Wax Ribbons

Works Best for Most Applications

Ideal for Use:
-With paper materials (uncoated, coated, and gloss paper facestocks).
-Where fast print speeds are required (Up to 12 ips / inches per second).
-In environments with little to no exposure to chemicals, heavy moisture, and/or abrasion.

Not sure which ribbon you need? Read wax vs resin ribbons.

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  • 3.27″ × 1476 ftWax ribbon24 Ribbons / Case1476 ftlengthWaxtypeZebrafits
    $223.99 /case
    $9.33per ribbon
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  • 3.50″ × 1181 ftWax ribbon24 Ribbons / Case1181 ftlengthWaxtypeDatamaxfits
    $173.99 /case
    $7.25per ribbon
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  • 4.02″ × 1181 ftWax ribbon24 Ribbons / Case1181 ftlengthWaxtypeDatamaxfits
    $211.99 /case
    $8.83per ribbon
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  • 4.02″ × 1345 ftWax ribbon24 Ribbons / Case1345 ftlengthWaxtypeSatofits
    $243.99 /case
    $10.17per ribbon
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  • 4.02″ × 1476 ftWax ribbon24 Ribbons / Case1476 ftlengthWaxtypeZebrafits
    $257.99 /case
    $10.75per ribbon
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  • 4.09″ × 153 ftWax ribbon24 Ribbons / Case153 ftlengthWaxtypeIntermecfits
    $115.99 /case
    $4.83per ribbon
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  • 4.33″ × 1181 ftWax ribbon24 Ribbons / Case1181 ftlengthWaxtypeDatamaxfits
    $229.99 /case
    $9.58per ribbon
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  • 4.33″ × 1345 ftWax ribbon24 Ribbons / Case1345 ftlengthWaxtypeSatofits
    $247.99 /case
    $10.33per ribbon
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  • 4.33″ × 1476 ftWax ribbon24 Ribbons / Case1476 ftlengthWaxtypeZebrafits
    Original price was: $281.99.Current price is: $264.99. /case
    $11.04per ribbon
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  • 4.33″ × 243 ftWax ribbon36 Ribbons / Case243 ftlengthWaxtypeEltronfits
    $207.99 /case
    $5.78per ribbon
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  • 4.33″ × 299 ftWax ribbon36 Ribbons / Case299 ftlengthWaxtypeEltronfits
    $207.99 /case
    $5.78per ribbon
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  • 5.12″ × 1476 ftWax ribbon12 Ribbons / Case1476 ftlengthWaxtypeZebrafits
    $174.99 /case
    $14.58per ribbon
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  • 5.98″ × 1476 ftWax ribbon12 Ribbons / Case1476 ftlengthWaxtypeZebrafits
    $149.99 /case
    $12.50per ribbon
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  • 6.50″ × 1476 ftWax ribbon12 Ribbons / Case1476 ftlengthWaxtypeZebrafits
    $219.99 /case
    $18.33per ribbon
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Technical Specifications & Application Guide

Wax ribbons represent the most cost-effective consumable solution for standard thermal transfer applications. Composed primarily of a wax-based substance, this formulation features a low melting point, allowing operators to run printers at reduced energy levels.

  • Printhead Lifecycle Optimization: Because wax transfers at a lower temperature setting than hybrid or pure resin ribbons, it drastically reduces the thermal stress placed on printhead elements, significantly extending hardware lifespans.

  • Ink Transfer Mechanism: The low-temperature wax flows easily into the microscopic fibers of paper facestocks, locking in rich, high-contrast black text and crisp 1D/2D barcodes.

  • Primary B2B Deployments: Standard shipping labels, warehouse pick/pack locations, cross-dock logistics, distribution routing, and retail price tags.