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

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