Toshiba Thermal Transfer Ribbons - The FULL range in Black & Colour Ribbons
Toshiba range of thermal transfer ribbons are relied on by businesses the world over to produce vital labelling for a huge variety of applications. Toshiba ribbons are available in various grades to suit virtually any application in every market, from mass-produced short-term label printing and RFID tags, up to highly specialised identification techniques using advanced resin products. Quality and accuracy are critical for companies producing large quantities of
Toshiba range of thermal transfer ribbons are relied on by businesses the world over to produce vital labelling for a huge variety of applications. Toshiba ribbons are available in various grades to suit virtually any application in every market, from mass-produced short-term label printing and RFID tags, up to highly specialised identification techniques using advanced resin products. Quality and accuracy are critical for companies producing large quantities of barcodes that need to be successfully scanned. Barcode rejection and return of products is a costly business error on many levels.
Toshiba is a world leader in the advance of thermal printing technology and is committed to the continual development and refinement of its unequalled range of thermal ribbons.
Toshiba Thermal Transfer Ribbons - The FULL range in Black & Colour Ribbons are available in various grades to suit virtually any application in every market, from mass-produced short-term label printing and RFID tags, up to highly specialised identification techniques using advanced resin products. And with our experience of over 30 years you can be sure our ribbons ensures optimum print quality.
But with a choice so large it can be challenging to find the right ribbon for your needs, which is why we added our ribbon selector below to help you find the perfect match for your needs.
Designed and manufactured to truly demanding industry standards, there is no better choice.
Toshiba ribbon type, application & usage guide
Black Printer Ribbons Code Description Brief characteristics Applications & when to use
Black WAX PRODUCT Suitable for most paper and synthetic materials Where there is light direct contact or handling. General purpose usage, warehousing packaging (bin & shelf edge labelling, box end packaging etc.)
AW1 For flat head printers only General purpose Available in colours SW1 For flat head printers only Resin enhanced Excellent smudge resistance
Black WAX RESIN - Smearless Suitable for most paper and synthetic materials Where there is frequent direct contact or handling or printed image is subject to outdoor elements, transport and logistics, warehousing & distribution, manufacturing, retail (swing tags & hang tags) and specialist retail industries
AG2 Available for both near edge and flat head printers General purpose Available in colours SG2 Available for both near edge and flat head printers General purpose RG2 For near edge printers only General purpose AG5 For near edge printers only General purpose high speed AG4 For near edge printers only Superior smudge resistance
Black RESIN - Scratch/Solvent Resistant Suited to most synthetic label materials Where printed image is subject to extreme conditions and heavy direct contact. Where there is abrasion, heat or chemical contact. Ideal for use in industrial, electronic, chemical, pharmaceutical, automotive and textile industries.
AS1 Available for both near edge and flat head printers Good mechanical resistance Available in colours SS1 For flat head printers only Excellent UV resistance RS1 For near edge printers only Good mechanical, solvent and heat resistance AS2 Available for both near edge and flat head printers Superior smudge and heat resistance; available in HAZCHEM orange AS3 Available for both near edge and flat head printers Withstands bleaching, ironing and dry cleaning
Colour Printer Ribbons
Code Description Brief characteristics Applications & when to use
Colour WAX RESIN - Smearless Suited to a wide range of materials For all colour label printing applications - for example: garment tags and labels, packing labels, shelf labelling, product labels, product ID, inventory control, chemical & pharmaceutical, distribution & shipping, name tags, coupons, direct mail AG2P Process colour General purpose colour processing FG2P Process colour General purpose vivid colour processing (Fuji colour) AG2S Spot colour General purpose colour printing PG2S Spot colour Superior smudge resistance
Colour RESIN - Scratch/Solvent Resistant Suited to most synthetic label materials For all colour label printing applications - for example: garment tags and labels, packing labels, shelf labelling, product labels, product ID, inventory control, chemical & pharmaceutical, distribution & shipping, name tags, coupons, direct mail
AS1P Process colour All products offer excellent resistance and eliminate the need for over-laminating FS1P Process colour General purpose vivid colour processing (Fuji colour) AS1S Spot colour General purpose colour printing
