Fasson Roll North America Ribbon Matrix

Sony Chemicals

Sony Chemicals (724) 696-7500 www.sonychemicals.com

Yes: Testing shows ribbon and facestock are compatible.

No: Testing did not show compatibility or no test data was available.

Ribbon Designation	Type	Coated Thermal Paper	Uncoated Thermal Paper	Glossy Thermal Paper	Topcoated Polyesters	Print- treated Polyesters	Polyolefin	BOPP
TR4022, Signature Series Wax	W	yes	yes	no	no	no	no	no
TR4085plus	W	yes	yes	yes	no	no	yes	no
TR4500 (NE)	W/R	yes	yes	yes	no	no	yes	no
TR4065, TR4080,	W/R	yes	yes	yes	no	no	yes	yes
TR5050	W/R	yes	yes	no	no	no	yes	yes
TR5080	W/R	yes	yes	yes	no	no	no	no
Signature Series Wax/Resin	W/R	yes	yes	no	no	no	yes	yes
TR4070, TR4075	R	no	no	no	yes	yes	no	yes
Signature Series Resin, TR3370, TR5070, TR4570 (NE), TR4571 (NE)	R	no	no	no	yes	yes	no	no

Ribbon Types:
W = Wax: Often referred to as "standard" or "general purpose".
W/R = Wax/Resin: Sometimes referred to as "combination ribbons".
R = Resin: Resin-based ribbons offer the highest level of image durability.

The information in this matrix should be used as an indication of compatibility.
Testing for a specific application should be concluded before purchasing a product.