Problem Description
Wrinkles appear on the TTO thermal transfer ribbon during printing. The printed content is blurry, which affects coding quality of production date and batch number.
Root Cause
- Unbalanced ribbon tension and incorrect installation.
- Excessive printing temperature or uneven print head pressure.
- Worn roller and unsynchronized line speed.
- Mismatched ribbon and packaging film material.
Solution
- Reinstall the TTO ribbon and adjust tension smoothly.
- Reduce printing temperature properly and balance print pressure.
- Clean print head and roller, calibrate running speed.
- Replace with high-quality TTO compatible ribbon.
ResultRibbon wrinkling is eliminated completely. Printing is clear and stable, the issue is resolved.