Fasson Roll North America Ribbon Matrix

Astro-Med

Astro-Med (800) 343-4039 www.quicklabelsystems.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
RC	W	yes	yes	no	no	no	yes	no
RG, RH, R2, RO	W	yes	yes	no	no	no	no	no
RV2	W/R	yes	yes	no	no	no	no	no
RBD, RBE, RBF (Process)	W/R	yes	yes	no	no	no	no	no
R5	R	yes	no	no	yes	yes	yes	yes
RF	R	yes	no	no	no	no	yes	no
RD	R	no	no	no	no	no	yes	no
RAO, RAP, RAQ, RAR, RAS, RRP, RRO, RBV, RCE	R	yes	no	no	no	no	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.