PRODUCT DATA SHEET
Prime Mark™
Premium Wax/Resin Thermal Transfer Ribbons

  • Designed for today's new high speed/high resolution printers

  • Exceptional print quality for complex label formats -- normal, rotated, and two-dimensional bar codes, logos, and graphics

  • Works well on a wide range of receivers

  • Exceptional smudge and scratch resistance

  • Applications:
    - Shipping, warehousing, and receiving labeling
    - Shelf and bin labeling
    - Compliance labeling
    - Textile and apparel applications
    - Nursery and lumber applications
  • Recommended Media:
    - Coated paper tag and label stock
    - Polyethylene films
    - Polypropylene films
    - Polyester films

Technical Specifications
Film Thickness: 4.5 Microns
Total Ribbon Thickness: 6.8 Microns
Transmission Density: 1.10 MacBeth Scale
Ink Melting Point: 80º C
178º F
Recommended Maximum Print Speed: 12 IPS

Star Diagram

This diagram is representative of Prime Mark™ used in premium applications when printing on coated papers 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 - Prime Mark)