CW500 Thermal Transfer Wax Ribbon
Product Name:Wax Ribbon
Material:Standard Wax
Color:Black or Custom
Size:110mm*300m or custom
Model:CW500
CW500 Wax Ribbon
CW500 is a general-purpose wax thermal transfer ribbon engineered for dependable, low-cost label printing. Its resin-enhanced wax formula delivers sharp barcodes and readable text at low energy, protecting printheads while keeping per-label costs very low. Designed for large-volume, short-term indoor applications - logistics waybills, inventory tags, retail price labels and similar uses - CW500 balances print quality with affordability.
Product Parameters
| Material | Wax | Color | Black or custom |
| Ink side | IN or OUT | Core size | 1 inch or 1/2 inch |
| Basic Length | 30m,74m, 90m,100m,300m,450m,600m,650m or customized | Basic Width | 30/40/50/60/70/80/90/100/110mm or customized |
| Carrier's Thickness | 4.5 ± 0.3 μm | Ribbon's Thickness | 7.5±0.5 μm |
| Ink Melting Point | 69 ℃ | Color Density | 1.9 ODR |
| Heat Resistance | 60℃ | Scratch Resistance | 12 |
| Solvent Resistance | 20 | Label Applicability | 100 |
| Printing Speed | 0-10 IPS | Usage Condition | 5~35℃,20%~85%RH |
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More Details
Key selling points
why you should buy CW500 wax thermal transfer ribbon
Excellent Cost Performance
Wax base keeps material cost low, making CW500 ideal for high-consumption, disposable labels where unit cost matters.
Low Melt Point = Printhead Protection
Ink melting point 69°C (low thermal energy needed), which reduces printhead wear and extends equipment life.
Wide Substrate Compatibility
High label applicability (universal for common paper labels) - works reliably on coated paper, standard tag stock and many synthetic papers.
Good Sharpness & Blackness
Strong barcode and text contrast for scanners and POS systems (Color density ≥1.9).
Easy Storage & Handling
Broad usage/storage conditions (stable at typical warehouse temperature and humidity ranges) - convenient for distribution centers and wholesalers
Pros & Cons (Honest Assessment for Procurement Teams)
✅ Advantages
Low Cost
High cost-effectiveness for bulk label printing
Protect Printheads
Low melting point (69°C) protects printheads and lowers printer energy use
Broad compatibility
Broad compatibility with common paper labels - simplifies inventory (one ribbon fits many jobs)
Stable quality
Stable under normal warehouse storage/usage conditions
⚠️ Limitations
Durability
lower abrasion & chemical resistance compared with resin or resin/wax ribbons - not suited for long-term, outdoor or high-friction applications.
Speed
max 10 IPS - may not meet very high-speed production lines.
Heat tolerance
heat resistance around 60°C - high-temperature environments can cause softening or smearing.
Recommended / Not Recommended Use Cases
Recommended
Logistics waybills, courier labels, packing slips
Warehouse inventory labels, shelf tags, stock location labels
Retail price tags, short-term promotional labels
Any scenario where protecting the printhead and reducing ribbon cost are priorities
Not Recommended
Long-term outdoor asset tags or labels exposed to abrasion
Chemical-exposed labels (labs, chemical plants) or applications needing solvent resistance
High-temperature environments (e.g., inside uncooled transport vehicles or hot manufacturing lines)
Use cases demanding extreme durability or UL/medical full-compliance finishes
Why Choose Codewel
- Factory direct pricing - lower landed cost vs. many branded alternatives, ideal for wholesalers and distributors.
- Consistent quality control - production line QC ensures lot-to-lot consistency for bulk orders.
- Flexible MOQ & packaging options - tailored reels and core sizes for reseller inventory models.
- Technical support & testing - Codewel provides compatibility guidance and sample testing for major desktop and industrial printers.
- Fast replenishment & logistics - optimized for volume customers; reduces stockouts for high-turn product lines.
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If you're a ribbon wholesaler, distributor or procurement manager looking to reduce per-label costs without sacrificing barcode readability or printhead life, CW500 is a smart choice. Contact Codewel for samples, bulk pricing and compatibility testing. Request a quote and see how much you can save vs. Zhuoli Z908 and Todaytec TDW108 on your monthly label spend.
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