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Comparative Table of Photo and Color Ribbons
Understanding the characteristics of both types of ribbon will be helpful in determining which is best
suited to your print work.
Type
Photo Ribbon
(wound on white shaft)
Color Ribbon
(wound on black shaft)
Price
Higher than color ribbon
A
Economical than photo
ribbon
G
Quality of Photos
Equivalent to photo
E
Good for illustration
G
Quality of Letters
Inferior to color ribbon
G
Crisp thin lines
(bar code capable)
E
Single Color Print
None G
Any color available
(bar code capable)
E
Fade-Out with Time
UV-resistant overcoating
G
UV-resistant ink and
overcoating
E
Durability
Scratch-resistant
overcoating
E
Scratch-resistant
overcoating
E
Media
Accommodation
Specified media
G
Specified media
E
Where:
E stands for Excellent;
G for Good;
A for Average; and
B for Bad.
NOTE
Keep in mind the following when storing ribbons.
1) Store ribbons as they were packed.
2) Avoid high temperature, high humidity and direct sunlight. (Ambient temperature between 5
°
C
and 30
°
C; Atmospheric humidity between 10% and 80%)
3) No condensation is allowed.
4) For high print quality, it is recommended ribbons be used within 6 months of first opening the
packs.
5) Avoid dust after opening the package.
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