Zebra 880368-025 Product Data Sheet

Selector Guide
Genuine Zebra™ Supplies

Not all thermal labels are created equal.
Purchasing genuine Zebra supplies
means you have access to a large
selection of quality, pre-tested, supplies
manufactured by a thermal industry
expert, reducing your risk of non­compliance.

Quality

• Zebra uses consistent processes
and materials

• ISO 9001:2008 certified

• We never substitute materials,

ensuring consistent print quality

• Materials are selected to ensure
we deliver consistent high­quality products.

Pre-Tested

• Zebra extensively tests all materials
we offer in Zebra printers

• Testing includes print quality,
chemical resistance, adhesive
strength and printer wear and
tear.

Reliable

• Expertise in converting thermal
media.

• Zebra is one of the largest
thermal label convertors in North
America.

• We use inks, varnishes, tooling,
equipment and inspection
techniques specifically suited
for the special requirements of
thermal materials.

• Zebra can custom-manufacture
supplies that meet the needs
of most applications, whether
a specialty material, size,
configuration or pre-print is
needed.

Key Applications

Retail / Shelf-labeling,

Markdown, Pharmacy, Item
Labeling and Tagging

Healthcare / Patient Identification,
Specimen Collection, Lab
Specimen Processing

Transportation and Logistics /
Shipping, Pallet Labeling,
Packing Lists

Manufacturing / Product
Identification, Work-in-Process,
Parts Identification

San Diego, California

WHY CHOOSE GENUINE ZEBRA™ SUPPLIES? MANUFACTURING CAPABILITIES R&D CAPABILITIES

Meet end-user needs and requirements with genuine Zebra
supplies. With access to over 1,000 combinations of high­quality labels, tags, receipt paper, wristbands and ribbons, in
addition to 500 stock ZipShipSM products, you will be able
to meet the durability requirements of most applications. In
addition, Zebra has:

• 4 U.S. locations, ensuring quick delivery.

• Inventory managment programs that improve cost and

delivery time.

• A printhead protection program that awards end-users who
purchase genuine Zebra supplies with free printheads.

• Extensive manufacturing capabilities, which include
laminating, perforations, face and back slits, custom sizes
and color pre-printing.

• An experienced Supplies R&D team who pre-tests all
materials on Zebra® printers and conducts additional testing
to ensure it will meet the needs of the application.

• ISO 90001:2008 registered, which ensures you’ll always
receive consistent, quality products.

With more than 1,000 combinations of high­quality and reliable labels, tags, receipt paper,
wristbands, and ribbons, Zebra has a media
solution for virtually any application. Whether
you’re facing shipping, electronic component
manufacturing, prescription labeling, or even
electronic citation applications, Zebra and our
certified partners can provide an in-stock or
custom-made solution for you.

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Custom Supplies

We specialize in manufacturing supplies to meet the
exact requirements of an end-user. Whether a specialty
material, configuration or pre-print is needed, we can
meet your needs.

• Experts available to assist in material selection.
To simplify the selection process, please provide the
following information:

Printer model
Resistance—chemical, scratch, etc.
Environment— indoors or outdoors, temperature, etc.
Surface—metal, plastic, rough, curved, etc.
Size—length, width, perforations, slits, etc.

• Expedite service offered to reduce lead time

• Free dies on all custom media orders

• Over 8,000 dies available

Inventory Management Programs

We offer an array of inventory management programs for
custom supplies.

• Blanket Orders

» Price protection
» Pre-scheduled shipments
» Low minimum requirements

• 3, 4, 5 and 6 month Make and Hold options

» Cost based on larger run quantity
» Flexible shipment dates and quantities

• Inventory Management Service

» Custom product stocked for you
» Immediate shipments

Sample Program

We offer many options to obtain sample materials.

• Sample Packs

» Contain an array of materials
» ZipShip, synthetic, wristbands, receipt paper

• Strip of Material

» Evaluation of adhesive, thickness and durability

• Sample Roll

» Available in select sizes for most materials
» Evaluation of adhesive, thickness and durability
» Ability to print many labels

• ZipShip Roll

» Available in several sizes for our most popular materials
» Full evaluation to test in application

• Pilot Run

» Exact size and configuration
» Full evaluation to test in application

A world-class convertor of labels, tags, receipt paper and
wristbands, Zebra specializes in narrow-web flexographic printing
on thermal materials. By making and testing our own printer
supplies, we can assure you receive the highest-quality products
performance-matched to your Zebra printer and application. Our
multiple manufacturing locations provide convenient shipping
throughout North America.

Printing

• Up to eight-color printing with special water-based inks for
thermal materials

• Up to three UV colors or coatings

• Front- and back-side printing

• Computerized vision-inspection systems

• UL mark

Converting

• Roll-to-roll and fanfolding

• Press widths from 7 inches to 20 inches

• Laminating

• Die cutting up to five stations

• Perforations, face slits, and back slits

• Adhesive deadening and spot coating

• UL/cUL and CSA recognized

Finishing

• 3/4-inch to 6-inch cores

• Shrink-wrapping

• Custom kits

With more than 25 years of experience working
with thermal print technology, Zebra’s Supplies
R&D team has unparalleled knowledge of
supplies for Zebra printers. With access to
all Zebra printers and thousands of different
materials, we can find the right material for
your application.

We Can Test

• Image abrasion/durability

• Accelerated outdoor life

• Adhesion strength on various materials

• Temperatures from -112º F/-80º C to

1,000º F/538º C

• Material tear strength

• Harsh chemicals

• Printhead life

Services Offered

• Application assistance and testing

• New material development

• Exact-match samples

• UL/cUL and CSA approvals

• UID approvals

• IMDS approvals

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MATERIAL NAMING CONVENTION COMPARISON OF THERMAL TRANSFER RIBBONS

Example: 8000T Piggyback

Specialty 8000 T Piggyback

Family

Classification

Print

Technology

Z-Perform™

Z-Select™

IQ Color

PolyO™

PolyPro™

Z-Xtreme™

Z-Ultimate

®

Z-Supreme™

1000
2000
3000
4000
5000
8000

D

(Direct thermal)

T

(Thermal transfer)

Z-Endure™

Specialty

Family

Zebra offers a variety of paper and synthetic media,
which will meet the requirements of most applications.
Paper offers an inexpensive way to print in a variety of
general-purpose applications, while synthetic offers more
durable, long-lasting results with resistance to abrasion,
moisture, and chemicals.

Paper Synthetic

• Z-Perform

• Z-Select

• IQ Color

• Specialty

• PolyO

• PolyPro

• Z-Xtreme

• Z-Ultimate

• Z-Supreme

• Z-Endure™

Classifications

Zebra media products are classified by their level of
performance and cost. Specialty products are classified
separately.

1000-5000 8000

The higher the
number, the higher
the performance

Specialty products with some
unique features designed for
specialized applications

Print Technology

Thermal transfer technology uses a ribbon to transfer an
image onto the label material. Direct thermal technology
does not require a ribbon. Instead, a chemically coated
heat-sensitive material produces images as heat is
applied to the surface.

Direct Thermal Thermal Transfer

• Primarily indoor use

• Short to medium-

term lifespan

• Minimal chemical
resistance

Indoor or outdoor usage

Medium to long-term lifespan

Excellent chemical resistance

Ribbon needed

• No ribbon

Unique Feature

The unique feature is a material attribute that differentiates the product. For example, the product can be described
by the color, adhesive, material, or whether it is a tag or receipt.

Unique

Features

Color

Adhesive

Tag/Receipt

Material

Ribbon Formulation

2000 Standard Wax Coated Paper

2100
High-Performance

6000
High-Performance

5319 Performance Wax

5555 Standard Wax/Resin

3200
High-Performance

6100
High-Performance

5586 Premium Wax/Resin

5095
High-Performance

6200
High-Performance

5100 Premium Resin Gloss Synthetics

Image Lock Resin

Wax Coated Paper

Wax Coated Paper

Wax/Resin

Wax/Resin

Resin

Resin

Material
compatibility

Uncoated Paper/
Coated Paper

Coated Paper/
Matte Synthetics

Coated Paper/
Matte Synthetics

Coated Paper/
Matte Synthetics

Coated Paper/
Matte Synthetics

Gloss Paper/
Gloss Synthetics

Gloss Paper/
Gloss Synthetics

Gloss/Matte
Synthetics

Darkness setting Print speed

Low High Low High Low High Low High

Scratch/smear

resistance

Chemical resistance

ADHESIVES

Adhesive Description

Acrylic General-purpose; provides long-term adhesion; resistance to chemicals and UV exposure; works across a wide temperature range

Rubber General-purpose; provides good initial tack; offers adhesion to rough surfaces; not recommended for auto apply

High-Performance Offers higher resistance to chemicals and UV exposure; often has agency approval such as indirect food contact (FDA 175.105), UL/cUL and CSA approval

High-Temp Maintains strong adhesion at high temperatures (over 300º F /149º C)

Cold-Temp Maintains strong adhesion at low temperatures (down to -112º F /-80º C)

All-Temp May be applied to temperatures below freezing (32º F /0º C)

Removable Clean removal from most surfaces without damaging the label or the surface

Ultra-Removable Clean removal from nearly all surfaces, including metal and glass, without damaging the label or the surface

Multi-Removable

High-Tack Acrylic Works well on hard-to-label surfaces and provides good resistance to chemicals and UV exposure

High-Tack Rubber Works very well on hard-to-label surfaces; provides good initial tack

*All adhesives above are permanent unless stated otherwise.

Offers dual functionality; provides permanent long-term adhesion but also allows for clean removal; repositionable to allow for removal, adjustment, and
reapplication

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UL/cUL-RECOGNIZED AND CSA-ACCEPTED
LABELING SYSTEM

UID SOLUTION SUPPLIES SELECTOR GUIDE

Zebra offers one of the largest selections of UL/cUL-certified label and ribbon combinations. In addition, all of our
locations are authorized to pre-print the UL mark.

Product Material Ribbon Recognition

Z-Supreme 2000T White Polyimide 5095, 5100 UL/cUL indoor

Z-Supreme 4000T White Polyimide 5095, 5100 UL/cUL indoor

Z-Ultimate 4000T White Polyester 5095, 5100 UL/cUL indoor/outdoor; CSA indoor/outdoor

Z-Ultimate 4000T Silver Polyester 5095, 5100 UL/cUL indoor/outdoor; CSA indoor/outdoor

Z-Ultimate 4000T Removable Polyester 5095, 5100 UL/cUL indoor

Z-Ultimate 4000T High-Tack Polyester 5095, 5100 UL/cUL indoor/outdoor; CSA indoor/outdoor

Z-Ultimate 3000T White Polyester 5095, 5100 UL/cUL indoor/outdoor; CSA indoor/outdoor

Z-Ultimate 3000T Silver Polyester 5095, 5100 UL/cUL indoor/outdoor; CSA indoor/outdoor

Z-Ultimate 2000T White Polyester 5095, 5100 UL indoor

Z-Xtreme 4000T White Polyester 5319, 3200, 5586, 5095, 5100 UL/cUL indoor/outdoor; CSA indoor/outdoor

Z-Xtreme 4000T Silver Polyester 5319, 3200, 5586, 5095, 5100 UL/cUL indoor/outdoor; CSA indoor/outdoor

Z-Xtreme 4000T High-Tack White Polyester 5319, 3200, 5586, 5095, 5100 UL/cUL indoor/outdoor; CSA indoor/outdoor

Z-Xtreme 4000T High-Tack Silver Polyester 5319, 3200, 5586, 5095, 5100 UL/cUL indoor/outdoor; CSA indoor/outdoor

Z-Xtreme 2000T White Polyester 3200, 5586, 5095 UL/cUL indoor

Media & ribbon
combination

Ribbon type

Material
description

Adhesive types

Minimum
application
temp.

Service temp.

Surface to
be labeled

Z-Ultimate 4000T

White with

5100 Ribbon

Resin Resin Resin Resin Resin Resin Resin Wax-Resin

Gloss Polyester Gloss Polyester Matte Polyester Matte Polyester

Permanent

Acrylic

50° F/10° C 50° F/10° C 50° F/10° C 40° F/4° C 10° F/-12° C 50° F/10° C 50° F/10° C 50° F/10° C

-40° F to 302° F

-40° C to 150° C

Corrugate, Paper,

Packaging Films,

Metal, Glass

Z-Ultimate 4000T

Silver with 5100

Ribbon

Permanent

Acrylic

-40° F to 302° F

-40° C to 150° C

Corrugate, Paper,

Packaging Films,

Metal, Glass

Z-Xtreme 5000T

with Image

Lock™ Ribbon

High-Tack

Permanent

Acrylic

-40° F to 302° F

-40° C to 150° C

Corrugate, Paper,

Packaging Films,

Metal, Glass

8000T Ultra

High-Tack Matte

with 5095 Ribbon

High-Tack

Permanent

Acrylic

-20° F to 302° F

-29° C to 150° C

Corrugate, Paper,

Packaging Films,

Metal, Glass,

Rough Surfaces

PolyPro 4000T

with 5095 Ribbon

Matte

Polypropylene

Permanent

Acrylic

-40° F to 250° F

-40° C to 121° C

Corrugate, Paper,

Packaging Films,

Metal, Glass

8000T Image

Lock with Image

Lock Ribbon

Polyolefin

Permanent

Acrylic

-112° F to 248° F

-80° C to 120° C

Corrugate, Paper,

Packaging Films,

Metal, Glass,

Curved Surfaces

Z-Endure™ 4000T
with 5100 Ribbon

Semi-Gloss

Acrylic

Permanent

Acrylic

-40° F to 302° F

-40° C to 150° C

Corrugate, Paper,

Packaging Films,

Metal, Glass

8000T Piggyback
Clear Matte with

5586 Ribbon

Gloss/Matte

Polyester

Combination

Permanent

Acrylic

-40° F to 302° F

-40° C to 150° C

Corrugate, Paper,

Packaging Films,

Metal, Glass

Z-Xtreme 2000T Silver Polyester 3200, 5586, 5095 UL/cUL indoor

Z-Xtreme 2000T Clear Polyester 3200, 5586, 5095 UL/cUL indoor

8000T Void Matte Polyester 5586, 5095 UL/cUL indoor/outdoor

Many Zebra printing systems are recognized by Underwriters Laboratory (UL/cUL) and accepted by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) for printing indoor- and outdoor-use labels. These media/ribbon combinations include the above. If your
application requires a UL/cUL-recognized or CSA-accepted labeling system, please consult with your Zebra account executive to determine which printer models can be used with these UL/cUL and CSA label/ribbon combinations.

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY

Reducing our impact on the environment is important to us all. Many organizations have developed environmental
sustainability plans that include purchasing more environmentally friendly products. In support of these initiatives, Zebra
has added eco-friendly thermal transfer labels to its line of materials. To find these materials, look for:

In addition to offering environmentally-friendly products, our manufacturing plants recycle much of their waste. This
includes the recycling of waste matrix (a by-product of the converting process) plastic banding, stretch film, corrugate,
fiber and plastic cores, plastic card material, office paper and light bulbs.

ECO-

FRIENDLY

Environment

Resistance

Compliant to
MIL PRF
61002A

Indoor

Outdoor up to

3 years

Moisture,

Abrasion, Weak-

to-Moderate

Chemicals

Type II, Grade

A B & C, Style 1,

Composition b

Indoor

Outdoor up to

3 years

Moisture,
Abrasion,
Weak-to­Moderate

Chemicals

Type II, Grade

A B & C, Style 1,

Composition b

Indoor

Outdoor up to

3 years

Moisture,
Abrasion,
Weak-to­Moderate

Chemicals

Type II, Grade

A B & C, Style 1,

Composition b

Indoor

Outdoor up to

3 years

Moisture,
Weak-to­Moderate

Chemicals

Type II, Grade

A B & C, Style 1,

Composition b

Indoor

Outdoor up to

2 years

Moisture,

Weak-to-Harsh

Chemicals

Type II, Grade

A B & C, Style 1,

Composition b

Indoor

Outdoor up to

5 years

Moisture,
Abrasion,

Weak-to-Harsh

Chemicals

Type II, Grade

A B & C, Style 1,

Composition b

Indoor

Outdoor up to

10 years

Moisture,
Abrasion,
Weak-to­Moderate

Chemicals

Type II, Grade

A B & C, Style 1,

Composition b

Indoor

Outdoor up to

3 years

Moisture,
Abrasion,

Weak-to-Harsh

Chemicals

Type II, Grade

A B & C, Style 1,

Composition b

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