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Ribbon not printing correctly on new labels have a sato CL412E and we are using the same ink ribbons we always use (premium wax/resin ribbon TRX-55) and we just started using new labels from a new company but the only difference is that they have a little more gloss on them than the last labels. The problem is that when the ink goes on the ribbon it is not printing near the top or the bottom of the label. We ordered a new "Platen Ruler" and that doesn't seem to help. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

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The ribbon / label combination usually doesn't have anything to do with print position of the fields on the label. Is the quality/durability of the print that you are seeing on the new labels the same as before ? With a glossier stock print quality should actually be better. This will at least tell you that the ribbon is correct for the new label stock. Is the new label a different size than previous labels ? That could account for the fields not printing in the correct position if the printer is not calibrating correctly on the new size.

Not sure if this will help but may give some ideas...

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How to determine the formula of ribbon you need

Not all thermal transfer ribbon formulas print on all materials, the key is to match the label material with the proper ribbon. There are three main types of ribbon formulations used in most thermal printers.
Wax -
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  • works best on thermal transfer paper labels (it may print on the other materials to some degree but will easily scratch off)
  • looks the darkest (more opaque) when unrolled and held in front of a light

Wax / Resin
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  • works best on thermal transfer labels paper, preprinted thermal transfer labels, and many polypropylene materials

Resin
  • the most expensive
  • the most durable
  • is UL approved when matched with a compatible material
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  • looks the lightest (more translucent) when unrolled and held in front of a light
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1/ Resin ribbons are meant to be used on synthetic labels onle ie vinyl or polyester. If you are trying to print on paper labels then you will get a rubbish print. you need to use either a wax ribbon or a wax resin ribbon.

2/ If you are printing onto a synthetic labels and the print is light, try increasing the "print darkness" some times called contrast or heat or printhead setting.. This can be fount in the printer set up in the labels software you are using or in the print drive under "Print Preference"
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Just a thought, Zebra Ribbons are Coated Side Out. Take a piece of tape and press it against the ribbon, ink should come off on the tape.

If not then make sure the ribbon is the correct type and that you have it loaded properly. Also, if you use multiple ribbons i.e. wax, wax resin or resin make sure that you have the correct ribbon for the media installed.

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I am having a problem with the wax ribbon smearing on a thermal label after I imprint on it. Is going to a resin/wax ribbon the only answer?

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