Thermal ribbons are used in many offices in fax machines and printers. Whether you are purchasing thermal ribbons for your business or for resale in your store, deciding to buy thermal ribbons online can save your company money. Buying thermal fax or printer ribbon in bulk will decrease the chances of running out when you need it most.

There are three basic types of thermal ribbons: thermal fax ribbon, thermal bar code ribbon and thermal printer ribbon. Some thermal ribbons are manufacturer-specific and others that may be used in multiple machines. Cloned or refill thermal ribbons are also available to companies wishing to save money and to decrease the amount of waste they produce at the same time. When you decide to buy thermal ribbon online there are three things to remember:

1. Buy directly from a thermal ribbon manufacturer in bulk for the office or resale.

2. Find a thermal ribbon distributor with competitive prices and products.

3. Purchase thermal ribbon that has been cloned or use refills to save money and cut waste.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Shop thermal ribbon manufacturers

Buying directly from a thermal ribbon manufacturer saves money in the long run, but will cost more up front because you will have to buy in bulk. This is the best option for companies that go through a lot or buy the ribbons for resale.

I recommend: Buy thermal transfer ribbons in bulk for a wide variety of printers and faxes at the Coding Products website. Inkstar has thermal transfer ribbon in bulk by the roll. Review and sample thermal transfer ribbons for faxes, printers and bar codes from DNP.

Buy thermal ribbons from a distributor

Purchasing ribbons from thermal ribbon distributors is the best option, if your company needs thermal ribbons. This serves companies that need a few rolls of thermal transfer ribbons best.

I recommend: Shop thermal transfer ribbons for printers and faxes from TLCIT. Buy a variety of different thermal bar code ribbons for bar code printers at Century Systems, Inc. Union Technology International provides thermal fax ribbons for all major brand of fax machines.

Used cloned or refillable thermal ribbons

Cloned and refill thermal ribbons are much cheaper than brand name thermal ribbons. Cloned thermal ribbons are ribbons that are not the name brand but are compatible with the name brands.

I recommend: Save money buying cloned thermal ribbons that are compatible with most name branded printers or fax machines at the Ink Cloners website. Purchase refill thermal fax ribbon rolls from Nectron. Browse the Westward international website to find the right thermal printer ribbon for your business.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Search for thermal ribbons by the make and model of the fax or printer to make sure the thermal transfer ribbon will work with your office equipment.