PRODUCT DATA SHEET
DURACOATÒ -- DC-200
Premium Wax/Resin Color Thermal Transfer Ribbons

  • Excellent choice for color applications when the durability of a wax ribbon is not sufficient

  • Superior print quality for graphics, logos and text

  • Exceptional scratch and smudge resistance

  • Applications:
    - Shipping, warehousing, and receiving labels
    - Textile and apparel applications
    - Retail tag and label applications
    - Nursery and lumber applications
    - Flexible packaging applications
  • Recommended Media:
    - Coated paper tag and label stock
    - Polyethylene and polypropylene films
    - Polyester films
  • Colors available:
    PROCESS: SPOT:
    Cyan Lemon Yellow Orange Dark Orange
    Yellow Red Wine Shamrock Green
    Magenta Forest Green Royal Blue Midnight Blue
    Black Violet Brown Silver
    Gold White

Technical Specifications
Film Thickness: 4.5 Microns
Total Ribbon Thickness: 7.4 Microns
Ink Melting Point: 80º C
176º F
Recommended Maximum Print Speed: 8 IPS

Star Diagram

This diagram is representative of the DC-200 ribbon used in premium applications when printing on coated tag and label stocks and synthetic films.


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-200)