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The Best Alternative to Ricoh B110CR: Save 40% Without Sacrificing Quality
In the thermal transfer industry, Ricoh B110CR is a legend. It is a premium Wax/Resin (often categorized as “Semi-Resin”) known for its incredible versatility on synthetic papers and its resistance to heat and smudging.
It is the “Go-To” ribbon for automotive parts and electronic components.
But it comes with a premium price tag.
If you are a procurement manager looking to cut costs without risking a quality failure, you need a Drop-In Replacement.
At Only Imaging, we developed our CR-Series (Compatible Resin) specifically to benchmark against the B110CR performance profile.
The Benchmark Test: Only Imaging vs. Ricoh
We didn’t just guess; we tested them side-by-side in our lab.
1. Scratch Resistance (Crockmeter Test)
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Ricoh B110CR: Excellent durability on Polyester labels.
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Only Imaging CR-Series: Matches performance. No visible damage after 50 rubs with a 1kg weight.
2. Heat Resistance
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Ricoh B110CR: Withstands up to 100°C – 110°C.
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Only Imaging CR-Series: Stable up to 110°C. Perfect for under-hood automotive labels that require moderate heat resistance.
3. Print Head Energy
One reason people love Ricoh is that it prints at low energy settings.
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Our Solution: We use a highly sensitive ink formulation. You do not need to change your printer’s darkness/heat settings. Just swap the roll and print.
Why Pay for the Name?
Ricoh is a fantastic chemical company. But when you buy their branded ribbon through a distributor network, you are paying for layers of markup.
Only Imaging is the manufacturer. By sourcing our compatible alternative, you cut out the middlemen and the brand premium.
Conclusion: The Smart Switch
If you are consuming thousands of rolls of B110CR annually, switching to Only Imaging could save you tens of thousands of dollars—with zero disruption to your operations.
ONLY IMAGING is a leading supplier of labels, printing equipment and associate consumables, including TTR products in various widths and lengths. Please take the opportunity to learn more about our range of high-quality thermal transfer ribbons and explore our other products for any further questions you may have click Here.
