Thermal transfer ribbons for high-quality and long-lasting printing results on labels. Optimized ribbons are available for the recommended printing materials. Thermal transfer technology is based on heating specific points in the thermal transfer print head. The transfer is carried out very precisely from the ribbon to the surface of the printed material. Different proportions of wax, synthetic resin, color pigments and additives give the thermal transfer ribbon its properties such as transferability (melting point and viscosity), printability and adhesion to different materials, resistance of the print to mechanical and chemical influences, to heat and UV radiation and optical density.