This document presents the specifications and properties of a thermal transfer ribbon for barcode printers, including material type, film thickness, print density, print speed, etc.
The GF 8853 thermal transfer ribbon is designed for use with barcode printers, offering high scratch resistance and suitability for outdoor, drum, and pharmaceutical labeling applications. It is manufactured by Gentle Enterprises Ltd. and complies with temperature and humidity requirements for both usage and storage.
Key specifications include a film thickness of 4.5 µm, total thickness of 8.7 µm, print density of 1.6 on the Macbeth scale, and a print speed of 5 ips (127 mm/s). The ribbon is black, made of resin material, and is compatible with synthetic paper, coated PET labels, and other film stocks.
| Material Type | Resin |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | Japan |
| Ribbon Color | Black |
| Film Thickness | 4.5 ± 0.4 µm |
| Total Thickness | 8.7 ± 0.8 µm |
| Print Density | 1.6 Macbeth Scale |
| Print Speed | 5 ips (127 mm/s) |
| Usage Temperature Range | 5 °C ~ 35 °C |
| Usage Humidity Range | 30 % ~ 80 % RH |