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The TTS ‘Advantage Range’ of thermal transfer ribbons has been selected based on quality, reliability, value and its ability to cover a wide range of applications.
Wax, Wax/Resin and Resin grades for ALL printer types
400 sizes available from stock for NEXT DAY delivery
Ideal for paper and synthetic industrial labels, for desktop printers, in-line coding or print and apply applications.
Check out the information on the ranges we supply below, EWX-10; GPX-10; PDX-25; PDX-80; SRX-10; NEX-10; NEX-10X and from their you can link through to the range on our site.
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WX-10 – Premium Flat Head Wax
The best choice for general purpose labelling
This grade is a premium wax ribbon, designed to give outstanding print performance on plain and coated papers. This wax is recommended for applications where price is the main factor.
It offers a black, crisp and bold print making it an ideal product for standard printing applications that require a low level of durability to the printed image. The low level of printhead energy required to transfer the ink makes this wax a drop-in replacement product for other waxes available in the market and will offer a good performance on all types of flat head technology printers.
With print performance at speeds of up to 10” per second, at low printhead energy, it maintains excellent quality on low cost substrates. This wax also has the additional advantage of being ISEGA approved for use when the printed image comes into contact with non-fatty foodstuffs.
Performance Characteristics
- Ideal for coated and uncoated papers
- Excellent print quality at high speeds (up to 10”/second)
- Excellent print definition for clean, durable and dense barcodes
- Drop-in product to competitors wax ribbons
- Very low printhead energy requirements
- ISEGA certification
- Available from stock for all popular printers
- Very competitively priced
Recommended Substrates
Vellum, uncoated, matt coated, semi-gloss, tag board
GPX-10 – High Performance Flat Head Wax
For general purpose labelling with extra durability
This high performance resin enhanced wax ribbon is the ideal choice for a wide range of applications, ranging from uncoated paper to synthetic labels. The special ink formulation and unique back coating ensure an excellent antistatic ribbon, ideal for printing RFID labels and extending printhead life.
With print speeds of up to 12 inches per second, it provides dark, durable images with crisp rotated barcodes, text and graphics. It has the additional benefits of flexibility and durability, allowing slot-in replacement for other premium wax products without printer setting adjustments.
This wax also has the additional advantage of being ISEGA approved for use when the printed image comes into contact with non-fatty foodstuffs. It is available from stock in a wide range of sizes suitable for use on all flat head technology printers.
Performance Characteristics
- Prints on a wide range of substrates from uncoated papers to mid-range synthetic films
- Prints at high speeds (12 IPS)
- Dark, dense images for improved scan rates
- Crisp, rotated barcodes
- Dissipates static – ideal for RFID labels
- Enhanced smudge and scratch resistance
- Superior print quality on flood-coated labels
- Easy to use slot-in replacement for other wax grades
- Printed image on paper substrate can withstand freezing temperatures of up to -26°C
Recommended Substrates
Vellum, uncoated papers, semi-gloss & full gloss papers, tag board, synthetic paper, polyethylene, polypropylene, flood-coated paper, UV varnished labels
PDX-25 – Premium Flat Head Wax Resin
For great print performance with very good durability
This grade is an excellent all-round premium wax resin ribbon for printing dark, crisp imagesand barcodes on a wide range of paper and synthetic labels with the durability and smudge/scratch resistance expected of such a premium product.
Developed specifically to cover the widest possible range of pre-printed labels, it gives excellent performance on various inks used in the spot and flood coating processes, eliminating any possible slippage during the printing process. Additional thermal transfer varnish on the label is not required, thus reducing total cost of ribbon and label.
It also features an excellent backcoat system which combined with the unique ink formulation dissipates static and is versatile enough to print on a wide variety of both paper and synthetic label stocks. Also meets ANSI Standard A for scratch and smudge resistance.
Performance Characteristics
- Ideal for printing on spot and flood coated labels
- Prints on a wide variety of substrates from uncoated papers to mid-range synthetic films
- Dark, dense images for reliable printing
- Prints at high speeds (12 IPS)
- Dissipates static
- Good smudge and scratch resistance
- Features enhanced printer performance
- Printed image on paper substrate can withstand freezing temperatures of up to -26°C
Recommended Substrates
Coated/uncoated paper & tag stocks, synthetic paper, polyethylene, polypropylene, polyolefin, gloss paper, flood-coated paper, UV varnished labels
PDX-80 High Performance Flat Head Wax Resin
Great print performance with excellent scratch resistance
This grade is one of the best performing flat head technology wax resin grades on the market and offers an excellent all round high performance for printing dark, crisp images and barcodes on a wide range of paper and synthetic labels, with the durability and smudge/scratch resistance expected of such a premium product.
Developed specifically to cover the widest possible range of synthetic materials and coated papers, this grade offers the highest level of durability and performance from a flat head technology wax resin grade. This grade has been developed to print at low energy levels allowing for higher print speeds.
It has also been used very successfully as a replacement grade for the world’s leading wax resin grade, Ricoh B110A.
Performance Characteristics
- High levels of print durability
- Prints on a wide variety of substrates from uncoated papers to mid-range synthetic films
- Dark, dense images for reliable printing
- Prints at high speeds delivering crisp, rotated barcodes
- Dissipates static
- Heat resistant up to 120°C on certain materials
- Features enhanced printer performance
- Meets BS5609 standards with certain label materials
- Excellent replacement grade for Ricoh B110A
Recommended Substrates
Coated/uncoated paper & tag stocks, synthetic paper, polyethylene, polypropylene, polyolefin, gloss paper, flood-coated paper, UV varnished labels
SRX-10 – Premium Flat Head Resin
Extra scratch resistance on synthetic labels
This super high performance resin grade is manufactured using innovative ink technology to offer an excellent solution on the widest range of receiver materials. Traditionally, applications requiring maximum durability have required the possible use of various grades of resin ribbon.
With this grade most applications, including steam resistance, can be met with one single resin product. This grade combines low print energy with fast speeds to give crisp, dark prints on receiver materials extending from coated paper through to high end synthetics making it an extremely versatile product.
It is also UL recognised/CSA approved and can be confidently specified with a wide range of proprietary label brands. This grade also offers the advantage of being Halogen free making it an ideal product for use in industries which have banned the use of Halogens.
Performance Characteristics
- Low printhead energy-extra advantage for a resin ribbon
- Excellent durability for chemical & industrial applications
- Extensive abrasion, steam and heat resistance (heat resistant up to 300ºC)
- Halogen free
- Resistant to a wide range of chemicals and solvents
- Print quality at high speeds up to 204 mm/sec
- Excellent print definition for clean, durable and dense barcodes
- UL/CSA approved
Recommended Substrates
Coated paper, synthetic paper, polyolefin, polyester, polypropylene, polyethylene, Vinyl
NEX-10 – High Performance Near Edge Wax Resin
Very versatile for all types of labels and packaging films
This high performance near edge wax resin grade is the most flexible product designed to offer excellent all-round performance on near edge technology desktop, industrial and in-line coding printer systems. This grade offers maximum print performance on all types of coated or non-coated label materials along with all types of packaging films and medical paper.
It has a proven track record as a drop-in replacement for the branded products supplied by OEMs such as Toshiba TEC, Avery, Markem, Videojet & ICE. With ISEGA approval, this grade is the ideal choice for in-line coders or desktop printers used in food packaging applications. It prints at a low temperature and offers bold, black 
prints at print speeds of up to 20 inches per second as well as having a high resin content that allows for high levels of durability to the printed image. This grade is available in a very wide range of stock sizes for next day delivery.
Performance Characteristics
- Prints on most types of packaging films
- Prints on all types of coated papers and synthetic films
- Prints black, bold and crisp text, graphics and barcodes
- Excellent scratch and smudge resistance
- Excellent print quality at speeds up to 500 mm/sec
- Excellent print definition for clean, durable and dense barcodes
- ISEGA certification
- Easy slot-in product replacement for other wax resin grades
Recommended Substrates
Coated paper and tag materials, synthetic paper, polyethylene, polypropylene, polyolefin, medical paper, most types of flexible packaging films
NEX-10X – High Performance Near Edge Wax Resin – Thinner Film Version
As per NEX10 but coated on 4.0-micron film for longer length ribbons
This high performance near edge wax resin grade is the most flexible product designed to offer excellent all-round performance on near edge technology desktop, industrial and in-line coding printer systems. This grade offers maximum print performance on all types of coated or non-coated label materials along with all types of packaging films and medical paper.
It has a proven track record as a drop-in replacement for the branded products supplied by OEMs such as Toshiba TEC, Avery, Markem, Videojet & ICE. With ISEGA approval, this grade is the ideal choice for in-line coders or desktop printers used in food packaging applications. It prints at a low temperature and offers bold, black prints at print speeds of up to 20 inches per second as well as having a high resin content that allows for high levels of durability to the printed image. This grade is available in a very wide range of stock sizes for next day delivery.
Performance Characteristics
- Coated on 4.0 micron PET film allowing for longer ribbon lengths
- Prints on most types of packaging films
- Prints on all types of coated papers and synthetic films
- Prints black, bold and crisp text, graphics and barcodes
- Excellent scratch and smudge resistance
- Excellent print quality at speeds up to 500 mm/sec
- Excellent print definition for clean, durable and dense barcodes
- ISEGA certification
- Easy slot-in product replacement for other wax resin grades
Recommended Substrates
Coated paper and tag materials, synthetic paper, polyethylene, polypropylene, polyolefin, medical paper, most types of flexible packaging films