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Application chart
Best combinations for perfect results
The following chart is supposed to help you find the perfect ribbon for every label material. The best result can be reached if you stick to the recommended ribbons.
Application chart | Ribbon | ||||||
Label material | Prima, Ratio | Brillant | Ideal, Vario+ | Resist, Resist+ | Eco NE | Perfect | Resist NE |
wax | wax+ | wax/resin | resin | wax | wax/resin | resin | |
Technology | Flathead | Near-edge | |||||
Vellum | ++ o | ++ o | + oo | ++ o | + oo | ||
Mat coated papers and cardboard | +++ | +++ | +++ oo | + oo | ++ o | +++ oo | + oo |
Special TT coated papers | +++ | +++ | +++ oo | ++ oo | ++ o | +++ oo | ++ oo |
Gloss paper | ++ | ++ | +++ oo | ++ oo | ++ | +++ o | ++ oo |
PE Polyethylene corona treated | + | ++ | +++ oo | +++ ooo | + | +++ o | +++ ooo |
PP Polypropy- lene |
+ | ++ | +++ oo | +++ ooo | + | +++ o | +++ ooo |
Vinyl | + | ++ | +++ oo | +++ ooo | + | +++ o | +++ ooo |
PS Polystyrene | + | ++ | +++ oo | +++ ooo | + | +++ o | +++ ooo |
Polyester | + | ++ | +++ oo | +++ ooo | + | +++ o | +++ ooo |
Coated synthetic label materials | + | ++ | +++ oo | +++ oo | + | ++ o | +++ oo |
Test results | ||||
contrast, fine lines, ladder bar-codes | limited | medium | good | very good |
Printed image | + | ++ | +++ | |
Durability | o | oo | ooo | |
Ribbon recommendation |