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SATO SWR05-K-5990 Wax-Resin Thermal Transfer Ribbon
The SATO SWR05-K-5990 is a professional-grade wax-resin thermal transfer ribbon engineered for reliable label printing across SATO's industrial and desktop printer lineup. Measuring 4.33" x 1,476 feet with a 1" inner diameter core, this ribbon delivers balanced performance and cost efficiency for organizations requiring durable prints on mixed substrates without premium resin pricing.
Key Features
- Wax-resin blend formulation balances durability with cost-effectiveness
- 4.33" x 1,476 ft ribbon length supports extended uninterrupted print runs
- Coated side in (CSI) winding orientation for reliable printer feed
- Compatible with SATO CL4NX Plus, CL6NX Plus, CT4-LX, and M84Pro printers
- Optimal performance on coated paper and synthetic label materials
- Single ribbon per case for convenient inventory management
Technical Specifications
- Form Factor: Thermal Transfer Ribbon
- Material Composition: Wax-Resin blend
- Print Width: 4.33" maximum
- Print Method: Thermal Transfer
- Core Diameter: 1" inner diameter
- Winding Orientation: Coated Side In (CSI)
Substrate Compatibility
The wax-resin formulation delivers crisp, legible prints on both coated paper labels and synthetic materials including polypropylene and polyethylene. This versatility makes the ribbon suitable for product labeling, shipping labels, inventory tags, and compliance labeling where moderate chemical and abrasion resistance is required.
Printer Compatibility
This ribbon is optimized for SATO's thermal transfer printer family: CL4NX Plus and CL6NX Plus industrial printers (supporting ribbons up to 5.04" width), CT4-LX desktop printer (up to 4.37" width), and M84Pro industrial printer. The 4.33" width accommodates standard label sizes across these platforms.
The wax-resin formulation represents the optimal middle ground for organizations balancing performance and cost. Unlike pure wax ribbons, wax-resin blends provide enhanced abrasion and chemical resistance, making them suitable for warehouse environments, outdoor applications, and labels subject to handling. The 1,476-foot length minimizes ribbon changes during high-volume production shifts, reducing downtime and maintenance overhead.
The CSI winding standard ensures compatibility across SATO's printer ecosystem, simplifying supply chain management for multi-device deployments. Recommended for barcode, compliance, and product identification applications where durability exceeds basic requirements but full-resin performance is unnecessary.
