ITW - ITW B120 Wax-Resin
ITW B120 Wax-Resin

High Performance Solution
B120 is a premium wax-resin ribbon for flathead thermal transfer printers. Engineered to give outstanding print quality on a huge range of label materials, the B120 sets new standards for the variety of substrates that can be printed perfectly using just one formulation.
Superior Quality
B120's low energy release and Printhead Saver® technology back coating make it ideal for high speed applications where legible print is imperative and often a legal requirement. The superior abrasion, chemical and smear resistance of the B120 has also been achieved whilst ensuring compliance with RoHS directive 2002/95/EC.
Characteristics
- Excellent performance on coated, uncoated and synthetic papers.
- Low print energy requirements at high speeds offer value-added efficiency by extending printhead life.
- Excellent workability on a broad range of label substrates.
- Dark dense print assuring accurate, reliable and sustained reliability.
- ‘Drop in’ product for competitor's wax-resin.
- Printhead Saver® technology for maximum printhead protection.
Technical Specification
Properties
- Ink Type: Wax/Resin
- Melting Point: 80° C (176° F)
- Back Coating: Silicone based
- Ribbon Thickness: 8 μm max.
- Optical Density Reflection: 1.9 min.
Colours
- Black
Recommended Substrates
- Uncoated paper
- Coated paper
- Synthetic paper (PET, PVC, PP, PE, Olefin)

Ribbon Properties
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- 5
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Key
- 1 General Purpose Use
- 2 Smear/Smudge Resistance
- 3 Scratch Resistant
- 4 Solvent/Chemical Resistance
- 5 Heat Resistance
Perfect Application
High value consumer goods.