Supplies Selector Guide High Quality, Reliable Media and Ribbon Solutions
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Supplies Selector Guide High Quality, Reliable Media and Ribbon Solutions Why choose Genuine Zebra® supplies? Zebra’s labels, tags, wristbands, and ribbons are specifically engi- neered for Zebra printers to optimize performance. Made to a higher standard, just like Zebra printers, Genuine Zebra printer supplies leave a superior impression. Our media: • Minimize wear and tear on your printhead, reducing maintenance costs. • Maximize print quality from your Zebra printer. • Come in a variety of types so you have a bigger selection for your specific application, whether you’re printing retail Whether your application requires receipts, nursery tags, or security badges. labels for chemical drums or circuit • Resist chemicals and solvents (e.g., Z-Xtreme™). boards, tickets for a shuttle bus, ribbons that print extra long-last- • Adhere in cold, hot, rough, or dirty environments (e.g., ™ ™ ing images, or tags that withstand PolyTrans High Heat, CryoCool ). chemicals and solvents, Zebra has • Ship quickly—in one day for in-stock Zip Ship items, and in as the right supplies solution. Other little as four for custom orders. applications include: • CryoCool for cryogenic labeling • Z-Ultimate® for top-sided PCB labeling and UL/CSA accepted labeling requiring superior environmental resistance • Z-Band® wristbands for patient ID and event access; available as tamper-evident Primary Media Positioning Chart Pressure-sensitive labels Tags Level* Paper Synthetic Paper Synthetic I Direct 1000™ PolyO 1000™ Trans Tag 1070™ Tyvek® 1080 Supplies Selector Guide Trans 1000™ PolyPro 1000™ Trans Tag 1100™ Tyvek Brillion II Trans Matte 2000™ PolyPro 2000™ Trans Tag 2030™ V-MAX® Tag 2070 Trans Tag 2050 Direct 2000™ PolyO 2000™ Trans Tag 2070™ PolyPro Direct 2000™ Trans Tag 2090™ Ordering options Z-Ultimate Select 2000 Direct Tag 2060™ Direct Receipt 2024™ In-stock media for "Zip Ship" service Direct Tag 2060™ Hundreds of in-stock thermal transfer Direct Tag 2070™ ® and direct thermal labels, tickets, and III Trans Matte 3000™ PolyTrans 3000 White™ Z-Ultimate 3000 White PolyPro Tag 3080™ Trans Remove 3000™ PolyTrans 3000 Silver™ Z-Ultimate 3000 Silver Valeron® Tag 3100 tags can be shipped to you within one Trans SemiGloss 3000™ PolyTrans 3000 Clear™ Z-Ultimate Select 3000 White Polyart Tag business day through Zebra’s Zip Ship Direct Remove 3000™ PolyTrans 3000 Removable™ Z-Ultimate Select 3000 Silver Direct HighSpeed 3000™ Z-Ultimate 3000 Clear program. No one in the industry stocks Direct QuickPrint 3000™ Z-Ultimate 3000 Removable as many materials and sizes, perfectly Z-Direct Linerless™ matched to your Zebra printer. IV Trans HighGloss 4000™ Z-Xtreme™ 3000 White Z-Xtreme 4000 White Z-Ultimate® Tag 4100 Z-Xtreme 3000 Silver Z-Xtreme 4000 Silver Custom media *Level indicates performance level. Level I is the lowest performance level. Level IV is the highest. Zebra also offers custom converting Product names printed in green are included in Zebra’s Zip Ship program. capabilities for your special requirements. UL-recognized and CSA-accepted Labeling Systems Ribbon* Chart We carry an extensive library of more The "Primary Media Positioning Chart" on the How to choose your Zebra® ax ax / Resin than 10,000 standard dies (rectangular opposite page explains the level of performance aterial W W Resin media and ribbon M Ribbon Recognition offered by each primary label and tag. The number shaped) for manufacturing die-cut, Z-Xtreme™ Polyester 5319, 5049, 5555, 3200, UL indoor/outdoor; pressure-sensitive labels. Or, if needed, How do you decide on your media and ribbon included in the product name (e.g., Trans Matte 3000 White 5586, 5095, 5100 CSA indoor/outdoor Standard 2000, 2100 5555 4100 ™ combination? Start by answering the following 2000 ) indicates the level of performance within Z-Xtreme Polyester 5319, 5049, 5555, 3200, UL indoor/outdoor; we can produce new dies quickly and questions: the media type (paper media or synthetic media). 3000 Silver 5586, 5095, 5100 CSA indoor/outdoor Performance 5319 3100, 3200 5095 economically. All design, die work, con- For example, the higher numbers in the paper Z-Xtreme Polyester 5319, 5049, 5555, 3200, UL indoor/outdoor; • Do you require a label or tag? 4000 White 5586, 5095, 5100 CSA indoor/outdoor versions, and preprinting (up to six col- pressure-sensitive labels category indicate a higher Premium 5049 5586 5100 • Must the label or tag meet UL/CSA or Z-Xtreme Polyester 5319, 5049, 5555, 3200, UL indoor/outdoor; level of performance. The same is true within the 4000 Silver 5586, 5095, 5100 CSA indoor/outdoor ors) can be handled on-site at Zebra. And government specifications? synthetic category. This is not applicable between *Formulated for international facestocks—available to non-domestic distributors only. custom media arrives in as little as four PolyTrans Polyester 2100, 3100, 3200, 5555, UL indoor/outdoor; • What is the surface to which the label will be the paper and synthetic categories since each 3000 White™ 5586 CSA indoor/outdoor media type is vastly different in terms of function working days! Contact Zebra for more applied? PolyTrans Polyester 2100, 3100, 3200, 5555 UL indoor/outdoor; and application. 3000 Silver™ 5586 CSA indoor/outdoor information on custom materials. • What is the condition of the surface (smooth, Once you have chosen your label or tag, choose PolyTrans Polyester 2100, 3100, 3200, 5555, UL indoor/outdoor grooved, dirty, clean)? 3000 Clear™ 5586 CSA indoor/outdoor Try before you buy your ribbon. See the far right column of the ® • What environmental stresses must the label/tag appropriate media chart (primary media on Z-Ultimate Polyester 5095, 4100, 5100 UL indoor/outdoor; Not sure what you need? Just call Zebra 3000 White CSA indoor/outdoor withstand (moisture, chemicals, abrasion, out- pages 4-5, specialty media on pages 6-7) for the doors, UV light)? Z-Ultimate Polyester 5095, 4100, 5100 UL indoor/outdoor; with your request. Through Zebra’s Proto recommended ribbon type. A comparison overview 3000 Silver CSA indoor/outdoor of Zebra® thermal transfer ribbons is in the chart X-Press program, our R&D team can • What is the minimum temperature at the time Z-Ultimate Polyester 5095 UL indoor/outdoor you apply the label? on the opposite page. See the "Ribbon Chart" for Select make custom label/tag prototypes to 3000 White a comparison of ribbon performance within the • What is the temperature range the label must meet your unique needs. In addition, wax, wax/resin, and resin categories. Z-Ultimate Polyester 5095 UL indoor/outdoor they can simulate your application’s withstand throughout its life? Select If you require a UL-recognized or CSA-accepted 3000 Silver • How will the label be read? environment and run tests on abrasion, Many Zebra printing systems are recognized by Underwriters Laboratory (UL) and accepted by the Canadian Standards labeling solution, find appropriate label and Association (CSA) for printing indoor- and outdoor-use labels. These media/ribbon combinations include the above. Once these questions are answered, start with the ribbon combinations in the "UL-Recognized and If your application requires a UL-recognized or CSA-accepted labeling system, please consult with your Zebra account outdoor exposure, low or high tempera- executive to determine which printer models can be used with these UL and CSA label/ribbon combinations. "Primary Media" chart on pages 4-5 to determine tures, peel, adhesion, release levels, and CSA-Accepted Labeling Systems" chart on the one or more possible solutions for the application. opposite page. more. For healthcare, retail, industrial, steel, electronics, Comparison of Thermal Transfer Ribbons If, after referencing this guide, you’re still unsure or RFID applications, consult the "Specialty Media" of the proper media/ribbon combinations, please Ready to order? chart on pages 6-7. The "Key" next to each chart call 847.734.6700 or 800.423.0442. Your Zebra Contact your Zebra Authorized Reseller. will guide you in your selection. supplies specialist is ready to assist you! Ribbon Materialcompatibility Darknesssetting Speed Scratch/smearresistance Chemicalresistance For the name of a reseller, call Zebra at Low High Low High Low High Low High 800.423.0442. 2000 Coated paper 2100 Coated paper 5319 Uncoated paper/Coated paper 5049 Uncoated paper /Coated paper 5555 Coated paper / Matte synthetics 3100 Coated paper / Matte synthetics 3200 Coated paper / Matte synthetics 5586 Coated paper/Matte /Gloss synthetics 4100 Gloss synthetics 5095 Coated paper/Matte /Gloss synthetics 5100 Gloss synthetics 2 Note: All Zebra ribbons provide some chemical resistance when matched with Z-Xtreme™ products. Contact your Zebra supplies specialist for specific information. 3 Primary Media Positioning Chart Pressure-sensitive labels Tags Level* Paper Synthetic Paper Synthetic I Direct 1000™ PolyO 1000™ Trans Tag 1070™ Tyvek® 1080 Supplies Selector Guide Trans 1000™ PolyPro 1000™ Trans Tag 1100™ Tyvek Brillion II Trans Matte 2000™ PolyPro 2000™ Trans Tag 2030™ V-MAX® Tag 2070 Trans Tag 2050 Direct 2000™ PolyO 2000™ Trans Tag 2070™ PolyPro Direct 2000™ Trans Tag 2090™ Ordering options Z-Ultimate Select 2000 Direct Tag 2060™ Direct Receipt 2024™ In-stock media for "Zip Ship" service Direct Tag 2060™ Hundreds of in-stock thermal transfer Direct Tag 2070™ ® and direct thermal labels, tickets, and III Trans Matte 3000™ PolyTrans 3000 White™ Z-Ultimate 3000 White PolyPro Tag 3080™ Trans Remove 3000™ PolyTrans 3000 Silver™ Z-Ultimate 3000 Silver Valeron® Tag 3100 tags can be shipped to you within one Trans SemiGloss 3000™ PolyTrans 3000 Clear™ Z-Ultimate Select 3000 White Polyart Tag business day through Zebra’s Zip Ship Direct Remove 3000™ PolyTrans 3000 Removable™ Z-Ultimate Select 3000 Silver Direct HighSpeed 3000™ Z-Ultimate 3000 Clear program. No one in the industry stocks Direct QuickPrint 3000™ Z-Ultimate 3000 Removable as many materials and sizes, perfectly Z-Direct Linerless™ matched to your Zebra printer. IV Trans HighGloss 4000™ Z-Xtreme™ 3000 White Z-Xtreme 4000 White Z-Ultimate® Tag 4100 Z-Xtreme 3000 Silver Z-Xtreme 4000 Silver Custom media *Level indicates performance level.