Thermal Transfer Printing:
Performance and Durability with Polyart
Products from the Polyart group are specifically designed to deliver outstanding thermal transfer results and are recognized as market standards in the TTR industry.
Thermal transfer printing is now the most widely used method for marking variable data—barcodes, serial numbers, logos, expiration dates—on labels and flexible packaging.
This information is essential for ensuring product traceability throughout its lifecycle. That’s why print quality and choice of substrate are crucial to guarantee label durability.
Combining Polyart® synthetic paper with thermal transfer printing provides the ideal solution for demanding industrial applications. With its smooth and robust surface, Polyart® ensures excellent compatibility with a wide range of ribbons: wax, wax/resin, and resin.
- Wax is used for thermal transfer applications where high print quality is required. It provides good abrasion resistance and is ideal for paper labels.
- Wax/Resin combines the benefits of wax and resin. It offers better resistance to abrasion and chemicals compared to wax alone, while maintaining good print quality. Suitable for both paper and synthetic labels.
- Resin Ribbons are designed for extreme environments—they ensure maximum durability against abrasion, chemicals, and high temperatures.
Regardless of the ribbon used, print results are sharp, high-contrast, and smudge-free, ensuring optimal barcode readability.
Polyart® is compatible with two main printhead technologies:
- Flat Head: Ideal for general applications, delivering high-quality printing on a wide array of materials.
- Near Edge: Recommended for industrial settings, offering fast, precise printing on complex substrates.
Lastly, the Polyart group maintains a close partnership with ARMOR-IIMAK, the market leader in thermal transfer ribbons, to ensure perfect compatibility between their ribbons and Polyart® synthetic paper. The group also collaborates with other industry players such as DNP Ribbon
Near Edge Printers
Flat Head Printers
DNP – Durability Testing Report
DNP Imagingcomm Europe ARJOBEX / POLYART TEST / JBR
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