Which thermal transfer ribbon works with Zebra printers?

All Codewell CW-series ribbons (CW-11 through CW-66) are compatible with Zebra barcode printers including ZT230, ZT411, ZT421, GK420T, ZD220, ZD421, and 105SL Plus. Use 1-inch core for industrial models, half-inch core for desktop models.

What ribbon size do I need for TSC TTP-244 Pro?

TSC TTP-244 Pro uses 110mm x 300m ribbons with 1-inch core, inside wound. Any CW-series ribbon in this size will work. Match the ribbon grade (wax, wax-resin, or resin) to your label material.

Are Codewell ribbons compatible with Honeywell printers?

Yes. CW-series ribbons work with all Honeywell barcode printers including PC42t (half-inch core), PD43, and PM42 (1-inch core). We offer custom widths from 25mm to 160mm for any Honeywell model.

Can I use the same ribbon in desktop and industrial printers?

The ribbon grade (wax, wax-resin, resin) works in both. But the core size differs: desktop printers use half-inch (12.7mm) cores, industrial printers use 1-inch (25.4mm) cores. Order the correct core for your printer.

What is a thermal transfer ribbon?

A thermal transfer ribbon (TTR) is a consumable used in barcode printers. Heat from the printhead melts ink from the ribbon onto labels, producing durable, smudge-resistant prints. It's the standard for shipping labels, product barcodes, pharma packaging, and garment tags.

What's the difference between wax, wax-resin, and resin ribbons?

Wax ribbons work best on paper labels — shipping, retail, and general use. Wax-resin ribbons offer better durability on coated papers and some synthetics. Resin ribbons are for synthetic labels needing chemical and heat resistance. Choose based on your label material and environment.

Which thermal transfer ribbon do I need for my printer?

Codewell CW-series ribbons are compatible with all major barcode printers — Zebra, TSC, Sato, Honeywell, Godex, Datamax, Argox, and Citizen. Contact us with your printer model and label type for a recommendation.

What sizes of thermal transfer ribbons does Codewell offer?

Custom widths from 25mm to 160mm, lengths from 50m to 600m. Core sizes: ½ inch and 1 inch with punching. Both inside and outside wound available. Most popular: 110mm × 300m on 1-inch core.

What is DPCC approval and why does it matter?

DPCC stands for Delhi Pollution Control Committee. Codewell's manufacturing uses lowest-emission chemical formulations — certified by DPCC. Very few Indian ribbon manufacturers hold this credential.

Does Codewell supply thermal transfer ribbons outside Delhi?

Yes — Codewell supplies pan-India. Regular dispatches to Delhi NCR, Noida, Ghaziabad, Punjab, Haryana, Bengaluru, and South India.

Compatibility guide

Thermal transfer ribbon for every barcode printer

CW-series ribbons work with all major flat-head thermal transfer printers. Find the right ribbon size for your printer model below — or call us and we'll match it for you.

Zebra printers

Model	Type	Ribbon size	Core	Winding	CW ribbon
Zebra ZT230	Industrial	110mm × 300m	1"	Inside	Compatible
Zebra ZT410 / ZT420	Industrial	110mm × 450m	1"	Inside	Compatible
Zebra ZT610 / ZT620	Industrial	110mm × 450m	1"	Inside	Compatible
Zebra GK420T	Desktop	110mm × 74m	½"	Inside	Compatible
Zebra GX420T / GX430T	Desktop	110mm × 74m	½"	Inside	Compatible
Zebra ZD420 / ZD620	Desktop	110mm × 74m	½"	Inside	Compatible
Zebra ZD220T	Desktop	110mm × 74m	½"	Inside	Compatible
Zebra 105SL Plus	Industrial	110mm × 450m	1"	Inside	Compatible

TSC printers

Model	Type	Ribbon size	Core	Winding	CW ribbon
TSC TTP-244 Pro	Desktop	110mm × 300m	1"	Inside	Compatible
TSC TTP-247 / TTP-345	Desktop	110mm × 300m	1"	Inside	Compatible
TSC TE200 / TE210	Desktop	110mm × 300m	1"	Inside	Compatible
TSC TE300 / TE310	Desktop	110mm × 300m	1"	Inside	Compatible
TSC TTP-2410MT	Industrial	110mm × 450m	1"	Inside	Compatible
TSC MH240 / MH340	Industrial	110mm × 450m	1"	Inside	Compatible
TSC DA200 / DA220	Desktop (Direct Thermal)	N/A	N/A	N/A	Direct thermal only

Sato printers

Model	Type	Ribbon size	Core	Winding	CW ribbon
Sato CL4NX Plus	Industrial	110mm × 300m	1"	Inside	Compatible
Sato CL6NX Plus	Industrial	160mm × 450m	1"	Inside	Compatible
Sato CT4-LX	Desktop	110mm × 300m	1"	Inside	Compatible
Sato FX3-LX	Desktop	110mm × 110m	½"	Inside	Compatible

Honeywell printers

Model	Type	Ribbon size	Core	Winding	CW ribbon
Honeywell PC42t	Desktop	110mm × 74m	½"	Inside	Compatible
Honeywell PC23d	Desktop (Direct Thermal)	N/A	N/A	N/A	Direct thermal only
Honeywell PM42 / PM43	Industrial	110mm × 450m	1"	Inside or Outside	Compatible
Honeywell PX940 / PX940V	Industrial	110mm × 450m	1"	Inside	Compatible

Godex printers

Model	Type	Ribbon size	Core	Winding	CW ribbon
Godex G500 / G530	Desktop	110mm × 300m	1"	Inside	Compatible
Godex EZ2050 / EZ2250i	Industrial	110mm × 300m	1"	Inside	Compatible
Godex RT700 / RT700i	Desktop	110mm × 300m	1"	Inside	Compatible

Datamax (Honeywell) printers

Model	Type	Ribbon size	Core	Winding	CW ribbon
Datamax (Honeywell) E-Class Mark III	Desktop	110mm × 74m	½"	Inside	Compatible
Datamax (Honeywell) M-Class Mark II	Industrial	110mm × 450m	1"	Inside	Compatible
Datamax (Honeywell) I-Class Mark II	Industrial	110mm × 450m	1"	Inside	Compatible

Argox printers

Model	Type	Ribbon size	Core	Winding	CW ribbon
Argox OS-2140 / OS-2140D	Desktop	110mm × 74m	½"	Inside	Compatible
Argox X-1000VL / X-2000V	Industrial	110mm × 300m	1"	Inside	Compatible
Argox CP-2140	Desktop	110mm × 300m	1"	Inside	Compatible

Citizen printers

Model	Type	Ribbon size	Core	Winding	CW ribbon
Citizen CL-S700	Industrial	110mm × 300m	1"	Inside	Compatible
Citizen CL-E300 / CL-E303	Desktop	110mm × 300m	1"	Inside	Compatible
Citizen CL-S621	Desktop	110mm × 300m	1"	Inside	Compatible

Postek printers

Model	Type	Ribbon size	Core	Winding	CW ribbon
Postek C168 / 200s	Desktop	110mm × 300m	1"	Inside	Compatible
Postek TX2 / TX3	Industrial	110mm × 300m	1"	Inside	Compatible

Toshiba printers

Model	Type	Ribbon size	Core	Winding	CW ribbon
Toshiba B-SA4TP	Industrial	110mm × 300m	1"	Inside	Compatible
Toshiba B-EV4T	Desktop	110mm × 300m	1"	Inside	Compatible
Toshiba B-EX4T2	Industrial	110mm × 600m	1"	Inside	Compatible

Which CW ribbon grade for your application?

Label material	Environment	Recommended ribbon
Uncoated paper	Indoor, normal handling	CW-11 Wax or CW-12 Wax Premium
Coated / semi-gloss paper	Indoor, moderate handling	CW-20 Wax Resin or CW-22 Wax Resin Premium
Coated paper	Cold storage, moisture	CW-25 Wax Resin Super Premium
PP / PET synthetic labels	Chemical exposure, outdoor	CW-28 Resin or CW-33 Pure Resin
Nylon satin / taffeta	Washing, dry cleaning	CW-60 Wash Care
Eco-sensitive / cleanroom	Regulated environments	CW-15 Eco Wax Resin or CW-66 Chemical Free Resin
Any label	Extreme cold / heat / rough handling	CW-30 Extreme Wax Resin

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