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Approved Thermal Transfer Ribbon Vendors 888-569-7222 800-326-1249 888-464-4625 877-887-3456 Click Logos For Recommendations Thermal Transfer Ribbon Recommendations Near Edge Printers Used In Testing: TEC B472, TEC BSX4, TEC BSX4T Approved Chemical Testing Chart Excellent Very Good Good A B C MATERIAL DESCRIPTION 505T BOPP Clear 531T BOPP Matte 600T/692T PET Clear 631T PET Matte Wax Wax/Resin Resin TR4500   C       x   MATERIAL DESCRIPTION 505T BOPP Clear 531T BOPP Matte 600T/692T PET Clear 631T PET Matte Wax Wax/Resin Resin HA1       B   x   HT13 B B B       x NK45 C C C       x MATERIAL DESCRIPTION 505T BOPP Clear 531T BOPP Matte 600T/692T PET Clear 631T PET Matte Wax Wax/Resin Resin N/A               MATERIAL DESCRIPTION 505T BOPP Clear 531T BOPP Matte 600T/692T PET Clear 631T PET Matte Wax Wax/Resin Resin B112 B B   B   x   P110 A A B B   x     These recommendations are based on compatibility testing performed by the listed ribbon vendors using acpo overlaminates. At acpo ltd., we require the end-user perform thorough testing in their printing environment, using their own equipment to determine suitability for specific label applications.    Ribbon vendors’ testing methods are based on ANSI Guidelines (barcode scanning) and AIM Durability Guidelines (scratch/smudge) as well as their own in-house independent quality testing standards.