Global Industrial B3176878 Thermal Transfer Wax Ribbon

Product Description

The GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL B3176878 is a wax thermal transfer ribbon designed for use with Sato, Zebra, and Datamax thermal transfer label printers. Each ribbon measures 4 inches wide by 1,345 feet long and prints in black. The case contains 24 rolls. The ribbon features an anti-static back coating formulated to protect and extend the life of thermal printheads. It delivers dark, high-definition output including rotated and non-rotated barcodes, text, logos, and symbols. Print speeds reach up to 12 inches per second (IPS), and the ribbon's high ink sensitivity allows printing at lower temperatures, reducing both printhead wear and overall energy consumption.

This ribbon is suited for warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, and light industrial labeling environments where durable, smudge-resistant barcode labels are required. It is compatible with thermal transfer label printers in the Sato product line and is also noted for use with Zebra and Datamax brand printers. Typical applications include asset tags, shipping labels, inventory labels, and compliance labels. Installation and loading are performed by the equipment operator or maintenance technician responsible for the label printer fleet.

Key Features

• Anti-static back coating acts as a printhead saver to extend printhead service life
• Prints at speeds up to 12 IPS for high-throughput labeling operations
• High ink sensitivity allows lower print temperatures, reducing energy use and printhead costs
• Delivers dark, smudge-resistant output including barcodes, text, logos, and symbols
• Wax formula suitable for paper and matte synthetic label stocks
• Case pack of 24 rolls reduces reorder frequency for high-volume print environments

Compatibility

Designed for use with thermal transfer label printers from Sato, Zebra, and Datamax. Verify ribbon width and core size against printer specifications before installation.

Installation Notes

Thermal transfer ribbon loading is performed by the printer operator or maintenance technician following the printer manufacturer's ribbon-change procedure. Power down or pause the printer before opening the print mechanism to avoid printhead contact during loading. Handle the ribbon by its core ends to avoid contaminating the ink coating with skin oils. Consult the printer's user manual for correct ribbon orientation and tension settings specific to the printer model in use.