Times
Heat	TDR2500	Glossy Poly.	Hot Iron Pres Tester Iron Tester	Heat Pressing 100 C & 180 C x 3000 g/cm load x 3 sec.

The representations of performance and suitability for use contained in this data sheet are intended only as a guide. Since only the user is aware of the specific conditions in use, it is the user responsibility to determine whether the product is suitable for the intended use.

TDR 2500 Durable Resin Based Thermal Transfer Printer Ribbon

RESISTANCE EVALUATION CONDITIONS

RESISTANCE

RIBBON

MATERIAL

APPARATUS

TEST PROCEDURE