For Flat Head Printers

AWR 1 is the most cost-effective wax thermal ribbon in the lineup. Its highly sensitive ink enables printing at lower energy levels, reducing printhead strain. Therefore AWR 1 is an excellent choice for applications where balancing quality and affordability is essential.

Competitive wax ribbon for paper substrates

Price range: £18.50 through £34.75

Key benefits

  • Prints on all label substrates
  • High speed printing capability
  • Prints at low energy settings preserving printhead life

Applications

  • Pharmaceutical labels
  • Food information labels
  • Outdoor product labels
  • Horticultural labels and tags
  • Retail labels
  • Building material labels
  • Clothing tags
  • Automotive interior labels
  • And many more…

Recommended substrates

Rough Papers ●●●●●

Coated papers/tags ●●●●●

Synthetics ●○○○○

Print quality

0° barcode ●●●●●

90° barcode ●○○○○

Small Characters ●●○○○

Print resistance

Abrasion ●○○○○

Solvent ○○○○○

Heat 60°C | 140°F

Printer parameters

Maximum speed: 16 ips (400mm/s)
Heat settings:

Low

Medium

High

Technical specifications

Film thickness: 4,5µm
Total ribbon thickness: <8µm
Ink melting point: 65°C | 149°F
Coefficient of friction: Kd < 0,2
Ink blackness: 2,1 ODR
Antistatic designed

Approvals

Approvals:

REACH / SVHC 1907/2006/EC
EU Food Contact 1935/2004/EC
US Food Contact FDA
RoHS / Heavy Metals 2011/65/EU
California Proposition 65
Halogens IEC 61249-2-21:2003

Storage conditions

Storage conditions:
  • 12 months recommended
  •  20-80% Relative Humidity
  • 5-35°C (40-95°F) temperature
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