
TDM238
Excellent Premium Wax-resin Ribbon
TDM238, as a superior enhanced wax-resin ribbon, offers excellent scratch resistance and image quality comparable to resin ribbons. TDM238 has a wide range of substrate compatibility and works well in extreme environments such as low-temperature storage and high-temperature sterilization.
- Ribbon typeWax/Resin
- Data sheetDownload PDF
| Printing speed | 6 ips (152.4 mm/s) |
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| Print temperature | Medium |
Properties
| PET film thickness | 4.5µm |
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| Ribbon thickness | 6.5±0.3µm |
| Ink colour | Black |
| Melting point | 83±3°C |
Storage condition
| Temperature | 5–35 °C |
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| Humidity | 20–80 % RH |
| Shelf life | 12 months |
Print quality
Darkness (ODR)
Sharpness
0° barcode
90° barcode
Min. printable character
Graphics
Printability
- Coated paperL1
- Film labelL1
- Synthetic paperL1
- Uncoated paperL3
Suitability grade per the product datasheet: L1 best · L2 suitable · L3 usable · Not rated = the datasheet gives no grade
Durability test
Physical resistance
Slight exposure after approx. 650 cycles under a 680 g load
Rub resistance
Chemical resistance
- Braking Fluid (Bosch Dot4 Plus)
- Gasoline (92#)
- Alcohol (95%)
Water resistance
100°C / 2 hours — no significant fading
Low-temperature test
-17°C / 20 hours — no significant peeling
Compatible printers
Certifications
Certifications for this product
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ISO 9001 / 14001
Certified
- RoHS 2.0 Certified
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REACH
Certified
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MSDS / SDS
Certified
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Halogen free
Certified
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UL
Not certified
Certification status for this ribbon, per the Todaytec technical documentation. Standards that are not listed have not been assessed for this product.

