AG30 pages
Wax/resin - AG3
For flat-head printers
A ‘NEW’ generation product: AG3 is a wax/resin quality developed to complement the new
generation of flat-head printers. An extremely versatile product, it offers excellent print
performance on an even wider range of receiving materials than its predecessor, the AG2.
It has high sensitivity and therefore runs at lower temperatures and higher speeds, with
improved blackness of 2.1 (ODR) and heat resistance up to 100ºC (212ºF).
The enhancements of this premium wax resin product makes it the perfect choice for the flexible
packaging industry and, as with all Toshiba ribbon products, its superior back coating offers the
very best in printhead protection.
Toshiba AG3 ribbons – high quality smearless printing.
Characteristics
Excellent multi-receptor compatibility
High sensitivity, run at low energy
High speed capability
Improved blackness - crisp, black printed images
Low noise
Specifications
Ink
(Performances expressed in this sheet are for the black ribbon)
Type
Carrier
Wax/Resin
Melting point
75ºC (149ºF)
4.5µm
Tensile strength
Colours
<9µm
PET thickness
Back Coating
Film thickness
>300 N/mm2 (MD)
Silicone product based
Black, White,
Brown (463 C),
Friction coefficient Kd <0.2
Blue (Reflex blue C), Red (1788 C), Green (Green C),
Dark Blue (286 C), Dark Red (485 C), Dark Green (554 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.
Heavy metals
EC 98/638.
Ames test
The ribbon is not mutagenic, does not cause DNA modifications.
TSCA
The ribbon does not contain any of the toxic substances mentioned in this list.
RoHs/WEEE
EC directives 2002/65 and 2002/96.
The compliance to the limitation of dangerous sustances in electrical equipment.
EC Directives
1999/45/EC.
The ribbon does not contain any substance classified as dangerous for health.