Thermal Transfer Ribbons

TTR for Every Purpose

Edition 09/2011
Color Shade

TTR K 200/pigmented

black white curry red ruby red bordeaux purple dark purple night blue

reflex blue indigo blue moss green green grass green lime green olive green almond brown

grey silver gold process cyan process magenta process yellow

TTR K 200/metallised

silver medal medal gold 338 gold medal

TTR K 500/pigmented

black white yellow sunflower mars red red tomato dark blue light blue

turquoise traffic green green brown mouse grey graphite grey process cyan process magenta process yellow

TTR Resin Medal

gold 220 medal blue 395 medal red 392 silver

TTR K 501/pigmented

black white raspberry red orange sky blue clay brown process cyan process magenta process yellow

TTR K 700/pigmented

black white polar white orange red cobalt blue blue green silver

gold process cyan

Due to the printing process the depicted patterns are approximate renderings of the original color.
Thermal Transfer Ribbons from KURZ

Thermal Transfer Ribbons

for Every Purpose
Desktop printers with flat head or near edge print head – our program of TTR (Thermal Transfer Ribbons) covers the suit-
able quality for every type of printer and almost every substrate. TTR from KURZ are ideal for rough and smooth paper as
well as a variety of plastic surfaces. According to our foil formulation and the respective data sheets of our raw material
suppliers the formulas of most of our TTR are free of heavy metal in accordance with the European standard EN 71, part 3.
Based on a large choice of colors they open up almost unlimited creative possibilities.

By the way: some of our TTR are approved by ISEGA with view to a statement for direct food contact. The single qualities
and their properties are displayed in detail in the following charts.

Worldwide Service

With Thermal Transfer Ribbons from KURZ, you can benefit from
the many advantages an international company can offer such
as e.g. support, production and development. Our network of 9
manufacturing plants and 19 subsidiaries not only stands for large
capacities, sophisticated logistics and extensive stock but also
for a worldwide presence.

Individual Support

KURZ attaches great importance to flexibility. Customized roll

designs, individual roll lengths, widths, cores and markings, test
runs on various printers and substrates are possible. Our company
owned departments for R&D and applications engineering allow
us to elaborate on special requests.

Thermal Transfer Ribbon Waste

Our Thermal Transfer Ribbons consists of a carrier material made

from polyester foil combined with a thin coating of dry lacquer. The
material can be easily disposed of as non-hazardous waste. In the
EU it is recommended to be classified under the waste disposal
code 120199 in accordance with the European Waste Catalogue.
On account of the high heating value of the PET foil by approxi-
mately 34,000 kJ/kg it is outstandingly suitable for use as a substi-
tute fuel. We therefore recommend the use of an energy recovery
system as the ideal means of disposal.
Quality Groups
Wax Ribbons

Wax ribbons belong to the most economic quality group and have been designed especially for applications using low printing energy. They
have been developed mainly for paper labels where excellent results are achieved even on rough surfaces.

Premium Ribbons

The formula of premium ribbons is based on wax and resin. They are applied at medium printing energy. Premium ribbons allow accurate
and detailed prints on smooth surfaces and are suitable for plastic labels. Compared with wax ribbons the scratch and smudge resistance is
much higher.

Resin Ribbons

Resin ribbons have been designed for smooth plastic surfaces and accurate printing results with high durability and are applied at high print-
ing energy. They are particularly scratch resistant, smudge resistant and also resistant against gasoline, ethanol and some solvents.

Near Edge Ribbons

Near Edge ribbons are applied at a very high speed of printing. They are designed to give very good printing results on smooth paper, a
variety of synthetic labels and in-line packaging material.

Resin Ribbon for Textile Application

TTR K 601 is developed for printing on care labels that are made of nylon tafetta, polyester satin, tyvek and other various types of satin. With
high washability and superiorresistance to dry cleaning, sweat, heat and abrasion.

Order Procedure
Order details
Thermal Transfer Ribbons from
KURZ will be cut to fit your indi-
vidual requirements. To ensure
immediate processing please
supply the following information:
• desired TTR quality
• color
• order quantity
• dimensions
• printers used
Feel free to inquire for our check
list which may serve as guideline
for your order.
Cutting to size
Our production width and your
desired roll width result in the
respective packaging units.
For that reason the quantity of
delivered rolls may vary up
to ± 10 %.
Apart from a few exceptions the
minimum width for ribbons for a
Near Edge Printer is 25 mm, for
ribbons for a Flat Head Printer
30 mm. Lengths up to 1,200 m
are possible. Lengths more than
1,200 m on request
Minimum ordering
quantity
We accept minimum orders of
50 rolls (black) and
25 rolls (other colors).
Storage conditions
• Storage Period:
one year from the date of
invoice
• Storage temperature:
10°– 35°C
• Humidity:
30 % – 80 %, without
precipitation
• No exposure to direct solar
radiation
• No increase pressure on
ribbon layers
List of Thermal Transfer Ribbons
Ribbon Quality Group Print Head Carrier Thickness Colors
TTR K 100 N Wax Ribbon Flat Head 4,5 μm black
TTR K 103 Wax Ribbon Flat Head 4,5 μm black
TTR K 104 S Wax Ribbon Flat Head 4,5 μm black
TTR K 105 Wax Ribbon Flat Head 4,5 μm black
TTR K 200 Premium Ribbon Flat Head 4,5 μm see color shade
TTR K 200 D Premium Ribbon Flat Head 4,5 μm black
TTR K 300 Premium Ribbon Flat Head 4,5 μm white
TTR K 302 Premium Ribbon Flat Head 4,5 μm black
TTR K 500 Resin Ribbon Flat Head 4,5 μm see color shade
TTR K 501 Resin Ribbon Flat Head 4,5 μm see color shade
TTR K 504 Resin Ribbon Flat Head 4,5 μm black
TTR K 700 Premium Ribbon Near Edge 4,5 μm see color shade
TTR K 703 Premium Ribbon Near Edge 4,5 μm black
TTR K 700 Plus Premium Ribbon Near Edge 4,5 μm black
TTR K 7000 Premium Ribbon Near Edge 4,5 μm black
TTR K 704 Resin Ribbon Near Edge 4,5 μm black
TTR K 601 Resin Ribbon for Textile Application Flat Head 4,5 μm black

This chart is only meant to give an overview, for more information ask for an Product Information. Only the Technical Specification conclusively determines the sole and conclusive subject
of our warranty.

Thermal Transfer Ribbon (TTR)

K 100 K 103 K 104 K 105 K 200 K 200 K 300 K 302 K 500 K 501 K 504 K 700 K 703 K 700 K K 704 K 601
N S D Plus 7000

Range of Application
white writing pape
laminated/smooth paper
plastic surfaces
textile application

Characteristics
printing speed
edge definition
optical density of print
EN 71 part 3
food grade certification

Resistances
scratch resistance
smudge resistance
gasoline resistance
ethanol resistance

excellent very good good Certification available. Detailed Information upon

request.
 The KURZ Group

KURZ is a major international supplier of thin layer

technology with more than 3,500 employees,
as well as 9 production facilities, 19 interna­-
tional branch offices and 70 distributors located
throughout Europe, North- and South America,
Asia, Australia and the Pacific region.This world­-
wide presence implements the requirements of
every single customer to provide the ideal
full-service solution.

Manufacturing and Sales Office

Manufacturing Plants
Subsidiaries

EUROPE ASIA, PACIFIC AREA, AUSTRALIA NORTH AMERICA STAMPING TOOLS

LEONHARD KURZ Stiftung & Co. KG Australia/Sydney Canada/Toronto hinderer + mühlich KG
Schwabacher Strasse 482 LEONHARD KURZ (Aust.) PTY. LTD. KURZ TRANSFER PRODUCTS, L.P. Heilbronner Strasse 29
90763 Fuerth/Germany Phone: +61 2 8977 7277 Phone: +1 905 625 69 44 73037 Goeppingen/Germany
Phone: +49 911 71 41-0 Internet: www.kurz.com.au Internet: www.kurzusa.com Phone: +49 7161 978 22 0
Internet: www.kurz.de Melbourne Office Internet: www.hinderer-muehlich.de
E-Mail: sales@kurz.de Mexico
Phone: +61 9455 4155 KURZ MÉXICO S.de R.L.de C.V. China/Hefei
KURZ TYPOFOL GmbH China/Hefei Phone: +52 55 55 65 75 89 KURZ Stamping Technology (Hefei) Co., Ltd. /
Soermitzer Strasse 6/7 KURZ STAMPING TECHNOLOGY Internet: www.kurz.com.mx h+m Stamping Tools
04720 Doebeln/Germany (HEFEI) Co., Ltd. Phone: 86 551 385 90 71
Phone: +49 34 31 57 68-0 USA/Charlotte Internet: www.kurz-hmdies.com.cn
Phone: +86 551 385 90 00 KURZ TRANSFER PRODUCTS, L.P. (KTP)
Internet: www.kurz-typofol.de Internet: www.kurz.com.cn 3200 Woodpark Boulevard France/Paris
Czech Republic/Střelice u Brna Hong Kong Charlotte, NC 28206/USA hinderer + mühlich France S.N.C.
KURZ Czech & Slovak s.r.o. LEONHARD KURZ FAR EAST LTD. Phone: +1 704 927 37 00 Phone: +33 1 49 29 67 10
Phone: +420 547 23 98 20 Phone: +852 21 69 80 00 Internet: www.kurzusa.com Internet: www.hinderer-muhlich.fr
Internet: www.czkurz.com Internet: www.kurzfe.com.hk KTP Los Angeles Switzerland/Wuerenlos
France/Paris: KURZ - FORWARD COMPANY LTD. Corona, CA 92880 / USA hinderer + mühlich Swiss AG
KURZ FRANCE S.A.R.L. Phone: +852 28 80 90 83 Phone: +41 56 436 88 88
Phone: +33 1 43 57 16 70 KTP Chicago Internet: www.hmswiss.ch
Internet: www.kurz.com.cn Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 / USA
Internet: www.kurz.fr
India/New Delhi USA/Charlotte
Great Britain/Watford KTP Lexington hinderer + muehlich USA L.P.
KURZ (INDIA) PVT. LTD. Lexington, NC 27292 / USA
LEONHARD KURZ (U.K.) LTD. Phone: +91 11 25 17 09 03 Phone: +1 704 599 93 25
Phone: +44 1923 24 99 88 Internet: www.kurzin.com KTP New York Internet: www.hmusadies.com
Internet: www.kurz.co.uk Valley Cottage, NY 10989 / USA
Japan/Osaka
Hungary/Budapest KURZ JAPAN LTD. Customer Service USA
LEONHARD KURZ HUNGARIA KFT OPTICAL SECURITY
Phone: +81 6 63 30 50 50 Phone: +1 800 950 36 45
Phone: +36 1 43 34 32 1 Internet: www.kurzjapan.com OVD Kinegram AG
Internet: www.kurz.hu Zaehlerweg 12
Tokyo Office
Ireland/Dublin Phone: +81 3 53 48 55 60 SOUTH AMERICA 6302 Zug/Switzerland
LEONHARD KURZ IRELAND LTD. Phone: +41 41 724 47 00
Nagoya Office Brazil/São Paulo Internet: www.kinegram.com
Phone: +353 1 296 36 96 Phone: +81 565 37 34 30 KURZ do BRASIL
Internet: www.kurz.ie Phone: +55 11 38 71 73 40
New Zealand/Penrose Internet: www.kurz.com.br
Netherlands/Nijmegen KURZ NEW ZEALAND
LEONHARD KURZ BENELUX B.V. Phone: +64 9 27 43 93 2
Phone: +31 24 37 81 84 0 Internet: www.kurz.com.au
Internet: www.kurz.nl
Taiwan/Taipei
Switzerland/Wallisellen KURZ CHEERS, Inc.
KURZ PRÄGEFOLIEN AG Phone: +886 2 27 92 66 86
Phone: +41 43 211 68 00 Internet: www.kurz.com.tw
Internet: www.kurzag.ch
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