Simply unwinding a roll
of thermal transfer ribbon can cause an electrical charge to develop — one
that attracts and holds dust and debris to the ribbon’s surfaces.
Based on surface resistance, you can divide materials into three main classifications.
Conductive materials are substances like copper, aluminum, and most metals. Electricity
flows through these materials very easily. At the other end of the spectrum are
insulative materials, like wood, glass, and most plastics. These substances are
very poor conductors of electricity. Thermal transfer ribbons are made by coating
thin layers of ink onto a plastic base film, so, unless special steps are taken,
they are natural insulators and prone to static build-up. TR4085plus® ink, however,
is specially formulated to prevent static charge build-up and this moves it into
a class of materials that are defined as static dissipative. These materials have
the ability to safely bleed-off or dissipate a static charge and prevent harmful
build-up.
This feature was proven in independent testing where TR4085plus® and four competitive
wax ribbons were evaluated. The findings revealed that TR4085plus® was the only
ribbon to meet the dissipative requirements of both static decay and surface resistance,
meaning that TR4085plus® not only helps prevent static build-up, but it can
actually help bleed off static that might develop elsewhere in the printing system.
Pretty interesting, huh?
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After viewing The Perilous Adventures of Mr. Sock, take this 10-minute quiz
about the anti-static capabilities of TR4085plus®. Good luck!
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