Mindware Example Scenario: A Shop Prints Weighed Goods Labels from Its Scale
An illustrative look at how a shop could get labels with weight, rate and barcode through a complete solution from Mindware.
Ferrule printing machines, ribbons, tubes and spares from MAX LetaTwin, Canon, Brother, Supvan and Biovin, with sales and service from IndianBarcode, New Delhi.

Canon MK5000 thermal transfer cable ID printer at 300 dpi, up to 40 mm/s, with auto full and half cut, tube Ø1.5 to 10 mm, plate printing, battery option and distributed printing.

Canon MK3000 portable thermal transfer cable ID printer at 300 dpi, up to 25 mm/s, tube Ø1.5 to 10 mm, auto full and half cut, USB PC link and battery option.

Canon Mk2500 tube and cable ID printer, 300 dpi thermal transfer with 40 mm/s tube speed, 42 pieces per minute, character sizes 2, 3 and 6 mm, and a USB link to PC.

Canon RC-TU150B black ink ribbon cassette, 150 m, for tube and label printing on the MK5000 and MK3000, sold five cassettes to a box.

Canon RC-TP40B black 40 m ink ribbon cassette that also serves plate printing, for the MK5000 and MK3000, five cassettes to a box.

Canon RC-TU85W white ink ribbon cassette, 85 m, for printing on dark tube and tape with the MK5000 and MK3000; five to a box.

Canon MK-RS100B black ink ribbon cassette, 100 m, for Mk2600, Mk2500, Mk2100, Mk2000, Mk1500, Mk1100 and Mk1000 printers, five to a box.

Canon MK-RS40B short black ink ribbon cassette, 40 m, for earlier Mk2600, Mk2500, Mk2100, Mk2000 and Mk1500 family printers; five to a box.

Canon MK-RS85W white ink ribbon cassette, 85 m, for earlier Mk2600, Mk2500, Mk2100, Mk2000 and Mk1500 family printers; five to a box.

Canon MK-RK40B black 40 m ribbon cassette for plate printing on the Mk2600 family printers, supplied five to a box.

Canon TM-LTC6W white label tape cassette, 6 mm wide and 30 m long, for the MK printer range, three cassettes to a box.

Canon TM-LTC9W white label tape cassette, 9 mm wide and 30 m long, for the MK printer range, three cassettes to a box.

Canon TM-LTC12W white label tape cassette, 12 mm wide and 30 m long, for the MK printer range, three cassettes to a box.

Canon TM-LTC6Y yellow label tape cassette, 6 mm wide and 30 m long, for the MK printer range, three cassettes to a box.

Canon TM-LTC9Y yellow label tape cassette, 9 mm wide and 30 m long, for the MK printer range, three cassettes to a box.

Canon TM-LTC12Y yellow label tape cassette, 12 mm wide and 30 m long, for the MK printer range, three cassettes to a box.

Canon TM-LTC6S silver label tape cassette, 6 mm wide and 27 m long, for the MK printer range, three cassettes to a box.

Canon TM-LTC9S silver label tape cassette, 9 mm wide and 27 m long, for the MK printer range, three cassettes to a box.

Canon TM-LTC12S silver label tape cassette, 12 mm wide and 27 m long, for the MK printer range, three cassettes to a box.

Canon TM-4IDSTCY white 4 mm ID strip for earlier Mk2600 and Mk1500 family printers, three to a box.

Canon TM-WAT33W white wrap-around tape, 33 mm by 8 m, for the MK5000, MK3000, Mk2600 and Mk1500, three rolls to a box.

Cutter set TM-CT04 for the MK5000 and MK3000, with one cutter and one cutter receiver.

Cutter set TM-CT03 for the Mk2600 and Mk1500 family printers, with one cutter and one cutter receiver.

Cleaner TM-CL04 for the Canon MK5000 and MK3000, three to a box.
A ferrule printer, also called a tube printer or cable ID printer, prints identification marks straight onto PVC tubes, heat-shrink sleeves and label tape. The printed sleeve slides over a wire, so anyone working on the panel later can see where each wire goes. Control panel builders, electrical contractors, and machine and switchgear makers use them to mark wiring clearly and consistently.
| Check | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Tube sizes | Confirm the machine takes the tube diameters that match your wire sizes. |
| Materials | Check whether you need PVC tube, heat-shrink tube, label tape or ID plates, as not every machine prints all of them. |
| Volume | Busy panel shops should compare print speed and half-cut options, as these decide how quickly a batch is finished. |
| Stand-alone or PC | Some machines have a keyboard and screen, while others are driven from a computer, which helps when wire lists come from a spreadsheet. |
| Running cost | Compare ribbon and tube costs per mark, not only the machine. |
Keep the right supplies to hand so a panel job does not stop halfway. We deal in ink ribbons and ribbon cassettes, PVC tubes, heat-shrink tubes and label tapes, and spares and attachments. Tell us your machine model when you enquire, as ribbons and cassettes are usually specific to a model.
IndianBarcode (Mindware) handles sales and service enquiries for ferrule printers from Dwarka, New Delhi. To get help quickly, send us your machine model, the fault or the supply you need, and your location by phone, email or WhatsApp. We will confirm availability, and what can be done for your model.
A ferrule printer has a path built for feeding tube, so it can print on a round sleeve. A general label printer prints only on flat labels.
Many models can, but tube range differs by machine, so check the model page or ask us.
Tell us the brand and model, and we will confirm what is available for it.

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