This is the general purpose resin, and the formulation is aimed squarely at solvent resistance. In the manufacturer data, alcohol, machine oil and 95 octane petrol all score 95, while 0 degree barcodes and 2D codes score 100 at 2.0 ODR black density. The message is simple: if labels meet oil or solvents, this is the ribbon.
Solvent resistance is the point
Wax and hybrid print wipes off with alcohol and smears after a soak in oil. A resin ink layer survives both, keeping barcodes readable after wiping and immersion. Automotive parts, chemical drums and electronic components are on resin for exactly this reason.
The substrate matrix covers PE, PP, PET, PVC and PI films, plus nylon taffeta, polyester satin ribbon and polyester fibre taffeta. Kraft paper and gloss coated paper are rated as solid matches; matt coated paper and garment tags are hollow, which says those two are not its strength.
Specifications
- Type: general purpose resin ribbon
- Ink type: resin
- Origin: domestic
- Colour: black
- Film thickness: 4.5±0.3 micron
- Print density: 2.0 ODR
- Print speed: 2 to 12 ips
- Print resolution range: 8 to 30 mil (Zebra 105SL at 4 in/s)
- Performance scores: 90 degree barcode 95, 0 degree barcode 100, small characters 95, 2D code 100, friction 95, alcohol 95, machine oil 95, 95 octane petrol 95
- Film substrates: PE, PP, PET, PVC, PI
- Fabric substrates: nylon taffeta, polyester satin, polyester fibre taffeta
- Paper substrates: kraft paper, gloss coated paper, synthetic paper
- Printer type: flat-head
Speed and definition
A 2 to 12 ips window is wide for a resin. The low end suits small characters and dense 2D codes, the high end handles volume label runs. The resolution figures come from a Zebra 105SL at 4 in/s, and the 8 to 30 mil band describes bar widths that will reproduce cleanly.
Matching substrates
PET and PVC labels are the standard pairing for it, and they take alcohol wiping and oil immersion without trouble. PI film tolerates high temperature, so it works on PI for electronic components that pass through reflow. Nylon taffeta and polyester satin are listed too, but for care label work the economy and standard care label grades are the better match.
Use and storage
Store at 5 to 35 degrees C and 20 to 80 percent relative humidity, away from direct sunlight and damp. That window is narrower than for wax grades; resin ribbons are more sensitive to heat and humidity, so check warehouse conditions.
The ribbon prints reliably at low ambient temperature without extra heating, which matters on winter shop floors.
