What determines the price of thermal transfer ribbon

The cost of thermal transfer ribbons depends on several key factors:

1. Ribbon Type

• Wax – Lowest cost; ideal for uncoated paper labels and tags
• Wax/Resin – Mid-range; suited for coated paper and tags
• Resin – Highest cost; designed for synthetic materials like polyester, offering maximum durability

2. Size – Larger rolls (more width × length) contain more material and are priced accordingly.
3. Core Type – Ribbons wound on plastic cores tend to be more expensive than those on cardboard cores.
4. Volume – Higher purchase volumes can reduce the per-unit cost.
5. Colour – Black ribbons are the most affordable due to their widespread use. Coloured ribbons typically cost more.