PRODUCT DATA SHEET
Fast Wax
General Purpose Wax Thermal Transfer Ribbons

  • Excellent print quality at high print speeds

  • Good coverage on uncoated paper tag and label stocks

  • Reduced printhead energy requirements extend printhead life

  • Applications:
    - General purpose labeling
    - Shipping, warehousing, and receiving labeling
    - Print and apply applications
    - Shipping and address labels
    - Retail tag and label applications
    - Apparel product labeling
    - Compliance labeling
  • Recommended Media:
    - Uncoated paper tag and label stock
    - Coated paper tag and label stock

Technical Specifications
Film Thickness: 4.5 Microns
Total Ribbon Thickness: 6.8 Microns
Transmission Density: 1.85 MacBeth Scale
Ink Melting Point: 64º C
147º F
Recommended Maximum Print Speed: 12 IPS

Star Diagram

This diagram is representative of Fast Wax 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 - Fast Wax)