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Barcode Ribbons: Wax, Wax Resin and Resin, Standard and Premium
Standard and premium wax, wax/resin and resin ribbons, plus near-edge and colour. Zebra, TSC, Ricoh and inkanto grades, matched to your label and printer.
Since 2014 Allmark has installed more than 75,000 barcode devices for over 2,000 customers; we match the ribbon grade and roll size to the label and the printer you run, and quote each order in writing.
A thermal transfer ribbon melts its ink onto the label. Two things decide the right one: the label material and what it has to survive, and the printer it runs in. Allmark supplies the standard and premium wax, wax/resin and resin ribbons, and the near-edge and colour ribbons, described on this page; tell us your printer model and label and we will quote the right roll. Looking for a maker's grade? See our Zebra ribbon grades and part numbers, and the TSC, Ricoh and inkanto ribbon grades.
Barcode ribbon price in India: ask our team for today's competitive price. Share your requirement and budget, and we will help you choose the right ribbon and size and send a written quotation with current pricing and delivery time.
Ask us for label or ribbon samples for your printer; we tell you what we can send.
Ribbon types we supply, and the makers' own grades
Start from the ribbon type your label needs, or from the maker your printer or your customer names.
Ribbon types
Wax for paper labels, wax/resin for labels that get handled, resin for labels that must last, near-edge for near-edge printheads, and colour for coloured text and marks.
Wax Ribbons
The most economical kind of ribbon, for general purposes. Wax Ribbons are great for printing on regular paper/ label surfaces that are not kept in extreme conditions.
For labels that get handled. Wax/Resin Ribbon offers moderate print durability, with good scratch, chemical and abrasion resistance; Zebra pairs it with top-coated paper and matte synthetic labels.
Ribbons for printers with a near-edge printhead, which Toshiba, a printer maker, rates for faster printing than a flat head. Flat-head and near-edge printers need different ribbons, so tell us your printer model.
For labels that must last in harsh conditions. Zebra pairs resin ribbon with synthetic labels and some top-coated papers, for harsh chemicals, high heat and outdoor use; the more resin in a ribbon, the better it resists scratching.
When the text or marks on your label must print in colour, we supply colour wax, wax/resin and resin barcode ribbons. Colour ribbons are supplied based on availability: tell us the colour you need, and we reply to your enquiry with the confirmed supply and lead time.
When your printer maker or your customer names a ribbon brand, start from that maker's page: each lists the maker's grades with its own specifications. We supply the maker's ribbons on request, and our own grade of the same ribbon type as an alternative (see our grades below).
Zebra ribbons
Zebra's 15 wax, wax/resin and resin grades for its desktop and industrial printers, from the 1600 economy wax to the 5100 premium resin, with Zebra's spec sheet for each grade; we confirm the India part number in your quotation.
TSC's standard and premium wax, wax/resin and resin grades, plus a high-speed wax/resin, for TSC and Printronix Auto ID printers: seven grades with TSC's own specifications.
19 Ricoh grades, 16 of them from Ricoh's Asia-Pacific list and three listed only in Europe or the USA: wax, wax/resin and resin for flat-head and near-edge printers, and textile resins for garment care labels.
ARMOR-IIMAK's ribbon brand: 26 grades from its India site in the Access, Club, Expert and Specials ranges, for flat-head and near-edge printers, textile resins included.
The label material and what the label has to survive decide the ribbon. Each job below names the grade we suggest.
Shipping, store and general paper labels
Wax ribbon. Zebra pairs wax with paper labels that see little or no chemicals or rubbing, and with fast printing. Our grades: economical, standard and resin-enhanced wax.
Resin ribbon. Zebra pairs resin with synthetic labels such as polypropylene, polyester and polyimide, for harsh chemicals, high temperatures and outdoor exposure.
Near-edge ribbon. Toshiba, a printer maker, notes that flat-head and near-edge printheads need different ribbons; our near-edge wax/resin grade suits flexible packaging. Tell us your printer model before ordering.
Colour ribbons in wax, wax/resin and resin, for coated paper labels. Colour ribbons are supplied based on availability: tell us the colour you need, and we reply to your enquiry with the confirmed supply and lead time.
All grades are on a polyester base film. Label materials are as listed by the ribbon maker; for labels that face chemicals, heat or outdoor use, follow the job guide above. Tell us your printer and label width, and we will quote the width and length the printer takes (see the table below).
Grade
Printhead
Label materials
What it is for
Film (base / total) and ink density
Economical wax
Flat head
Rough paper; coated paper and tags (matt or gloss); synthetics
The lowest-cost grade, well suited to paper labels; clear print on a wide range of labels
4.4 ± 0.5 µm / 6.9-7.4 µm; density ≥ 0.9
Standard wax
Flat head
Rough paper; coated paper and tags (matt or gloss); synthetics
General-purpose reinforced wax for paper labels, with good abrasion resistance and very sharp print
4.4 ± 0.5 µm / 6.9-7.4 µm; density ≥ 0.9
Resin-enhanced wax
Flat head
Rough paper; coated paper and tags (matt or gloss); synthetics
A high-speed wax grade with a glossy print, for paper labels on a wide range of printers
4.4 ± 0.5 µm / 6.9-7.4 µm; density ≥ 0.9
Standard wax/resin
Flat head
Rough paper; coated paper and tags (matt or gloss); synthetics
An economical all-round labelling grade: strong adhesion, good smudge and scratch resistance, and a dark, glossy print
4.4 ± 0.5 µm / 6.9-7.4 µm; density ≥ 0.9
Premium wax/resin
Flat head
Rough paper; coated paper and tags (matt or gloss); synthetics; films
High heat resistance, for labels that pass through heat-shrink packaging or a reflow oven
4.5 ± 0.5 µm / 5.7-6.1 µm; density ≥ 1.2
Near-edge wax/resin
Near edge
Rough paper; coated paper and tags (matt or gloss); synthetics; packaging materials
Flexible packaging, at print speeds up to 660 mm/s, with better scratch resistance than a standard near-edge wax/resin
About 4.5 µm base, 2.1 µm ink, 6.6 µm total
General-purpose resin
Flat head
Rough paper; coated paper and tags (matt or gloss); synthetics; films
A reinforced, versatile resin grade for demanding labels
4.4 ± 0.5 µm / 6.1-6.5 µm; density ≥ 1.0
Premium resin
Flat head
Synthetics; films
A high-performance grade for extreme conditions on synthetic and film labels
4.5 ± 0.5 µm / 5.7-6.1 µm; density ≥ 1.2
Wash-care resin
Flat head
Fabric
Garment wash-care labels: stands up to washing, with strong alcohol resistance and very high scratch resistance
4.5 ± 0.5 µm / 6.5-6.9 µm; density ≥ 1.3
Colour ribbons
Tell us your printer
Coated paper
Colour wax, wax/resin and resin ribbons. In the maker's tests the print stayed intact after 72 hours at 40 °C and at -20 °C, and a barcode still graded A after 15 rubs with a 200 g weight
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Source: the ribbon maker's own grade sheet for these grades, read 2026-10-09. Film, ink density, speed and test figures are the maker's, shown under our grade names. About our product information.
Will it fit my printer?
Ribbon sizes for printers from our catalogue
Choose a ribbon at least as wide as your label and no wider than the printer's maximum.
Ribbon (roll model): 300 m (66 mm OD, 25.4 mm core, 1:4 media-to-ribbon) or 74 m (34 mm OD, 12.7 mm core, 1:1); width 33.8-109.2 mm · Ribbon (cartridge model): 74 m cartridge, 109.2 mm wide
Ribbon Standard Length: 984 ft. (300 m); 243 ft. (74 m) · Ribbon Outside Diameter: 2.6 in./66 mm (300 m); 1.34 in./34 mm (74 m) · Ribbon Core I.D.: 300 meter ribbon 1 in./25.4 mm; 74 meter ribbon 0.5 in./12.7 mm · Ribbon Width: 1.33 in./33.8 mm — 4.3 in./109.2 mm
Ribbon types: Wax, wax/resin, resin · Ribbon length: 300 m (984 ft) · Ribbon core and roll: 25.4 mm (1 in) core; roll up to 68 mm (2.67 in) O.D. · Ribbon width: 30-110 mm (1.18-4.33 in)
Ribbon Standard Length: 1,476 ft./450 m · Maximum ribbon roll size: 3.2 in./81.3 mm O.D. (450 m) on a 1.0 in./25.4 mm I.D. core; ribbon wound ink-side out (thermal transfer models only) · Ribbon Core: 1.0 in./25.4 mm · Ribbon Width: 1.57 in./40 mm to 4.33 in./110 mm
Maximum Ribbon Length: 1476 ft. (450 m) · Maximum Ribbon Roll Size: 450 m: 3.2 in. (81.3 mm) O.D. on a 1.0 in. (25.4 mm) I.D. core · Ribbon Wound Ink-side Out: Ribbon wound ink-side in can be used with the optional ribbon spindle · Ribbon Width: 2.00 in. (51 mm) to 4.33 in. (110 mm)
Ribbon Standard Length: 1476 ft./450 M · Ribbon roll: 450 m: 3.2 in./81.3 mm O.D. on a 1.0 in./25.4 mm I.D. core; wound ink-side out · Ribbon Core I.D.: 1.0 in./25 mm · Ribbon Width: 2.00 in./51 mm to 6.85 in./174 mm
Ribbon Standard Length: 1476'/450 m · Ribbon roll: 3.2 in./81.3 mm O.D. maximum; coated side out (ink-side-in spindle optional); 3:1 media roll to ribbon ratio · Ribbon Core: 1.0"/25.4 mm I.D. · Ribbon Width: ZT610: 0.79"/20 mm to 4.33"/110 mm
Ribbon Standard Length: 1476'/450 m · Ribbon roll: 3.2 in./81.3 mm O.D. maximum; coated side out (ink-side-in spindle optional); 3:1 media roll to ribbon ratio · Ribbon Core: 1.0"/25.4 mm I.D · Ribbon Width: ZT620: 2.0"/51 mm to 6.7"/170 mm
Ribbon: Wax, wax/resin or resin; up to 450 m, 1-inch (25.4 mm) core, 76.2 mm roll diameter · Ribbon width: 30-110 mm (1.18-4.33 in)
Figures are from each maker's own specification, as shown on the product pages.
Premium grades
Premium wax, wax/resin and resin ribbons for labels that must last
Choose a premium grade when the standard ribbon of the same type smudges, scratches or fades on your label. Tell us what the label must survive, and we will quote the grade that fits it.
Premium wax
TSC's Premium Wax (code 8300) is a resin-enhanced wax for fast printing on paper and economy synthetics, with the best scratch and smudge resistance in TSC's wax range. In our own range, the resin-enhanced wax is the high-speed wax grade.
Premium wax/resin
Our premium wax/resin is made for high heat resistance, for labels that pass through heat-shrink packaging or a reflow oven. TSC's Premium Wax/Resin prints ladder and rotated barcodes together, with better abrasion and scratch resistance than TSC's standard wax/resin.
Premium resin
Our premium resin is a high-performance grade for extreme conditions on synthetic and film labels. TSC's Premium Resin (code 8770, listed on TSC's Printronix Auto ID Asia-Pacific page and by TSC Europe, not on TSC's Asia-Pacific TSC ribbon list; we confirm availability in your quotation) gives TSC's highest scratch and solvent resistance, and Zebra's 5100 Premium resin is for extreme heat and harsh outdoor use; Zebra recommends it for circuit-board labels.
Zebra's guidance: wax for paper labels with little or no exposure to chemicals or rubbing; wax/resin for top-coated paper and matte synthetics, with good scratch and chemical resistance; resin for synthetic labels facing harsh chemicals, high heat or outdoor use. The more resin in the ribbon, the better it resists rubbing. The direct thermal vs thermal transfer guide pairs each ribbon with label materials.
How wide should the ribbon be?
At least as wide as the label: Zebra recommends this to protect the printhead from wear. It must also fit the printer, whose ribbon width range is in the table above.
Ink on the outside or the inside?
Ribbons are wound with the ink coating on the outside or the inside, and most printers are built for one or the other. Zebra's ZT231, ZT411, ZT421, ZT610 and ZT620 and Honeywell's PC42E-T take ribbon coated on the outside; on the ZT411, ZT421, ZT610 and ZT620, Zebra offers an optional spindle for ink-side-in ribbon. The TSC MB241, MH241 and ML241P and the Godex ZX1200i+ take both. To check a roll, press the sticky corner of a label on the outside of the ribbon: if ink comes off on the label, the outside is coated.
What length and core?
Desktop printers take shorter ribbons: Zebra's ZD printers take 74 m on a 12.7 mm (0.5 inch) core or, on 4-inch roll models, 300 m on a 25.4 mm (1 inch) core. Industrial printers take 450 m or more on a 25.4 mm core. The table above lists each printer's figures.
Do I need a ribbon at all?
Not for direct thermal labels, which darken under the printhead's heat. Zebra notes they are sensitive to heat and sunlight and suit shorter-life labels such as shipping labels; for labels that must last, print thermal transfer with a ribbon. See our label guide, and check which printers print thermal transfer.
Questions buyers ask
Barcode ribbon FAQ
What is the price of barcode ribbons in India?
Ask our team for today's competitive price. Share your requirement and budget, and we will help you choose the right ribbon and size and send a written quotation with current pricing and delivery time.
Do you supply Zebra, TSC, Ricoh or inkanto ribbons?
Yes, on request, and we can offer our own grade of the same ribbon type as an alternative. Each maker's page above lists its grades with the maker's own specifications; tell us the grade, or the code on your current ribbon box.
Which ribbon size does my printer take?
The printer sets the width range, the length and the core, and whether it takes ribbon with the ink on the outside or the inside. The ribbon sizes table lists these for the printers it covers, from our catalogue; for any other printer, send us the model.
Can I get ribbon samples?
Ask us for label or ribbon samples for your printer; we tell you what we can send.
Can you supply colour ribbons?
Yes: colour wax, wax/resin and resin ribbons for coated paper labels, supplied based on availability. Tell us the colour you need, and we reply to your enquiry with the confirmed supply and lead time.
What if the ribbon wrinkles, smudges or prints blank?
Check the width, the coated side and the grade first: the ribbon wrinkle and smudge guide shows the quick tests. If a barcode stops scanning or printing, call or WhatsApp us: we check the printer, label, ribbon and scanner settings with you remotely, and visit or take the unit in when that does not fix it.
Do you deliver ribbons outside Chennai?
Yes. We deliver across India.
Send us your printer model and the label you print
Share the printer model, the label material and size, and how many rolls you use a month. We will quote the ribbon grade and the width, length and core the printer takes.
