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Product Features
Technical Overview
This ribbon utilizes thermal transfer printing technology, which applies heat to transfer ink from the ribbon onto various media surfaces. The black print color produces crisp, permanent impressions suitable for labels, tags, and documentation requiring durability. Thermal transfer printing creates marks that resist fading under sunlight exposure, ensuring long-lasting readability in demanding environments.
The R2600 cartridge is manufactured to match the physical dimensions and mechanical specifications of original equipment ribbons. Compatibility extends to specific OEM part numbers including C.Itoh C030, C.Itoh H0944, C.Itoh MPR-CI5000B, Dataproducts 310458-502, Decision Data 360318-01, and multiple NCR variants. The ribbon functions with C Itoh 3500, 4000, and 5000 series printers, maintaining operational continuity for established printing workflows.
Key Product Advantages
The R2600 ribbon provides a cost-effective alternative to increasingly scarce original manufacturer supplies for legacy thermal transfer printers. By offering compatibility across multiple OEM platforms, this single SKU simplifies inventory management for organizations operating mixed printer environments. The 1-year warranty demonstrates manufacturer confidence in product reliability and performance consistency.
Broad Legacy Compatibility
Replaces ribbons for multiple discontinued printer brands including C.Itoh, Dataproducts, Decision Data, NCR, Radio Shack, and Wang models, extending equipment lifespan.
- Direct replacement for 11+ OEM part numbers
- Works with C Itoh 3500/4000/5000 series
- Maintains existing printer investments
Durable Print Quality
Thermal transfer technology produces permanent, fade-resistant prints that withstand environmental exposure while maintaining sharp black impressions.
- Sunlight-resistant printing
- Crisp black output
- Suitable for labels and tags
Deployment / Use Cases
The CIG R2600 thermal transfer ribbon supports various business printing applications where durable, permanent markings are essential. Retail environments utilize compatible printers for price labeling, inventory tagging, and receipt printing, with the black ribbon producing clear, scannable codes and text. Warehouse and logistics operations benefit from the fade-resistant properties when creating shipping labels, bin labels, and asset tags that must remain legible through handling and storage.
Legacy point-of-sale systems, particularly those from C.Itoh, Dataproducts, and NCR, continue to function with this replacement ribbon, allowing businesses to maintain existing hardware investments. The thermal transfer technology works effectively on synthetic label materials, coated papers, and other specialty media, making it suitable for product identification, compliance labeling, and documentation across manufacturing, healthcare, and service industries.
Retail & POS Applications
Ideal for price labeling, receipt printing, and inventory management in stores using legacy thermal transfer printers from C.Itoh, NCR, or Dataproducts.
Warehouse & Logistics Labeling
Produces durable shipping labels, bin tags, and asset labels that withstand handling and environmental exposure in distribution environments.
Highlights
- Black thermal transfer ribbon for crisp, permanent printing
- Compatible with C.Itoh, Dataproducts, Decision Data, NCR, Radio Shack, and Wang printers
- Replaces OEM part numbers: C.Itoh C030, H0944, MPR-CI5000B, Dataproducts 310458-502, Decision Data 360318-01
- Works with C Itoh 3500, 4000, and 5000 series printer models
- Non-OEM replacement manufactured by Clover Technologies Group
- Individual packaging (1 Each) for single-unit deployment
- 1-year limited warranty for reliability assurance
- Thermal transfer technology produces fade-resistant prints
- Maintains legacy printer systems without hardware upgrades
- Suitable for labels, tags, receipts, and documentation
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Clover Technologies Group, LLC |
| Manufacturer Part Number | R2600 |
| Brand Name | CIG |
| Product Model | R2600 |
| Product Name | Non-OEM New Black Printer Ribbon for C. Itoh H0944 (EA) |
| Packaged Quantity | 1 Each |
| Product Type | Ribbon |
| Technical Information | |
| Print Technology | Thermal Transfer |
| Print Color | Black |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Compatible to OEM Part Number | C.Itoh C030, C.Itoh H0944, C.Itoh MPR-CI5000B, Dataproducts 310458-502, Decision Data 360318-01, NCR 127747, NCR 542063, Radio Shack 26-1233, Radio Shack 26-1234, Radio Shack 26-2825, Wang 725-9224 |
| Compatibility | C Itoh 3500 C Itoh 4000 C Itoh 5000 |
| Warranty | |
| Limited Warranty | 1 Year |
User Manual
FAQ
Which printer models is the R2600 ribbon compatible with?
The CIG R2600 thermal transfer ribbon is compatible with multiple legacy printer models including C Itoh 3500, 4000, and 5000 series printers. It also replaces ribbons for Dataproducts, Decision Data, NCR, Radio Shack, and Wang thermal transfer printers. The ribbon matches specific OEM part numbers such as C.Itoh C030, C.Itoh H0944, C.Itoh MPR-CI5000B, Dataproducts 310458-502, Decision Data 360318-01, NCR 127747, NCR 542063, and several Radio Shack and Wang equivalents.
What print technology does this ribbon use?
This ribbon utilizes thermal transfer printing technology, which applies heat to transfer ink from the ribbon onto printing media. Thermal transfer produces permanent, high-quality impressions that resist fading under sunlight exposure, making it ideal for labels, tags, and documentation requiring durability. The technology works effectively on various surfaces including synthetic labels and coated papers commonly used in retail, warehouse, and industrial applications.
What color does the R2600 ribbon print?
The CIG R2600 ribbon produces black print output. The black thermal transfer ink creates crisp, high-contrast impressions suitable for barcodes, text, and graphics that require clear readability. Black printing is standard for most labeling, tagging, and receipt applications where monochrome output meets functional requirements while maintaining cost-effectiveness compared to color ribbons.
Is this an OEM or compatible replacement ribbon?
The R2600 is a non-OEM compatible replacement ribbon manufactured by Clover Technologies Group, LLC under the CIG brand. It is designed as a direct-fit alternative to original manufacturer ribbons, matching the physical dimensions and performance specifications of OEM supplies. The product carries a 1-year limited warranty and provides a cost-effective solution for maintaining legacy thermal transfer printers when original manufacturer supplies become scarce or discontinued.
What warranty comes with the R2600 ribbon?
The CIG R2600 thermal transfer ribbon includes a 1-year limited warranty from the manufacturer, Clover Technologies Group. This warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship under normal use conditions. The warranty period provides assurance of product reliability and performance consistency, which is particularly valuable for businesses maintaining older printer systems where supply continuity is essential for operational continuity.
How is the ribbon packaged and sold?
The R2600 ribbon is packaged and sold as individual units (1 Each). Each cartridge comes ready for immediate installation in compatible thermal transfer printers. The single-unit packaging allows for flexible deployment across multiple locations or as replacement stock for specific printer models. This packaging approach supports both small-scale purchases for immediate needs and bulk procurement for inventory management in organizations with multiple compatible printers.