Wax - AW1 For flat-head printers AW1 is a wax quality ribbon developed for, and best suited to, general purpose label printing, offering heat resistance up to 60ºC (140ºF). This product provides good, clear printed images, text and barcodes on to a wide range of label stocks, from synthetics to paper – uncoated papers particularly, and with a blackness above 2.1 (ODR). The back coating of the AW1, as with all Toshiba approved ribbons, offers the best in printhead protection. Toshiba AW1 ribbons – cost-effective labelling starts here. Available for B-442 B-452 B-SV4T B-443 B-852 B-SA4 Characteristics ● Suitable for all kinds of paper substrates ● Excellent blackness ● Very good sensitivity ● Available in colours Specifications Ink Type Melting point* Carrier Type Thickness Tensile strength* Back Coating Silicone product based Optical Density* Optical Density by Reflection (ODR) Colours Wax 65ºC Polyester film 4.5 ± 0.3 µm > 300 N/mm2 (MD) Low coefficient of friction*: Kd < 0.2 > 1.9 (Macbeth TR 927) Black, White, Yellow (Process yellow C), Magenta (Process magenta C), Cyan (Process cyan C), Brown (478 C), Red (185 C), Day-glo (805 C), Light green (Green C), Blue (286 C), Grey (Warm grey 9 C), Gold (874 C) *Please note that not using TOSHIBA approved ribbons affects any printer and printhead warranties offered by TOSHIBA Europe. All company and/or product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective owners. All features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Wax/resin - AG2 For corner / near-edge printers The AG2 is a multi-purpose wax resin product and is Toshiba’s most popular ribbon type for near edge printers. Its highly versatile performance fulfills the needs of most standard applications. It lays down a clear and sharp printed image on most label stocks, from uncoated and glossy papers to synthetics. Withstanding heat up to 100ºC (212ºF) with a blackness of 1.6(ODR) the AG2 will give good levels of mechanical resistance and, as with all Toshiba ribbon products, its superior back coating will prevent static build-up and clogging, and offer the very best in printhead protection. Toshiba AG2 ribbons – high quality smearless printing. Available for B-882 B-492 B-572 B-SX4 B-682 B-372 B-672 B-SX5 B-482 B-472 B-872 CB-416 CB-426 Characteristics ● Excellent material compatibility ● Excellent for high speed printing ● Clear sharpness of 90º barcodes ● Very good smudge resistance and blackness ● Available in colours Specifications Ribbon thickness Microns < 8.5 µm Ink Type Melting point Carrier Type Thickness Tensile strength* Back Coating Silicone product based Low coefficient of friction: Kd < 0.2 High temperature of resistance Optical Density Optical Density by Reflection (ODR) Smudge Resistance* No print damage after 200 runs Wax/resin 80°C Polyester film 4.5 ± 0.3 µm > 300 N/mm2 (MD) > 1.6 (Macbeth TR 927) (Crockmeter, smudge pressure of 680 g/cm2 load) Colours Black, Blue (Reflex blue C), Red (1788 C), Green (Green C), Yellow (Process yellow C), Magenta (Process magenta C), Cyan (Process cyan C), Orange (151 C) *Please note that not using TOSHIBA approved ribbons affects any printer and printhead warranties offered by TOSHIBA Europe. All company and/or product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective owners. All features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Wax/resin - AG2 For flat-head printers The AG2 is a versatile wax resin ribbon offering excellent print performance on to an extremely wide range of receiving materials and with a blackness above 1.9 (ODR). Its versatility fills the requirements of many different applications and is ideal for the flexible packaging industry. This flat head AG2 type offers heat resistance up to 100ºC (212ºF) and, as with all Toshiba ribbon products, its superior back coating offers low-friction technology for outstanding printhead protection and lower energy requirements. Toshiba AG2 ribbons – high quality smearless printing. Available for B-442 B-452 B-SV4T B-443 B-852 B-SA4 Characteristics ● Excellent material compatibility ● Good smudge resistance ● High speed printing ● Available in colours Specifications Ribbon thickness Microns Ink Type Melting point Carrier Type Thickness Tensile strength Backcoating Silicone product based Low coefficient of friction Optical Density Optical Density by Reflection (ODR) Smudge resistance* Printing visible after 200 runs < 10µm Wax/resin 75°C Polyester film 4.5µm +/- 0.3 > 300 N/mm2 (MD) Kd < 0.2 > 1.9 (Macbeth TR 927) (Crockmeter, smudge pressure of 680 g/cm2 load) Colours Black, White, Blue (Reflex blue C), Red (1788 C), Green (Green C), Orange (151 C), Brown (463 C), Dark Blue (286 C), Dark Red (485 C), Dark Green (554 C) *Please note that not using TOSHIBA approved ribbons affects any printer and printhead warranties offered by TOSHIBA Europe. All company and/or product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective owners. All features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Wax/resin - AG3 For flat-head printers A ‘NEW’ generation product: AG3 is a wax resin quality developed to complement the new generation of flat-head printers. An extremely versatile product, it offers excellent print performance on an even wider range of receiving materials than its predecessor, the AG2. It has high sensitivity and therefore runs at lower temperatures and higher speeds, with improved blackness of 2.1 (ODS) and heat resistance up to 100ºC (212ºF). The enhancements of this premium wax resin product makes it the perfect choice for the flexible packaging industry and, as with all Toshiba ribbon products, its superior back coating offers the very best in printhead protection. Toshiba AG3 ribbons – high quality smearless printing. Characteristics ● Excellent multi-receptor compatibility ● High speed capability ● High sensitivity, run at low energy ● Low noise ● Improved blackness - crisp, black ● Available in colours printed images Specifications Ribbon Thickness Ink Carrier Back Coating Optical Density Smudge Resistance* Microns < 10µm Type Wax/resin Melting point 65°C Type Polyester film Thickness 4.5 ± 0.5 µm Tensile strength* > 300 N/mm2 (MD) Silicone product based Low coefficient of friction: Kd < 0.2 Optical Density by Reflection (ODR) > 2.1 (Macbeth D 19C) No print damage after 200 runs 2 (Crockmeter, smudge pressure of 680 g/cm load) Colours Black, White, Blue (Reflex blue C), Red (1788 C), Green (Green C), Orange (151 C), Brown (463 C), Dark Blue (286 C), Dark Red (485 C), Dark Green (554 C) N.B. Colours will remain under AG2 quality Certifications and Approvals B.G.A Heavy metals RoHs/WEEE Ames test TSCA/CP 65 EC directives Direct food contact EU EC 98/638 EC directives 2002/65 and 2002/96 compliance to the limitation of dangerous substances in electrical equipment Ribbon is non-mutagenic, does not cause DNA modifications Ribbon does not contain any of the substances on this list 1999/45/EC - ribbon does not contain any substances classified as dangerous to health * Please note that not using Toshiba approved ribbons affects any printer and printhead warranties offered by TOSHIBA Europe. All company and/or product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective owners. All features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Wax/resin - AG4 For corner / near-edge printers The AG4 is a super premium wax resin ribbon developed to perform in applications that need extra mechanical resistance but at a much lower price than a full resin quality. This ribbon is very versatile, performing well on most uncoated papers as well as glossy and synthetic materials. It will withstand heat up to 110ºC (230ºF) and has a blackness of 1.6 (ODR). The AG4 is also available in metallic white. As with all Toshiba ribbon products its superior back coating offers the very best in printhead protection. Toshiba AG4 ribbons – the efficient alternative for the very latest in printing technology. Available for B-882 B-492 B-572 B-SX4 B-682 B-372 B-672 B-SX5 B-482 B-472 B-872 CB-416 CB-426 Characteristics ● Excellent smudge and scratch resistance ● Very good quality at high speed printing ● Multi receptor compatibility Specifications Ribbon thickness Microns < 8.5 µm Ink Type Melting point Carrier Type Thickness Tensile strength* Back Coating Silicone product based Optical Density Optical Density by Reflection (ODR) High temperature of resistance Smudge Resistance* No print damage after 200 runs. Wax/resin 85°C Polyester film 4.5 ± 0.3 µm > 300 N/mm2 (MD) Low coefficient of friction: Kd < 0.2 > 1.8 (Macbeth TR 927) (Crockmeter, smudge pressure of 680 g/cm2 load) Colours Black, Metalic white *Please note that not using TOSHIBA approved ribbons affects any printer and printhead warranties offered by TOSHIBA Europe. All company and/or product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective owners. All features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Wax/resin - AG5 For corner / near-edge printers The AG5 is a new generation wax resin ribbon, adapted to cope with the very high speeds required in today’s flexible packaging market. Printing on to a wide range of receiving materials, including Tyvek®. It offers a blackness of 1.8 (ODR) and will withstand temperatures up to 100ºC (212ºF). The back coating offers exceptional printhead protection and will prevent static build-up and clogging. Toshiba AG5 ribbons – premium images for a clearer future. Available for B-882 B-492 B-572 B-SX4 B-682 B-372 B-672 B-SX5 B-482 B-472 B-872 CB-416 CB-426 Characteristics ● Adapted for corner/near edge technology ● Outstanding smudge resistance ● Excellent material compatibility ● Blackness ● Very high speed capability Specifications Ribbon thickness Microns < 8.5 µm Ink Type Melting point Carrier Type Thickness Tensile strength* Back Coating Silicone product based Optical Density* Optical Density by Reflection (ODR) Smudge Resistance* No damage to the printout after 200 runs Wax/resin 85°C Polyester film 4.5 ± 0.3 µm > 300 N/mm2 (MD) Low coefficient of friction: Kd < 0.2 > 1.8 (MacBeth D19C) (Crockmeter, smudge pressure of 680 g/cm2 load) Colours Black *Please note that not using TOSHIBA approved ribbons affects any printer and printhead warranties offered by TOSHIBA Europe. All company and/or product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective owners. All features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Resin - AS1 For near-edge printers The AS1 is a new generation resin ribbon developed for applications requiring excellent mechanical and solvent resistance. It is the recommended product for use in harsh environment label printing for the chemical and pharmaceutical industries. The AS1 is compatible with most synthetic materials, and some matt and high gloss coated papers. It will withstand temperatures of up to 180ºC (356ºF) and has a blackness of 1.8 (ODR). It is UL recognized and has BGA approval (EU direct food contact). It also offers the very best in printhead protection, as with all Toshiba ribbon products. Toshiba AS1 is the preferred choice for all images destined for harsh situations. Available for B-882 B-492 B-572 B-SX4 B-682 B-372 B-672 B-SX5 B-482 B-472 B-872 CB-416 CB-426 Characteristics ● Excellent print quality ● Available in colours ● Multi receptor compatibility and sensitivity ● Outstanding scratch and solvent resistance ● Good resistance to high temperatures Specifications Ribbon thickness Microns < 9 µm Ink Type Melting point Carrier Type Thickness Tensile strength* Back Coating Silicone product based Optical Density Optical Density by Reflection (ODR) Smudge Resistance* Printing is perfectly visible after 200 runs Resin 80°C Polyester film 4.5 ± 0.3 µm > 300 N/mm2 (MD) Low coefficient of friction: Kd < 0.2 > 1.8 (Macbeth TR 927) (Crockmeter, smudge pressure of 680 g/cm2 load) Colours Black, White, Green (Green C) Dark blue (286 C), Dark red (192 C), *Please note that not using TOSHIBA approved ribbons affects any printer and printhead warranties offered by TOSHIBA Europe. All company and/or product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective owners. All features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Resin - AS1 For flat-head printers The AS1 is a pure resin ribbon developed for applications requiring excellent mechanical and solvent resistance. It is suited to most synthetic materials such as PVC, PET, PP and various matt and gloss coated papers, and is the preferred choice for printed images that are exposed to harsh environments. The AS1 is UL recognised and BS5609 approved when used in association with the correct substrates. It has a heat resistance of up to 180ºC (356ºF) and, as with all Toshiba ribbon products, it offers the very best in printhead protection. Toshiba AS1 is the preferred choice for all images destined for harsh situations. Available for B-442 B-452 B-SV4T B-443 B-852 B-SA4 Characteristics ● Excellent print quality ● Available in colours ● Multi receptor compatibility and sensitivity ● Outstanding scratch and solvent resistance ● Good resistance to high temperatures Specifications Ribbon thickness Microns < 9 µm Ink Type Melting point Carrier Type Thickness Tensile strength* Back Coating Silicone product based Optical Density* Optical Density by Reflection (ODR) Smudge Resistance* Printing is perfectly visible after 200 runs Resin 80°C Polyester film 4.5 ± 0.3 µm > 300 N/mm2 (MD) Low coefficient of friction: Kd < 0.2 > 1.5 (Macbeth TR 927) (Crockmeter, smudge pressure of 680 g/cm2 load) Colours Black, White, Green (Green C) Dark blue (286 C), Dark red (192 C), *Please note that not using TOSHIBA approved ribbons affects any printer and printhead warranties offered by TOSHIBA Europe. All company and/or product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective owners. All features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Super resin - AS2 For flat-head and near-edge printers The AS2 is a superior (‘super’) resin ribbon ideal for applications needing exceptional heat, mechanical and chemical resistance. Printing on to a wide range of synthetic material, high gloss and matt coated papers, the printed image will withstand temperatures up to 250ºC (482ºF). As with all Toshiba ribbons, the superior back coating prevents static build-up and clogging, offering the very best in printhead protection. Toshiba AS2 ribbons – the definitive choice for extreme conditions. Available for B-442 B-SV4T B-482 B-572 B-SX5 B-443 B-SA4 B-492 B-672 CB-416 B-452 B-882 B-372 B-872 CB-426 B-852 B-682 B-472 B-SX4 Characteristics ● Superior resistance to smudge ● Excellent resistance to solvents and to and scratching high temperature Specifications Ink Type Melting point* Resin 85ºC Carrier Type Thickness Tensile strength* Back Coating Silicone product based Optical Density* Optical Density by Reflection (ODR) Smudge Resistance* No damage to the printout after 200 runs Polyester film 4.5 ± 0.3 µm > 300 N/mm2 (MD) Low coefficient of friction*: Kd < 0.2 1.6 (Macbeth TR 927) (Crockmeter, rub pressure of 680g/cm2 load) Solvent resistance* (rub tester, rub pressure of 262 g/cm2, material for testing: glossy PET) Unleaded petrol** Mineral spirit (E) Ethanol (99%) Brake fluid** Engine oil Colours Black, No damage to the printout after 15 No damage to the printout after 200 No damage to the printout after 100 No damage to the printout after 15 No damage to the printout after 200 runs runs runs runs runs Orange (151 C) **Very aggressive solvents *Please note that not using TOSHIBA approved ribbons affects any printer and printhead warranties offered by TOSHIBA Europe. All company and/or product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective owners. All features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Resin - AS3 For flat-head and near-edge printers The AS3 is a pure resin ribbon developed for printing wash care labels in the textile industry. Best suited to polysatins and nylons, the printed image offers excellent resistance to dry cleaning and both home and industrial washing, bleaching and ironing. The AS3’s outstanding back coating prevents static build-up and clogging, offering the very best in printhead protection. Toshiba AS3 ribbons – the perfect outfit for the occasion. Available for B-442 B-SV4T B-482 B-572 B-SX5 B-443 B-SA4 B-492 B-672 CB-416 B-452 B-882 B-372 B-872 CB-426 B-852 B-682 B-472 B-SX4 Characteristics ● Excellent printing quality on textile material ● Excellent resistance to washing and dry cleaning ● Very good resistance to ironing Specifications Ink Type Melting point* Carrier Type Thickness Tensile strength* Back Coating Silicone product based Optical Density* Optical Density by Reflection (ODR) Resistance Home Laundry Print is still legible after several dozen washes at 40ºC, 60ºC, 90ºC Industrial Laundry Print is still legible after several washes at 60ºC with bleach Dry Cleaning Excellent resistance to the perchloroehtylene Ironing Good heat resistance up to 200ºC Colours Resin 90ºC Polyester film 4.5 ± 0.3 µm > 300 N/mm2 (MD) Low coefficient of friction*: Kd < 0.2 1.2 (Macbeth TR 927) Black *Please note that not using TOSHIBA approved ribbons affects any printer and printhead warranties offered by TOSHIBA Europe. All company and/or product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective owners. All features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Wax/resin - RG2 For corner / near-edge printers RG2 is a wax resin ribbon introduced to meet the technical requirements of Toshiba’s industrial printers. It has been developed, designed, tested and prepared to extremely high standards. It offers clear, sharp-edged printing on to a wide range of receiving materials and tags, and maximises barcode scanning rates. It also utilises a patented back coating technology which minimises static electricity and reduces wear on the printhead. Toshiba RG2 ribbons – ideal for fast smearless images from industrial machines. Available for B-882 B-492 B-572 B-SX4 B-682 B-372 B-672 B-SX5 B-482 B-472 B-872 Characteristics ● Specially designed for edge type thermal printhead ● Low electronic incidence ● High sensitivity (printing speed: up to 10 inches/second) Specifications Ink Type Carrier Type Thinkness Transparency Printed properties Image Density (ODU) Image resolution Durability Colours Wax/resin Polyester film 4.5 ± 0.4 µm Min. 0.65* Min 1.5* Min. horizontal bar ANSI B Friction resistance Min. vertical bar ANSI A Scratch resistance Min. 200 (cast coated paper white PET) Black *Please note that not using TOSHIBA approved ribbons affects any printer and printhead warranties offered by TOSHIBA Europe. All company and/or product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective owners. All features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Wax/resin - RS1 For corner / near-edge printers The RS1 is a heavy duty pure resin ribbon that has been tested and prepared to extremely high standards and exceeds the high heat, scratch and chemical resistance levels required in the automotive, pharmaceutical and government sectors. It is designed for printing on to a wide range of films and label stocks. It also utilises a patented back coating technology that minimises static electricity and reduces wear on the printhead. Toshiba RS1 ribbons – permanence under pressure. Available for B-882 B-492 B-572 B-SX4 B-682 B-372 B-672 B-SX5 B-482 B-472 B-872 Specifications Ink Type Carrier Type Thinkness Transparency Printed properties Image Density (ODU) Image resolution Durability Min 1.25* Min. horizontal bar ANSI 1.5 C Min. vertical bar ANSI A Scratch resistance Min. 200 (white PET & clear PET) Chemical resistance NOTE Polyester film 4.5 ± 0.4 µm Min. 0.65* Friction resistance Light/water resistance Colours Wax/resin Min. ANSI 3.5 A (fence bar) Ethanol Karosene Engine oil Min. 20 Min. 150 Min. 600 Black ● Only compatible with corner / near-edge printer head technology ● Testing prior to use is strongly recommended *Please note that not using TOSHIBA approved ribbons affects any printer and printhead warranties offered by TOSHIBA Europe. All company and/or product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective owners. All features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Resin enhanced wax - SW1 For flat-head printers SW1 is a resin-enhanced wax ribbon that sets new standards in wax technology. It has excellent print density with superior mechanical and smudge resistance, and its new back coating formula offers unparalleled print head protection – more than 10 times the industry standard. By combining the benefits of high performance and speed the SW1 exceeds standards even further by fulfilling the requirements of applications that would ordinarily need a more costly wax resin product. Toshiba SW1 ribbons – superior smudge resistance and the very best in printhead protection - that’s a promise. Available for B-442 B-452 B-SV4T B-443 B-852 B-SA4 Characteristics ● Excellent smudge resistance ● High speed printing at low temperatures ● Superior print density ● Unparalleled print head protection Specifications Ink Type Carrier Total thinkness 7.9 ± 0.5 µm Base film thinkness 4.8 ± 0.4 µm Ink thinkness 2.8 ± 0.3 µm Printed properties Resin enhanced wax Transmition Density Min. 1.45* Print Density Durability Colours Min. 1.70 Label stock Coated paper Print speed 6 IPS (print desity 1.79) Smudge resistance (50 cycles @ 500 grms with cotton cloth) ANSI A1 Scratch resistance (20 cycles @ 200 grms with stainless steel pointed tip) ANSI A1 Black ANSI = American National Standard Institute A = Excellent, B = Above average, C = Average, D = Below average , E & F = Poor *Please note that not using TOSHIBA approved ribbons affects any printer and printhead warranties offered by TOSHIBA Europe. All company and/or product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective owners. All features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Wax/resin - SG2 For flat-head printers The SG2 is a wax resin ribbon with a special ink formulation that gives crisp printed images. It has an additional top coating and unique release layer which provide smudge and scratch resistance beyond current industry standards. The SG2 allows printing on to a wide range of label materials but is specifically designed to print on high gloss paper and polyethylene. The chemical nature of the ink allows high quality image printing at speeds up to 250mm/s (depending on the application and the characteristics of the printer). Toshiba SG2 ribbons – smearless results time after time. Available for B-442 B-452 B-SV4T B-443 B-852 B-SA4 Characteristics ● Excellent on rough to high gloss papers ● Crisp rotated barcodes ● High speed printing ● Excellent smudge and scratch resistance Specifications Ink Type Carrier Total thinkness 8.6 ± 0.6 µm Base film thinkness 4.8 ± 0.4 µm Ink thinkness 3.7 ± 0.5 µm Printed properties Wax/resin Transmition Density Min. 1.4* Print Density Durability Colours Min. 1.9 Label stock Paper Print speed 6 IPS (print desity 1.75) Smudge resistance (20 cycles @ 800 grms with cotton cloth) ANSI A1 Scratch resistance (20 cycles @ 380 grms with stainless steel pointed tip) ANSI A1 Black ANSI = American National Standard Institute A = Excellent, B = Above average, C = Average, D = Below average , E & F = Poor *Please note that not using TOSHIBA approved ribbons affects any printer and printhead warranties offered by TOSHIBA Europe. All company and/or product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective owners. All features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Wax/resin - SG2 For corner / near-edge printers The SG2 is a wax resin ribbon with a special ink formulation that applies crisp printed images and barcodes on to a very wide range of receiving materials, making it the ideal choice for multi-label applications. Whether you are printing on to coated or uncoated papers, from tags to Tyvek® and Valeron®, you are assured of a quality printed image time after time, critical when producing large quantities of barcodes that need to be successfully scanned, avoiding the expensive rejection and return of illegibly labelled products. Toshiba SG2 ribbons – smearless results time after time. Available for B-882 B-492 B-572 B-SX4 B-682 B-372 B-672 B-SX5 B-482 B-472 B-872 CB-416 CB-426 Characteristics ● Excellent material compatibility ● Outstanding smudge resistance and blackness at low temperatures ● High speed printing ● Unparalleled printhead protection ● Meets FDA requirments for indirect for contact Specifications Ink Type Carrier Total thinkness 8.2 ± 0.5 µm Base film thinkness 4.8 ± 0.4 µm Ink thinkness 1.4 ± 0.3 µm Printed properties Wax/resin Transmition Density Min. 1.2* Print Density Durability Colours Min. 1.6 Label stock Coated paper Print speed 3 IPS (print desity 1.86) Smudge resistance (50 cycles @ 500 grms with cotton cloth) ANSI A Scratch resistance (35 cycles @ 200 grms with stainless steel pointed tip) ANSI A Black ANSI = American National Standard Institute A = Excellent, B = Above average, C = Average, D = Below average , E & F = Poor *Please note that not using TOSHIBA approved ribbons affects any printer and printhead warranties offered by TOSHIBA Europe. All company and/or product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective owners. All features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Resin - SS1 For flat-head printers The SS1 is a general purpose pure resin ribbon developed in response to the most demanding requirements of the pharmaceutical, chemical and automotive industries. The ink formula offers very good levels of mechanical and solvent resistance and performs well on a wide range of synthetic materials, producing sharp and clear printed images and barcodes. Toshiba SS1 ribbons – An ideal choice for outdoor applications as it will withstand the harshest extremes of weather conditions. Available for B-442 B-452 B-SV4T B-443 B-852 B-SA4 Characteristics ● Prints at low temperatures ● UL recognized ● High durability with super solvent ● Heat resistance of up to 170ºC resistance Specifications Ink Type Carrier Total thinkness 8.7 ± 0.8 µm Base film thinkness 4.5 ± 0.4 µm Ink thinkness 1.4 ± 0.4 µm Printed properties Resin Transmition Density Min. 1.15* Print Density Durability Colours Min. 1.6 Label stock Topcoated white polyester Print speed 8 IPS (print desity 2.40) Smudge resistance (100 cycles @ 800 grms with cotton cloth) ANSI A1 Scratch resistance (100 cycles @ 380 grms with 3mm steel ball) ANSI A1 Black ANSI = American National Standard Institute A = Excellent, B = Above average, C = Average, D = Below average , E & F = Poor *Please note that not using TOSHIBA approved ribbons affects any printer and printhead warranties offered by TOSHIBA Europe. All company and/or product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective owners. All features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Always choose Toshiba ribbons for Toshiba printers The wide range of Toshiba ribbons available today ensures that our valued customers have different product options for virtually every thermal transfer application. Using Toshiba ribbons ensures optimum print quality causing minimum wear on working parts - in particular to the printhead. Before a ribbon is certified by Toshiba it must first undergo stringent tests to ensure its continuity and reliability in the field. It is assessed on a variety of receiving materials, and at every speed and temperature combination. Only once this procedure is complete and deemed successful will the ribbon receive its certificate of approval. This commitment to quality and reliability is what you would expect from Toshiba as the biggest thermal transfer ribbon distributor in Europe. Other approved ribbon types available Standard applications Specialist resins for ● Wax ● Super wax resin ● Wax resin ● Full resin ● Wash-care & textile ● Extreme automotive and labelling aviation environments ● Harsh chemical and industrial uses Colour ribbons are also available in all qualities including HazChem orange. The complete Toshiba ribbon range Quality codes AW1 SW1 AG2 AG4 AG5 FG2 PG2 RG2 SG2 AS1 AS2 AS3 FS1 RS1 SS1 RIBBON TYPE General purpose wax ● ● General purpose wax resin (smearless) ● ● ● ● ● ● Scratch/solvent resistant resin ● Economy resin/ enhanced wax resin ● ● ● ● ● Specialist super resin ● Washcare textile resin PRINTER TYPE Old B series B-30, 402, 602, 65 & 63 ● B-443, B-452, B-852, B-SV4T, & B-SA4T flat head printer ● ● ● ● BX and SX near edge printer ● CB-416-T3 and CB-426-T3 colour printer ● ● CB-416-T1 colour printer ● ● ● ● AVAILABLE IN COLOUR (AS2 in orange only) PREMIUM KIT REQUIRED! (colour printer only) ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● TOSHIBA - leading the way through quality and innovation. TOSHIBA TEC Europe Retail Information Systems S.A Campus 300, Spring Way, Maylands Ave, Hemel Hempstead, Herts, HP2 7GG Telephone: +44 (0)870 890 7200 +44 (0)870 890 7350 Fax: Email: Web: [email protected] www.toshibatec-eu.com
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