Full-Resin Ribbon
Supplyline ID only offers the highest quality ribbons from the market leading manufacturers that include Armor, ITW Thermal Films, Inkanto, Ricoh & Sony plus all the genuine branded ribbons from Zebra, Honeywell and Toshiba. This enables us to meet any ribbon requirement with the perfect grade or ribbon type ensuring not only perfect print every time but also the correct resistance or protection to last the life of the product or application.
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RIBBON TYPES & APPLICATIONS FULL/RESIN
The full/resin ribbon has grown in use across all industries due to the indelible nature of the print, if you want your print to stay on there for the life of the product. If your product has to go through any extreme conditions or temperatures then the smudge and scratch resistance and chemical & solvent resistance of this range is second to none.
Supplyline offer over 14 different Full/Resin Ribbon grades from the market leaders ARMOR and ITWITWITW we guarantee we have the right ribbon for you application.
We supply ribbons for all makes and models of thermal transfer label printer that include, Zebra, Citizen, Datamax, Intermec, Honeywell, Sato, TSC & Toshiba
We supply 100’s of the largest manufacturing & distribution companies across all sectors in the UK and we can offer our clients a full range of contract options that include large stock holding facilities, pre scheduled call off & contract orders, full manufacturer support or we can supply off the shelf on demand from our own stock to one or multiple sites if we know your usage we will just stock in advance for you.
Our range covers all Label Printers, Desktop Label Printers, Industrial Printers and Mobile Printers.
We can supply a standard stocked range in Black, and 4 other colours of the shelf, with many more colours available made to order, allowing you to offer a unique look for your product which can help it to stand out more on the shelf or suit you own company colours.
All of our Full/Resin ribbons are made to the highest quality using the most advanced films you can get. All supplied with a complimentary printhead cleaning wipe to help maintain the life of your printhead.
Free full length sample ribbons available on request, contact our sales team or fill out our ribbon enquiry form and we can advise which products will suit your machine and discuss your options.
The range of sizes and types Supplyline can offer either off the shelf or made to order is un-rivalled by anyone in the UK. We offer a life time guarantee on all Armor ribbons.
Our unique knowledge of these printers and coders not only allow us to offer you the best advise for your print quality and management, but we can also offer the full service selling the parts, printheads and offering on-site maintenance via our network of engineers, allowing us to not only save you money on your ribbons but also save you money on the running of your machines.
The Armor Full/Resin Ribbon Range:
ARMOR AXR®7+ FULL/RESIN is Supplyline’s biggest selling resin ribbon of the inkanto range. Its high versatility (it also prints on coated papers), its performances (sharpness, printing speed) and its ability to widen the usual application fi elds of resin ribbons have resulted in making AXR®7+ the worldwide reference on this family of products.
Description
- Excellent printing quality, sensitivity and receptor multi-compatibility
- Excellent resistance to smudge and scratch
- Good resistance to high temperature
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- The most versatile resin product on the market.
- Concentrated performance in terms of writing quality and print durability.
- Good resistance levels irrespective of the label material.
ARMOR AXR®1 FULL/RESIN is a resin ribbon which combines competitiveness and performance. It is suited for the most demanding applications in terms of durability and cost.
Description
- Receptor multi-compatibility
- Excellent blackness
- Competitiveness
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- The most competitive resin ribbon in the inkanto range
- Good performance level in terms of printing quality and durability
ARMOR AXR®8 PERFORMANCE FULL/RESIN is a high performance resin ribbon designed for the most demanding applications regarding resistance to mechanical aggressions and/or temperature and/or solvents. It is fully compatible with the label materials dedicated to the same high performance applications.
Description
- Excellent resistance to solvents and to high temperature
- Excellent resistance to smudge and scratch
- Excellent printing quality
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- In addition to its abrasion resistance, the AXR 8 offers durability in the presence of solvents.
- Ideal for information that must persist throughout the product life cycle.
- Particularly suitable for printing on synthetic labels (PE, PP, PET, Polyimides, etc.).
ARMOR AXR®9 FULL/RESIN is a resin ribbon designed for the textile label printing market. It can also represent a relevant solution for niche resin applications (involving for example sterilization or resistance to some solvents) which are not satisfied by other resin ribbons.
Description
- Excellent printing quality on textile materials
- Excellent resistance to washes and dry cleaning
- Very good resistance to ironing
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- A product developed for textile printing.
- Offers resistance to all types of textile washing methods.
- Also offers resistance against certain everyday solvents.
ARMOR AXR®EL FULL/RESIN is the Thermal Transfer ribbon specially designed by ARMOR to guarantee the legibility and durability of information printed on labels for electronic products. The resistance levels to heat and cleaning products offered by the AXR®EL guarantees reliable traceability right up to the end of the product life cycle.
Description
- Ribbon developed exclusively for the electronics industry
- Resistant to circuit board soldering and cleaning processes
- Print sharpness for small barcodes
This product’s +
- Some of the soldering processes use temperature cycles up to 270°C (518 °F). (AXR®EL is resistant to 300°C (572°F) to guarantee a print that remains perfectly legible.)
- AXR®EL is resistant to both solvent and water-based cleaning products. Traceability data is retained throughout the production chain.
- AXR®EL is compatible with the various synthetic substrates used to label electronic products.
- Polyimide: A technical material suitable for the most extreme environments. Resistant to temperatures up to 250°C/482°F.
- Polyester (PET): A durable material resistant to solvents and heat (max 160°C/320°F).
- Acrylate: A material that will not become distorted when exposed to heat
- AXR®EL prints all types of barcode and alphanumeric characters (ANSI grade A) with great precision.
- Print sharpness: The AXR®EL prints very dense barcodes, including 2D, on small labels.
- Blackness: With a DOR (optical specular density) of 1.80, the AXR®EL prints data that is perfectly legible even on coloured substrates.
ARMOR AXR®TX FULL/RESIN TEXTILE Thermal Transfer ribbon has been specially designed by ARMOR to offer optimum print durability in line with the highly specific demands of textile product life cycles.
Description
- The inkanto ribbon specially designed for printing textile product labels
- Guarantees legible and durable printing
- Resistant to industrial and domestic cleaning processes
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- Printed information using the AXR®TX remains perfectly legible despite repeated aggressions from industrial and domestic cleaning processes.
In addition to internal testing carried out by ARMOR, the resistance levels of AXR®TX have also been assessed against the following standards:
- Colour fastness in water: ISO 105-E01
- Domestic washing and drying: ISO 6330/A1
- Dry cleaning: ISO 105-D01
- AXR®TX is resistant to aggressions linked to product utilisation, guaranteeing that information will always remain legible during cleaning or use.
- AXR®TX produces high quality prints for both logos and barcodes.
The print blackness and sharpness perfectly meet all requirements related to product identification and traceability.
- AXR®TX is a very versatile ribbon: a single product for printing on any type of label material used in the textile industry.
The ribbon is also compatible with RFID labels.
- AXR®TX is one of the safest ribbon in the world in terms of human-ecological requirements. Following Oeko-Tex® stringent inspection, AXR®TX can be used for baby articles based on STANDARD 100, Appendix 4, product class 1.
ARMOR AXR®600 FULL/RESIN is the standard resin ribbon of the inkanto range for Corner Edge and Near Edge printers. It has become a reference for its sharpness. It is also unequalled as regards to its high level of mechanical resistance and its ability to print at high speed.
Description
- Excellent resistance to smudge and scratch
- Excellent printing quality, sensitivity and receptor multi-compatibility
- Good resistance to high temperature
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- Equally able to print on both labels and flexible packaging.
- Concentrated performance in terms of writing quality and print durability.
- Compatible with the high throughputs of many industries.
ARMOR AXR®800 FULL is a high performance resin ribbon for Corner Edge and Near Edge printers, designed for the most demanding applications regarding resistance to mechanical aggressions and/or temperature and/or solvents. It is fully compatible with the label materials dedicated to the same high performance applications.
Description
- Excellent resistance to smudge and scratch
- Excellent resistance to solvents and to high temperature
- Excellent printing quality
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- In addition to its abrasion resistance, the AXR 800 offers durability in the presence of solvents for labels and flexible packaging.
- Maximum resistance for applications that cannot accept any print degradation.
- Ideal for information that must persist throughout the product life cycle.
ARMOR AXR®900 FULL/RESIN is a resin ribbon for Corner Edge and Near Edge printers designed for the textile label printing market. It can also represent a relevant solution for niche resin applications (involving for example sterilization or resistance to some solvents) which are not satisfi ed by other resin ribbons.
Description
- Excellent printing quality on textile materials
- Excellent resistance to washes and dry cleaning
- Very good resistance to ironing
This product’s +
- A product developed for textile printing.
- Offers resistance to all types of textile washing methods.
- Also offers resistance against certain everyday solvents.
ARMOR AXR®600 FULL/RESIN is the standard resin ribbon of the inkanto range for Corner Edge and Near Edge printers. It has become a reference for its sharpness. It is also unequalled as regards to its high level of mechanical resistance and its ability to print at high speed.
Description
- Excellent resistance to smudge and scratch
- Excellent printing quality, sensitivity and receptor multi-compatibility
- Good resistance to high temperature
This product’s +
- Equally able to print on both labels and flexible packaging.
- Concentrated performance in terms of writing quality and print durability.
- Compatible with the high throughputs of many industries.
ARMOR AXR®800 FULL is a high performance resin ribbon for Corner Edge and Near Edge printers, designed for the most demanding applications regarding resistance to mechanical aggressions and/or temperature and/or solvents. It is fully compatible with the label materials dedicated to the same high performance applications.
Description
- Excellent resistance to smudge and scratch
- Excellent resistance to solvents and to high temperature
- Excellent printing quality
This product’s +
- In addition to its abrasion resistance, the AXR 800 offers durability in the presence of solvents for labels and flexible packaging.
- Maximum resistance for applications that cannot accept any print degradation.
- Ideal for information that must persist throughout the product life cycle.
ARMOR AXR®900 FULL/RESIN is a resin ribbon for Corner Edge and Near Edge printers designed for the textile label printing market. It can also represent a relevant solution for niche resin applications (involving for example sterilization or resistance to some solvents) which are not satisfi ed by other resin ribbons.
Description
- Excellent printing quality on textile materials
- Excellent resistance to washes and dry cleaning
- Very good resistance to ironing
This product’s +
- A product developed for textile printing.
- Offers resistance to all types of textile washing methods.
- Also offers resistance against certain everyday solvents.
FULL/RESIN Products From ITW
ITW B325 Flexible ESR™ FULL/RESIN is a multi-purpose thermal transfer resin ribbon designed to work with most flat head technology printers in industrial conditions. B325 prints extremely dense bar codes and high resolution images on a wide variety of both paper and difficult film media, specifically polypropylene and materials with ink coatings. Formulated with our proprietary anti-static coating and high sensitivity inks that enable you to maintain and sustain the life of your printheads, B325 is a perfect choice for demanding applications in a wide range of market sectors.
Ideal applications for B325 include:
| Chemical | Compliance labeling | Electronics |
| Healthcare | Horticulture/nursery | Industrial |
| Inventory (shelf and bin) | Lumber | Metals |
| Pharmaceutical | Retail tags and labels | Warehouse and logistics |
ITW B324 Durable ESR™ FULL/RESIN is a UL® recognized multi-purpose thermal transfer resin ribbon designed to work with most flat head technology printers in industrial conditions. Featuring excellent physical properties and the resilience to withstand harsh work environments, B324 produces exceptional print density for high resolution images and sharp/clean barcodes on a wide variety of both paper and film media. Formulated with our proprietary anti-static coating and high sensitivity inks that enable you to maintain and sustain the life of your printheads, B324 is a perfect choice for demanding applications in a wide range of high end market sectors.
Ideal applications for B324 include:
| Chemical | Compliance labeling | Electronics |
| Healthcare | Horticulture/nursery | Industrial |
| Inventory (shelf and bin) | Lumber | Metals |
| Pharmaceutical | Retail tags and labels | Warehouse and logistics |
ITW B813 Extreme ESR™ FULL/RESIN thermal transfer resin ribbons feature high chemical, scratch and abrasion resistance while offering exceptional print quality. B813 generates extremely durable images that stand up to the most challenging work environments including xylene, brake fluid, gasoline and other extreme environments where labels are subject to heavy wear and exposure. This thermal transfer resin ribbon gives extreme performance on polyester and other plastic labels and provides excellent abrasion and solvent resistance, as well as outstanding print density and definition.
Ideal applications for B813 Extreme ESR™ ribbon include:
| Chemical | Compliance labeling | Electronics |
| Healthcare | Industrial | Inventory (shelf and bin) |
| Lumber | Metals | Pharmaceutical |
| Warehouse and logistics |
TW B814 Extreme Plus ESR™ FULL/RESIN ribbon provides unparalleled resistance in the harshest environments, and is the ESR™ resin ribbon of choice for your extreme-plus labeling market segments. B814 produces long-lasting, dense bar codes and images, and is the high performance resin ribbon solution for applications that require superior resistance to heat, abrasion and chemicals.
Ideal applications for B814 Extreme Plus ESR™ resin ribbon include:
| Chemical | Electronics | Healthcare |
| Industrial | Lumber | Metals |
| Pharmaceutical | Warehouse and logistics |
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| Our ribbons can meet the following certifications : | ||
| Food Contact Europe | RoHS | Halogens |
| Heavy Metals | Marine shipping (BS5609) | California Proposition 65 |
| REACH/SVHC | Food Contact USA | Print durability (UL) |
| Drug Master File | ||
| LABEL TYPES & MATERIALS WE USE | ||
| 3M Polyester | Ink Jet Receptacle | Recyclable Labels |
| A4 Laser Labels | Jet Gloss 90 | Sheet Labels |
| Anodised Aluminium | Laser Labels | Sprocket Fed |
| Blockout/Blackout | Loop Tags | Tags |
| Clear laminates | Metallised Silver/Polyester | Tamper Evident |
| Clear PE | Oven Proof | Tactile |
| Clear PP | Paper Direct Thermal (Eco or Topcoat) | Tickets |
| Domed | Paper Thermal Transfer (Matt Vellum or Gloss) | Vinyl |
| Dot Matrix Labels | Polyester (PET) | Void |
| Fabric & Woven Labels | Polyethylene (PE) | Ultra Destruct |
| Fan Fold Labels | Polypropylene (PP) | Window Stickers |
| Fan Fold Tags & Tickets | PVC | |
| Garden Centre Tags | Peel & Reveal | |
| ADHESIVES WE USE | ||
| Acrylic based | High Tack | Ultra High Tack |
| Blockout / Blackout | Peelable | Ultra Low Tack |
| Chilled | Permanent | Void |
| Fastyre | Rubber Based | Water Resistant |
| Freezer | Tamper Evident | |
| LABEL RESISTANCE SUPPLYLINE CAN OFFER | ||
| Chemicals | Handling | Scuff Proof |
| Extreme High Temperature | Moisture | Sea & Salt Water (BS5609 Standard) |
| Extreme Low | Outdoor Exposure | Solvents |
| Grease | Scratch Proof | UV Exposure |
| PRINTER & CODING RIBBONS SUPPLYLINE CAN OFFER | |
| Coding Ribbons Colours | Full/Resin Ribbons |
| Coding Ribbons Full/Resin | Hot Foil Ribbons |
| Coding Ribbons Wax/Resin | Near Edge Wax/Resins Ribbons |
| Cold Stamping Ribbons | Near Edge Full/Resins Ribbons |
| Colour Ribbons (Primary & Metallic) | Premium Wax Ribbons |
| Chemical Ribbons (chemical resistant) | Standard Wax Ribbons |
| Enhanced Wax Ribbons | Washable Ribbons (Textile / Clothing Printing |