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SATO SWR05-R-5990 Wax-Resin Thermal Transfer Ribbon 2.32" x 295ft
The SATO SWR05-R-5990 is a wax-resin thermal transfer ribbon engineered for high-volume label printing across SATO's industrial and desktop printer lineup. Measuring 2.32" x 295 feet with a 1" inner diameter core, this ribbon delivers the optimal balance between durability and cost-effectiveness for organizations requiring reliable thermal transfer printing on mixed substrate types.
Key Features
- Wax-resin blend formulation for balanced durability and cost efficiency
- 2.32" x 295 ft ribbon length for extended uninterrupted print runs
- Coated Side In (CSI) winding orientation for proper SATO printer installation
- Compatible with SATO CL4NX Plus, CL6NX Plus, CT4-LX, and M84Pro printers
- Single ribbon per case with 1" ID core
- Enhanced durability compared to standard wax ribbons
Technical Specifications
- Print Method: Thermal Transfer
- Material Composition: Wax-Resin blend
- Form Factor: Thermal Transfer Ribbon
- Maximum Print Width: 2.32"
- Length: 295 feet
- Core Diameter: 1" ID
- Winding Orientation: Coated Side In (CSI)
Performance & Substrate Compatibility
The wax-resin formulation produces crisp, durable prints on both coated paper and synthetic label materials including polypropylene and polyethylene. This balanced composition provides enhanced durability compared to standard wax ribbons while maintaining versatile substrate compatibility, making it ideal for applications requiring moderate chemical and abrasion resistance without the premium cost of full resin ribbons.
Printer Compatibility
The SWR05-R-5990 is compatible with the full range of SATO thermal transfer printers including the CL4NX Plus and CL6NX Plus industrial-class printers supporting ribbon widths up to 5.04", the CT4-LX desktop printer with maximum width of 4.37", and the M84Pro industrial printer. All SATO ribbons use CSI winding orientation to ensure proper alignment and consistent print quality across compatible devices.
Applications
This ribbon is suited for manufacturing, logistics, retail, healthcare, and government sectors where durable, cost-effective label printing is essential. The extended 295-foot length minimizes ribbon changes during high-volume production runs, reducing downtime and improving operational efficiency.
The wax-resin ribbon represents SATO's practical middle-ground solution for organizations transitioning beyond basic wax ribbons but not requiring premium resin formulations. The 2.32" width aligns with standard label dimensions across most mid-range thermal transfer applications. The CSI orientation is critical—improper winding causes print quality degradation and potential printer damage.
Organizations running mixed substrate environments (paper and synthetic labels) benefit from wax-resin's chemical resistance without incurring the 40-60% cost premium of full-resin alternatives. The 295-foot length is optimized for 8-hour production windows in typical industrial settings, balancing inventory management against downtime from ribbon changes.
