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 100 ºC (212 ºF).

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 speed capacity
• Low noise
• High sensitivity, run at low energy
• Improved blackness – crisp, black printed images.

Specifications

(Performances expressed here are for the black ribbon)

Ink
Type	Wax/Resin
Melting point	75 °C (149 °F)
Carrier
Film thickness	< 9 µm
PET thickness	4.5 µm
Tensile strength	> 300 N/mm² (MD)
Back coating
Silicone product based	Friction coefficient Kd < 0.2
Colours	Black, White, Blue (Reflex Blue C), Red (1788 C), Green (Green C), Brown (463 C), Dark Blue (286 C), Dark Red (485 C), Dark Green (554 C)

Ribbon is anti-static build-up treated.
Storage: 12 months, 5-35 °C (40-95 °F), 20-80 % humidity

Certifications and approvals

(For other standards, please contact us.)

	Food contact (Europe)
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 substances in electrical equipment
EC Directives	1999/45/EC The ribbon does not contain any substance classified as dangerous for health.

Always choose Toshiba ribbons for Toshiba printers

The wide range of Toshiba ribbons available today ensures that our valued customers have different product options for virtually any thermal transfer application. Using Toshiba ribbons ensures optimum print quality causing minimum wear on working parts – in particular to the printhead.

Before a ribbon is certified by Toshiba it must first undergo stringent tests to ensure its continuity and reliability in the field. It is assessed on a variety of receiving materials, and at every speed and temperature combination. Only once this procedure is completed and deemed successful will the ribbon receive its certificate of approval.

This commitment to quality and reliability is what you would expect from Toshiba as the biggest thermal transfer ribbon distributor in Europe.

Other approved ribbon types available

Colour ribbons are also available in all qualities including HazChem Orange.

Disclaimer

Please note that not using Toshiba approved ribbons affects any printer and printhead warranties offered by TOSHIBA TEC Europe.

All company and/or product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective owners. All features and specifications are subject to change without notice.

All Toshiba's range of consumable products meet the current EU Directives for Health and Safety; RoHS; REACH; Banned Substances and Waste and Packaging.