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SATO thermal transfer ribbons

High-performance ribbons for exceptional print quality, durability, and value.

SATO’s genuine thermal transfer ribbons are engineered for consistent, crisp printing while helping to extend print head life. Our comprehensive range offers options for every application—at competitive prices—ensuring you get the best performance and economy.

All SATO ribbons are halogen-free, supporting the commitment to environmentally responsible manufacturing.

Wax Ribbons

Economical ribbons for everyday labeling on paper materials. Delivers crisp prints at low energy with good smudge resistance.

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Wax-Resin Ribbons

Balanced durability and versatility. Ideal for coated papers and synthetics needing extra resistance to moisture and abrasion.

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Resin Ribbons

Maximum durability for harsh environments. Designed for synthetic labels that must withstand heat, chemicals, and outdoor exposure.

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Thermal ribbon formulations

SATO is committed to bringing a wide variety of ribbons to the market, all designed to meet the unique needs of customers. The goal is to develop premium products, and SATO ribbons offer high-resolution printing for virtually any application. Furthermore, users don’t need to increase the temperature setting on their thermal printers, as the thermal ribbon is formulated to print at low energy.

Multi-color ribbons are available in wax, wax-resin and resin formulations. The most common sizes are in-stock and ready for immediate shipment.

Premium wax ribbons

An exclusive line of wax ribbons offers excellent print quality for a variety of applications. Wax is ideal for general-purpose use and offers the best possible value.

Benefits:

  • Fine definition at the highest scan rates, this ribbon is useful in barcode printing
  • High-speed printing capabilities
  • Clean barcode and text at low darkness setting
  • Most affordable ribbon
  • Perfect for labels and tags that are coated or uncoated

Wax-resin ribbons

Wax-resin is a versatile, multi-purpose ribbon for challenging environments requiring high-quality, durable images with protection against chemicals, smudge and smearing. The mix of wax and resin gives the printer the ability to print on other materials such as synthetics, coated or glossy paper stocks.

Benefits:

  • Top-rated smudge and chemical resistance
  • Sharp and reliable result with each speed rate
  • FDA compliant
  • Effective on many different types of materials

Resin ribbons

This is the best ribbon for extreme environments where high-quality images and resistance against scratch, smudge, heat, liquid or chemicals are required. Resin ribbons are usually used with synthetic labels, but they do not print well on paper labels.

Benefits:

  • Stands up in the most demanding environments
  • Highly resistant against solvents and chemicals
  • Complies with FDA, but is also recognized by UL and CSA
  • Synthetic labels and tags are a great match for resin

Available ribbon models

To get the best performance, choose the ribbon that matches your needs. The following information can assist you in selecting the right one:

T101A ribbon

Standard wax ribbon provides an alternative that is especially effective on paper materials with rough surfaces.

T110A ribbon

High-quality ribbon that combines resin and wax to deliver excellent print quality on a wide range of paper and synthetic materials.

R335D ribbon

The resin ribbon is dedicated to applications requiring a perfect printing quality and exceptional solvent resistance. R335D features outstanding backcoat technology, ensuring excellent printhead protection and preventing clogging or static buildup.

R135B ribbon

A high-performance ribbon is a full resin ribbon with excellent environmental and chemical resistance and a lower transfer temperature especially selected to help extend the life of printers.

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