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AS1 for near-edge printers

AS1 for near-edge printers
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For near-edge printers The AS1 is a new generation resin ribbon developed for applications requiring excellent mechanical and solvent resistance. It is the recommended product for use in harsh environment label printing for the chemical and pharmaceutical industries. The AS1 is compatible with most synthetic materials, and some matt and high gloss coated papers. It will withstand temperatures of up to 180ºC (356ºF) and has a blackness of 1.8 (ODR). It is UL recognized and has BGA approval (EU direct food contact). It also offers the very best in printhead protection, as with all Toshiba ribbon products. Toshiba AS1 is the preferred choice for all images destined for harsh situations. Characteristics Excellent print quality Multi receptor compatibility and sensitivity Good resistance to high temperatures Outstanding scratch and solvent resistance (Performances expressed in this sheet are for the black ribbon) Type Melting point Film thickness Back Coating Colours Tensile strength Silicone product based Black, White, Dark blue (286 C), Dark red (192 C), Green (Green C) Ribbon is anti static build up treated. Storage: 12 months, 5-35ºC (40-95ºF), 20-80% Humidity Certifications and Approvals Food contact (Europe) (For other standards, please contact us) UL/CSA Legibility and durability of the printed label. Ames test The ribbon is not mutagenic, does not cause DNA modifications. The ribbon does not contain any of the toxic substances mentioned in this list. The ribbon does not contain any of the chemicals mentioned in this list. (except for carbon black which as far as we know is present in every black TT ribbons). 1999/45/EC and 2001/59/EC. The ribbon does not contain any substance classified as dangerous for health.

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Always Choose Toshiba Ribbons for Toshiba Printers The wide range of Toshiba ribbons available today ensures that our valued customers have different product options for virtually every thermal transfer application. Using Toshiba ribbons ensures optimum print quality causing minimum wear on working parts - in particular to the printhead. Before a ribbon is certied by Toshiba it must rst undergo stringent tests to ensure its continuity and reliability in the eld. It is assessed on a variety of receiving materials, and at every speed and temperature combination. Only once this procedure is...

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