Wax Ribbon Price in Pakistan
A wax ribbon is the most economical thermal transfer ribbon, used for printing barcodes on paper labels. In Pakistan, wax ribbons come in 40mm–110mm widths and 74m, 300m, and 450m lengths, compatible with Zebra, TSC, Godex, and Citizen printers. A 300m wax ribbon prints approximately 20,000 labels of 38x28mm size.
Wax Ribbon Specifications
| Durability | Standard, suitable for indoor use; can smudge under heavy rubbing |
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| Cost level | Lowest cost per label of all ribbon types |
| Label materials | Uncoated and coated paper labels (chromo, vellum) |
| Resists | Dry indoor conditions; not for chemicals or freezer moisture |
| Widths | 40mm, 60mm, 70mm, 80mm, 90mm, 110mm |
| Lengths | 74m (Zebra desktop), 300m and 450m (TSC, Godex, industrial) |
| Compatible printers | Zebra, TSC, Godex, Citizen, Argox, Xprinter (thermal transfer models) |
Best Uses for Wax Ribbon
- Retail price and barcode labels (28x19, 30x19, 38x28)
- Shipping and carton labels on paper stock
- Inventory and shelf labels
- General-purpose barcode printing
Which ribbon do I need?
Printing on plain paper labels indoors?
Wax ribbon, the standard, lowest-cost choice.
Labels get rubbed, scratched, or slightly wet?
Step up to wax-resin ribbon.
Printing on plastic (PP/PET) or garment labels?
Use wax-resin or resin. Pure wax will not bond properly.
Full comparison: wax vs wax-resin vs resin table →
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many labels does one wax ribbon print?
A 300m ribbon prints roughly 20,000 labels of 38x28mm, or about 10,000 labels of 58mm height. A 74m Zebra ribbon prints around 5,000 labels of 38x28mm.
What ribbon width do I need?
Ribbon must be equal to or slightly wider than your label web. For 38x28 2-up (about 80mm web) use a 90mm or 110mm ribbon; for 1-up small labels a 40–60mm ribbon saves cost.
Is wax ribbon compatible with my Zebra or TSC printer?
Yes. Moon Traders supplies wax ribbons wound ink-out or ink-in with the correct core for Zebra (74m, 0.5" core) and TSC/Godex (300m, 1" core) machines.