PRODUCT DATA SHEET
ColorPlus™
General Purpose Wax Color Thermal Transfer Ribbons
(Based on DC-100 formulation)

  • Print a two color label in one pass with a striped ribbon

  • Excellent choice when color is needed for general purpose labeling applications

  • Superior print quality for text, graphics and logos

  • Prints well at high speeds

  • Applications:
    - General purpose labeling
    - Shipping, warehousing, and receiving labeling
    - Shelf and bin labeling
    - Retail tag and label applications
    - Textile and apparel applications
    - Compliance labeling
    - Printing directly on flexible packaging films
  • Recommended Media:
    - Coated and uncoated paper tag and label stock
  • Colors available:
    Red/black Yellow/black
    Maroon/black Gray/black
    Green/black Cyan/black
    Light blue/black Magenta/black
    Dark blue/black

Technical Specifications
Film Thickness: 4.5 Microns
Total Ribbon Thickness: 8.0 Microns
Ink Melting Point: 68º C
154º F
Recommended Maximum Print Speed: 8 IPS

Star Diagram

This diagram is representative of the DC-100 ribbon used in general purpose applications when printing on coated tag and label stocks.


Storage Conditions

To ensure optimal performance, please adhere to the following environmental conditions for use, shipping and storage.

  • For optimal print results, thermal transfer printing should occur in the temperature range of 5º C (41º F) to 35º C (95º F) at 45% to 85% relative humidity.
  • Recommended shipping conditions for up to one month duration are -5º C (23º F) to 45º C (113º F) at 20% to 85% relative humidity.
  • To ensure the ribbon’s performance, our suggested storage conditions for up to one year duration are -5º C (23º F) to 40º C (104º F) at 20% to 85% relative humidity.

Please Note: Exposing Thermal Transfer Ribbons to direct sunlight or moisture will cause damage to the ribbons.

(Product data sheet - DC-100)