Inmark Equipments

Thermal Transfer Overprinting (TTO) is a technology that creates messages in resolutions up to 300dpi by pushing a ribbon into contact with a substrate using a printhead.

The printhead is made up of a series of miniature print elements under a ceramic coating and a layer on the thermal printer ribbon is covered with a coloured wax and/or resin mixture. The mixture on the ribbon melts as small areas of it come into contact with the elements that are heated, this transfers and adheres colour to the surface of the substrate as it moves under the printhead.

Thermal transfer printers, functional in either continuous or intermittent printing modes, can print at high-resolution print quality and on fast moving production lines. They can print a series of messages, including pricing, date and time coding, barcodes, QR codes, logos, ingredients’ lists or even marketing messages.

The unique design of our TTO products delivers a clean and user-friendly operation, ideal for coding on a range of substrates including plastic films, flat packaging, label stock, plastic and foil.

Thermal Transfer Over Printing (TTO) brackets are a type of orthodontic bracket used in dentistry for correcting misaligned teeth. These brackets are unique in that they have a customized design or pattern applied directly to the bracket using thermal transfer printing technology.

The TTO printing process involves transferring the image or pattern onto the bracket using heat and pressure. This results in a permanent and durable image that will not wear off over time. The ability to customize the appearance of the brackets has made TTO brackets a popular option for patients, particularly teenagers and adults who may be self-conscious about wearing traditional metal braces.

In addition to their cosmetic benefits, TTO brackets offer the same benefits as traditional brackets in terms of correcting misaligned teeth. They are durable, efficient, and effective in moving teeth into their proper position. TTO brackets are designed to be self-ligating, which means they have a mechanism within the bracket that adjusts the tension of the wire. This can help to reduce the treatment time required and minimize the need for additional appliances.