Ribbons
Wax vs Wax-Resin vs Resin Ribbons
Match wax, wax-resin or resin ribbon to the label surface, handling and environmental exposure.
4 min read · Reviewed 2026-07-20Ribbons Guides
Choose wax, wax-resin or resin thermal transfer ribbons by matching ink chemistry to facestock, print durability, exposure conditions and printer compatibility.
Ribbons
Can Direct Thermal Labels Be Used in a Thermal Transfer Printer?
Many thermal transfer printers can print direct thermal media after the ribbon is removed and print mode is changed.
4 min read · Reviewed 2026-07-22
Ribbons
How to Match Ribbon Width to Label Width
Choose ribbon wide enough to cover the label media while staying within the printer's supported width and winding specification.
4 min read · Reviewed 2026-07-22