Thermal transfer ribbons are used in thermal transfer printers to create long-lasting, high-quality prints on labels, tags, and packaging materials. Unlike direct thermal printing (which uses heat-sensitive paper), thermal transfer printing uses a ribbon coated with ink, which is melted onto the label surface by heat.
🧾 Types of Thermal Transfer RibbonsThere are three main types, each designed for specific printing needs and materials:
| Ribbon Type | Ink Base | Best For | Durability | Material Compatibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wax | Resin + Wax blend | Paper labels (shipping, retail) | Moderate | Coated/uncoated paper |
| Wax/Resin | Balanced blend | Semi-gloss labels, synthetic labels | High | Paper & synthetic (polypropylene, etc.) |
| Resin | Pure resin | Harsh environments (chemicals, weather, abrasion) | Very High | Synthetic labels (polyester, vinyl, etc.) |
Ribbon Width: Match or slightly exceed label width (e.g., 110mm for 100mm wide labels)
Ribbon Length: Varies (e.g., 74m, 300m, 600m) — depends on printer capacity
Core Size: Usually 0.5" or 1", depending on desktop or industrial printer
Winding Direction: “Ink side in” or “ink side out” — check printer compatibility
Zebra, TSC, Sato, Honeywell, Godex, Toshiba, etc.
Used with thermal transfer label printers, barcode printers, tag printers
Shipping & barcode labels
Product labeling
Laboratory & pharmaceutical tags
Industrial and chemical packaging
Asset tracking labels
Product Details:
| Minimum Order Quantity | 50 Roll |
| Size | 110mm X 300 Mtr |
| Packaging Type | Box |
| Color | Blue |
| Surface Finishing | Mate |
| Usage/Application | Barcode Roll |
| Surface And Finish | Glossy |
| Country of Origin | Made in India |
Product Details:
| Minimum Order Quantity | 300 Roll |
| Size | 45mm X 300MTR |
| Packaging Type | Box |
| Color | Blue |
| Surface Finishing | Mate |
| Usage/Application | Barcode Roll |
| Surface And Finish | Glossy |
| Country of Origin | Made in India |
Product Details:
| Minimum Order Quantity | 100 Roll |
| Size | 70mm x 300mtr |
| Packaging Type | Box |
| Color | Blue |
| Surface Finishing | Mate |
| Usage/Application | Barcode Roll |
| Surface And Finish | Glossy |
| Country of Origin | Made in India |
Product Details:
| Minimum Order Quantity | 50 Roll |
| Size | 55mm |
| Packaging Type | Standard |
| Color | Blue |
| Length | 300mtr |
| Usage/Application | Industrial |
| Brand | MD |
Product Details:
| Minimum Order Quantity | 1500 Roll |
| Size | 45mm x 300mtr |
| Packaging Type | Box |
| Color | Blue |
| Surface Finishing | Mate |
| Usage/Application | Barcode Roll |
| Surface And Finish | Glossy |
| Country of Origin | Made in India |
Maruti Diatech pvt. ltd.
surat
barcode ribbon
45mm x 300mtr pure resion (nk-21) ribbon
per roll 6000 label
Usage :- super mall, medical
Additional Information:
Product Details:
| Minimum Order Quantity | 50 Roll |
| Size | 85mm x 300mtr |
| Packaging Type | Box |
| Color | Blue |
| Surface Finishing | Mate |
| Usage/Application | Barcode Roll |
| Surface And Finish | Glossy |
| Country of Origin | Made in India |
Product Details:
| Minimum Order Quantity | 50 Roll |
| Size | 65mm x 300mtr |
| Packaging Type | Box |
| Surface Finishing | Mate |
| Usage/Application | Barcode Roll |
| Surface And Finish | Glossy |
| Country of Origin | Made in India |
Product Details:
| Minimum Order Quantity | 50 Roll |
| Size | 75mm x 300mtr |
| Packaging Type | Box |
| Color | Blue |
| Surface Finishing | Mate |
| Usage/Application | Barcode Roll |
| Surface And Finish | Glossy |
| Country of Origin | Made in India |
Product Details:
| Size | 55mm x 300mtr |
| Packaging Type | Box |
| Color | Blue |
| Length | 55mm x 300mtr |
| Surface Finishing | MATE |
| Usage/Application | BARCODE ROLL |
| Surface And Finish | GLOSSY |
| Material | P.P |
| Features | THERMAL TRASFER RIBBON |
| Country of Origin | Made in India |
Maruti Diatech pvt. ltd.
surat
barcode sticker label roll
55MM X 300MTR WAX RESION (NK-15) RIBBON
Usage :- super market , medical
Additional Information:
Product Details:
| Minimum Order Quantity | 50 Piece |
| Size | 110mm X 300mtr |
| Color | Black |
| Packaging Type | Standard |
| Width | 110mm |
| Usage/Application | Industrial |
| Brand | MD |
Product Details:
| Minimum Order Quantity | 50 Piece |
| Size | 100mm X 300mtr |
| Packaging Type | Standard |
| Color | Blue |
| Surface Finishing | Mate |
| Usage/Application | Industrial |
| Brand | MD |
Product Details:
| Minimum Order Quantity | 50 Piece |
| Size | 85mm X 300mtr |
| Packaging Type | Standard |
| Color | Blue & Black |
| Usage/Application | Industrial |
| Brand | MD |
| Pattern | Plain |
| Chemical Resistant | No |
Product Details:
| Usage/Application | print to barcode label |
| Size | depend on customer |
| Quantity Per Pack | 1 |
| Is It GSM Service | Non Gsm Service |
| Chemical Resistant | No |
| I deal in | New Only |
Additional Information:
Product Details:
| Minimum Order Quantity | 50 Roll |
| Brand | MD |
| Usage/Application | Industrial |
| Form | Roll |
| Country of Origin | Made in India |
| Ink | Out |
| Size | 55x300 |
Additional Information:
Product Details:
| Minimum Order Quantity | 50 Roll |
| Size | 80mm |
| Packaging Type | Standard |
| Color | Blue |
| Length | 300mtr |
| Brand | MD |
| I deal in | New Only |
Product Details:
| Minimum Order Quantity | 50 Piece |
| Size | 105mm X 300mtr |
| Color | Blue |
| Packaging Type | Standard |
| Length | 300mtr |
| Width | 105mm |
| Brand | MD |
Product Details:
| Usage/Application | print to barcode label |
| Color | black |
| Size | depend on customer |
| Is It Lamination | Laminated |
| Is It Water Resistant | Non Water Resistant |
| Chemical Resistant | Yes |
Additional Information:
Product Details:
| Usage/Application | print to barcode label |
| Application | print on barcode label |
| Available Length | depend on customers |
| Is It Lamination | Laminated |
| Is It Water Resistant | Non Water Resistant |
| Chemical Resistant | Yes |
Additional Information: