SATO America
SATO Ribbon Specifications and selection guide
SATO Ribbons Specs
(Premier I (Resin), Premier II (Wax/Resin), Standard (Gen Purpose
Wax), ER (Economy Wax)
SATO Premier I Resin Ribbon
Media: Various synthetic
materials
Usage Conditions: 5 - 35°C,
30-38% RH
Max Print Speed: 8 IPS
Transmission Density: Min.
1.2
Applications:
- Parts control
- Rental goods control
- Drum labels
- Sign boards
- Production management
- PCB production
- Curved surface label
Resistance:
Pen scanner scratch: min.
1500 times
Cardboard rubbing: min.
1000 times
Light - Excellent
Water - Excellent
Solvent - Superior (incl.
alcohol, petrol, kerosene, brake fluid, engine oil, car wax, halide
solvents, etc.)
Smear - Excellent
Heat (212°F/110°C) -
Excellent
SATO Premier II Wax Resin Ribbon
Media: Various paper &
synthetic materials
Usage Conditions: 5 - 35°C,
30-38% RH
Max Print Speed: 10 IPS
Transmission Density: Min.
1.2
Applications:
-
Shipping & warehousing labeling
-
Print & apply applications
-
Shipping & address labels
-
Retail tag & label applications
-
Apparel product labeling
-
Horticulture labeling
-
Warning & drum labeling
Resistance:
Pen scanner scratch: min.
100 times
Cardboard rubbing: min. 50
times
Light - Excellent
Water - Excellent
Solvent - Excellent
Smear - Excellent
Heat (122°F/50°C) -
Excellent
SATO Standard General Purpose Wax Ribbon
Media: Coated/uncoated
paper tag & label stock
Usage Conditions: 5 - 35°C,
30-38% RH
Max Print Speed: 12 IPS
Transmission Density: More
than 1.45
Applications:
-
General purpose labeling
-
Shipping & address labels
-
Retail tag & label applications
-
Pharmaceutical & blood bags labels
-
Ingredient labels
-
General ticketing
-
Shelf labels
Resistance:
Smudge and scratch resistance
Resists fading to UV light
SATO ER Economy Wax Ribbon
Media: Coated/uncoated
paper tag & label stock
Usage Conditions: 5 - 35°C,
30-38% RH
Max Print Speed: 12 IPS
Transmission Density: 1.85
MacBeth Scale
Applications:
-
General purpose labeling
-
Shipping & address labels
-
Print & apply applications
-
Shipping & address labels
-
Retail tag & label applications
-
Apparel product labeling
-
Compliance labeling
SATO RIBBON SPECIFICATION GUIDE
| Resistance |
SATO Premier I |
SATO Premier II |
SATO Standard |
| Abrasion |
Excellent |
Very Good |
Fair |
| Scratching |
Excellent |
Good |
NR |
| Heat |
100°C
212°F |
50°C
122°F |
30°C
86°F |
| Solvents |
|
|
|
| Alcohol |
Very Good |
Very Good |
Fair |
| Oil, Fat |
Excellent |
Very Good |
Fair |
| Petroleum |
Excellent |
Good |
NR |
| Haloid |
Excellent |
Good |
NR |
| Aromatic |
Very Good |
Good |
NR |
NR=Not Recommend
We recommend that ribbons be tested with materials in end-user
conditions.
SATO Ribbon width
The width of the ribbon should be greater than the label width.
Since some labels are more abrasive to print heads than others,
using a ribbon wider than your labels helps protect the print head.
| Materials |
SATO
Premier I |
SATO
Premier II |
SATO Standard |
| Tag
Stocks |
|
|
|
|
Uncoated |
|
A |
R |
| Coated |
|
A |
|
| Paper |
|
|
|
| Coated
Face Sheets |
|
A |
|
|
Uncoated Face Sheets |
|
A |
|
| Glossy
Sheets |
R |
R |
|
|
Synthetics |
|
|
|
| SF100-
Polyproylene |
R |
R |
R |
|
SF200-Polyolefin |
|
R |
R |
| SF300-
Polyester |
R |
R |
R |
| Vinyl
(topcoat) |
A |
R |
|
|
Polyethelene |
R |
A |
|
|
Polystyrene |
R |
A |
|
|
Specialty Materials |
|
|
|
| Tyvek |
|
A |
R |
| Valeron |
A |
R |
|
| Thermal
Transfer Care Label |
R |
R |
|
A - Acceptable,
R - Recommended
Call 513-984-2101 or 800-446-1991 for SATO ribbons, labels and
other supplies and accessories. Call a RACO Industries sales rep for
the latest pricing and quantity discount pricing and part numbers.
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