Novexx and Zebra thermal transfer ribbons for label printers

Genuine, original manufacturer's ribbons - UK stock for immediate delivery

Thermal transfer ribbon may look like a simple consumable but it's critical to getting sharp, readable text and in-spec barcodes & 2D codes that scan first time. As part of the Novexx Solutions and EIDOS family (Possehl PID), ALS supplies genuine, original-manufacturer ribbons from UK stock for immediate delivery.

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Choose your ribbon wisely and you will be rewarded!

The right ribbon protects your print head, keeps your barcodes scanning and matches the grade — wax, wax/resin or pure resin — to your labels and application. Not sure which you need? Tell us your printer and label type and we'll match it for you, then send a free sample to prove it.

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Here’s what we offer:

  • Original Novexx Solutions Thermal transfer ribbons
  • Ribbons for other makes of label printers and coders, such as ICE/Clearmark, EIDOS, Markem, Novexx, Videojet & Zebra
  • Ribbon grades are matched to your specific label printer and your labels
  • Wax – suitable for short-life, shipping labels
  • Wax/Resin – scuff resistant, fast printing with high-quality
  • Resin – chemical and scratch resistant, good for specialist coated labels
  • Suitable for Near-edge and Flat head printers – don’t know? We can help.
  • A wide range of standard widths and lengths – to match your label sizes
  • Low-friction back coating – protects print heads & extends their life
  • No minimum order quantity on standard grades and sizes
  • Most ribbons available next working day (UK mainland, if ordered before 4pm)

The great debate:  Original vs Compatibles
Choosing the right thermal transfer ribbons isn’t just about buying a consumable, it’s about protecting your printer, ensuring reliable performance & investing in long-term operational efficiency. Original Novexx ribbons offer the best print quality, with guaranteed operation, in your Novexx printer. So when the price is more competitive and with next-day UK delivery, why would you risk anything else?
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ALS Novexx Ribbons Specifications

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UK Stock - Next Day Delivery

Black ribbons in wax/resin grades for flat head and near-edge printers are available for next-day delivery if ordered before 4pm.

It doesn’t matter if you don’t know what type of print head your printer uses – we will! Other things we will know about your printer or print & apply labeller:

  • Ink inside-wound or outside-wound?
  • Maximum length e.g. 300m, 600m, 1,000m
  • Whether the core needs a location notch
  • Plastic or card cores

Print quality is assured when used with our labels and we guarantee print heads too, when used on our printers and print & apply labellers.

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Coloured Ribbons

We supply a full range of coloured thermal transfer ribbons — used for colour-coding, warning and hazard labels, and brand-matched packaging where black print won’t do.

Standard Wax-Resin (Premium Performance) Colours: yellow, magenta, cyan, light red, orange, brown, light green, light blue and white.

Standard Resin (Super Performance) Colours: white, dark blue, light green and dark red.

White is available in both grades. Custom colours can be made to order, minimum quantity 50 rolls.

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Specialist Ribbons

When standard grades aren’t enough, our specialist pure-resin ribbons — paired with the right label substrate — stand up to the harshest conditions:

  • Extremely resistant to scratching and abrasion.
  • High resistance to solvents and other chemicals.
  • Suitable for autoclaving and exposure to other high-temperature applications.

These are the ribbons to specify where text legibility, barcode scannability or hazard-symbol visibility must survive extreme environments and long-term storage — including BS5609-approved options for chemical drum and marine labelling. Tell us your application and we’ll match the grade. (See the Pure Resin tab for the individual product grades)

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Wax Ribbons

Standard Wax Ribbon 

Key benefits Typical applications
  • Prints on a broad range of label materials, rough to smooth
  • Good print darkness for clear readability
  • Suited to all conventional high-volume wax applications
  • Warehouse rack labels
  • Pallet labels
  • Shipping labels
  • Clothing tags

 

Resin-Enhanced Wax Ribbon

The highest-performance wax ribbon in the range, meeting the needs of all wax applications — including the most demanding — with very good resistance.

Key benefits Typical applications
  • Very high smudge resistance
  • Very good print quality
  • Excellent substrate compatibility and sensitivity
  • Food information labels
  • Tote and crate labels
  • Rack ID labels
  • Pallet labels
  • Shipping labels

If you're not sure what you need, we're happy to help.  Just call us on 01844 213177 or click the big green WhatsApp button to start a chat or click below to make an online enquiry.

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Wax-Resin Ribbons

Standard Wax-Resin Ribbon

The most versatile grade in the range, designed to print on all kinds of self-adhesive label at the lowest heat settings.

Key benefits Typical applications
  • Prints on all label substrates
  • High-speed printing capability
  • Prints at low energy settings, preserving print-head life
  • Drug labels
  • Food information labels
  • Outdoor product labels
  • Horticultural labels and tags
  • Retail labels
  • Building materials labels
  • Clothing tags
  • Automotive interior labels

  

Premium Wax-Resin Ribbon

A high-end wax-resin ribbon with print quality and mechanical resistance exceeding regular industrial standards. It transfers cleanly at low energy on all smooth materials, coated papers and synthetics.

Key benefits Typical applications
  • Very high resistance to smudge and scratch
  • Excellent substrate compatibility
  • Very good print quality at high speed
  • Food information labels
  • Blood & IV bag labels
  • Drug labels
  • Medical device labels
  • Electrical appliance labels
  • Building materials labels
  • Outdoor product labels
  • Cosmetics packaging labels

If you're not sure what you need, we're happy to help.  Just call us on 01844 213177 or click the big green WhatsApp button to start a chat or click below to make an online enquiry.

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Pure Resin Ribbons

Standard Resin - Near-Edge Printers

A general-purpose, hard-working, resin ribbon, which combines competitiveness and performance. It is suited for the most demanding applications in terms of durability and cost.

Key benefits Typical applications
  • High print durability
  • Broad label substrate compatibility
  • Very good print quality, with scratch and chemical resistance
  • Automotive interior labels
  • Tyre labels
  • Patient wristbands
  • Laboratory labels
  • Meat-packing labels
  • Cosmetics packaging labels
  • Rating plates
  • Chemical labels

 

Standard Resin - Flat-Head Printers

The standard resin ribbon for Flat Head printers. This product offers a wide versatility and you can even print on coated papers.

Key benefits Typical applications
  • Excellent print quality
  • Excellent resistance to smudge and scratch
  • Good resistance to high temperature
  • Automotive interior labels
  • Tyre labels
  • Patient wristbands
  • Laboratory labels
  • Meat-packing labels
  • Cosmetics packaging labels
  • Rating plates
  • Chemical labels

 

High Performance Resin

A ribbon designed for the most demanding applications regarding resistance to mechanical aggressions and/or temperature and/or solvents. It is fully compatible with the label materials dedicated to the same high performance applications.

Key benefits Typical applications
  • Excellent resistance to solvents and high temperature
  • Strong resistance to smudge and scratch
  • High print quality on all synthetic substrates
  • Patient wristbands
  • Cosmetics packaging labels
  • Chemical labels
  • Rating plates
  • Printed circuit board (PCB) labels
  • Tyre labels

 

Specialist Resin

For niche applications involving demanding conditions: for example sterilisation or resistance to some solvents.

Key benefits Typical applications
  • Excellent resistance to detergents and solvents
  • Excellent print performance on all synthetic substrates
  • High print quality for durable labelling applications
  • Chemical labels
  • Engine-part labels
  • Tyre labels
  • Laboratory labels
  • Patient wristbands
  • Cosmetics packaging labels
  • Printed circuit board (PCB) labels
  • Machinery and equipment labels

If you're not sure what you need, we're happy to help.  Just call us on 01844 213177 or click the big green WhatsApp button to start a chat or click below to make an online enquiry.

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Not sure about our quality? Contact us for a free sample roll to try!

Just tell us the make and model of label printer or print engine and the label type you want to print onto – and we’ll do the rest!

Contact us now for a fast, no-obligation quotation and a great price on all thermal transfer ribbons.

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