Part of a complete line of superior-performing near edge product solutions, M292 is the best ribbon on the
market for thermal transfer printers equipped with near edge or corner edge printheads. M292 is designed
with DNP’s specially formulated backcoat technology for printhead protection as well as DNP’s exclusive
anti-static properties for easy handling and extra printhead protection. This ribbon prints dark images at high
speeds and low energy settings on a wide variety of label and tag stocks from paper to low-end synthetics.

Coated/uncoated papers and tags, gloss paper, polyethylene, polyolefin, Tyvek®, Tyvek Brillion®, Kimdura,
Valeron®, Polyart®

DNP M292 Applications
DNP M292 Data Sheet

Prints excellent images on a wide variety of label and tag stocks Anti-static for easy handling and extended printhead life DNP’s specially formulated backcoating for printhead protection Specially formulated for shrink-wrapping applications Unbeatable Edge Definition™ for dark, dense images and improved scan rates
DNP M292 Ribbon Properties
Description	Result	Test Method
Ink	Wax/Resin
Color	Black	Visual
Total Thickness	8.1 ± 0.5μ	Micrometer
Base Film Thickness	4.8 ± 0.4μ	Micrometer
Ink Thickness	1.3 ± 0.3μ	Micrometer
Ink Melting Point	84°C (183°F)	Differential Scanning Calorimeter
DNP M292 Durability of Printed Image
Description	Result	Test Method
Print Density	> 1.85	Densitometer
Smudge Resistance	A*	Colorfastness Tester - 100 Cycles @ 500 Grams with Cotton Cloth
Scratch Resistance	A*	Colorfastness Tester - 50 Cycles @ 200 Grams with Stainless Steel Pointed Tip
*American National Standard Institute (ANSI) Grade Levels A, B, C, D, and F, where A is excellent, B is above average, C is average, D is below average, and F is poor.

This grade is available from stock in a wide variety of sizes suitable for many types of thermal transfer printers.

Please contact our sales team for the latest 'Buyer's Guide' that details our stock sizes and our latest prices.

Tel: 01527 517577 Email: sales@tts.eu.com