Thermal transfer ribbons

inkanto thermal transfer ribbons: grades and specifications

inkanto, the ribbon brand of ARMOR-IIMAK: wax, wax/resin, resin and textile resin grades for flat-head and near-edge printers, as listed on ARMOR-IIMAK's India site.

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inkanto ribbons

ARMOR-IIMAK's inkanto grades, from its India list

inkanto is the thermal transfer ribbon brand of ARMOR-IIMAK, with wax, wax/resin, resin and textile resin grades for flat-head and near-edge printers. Allmark supplies genuine inkanto ribbons on request, and can also offer its own ribbon of the same type as an alternative. Use the table to match a grade to your printer and label material, then ask us for a written quotation.

Since 2014 Allmark has installed more than 75,000 barcode devices for over 2,000 customers; we match the grade from ARMOR-IIMAK's India list to your flat-head or near-edge printer and your label material.

Allmark is an independent supplier based in Chennai. inkanto is an ARMOR-IIMAK brand.

inkanto ribbon price in India: ask our team for today's competitive price. Share your requirement and budget, and we will help you choose the right grade and size and send a written quotation with current pricing and delivery time.

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Which inkanto ribbon for which job

Start from the label you print

Your label and what it must survive decide the inkanto grade. Each job below names the grades we suggest.

Paper labels: shipping, pallet, rack and crate

Wax grades rated 5/5 on rough and coated paper. AWR 1 and AWR 8 are the everyday choices; AWX FH adds very high smudge resistance; GP 725 i25 is a resin-enhanced wax for more durability; SW200+ is for short-term labels.

Consider: AWR 1, AWR 8, AWX FH, GP 725 i25, SW200+

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General labels on paper and synthetics

Flat-head wax/resin grades rated 5/5 on coated paper and 3/5 or 4/5 on synthetics. APR 6 is the general-purpose grade; APX FH+, PRIME Mark and APX 8 add smudge, scratch and rub resistance.

Consider: APR 1, APR 6, APX FH+, PRIME Mark, APX 8

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Durable synthetic labels: chemicals, outdoor, heat

Flat-head resin grades rated 5/5 on synthetics. AXR 7+ is the general-purpose resin with UL 969 and BS 5609; AXR 8 and AXR 9 resist solvents (4/5) and higher heat; SP 330 is for heavy-duty and outdoor labels.

Consider: AXR 1, AXR 7+, AXR 8, AXR 9, SP 330

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Flexible packaging on near-edge printers

Near-edge grades for labels and packaging film. APR 600 and APX 650 are rated 5/5 on packaging film; AXR 600 and AXR 100 (4/5) add resin durability; AXR 800 (3/5) resists solvents.

Consider: APR 600, APX 650, AXR 600, AXR 100, AXR 800

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Textile care labels

Textile resin grades for nylon taffeta, satin polyester and polyester taffeta, with OEKO-TEX Standard 100 Class I. ATX 9 is rated 5/5 for washing, dry cleaning and ironing.

Consider: ATX 1, ATX 7, ATX 9

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Less plastic per roll

Grades on a thinner PET film. ARMOR-IIMAK states that AWR XL (3.35 µm film) uses 26% less plastic and gives up to 40% more printing time, and that APR 1, APX 8, SW200+ and ATX 1 (4 µm film) use 12% less plastic than standard ribbons.

Consider: AWR XL, APR 1, APX 8, SW200+, ATX 1

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inkanto ribbon grades

The 26 inkanto grades

The grades below are as listed on ARMOR-IIMAK's India site (armor-iimak.in), read on 9 October 2026.

Grade	Type	Printhead	Best for
inkanto AWR 1 Access	Wax	Flat head	Prints standard barcodes on most blank and pre-printed paper labels at low energy, for large-volume wax jobs.
inkanto AWR 8 Club	Wax	Flat head	Prints shipping, pallet and rack labels on rough to smooth paper at low energy, and is made by ARMOR-IIMAK's solvent-free SolFree process.
inkanto AWX FH Expert	Wax	Flat head	Combines fine print for logos, small characters and barcodes with very high smudge resistance on paper labels.
inkanto AWR XL Specials	Wax	Flat head	Prints paper labels from an ultra-thin 3.35 µm film; ARMOR-IIMAK states it gives up to 40% more printing time and uses 26% less plastic than a standard ribbon.
inkanto GP 725 i25 Specials	Wax	Flat head	Uses a resin-enhanced wax for more durability than standard wax, printing tags and labels at high speed.
inkanto SW200+ Specials	Wax	Flat head	Prints crisp, dark images on paper tags and labels for short-term, low-durability jobs.
inkanto APR 1 Access	Wax/resin	Flat head	Serves as the entry-level flat-head wax/resin for rough paper, coated paper and synthetic labels, on a thinner film that uses 12% less plastic.
inkanto APR 6 Club	Wax/resin	Flat head	Prints small characters and barcodes on all label types as a versatile, multi-use wax/resin; ARMOR-IIMAK states it prints at low energy settings, preserving printhead life.
inkanto APX FH+ Expert	Wax/resin	Flat head	Meets durability needs for outdoor use and prints barcodes, symbols and logos accurately on pre-printed media.
inkanto PRIME Mark Expert	Wax/resin	Flat head	Withstands rough handling, abrasion and outdoor weather, and prints at lower energy settings to help extend printhead life.
inkanto APX 8 Specials	Wax/resin	Flat head	Handles demanding wax/resin jobs that need rub resistance, from rough paper to shiny synthetic labels, on a 4 µm film that uses 12% less plastic.
inkanto APR 400 Access	Wax/resin	Near edge	Prints a wide range of labels on near-edge printers, keeping good blackness even on rough paper.
inkanto APR 600 Club	Wax/resin	Near edge	Prints both labels and flexible packaging on near-edge printers at up to 800 mm/s (32 ips).
inkanto APX 650 Expert	Wax/resin	Near edge	Prints fine characters on labels and flexible packaging on near-edge printers, with very high smudge and scratch resistance.
inkanto AXR 1 Access	Resin	Flat head	Serves as the entry-level flat-head resin, keeping labels legible against abrasion, scratching, solvents, heat and cold.
inkanto AXR 7+ Club	Resin	Flat head	Prints all synthetic labels (PE, PET, polyamide) and coated papers, resisting outdoor conditions, smudging, scratching, heat, cold and some solvents.
inkanto AXR 8 Expert	Resin	Flat head	Adds solvent resistance to abrasion resistance on synthetic labels (PE, PP, PET, polyimide) for information that must last the product's life.
inkanto AXR 9 Expert	Resin	Flat head	Prints synthetic labels (PE, PP, PET, polyimide) with ink that resists severe stresses, including everyday solvents.
inkanto SP 330 Expert	Resin	Flat head	Prints heavy-duty labels on synthetics and papers, with scratch and smudge resistance for long outdoor exposure.
inkanto AXR 100 Access	Resin	Near edge	Serves as the entry-level near-edge resin, with good print quality and durability.
inkanto AXR 600 Club	Resin	Near edge	Prints labels and flexible packaging on near-edge printers, resisting outdoor conditions, smudging, scratching and some solvents.
inkanto AXR 800 Expert	Resin	Near edge	Adds solvent resistance to abrasion resistance for near-edge labels and flexible packaging where the print must not degrade.
inkanto AXR 900 Expert	Resin	Near edge	Prints synthetic labels on near-edge printers with ink that resists severe stresses, including everyday solvents.
inkanto ATX 1 Access	Textile resin	Flat head and near edge	Prints nylon, polyester and satin fabric labels that stay legible after washing and dry cleaning, on a film that uses 12% less plastic.
inkanto ATX 7 Club	Textile resin	Flat head and near edge	Prints fabric care labels on nylon, satin and polyester for intensive printing, resisting textile cleaning processes.
inkanto ATX 9 Expert	Textile resin	Flat head and near edge	Prints fabric labels that withstand domestic and industrial textile cleaning, heat and ironing.

Specifications

inkanto ribbon specifications by grade

From ARMOR-IIMAK's own pages and datasheets. A dash means the maker does not state it.

Grade	Ribbon thickness	Print speed	Temperature	Label materials	Approvals and compliance	Typical uses
inkanto AWR 1 No datasheet online	4.5 µm film (web page); total not stated	Up to 400 mm/s (16 ips)	Low printer heat setting; print withstands 60 °C (140 °F)	Rough paper 5/5, coated paper 5/5, synthetics 1/5	Halogen-free (IEC 61249-2-21), EU and US (FDA) food contact, REACH, RoHS	Rack identification labels, pallet identification labels, shipping labels, crate and tote labels, clothing tags
inkanto AWR 8 Datasheet for inkanto AWR 8 (PDF, opens in a new tab)	4.5 µm film; under 9 µm total	Up to 400 mm/s (16 ips)	Low printer heat setting; print withstands 60 °C (140 °F)	Rough paper 5/5, coated paper 5/5, synthetics 1/5	Halogen-free (IEC 61249-2-21), EU and US (FDA) food contact, REACH, RoHS	Rack identification labels, pallet identification labels, shipping labels, crate and tote labels, clothing tags
inkanto AWX FH Datasheet for inkanto AWX FH (PDF, opens in a new tab)	4.5 µm film; under 9 µm total	Up to 400 mm/s (16 ips)	Low printer heat setting; print withstands 100 °C (212 °F)	Rough paper 5/5, coated paper 5/5, synthetics 3/5	Halogen-free (IEC 61249-2-21), EU and US (FDA) food contact, REACH, RoHS	Clothing tags, license plates, rack identification labels, pallet identification labels, shipping labels, food information labels, crate and tote labels
inkanto AWR XL Datasheet for inkanto AWR XL (PDF, opens in a new tab)	3.35 µm film; under 7 µm total	Up to 400 mm/s (16 ips)	Low printer heat setting; print withstands 60 °C (140 °F)	Rough paper 5/5, coated paper 5/5, synthetics 1/5	Halogen-free (IEC 61249-2-21), EU and US (FDA) food contact, REACH, RoHS	Rack identification labels, pallet identification labels, shipping labels, crate and tote labels, clothing tags
inkanto GP 725 i25 Datasheet for inkanto GP 725 i25 (PDF, opens in a new tab)	4.5 µm film; under 9 µm total	Up to 360 mm/s (14 ips)	Low printer heat setting; print withstands 100 °C (212 °F)	Rough paper 5/5, coated paper 5/5, synthetics 3/5	Halogen-free (IEC 61249-2-21), EU and US (FDA) food contact, REACH, RoHS	Food information labels, crate and tote labels, clothing tags, license plates, rack identification labels, pallet identification labels, shipping labels
inkanto SW200+ Datasheet for inkanto SW200+ (PDF, opens in a new tab)	4 µm film; under 9 µm total	Up to 250 mm/s (10 ips)	Low printer heat setting; print withstands 60 °C (140 °F)	Rough paper 5/5, coated paper 5/5, synthetics 3/5	Halogen-free (IEC 61249-2-21), EU and US (FDA) food contact, REACH, RoHS	Rack identification labels, pallet identification labels, shipping labels, crate and tote labels, clothing tags
inkanto APR 1 Datasheet for inkanto APR 1 (PDF, opens in a new tab)	4 µm film; under 9 µm total	Up to 300 mm/s (12 ips)	Medium printer heat setting; print withstands 100 °C (212 °F)	Rough paper 5/5, coated paper 5/5, synthetics 3/5	Halogen-free (IEC 61249-2-21), EU and US (FDA) food contact, REACH, RoHS	Produce labels, meat packing labels, cosmetics packaging labels, clothing tags, automotive interior labels, retail labels, rack identification labels, pallet identification labels
inkanto APR 6 Datasheet for inkanto APR 6 (PDF, opens in a new tab)	4.5 µm film; under 9 µm total	Up to 400 mm/s (16 ips)	Medium printer heat setting; print withstands 100 °C (212 °F)	Rough paper 5/5, coated paper 5/5, synthetics 4/5	UL 969, halogen-free (IEC 61249-2-21), EU and US (FDA) food contact, REACH, RoHS	Drug and pharmaceutical labels, food information labels, outdoor product labels, horticulture labels and tags, retail labels, building material labels, clothing tags, automotive interior labels, rack identification labels
inkanto APX FH+ Datasheet for inkanto APX FH+ (PDF, opens in a new tab)	4.5 µm film; under 9 µm total	Up to 380 mm/s (15 ips)	Medium printer heat setting; print withstands 150 °C (302 °F)	Rough paper 4/5, coated paper 5/5, synthetics 4/5	UL 969, halogen-free (IEC 61249-2-21), EU and US (FDA) food contact, REACH, RoHS	Food information labels, drug and pharmaceutical labels, appliances, electronics and tools, electrical appliance labels, building material labels, outdoor product labels, cosmetics packaging labels, rack identification labels
inkanto PRIME Mark Datasheet for inkanto PRIME Mark (PDF, opens in a new tab)	4.5 µm film; under 8 µm total	Up to 203 mm/s (8 ips)	Medium printer heat setting; print withstands 150 °C (302 °F)	Rough paper 5/5, coated paper 5/5, synthetics 4/5	UL 969, halogen-free (IEC 61249-2-21), EU and US (FDA) food contact, REACH, RoHS	Nutraceutical packaging, produce labels, cosmetics packaging labels, tire labels, machinery and equipment labels, rack identification labels, pallet identification labels
inkanto APX 8 Datasheet for inkanto APX 8 (PDF, opens in a new tab)	4 µm film; under 9 µm total	Up to 360 mm/s (14 ips)	Medium printer heat setting; print withstands 120 °C (248 °F)	Rough paper 5/5, coated paper 5/5, synthetics 4/5	UL 969, halogen-free (IEC 61249-2-21), EU and US (FDA) food contact, REACH, RoHS	Clothing tags, shipping labels, food information labels, meat packing labels, drug and pharmaceutical labels, appliances, electronics and tools, electrical appliance labels, retail labels, rack identification labels
inkanto APR 400 Datasheet for inkanto APR 400 (PDF, opens in a new tab)	4.5 µm film; under 8 µm total	Up to 400 mm/s (16 ips)	Medium printer heat setting; print withstands 100 °C (212 °F)	Rough paper 5/5, coated paper 5/5, synthetics 3/5, packaging film 3/5	EU and US (FDA) food contact, REACH, RoHS	Rack identification labels, produce labels, building material labels, crate and tote labels, cosmetics packaging labels, clothing tags, retail labels, pallet identification labels, shipping labels
inkanto APR 600 Datasheet for inkanto APR 600 (PDF, opens in a new tab)	4.5 µm film; under 8 µm total	Up to 800 mm/s (32 ips)	Medium printer heat setting; print withstands 100 °C (212 °F)	Rough paper 4/5, coated paper 5/5, synthetics 4/5, packaging film 5/5	UL 969, halogen-free (IEC 61249-2-21), EU and US (FDA) food contact, REACH, RoHS	Food information labels, cosmetics packaging labels, pallet identification labels, flexible packaging, clothing tags, drug and pharmaceutical labels, outdoor product labels, horticulture labels and tags, rack identification labels, shipping labels
inkanto APX 650 Datasheet for inkanto APX 650 (PDF, opens in a new tab)	4.5 µm film; under 9 µm total	Up to 720 mm/s (28 ips)	Medium printer heat setting; print withstands 110 °C (230 °F)	Rough paper 3/5, coated paper 5/5, synthetics 4/5, packaging film 5/5	UL 969, EU and US (FDA) food contact, REACH, RoHS	Meat packing labels, horticulture labels and tags, machinery and equipment labels, appliances, electronics and tools, electrical appliance labels, nutraceutical packaging, flexible packaging, cosmetics packaging labels, food information labels
inkanto AXR 1 Datasheet for inkanto AXR 1 (PDF, opens in a new tab)	4.5 µm film; under 9 µm total	Up to 250 mm/s (10 ips)	High printer heat setting; print withstands 180 °C (356 °F)	Rough paper 0/5, coated paper 2/5, synthetics 5/5	UL 969, EU and US (FDA) food contact, REACH, RoHS	Automotive interior labels, tire labels, meat packing labels, cosmetics packaging labels, rating plate labels, chemical labels
inkanto AXR 7+ Datasheet for inkanto AXR 7+ (PDF, opens in a new tab)	4.5 µm film; under 9 µm total	Up to 250 mm/s (10 ips)	High printer heat setting; print withstands 180 °C (356 °F)	Rough paper 0/5, coated paper 2/5, synthetics 5/5	UL 969, BS 5609, halogen-free (IEC 61249-2-21), EU and US (FDA) food contact, REACH, RoHS	Automotive interior labels, tire labels, meat packing labels, cosmetics packaging labels, rating plate labels, chemical labels
inkanto AXR 8 Datasheet for inkanto AXR 8 (PDF, opens in a new tab)	4.5 µm film; under 9 µm total	Up to 200 mm/s (8 ips)	High printer heat setting; print withstands 250 °C (482 °F)	Rough paper 0/5, coated paper 1/5, synthetics 5/5	UL 969, BS 5609, EU and US (FDA) food contact, REACH, RoHS	Chemical labels, under-the-hood labels, tire labels, cosmetics packaging labels, PCB labels, machinery and equipment labels, meat packing labels
inkanto AXR 9 Datasheet for inkanto AXR 9 (PDF, opens in a new tab)	4.5 µm film; under 9 µm total	Up to 200 mm/s (8 ips)	High printer heat setting; print withstands 200 °C (392 °F)	Rough paper 0/5, coated paper 1/5, synthetics 5/5	UL 969, EU and US (FDA) food contact, REACH, RoHS	Cosmetics packaging labels, chemical labels, rating plate labels, PCB labels, tire labels, meat packing labels
inkanto SP 330 Datasheet for inkanto SP 330 (PDF, opens in a new tab)	4.5 µm film; under 7 µm total	Up to 200 mm/s (8 ips)	High printer heat setting; print withstands 180 °C (356 °F)	Rough paper 0/5, coated paper 2/5, synthetics 5/5	UL 969, BS 5609, halogen-free (IEC 61249-2-21), EU and US (FDA) food contact, REACH, RoHS	Drug and pharmaceutical labels, PCB labels, chemical labels, machinery and equipment labels, cosmetics packaging labels, under-the-hood labels, food information labels
inkanto AXR 100 Datasheet for inkanto AXR 100 (PDF, opens in a new tab)	4.5 µm film; under 9 µm total	Up to 200 mm/s (8 ips)	High printer heat setting; print withstands 180 °C (356 °F)	Rough paper 2/5, coated paper 3/5, synthetics 5/5, packaging film 4/5	Halogen-free (IEC 61249-2-21), EU and US (FDA) food contact, REACH, RoHS	Automotive interior labels, tire labels, meat packing labels, cosmetics packaging labels, rating plate labels, chemical labels
inkanto AXR 600 Datasheet for inkanto AXR 600 (PDF, opens in a new tab)	4.5 µm film; under 9 µm total	Up to 250 mm/s (10 ips)	High printer heat setting; print withstands 180 °C (356 °F)	Rough paper 2/5, coated paper 3/5, synthetics 5/5, packaging film 4/5	UL 969, BS 5609, halogen-free (IEC 61249-2-21), EU and US (FDA) food contact, REACH, RoHS	Flexible packaging, tire labels, meat packing labels, cosmetics packaging labels, rating plate labels, chemical labels, food information labels
inkanto AXR 800 Datasheet for inkanto AXR 800 (PDF, opens in a new tab)	4.5 µm film; under 9 µm total	Up to 200 mm/s (8 ips)	High printer heat setting; print withstands 250 °C (482 °F)	Rough paper 0/5, coated paper 1/5, synthetics 5/5, packaging film 3/5	UL 969, BS 5609, EU and US (FDA) food contact, REACH, RoHS	Chemical labels, under-the-hood labels, tire labels, cosmetics packaging labels, PCB labels, machinery and equipment labels, flexible packaging
inkanto AXR 900 Datasheet for inkanto AXR 900 (PDF, opens in a new tab)	4.5 µm film; under 9 µm total	Up to 200 mm/s (8 ips)	High printer heat setting; print withstands 200 °C (392 °F)	Rough paper 0/5, coated paper 1/5, synthetics 5/5, packaging film 3/5	UL 969, EU and US (FDA) food contact, REACH, RoHS	Cosmetics packaging labels, chemical labels, rating plate labels, PCB labels, tire labels, flexible packaging, meat packing labels, clothing tags
inkanto ATX 1 Datasheet for inkanto ATX 1 (PDF, opens in a new tab)	4 µm film; under 8 µm total	Up to 200 mm/s (8 ips)	High printer heat setting	Nylon taffeta 5/5, satin polyester 4/5, polyester taffeta 5/5	OEKO-TEX Standard 100 Class I, halogen-free (IEC 61249-2-21), EU food contact, REACH, RoHS	Garment labels, outdoor equipment labels, automotive interior labels
inkanto ATX 7 Datasheet for inkanto ATX 7 (PDF, opens in a new tab)	4.5 µm film; under 8 µm total	Up to 200 mm/s (8 ips)	High printer heat setting	Nylon taffeta 5/5, satin polyester 5/5, polyester taffeta 5/5	OEKO-TEX Standard 100 Class I, halogen-free (IEC 61249-2-21), EU food contact, REACH, RoHS	Automotive interior labels, garment labels, outdoor equipment labels
inkanto ATX 9 Datasheet for inkanto ATX 9 (PDF, opens in a new tab)	4.5 µm film; under 9 µm total	Up to 200 mm/s (8 ips)	High printer heat setting	Nylon taffeta 5/5, satin polyester 5/5, polyester taffeta 5/5	OEKO-TEX Standard 100 Class I, EU food contact, REACH, RoHS	Garment labels, outdoor equipment labels, automotive interior labels

Questions buyers ask

inkanto ribbon FAQ

Do you supply genuine inkanto ribbons or an alternative?

Both, and we tell you which one you are being quoted. Allmark supplies genuine inkanto ribbons made by ARMOR-IIMAK on request. If it suits your job and budget, we can also offer our own ribbon of the same type (wax, wax/resin or resin) as an alternative.

Is every grade on this page available in India?

The grades are as listed on ARMOR-IIMAK's India site. Availability of the exact grade, width and length you need is confirmed with our quotation.

What is the difference between flat-head and near-edge ribbons?

Each inkanto grade is made for flat-head printers, near-edge printers or, for the ATX textile grades, both; the table shows which. Check your printer's manual for its printhead type, or send us your printer model and we will check it for you.

How do I read the 0-5 material ratings?

ARMOR-IIMAK shows how well each grade suits each material as filled dots out of five, and we show the same as x/5. A higher number is a better match; 0 means the maker shows no dots for that material. Test the grade on your own labels before a large order.

What sizes do inkanto ribbons come in?

Ribbon width and length must suit your printer and labels. Tell us your printer model, label width and how many labels you print, and we will propose the right size with the quotation.

What is the price of inkanto ribbons?

Ask our team for today's competitive price. Share your requirement and budget, and we will help you choose the right grade and size and send a written quotation with current pricing and delivery time.

Send us the grade or your printer

Share the inkanto grade you use today, or your printer model, label size and monthly use, and we will quote genuine inkanto ribbon or an alternative of the same type.

Ask us for label or ribbon samples for your printer; we tell you what we can send.

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inkanto thermal transfer ribbons: grades and specifications

ARMOR-IIMAK's inkanto grades, from its India list

Start from the label you print

Paper labels: shipping, pallet, rack and crate

General labels on paper and synthetics

Durable synthetic labels: chemicals, outdoor, heat

Flexible packaging on near-edge printers

Textile care labels

Less plastic per roll

The 26 inkanto grades

inkanto ribbon specifications by grade

inkanto ribbon FAQ

Do you supply genuine inkanto ribbons or an alternative?

Is every grade on this page available in India?

What is the difference between flat-head and near-edge ribbons?

How do I read the 0-5 material ratings?

What sizes do inkanto ribbons come in?

What is the price of inkanto ribbons?

Send us the grade or your printer

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