Ricoh has a wide range of wax/resin and resin Thermal Transfer Ribbon (TTR) products. Our advanced TTR technology is designed to meet the highest standards and will help you convey information more clearly and accurately. We offer multiple product solutions for Flat Head as well as Near-Edge printer types. Click the below link to learn more about the unique differences between these 2 printer types.
Thermal Transfer Ribbons (TTR) produce an image by selectively heating the ribbon and transferring the substance onto the desired surface. The print image is highly resistant to scratching, abrasion, rubbing, or other environmental conditions providing a long-lasting durable print image.
Wax-Resin  Smearless
  Designed  for Flat Head Printers
All-purpose  wax/resin TTR
  Prints on  wide variety of media
  High  resistance to smearing & chemicals
  Reliable,  sharp-edge print quality
  Maximizes  barcode scanning rates
Minimizes static electricity & ink flaking  problems
Resin  Super Smearless
Designed for Flat Head Printers
High  sensitivity for high-speed printing (~4 inches/sec.) with high printing quality
  Super  smear resistance at temperatures up to 100ºC (212ºF)
  Superior  resistance to solvents (alcohol, petrol, kerosene, brake fluid, engine oil, car  wax, etc.)
  Special  back coating for reliable and superior matching with thermal print head
UL recognized with various printers and films
Resin  Super Smearless
Designed for Flat Head Printers
Ideal for  Automotive, Serial No. Plates, Circuit Board Labels and Pharmaceutical  Applications
  Produces  very high resolution even when printing using a 600dpi thermal head
  Excellent  resistance to heat, chemicals, solvents and scratches
UL recognized with various printers and films
Resin  Super Smearless
Designed for Flat Head Printers
Ideal for  Automotive, Serial No. Plates, Circuit Board Labels and Pharmaceutical  Applications
  Produces  very high resolution even when printing using a 600dpi thermal head
  Excellent  resistance to heat, chemicals, solvents and scratches
UL recognized
Specialty  Resin
Designed for Flat Head Printers
Prints up  to 10 ips
  Excellent  when printing on general wrapping polypropylene
  Superior  resistance to oils and water and preservability in cold storage environments
  High  sensitivity which can be used for high-speed printers
Excellent image quality
General Purpose Resin
  Designed for Flat Head Printers
General Purpose Resin TTR
  Prints on a wide variety of media including PP, Pet, and Coated Papers
  Resistant to scratches, smears, and various chemicals
  Helps improve work efficiency through reduced TTR changes based on label material
Specialty  Resin for Textile
Designed for Flat Head & Near Edge Printers
Printable  on receiving cloths (nylon, polyester and acetate) and films
  Super  smear resistance up to 150°C (302°F); no blurring of image occurs from ironing
  Print  images are highly durable against water and dry cleaning
Superior thermal head matching qualities using  Ricoh’s unique back-side coating
Specialty  Resin for Textile
Designed for Flat Head & Near Edge Printers
Printable  on receiving cloths (nylon, polyester and acetate) and films
  Super  smear resistance up to 150°C (302°F); no blurring of image occurs from ironing
  Print  images are highly durable against water and dry cleaning
Superior thermal head matching qualities using  Ricoh’s unique back-side coating
Specialty  Resin for Textile
Designed for Flat Head Printers
Printable  on receiving cloths (nylon, polyester and acetate) and films
  Super  smear resistance up to 150°C (302°F); no blurring of image occurs from ironing
  Print  images are highly durable against water and dry cleaning
Superior thermal head matching qualities using  Ricoh’s unique back-side coating