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Media Materials |
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The function and abilities of a printed label are made by a combination of up to 5 materials. The materials listed here are used on TEC's printers throughout the world. |
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1. Receiving Paper |
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(1) Thermal Paper (Direct thermal Paper)
- Low / Middle Sensitive Thermal Paper
Bar codes printed on this paper can be read after container transportation. The paper can withstand warming in a microwave for 1 minute.
- High Sensitive Thermal Paper
This paper is used for printing at higher speeds (above 3 inches per second)
- UV proof Thermal Paper
This paper can resist direct sunlight for a certain term.
- Synthetic Thermal Paper
This material is Water-proof. |
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(2) Paper (made from natural pulp)
- Vellum
General use for low cost applications.
- Matt Coated Paper
General use including applications that require small letters and/or symbols.
- Glossy Coated Paper
Used where a High-grade finish is required. |
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(3) Plastic film
- Synthetic Film ( Polypropylene, etc. )
This material is water-proof and solvent resistant, has high physical strength and low temperature resistance, but low heat resistance. ( Dependant upon material ) This material can be used for labels stuck to a recyclable containers, then it can be recycled in the same process.
- PET Film
This material is water-proof and solvent resistant, has high physical strength, and low temperature resistance as well as heat resistance. This material is used for many applications especially where high durability is required. Model/serial plate labels, caution labels, etc.
- Polyimide
This material gives the best performance on heat resistance. (greater than PET Film) It is often used for PCB labels as it can withstand passage through a solder bath. |
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(4) Others
- Clean Paper
This is a processed paper that emits very little paper dust.
This paper can be used in a clean room and operating theatres of a hospital.
- Tamper proof Label
This label is normally destroyed or will mark itself when it is peeled or removed, so that it provides evidence of tampering.
- RF Tag Label
This label has a RF Tag (Radio Frequency) built into it.
The RF Tag can carry data that is re-writeable, invisible and readable even if it's dirty, however the data on the tag is not human readable.
By combining a RF Tag with a label, the RF Tag will have functions of visible indication and easy application. |
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2. Glue |
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(1) for permanent adhesion
- Strong Glue : General use
- Super Strong Glue : General use for rough surfaces
- Low Temperature Glue : for frozen environment
- High Temperature Glue : for heat resistance labels |
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(2) Temporary adhesion
- Weak Glue :
The label will be removable but a little glue may remain on the peeled surface.
- Removable Glue :
The label can be removed and little or no glue will remain on the peeled surface. |
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3. Ribbon |
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(1) Vellum Wax Ribbon
- This ribbon is mainly used for Vellum Papers and Labels. It has a very high ink density to cope with the uneven printing surface. |
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(2) Standard Wax Ribbon
- Good matching with Coated papers ( Matt coat and Glossy coat ). |
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(3) Smear-less ribbon ( Wax-resin ribbon )
- Good matching for the coated papers. The printed image will resist water and light rubbing. |
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(4) Scratch / Solvent Resistance Ribbon ( Resin ribbon )
- Very good matching for the Plastic films ( Synthetic papers, PET, Polyimide, etc. ).
- Scratch and Solvent resistance.
- Heat resistance with PET and Polyimide |
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4. Backing Paper (Liner) |
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(1) Economy Backing Paper |
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(2) Strength Backing Paper : Glassine paper.
This type of backing paper is required in self-strip issue mode, because of the pulling force required to strip the label from the backing paper. |
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(3) High-grade Backing Paper : Transparent Plastic film
This kind of backing paper gives a high-grade image to the label that remains on the backing paper. |
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(4) Others
Depends on handling, perforation in gaps ( easy tearing ). |
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5. Laminator |
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By laminating a printed label, the best resistance against water, solvent, scratch, and smear is achieved. When a label is laminated, resin ribbon is not required for printing the label. If UV cut laminator film is used, very good resistance to direct sunlight is achieved. |
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