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What is a Thermal Ribbon and how is it used in barcode printing?

Category: Labels Ribbons⏱️ ~1 min readUpdated 11 Nov 2025

A thermal ribbon is an ink-coated film used in thermal transfer printers. When heated, it transfers ink onto labels, creating durable prints.
Barcode Vault offers wax, wax-resin, and resin ribbons compatible with all leading barcode printer brands, ensuring smudge-resistant and high-contrast barcode printing.

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