Zebra ZD500 printers are both direct thermal and thermal transfer - so can use both types of labels, all of which are supplied on 25mm cores. If you are using thermal transfer labels, then you need to use a thermal transfer ribbon to produce the image - we sell Zebra thermal transfer ribbons for the ZD500 printers here. The Zebra ZD500 printer has a maximum label width of 102mm - please be sure to select the correct labels for your printer.

To understand the difference between thermal transfer and direct thermal labels click HERE 

As a supplies specialise Zebra business partner we only only sell genuine Zebra labels for ZD500 printers which ensures reliable, high-quality printing. Our Zebra ZD500 direct thermal and thermal transfer barcode labels are performance-matched to Zebra ZD500 label printers for crisp, dependable output.

Zebra ZD500 labels are available in the following types:

• Zebra Z-Perform 1000D - a white economy uncoated direct thermal paper label, which produces black visible light images with Zebra thermal printers. The acrylic based adhesive offers good initial tack and adhesion on a wide range of surfaces. Zebra Z-Perform 1000D is not recommended for applications involving long term exposure to sunlight or extreme heat.
• Zebra Z-Select 2000D - a smooth bright white, topcoated direct thermal label stock which produces high contrast black images with Zebra thermal printers. The thermally sensitive top coating ensures maximum printhead life, gives superior smudge resistance and protects the label from environmental conditions. The adhesive gives good performance across a range of temperatures and on a wide variety of surfaces. Zebra Z-Select 2000D is not recommended for applications involving long term exposure to sunlight or extreme heat.
• Zebra Z-Perform 1000T - an uncoated, supercalendered thermal transfer paper label stock, which produces scannable barcodes and acceptable images when matched with Zebra  thermal transfer ribbons. The general purpose permanent acrylic based adhesive offers high initial tack and adhesion on corrugated packaging materials for applications of less than three years (indoor usage). Zebra Z-Perform 1000T is recommended for use with Zebra 2300 and Zebra 2100 wax thermal transfer ribbons.
• Zebra Z-Select 2000T - an ultra smooth topcoated white paper label stock, which produces excellent quality images, including rotated barcodes, graphics and small images, at speeds up to 305mm per second. Compatible with Zebra 2100 and Zebra 2300 wax thermal transfer ribbons and Zebra 3400 wax / resin thermal transfer ribbons for standard thermal printing. Suitable for use with Zebra 3200 wax / resin thermal transfer ribbons for applications requiring improved smear and and scratch resistance.
• Zebra Z-Ultimate 3000T White and Zebra Z-Ultimate 3000T Silver - a top coated gloss polyester thermal transfer label stock with excellent print quality, available in gloss white and gloss silver. Coated specially for use with Zebra 4800 and Zebra 5095 resin ribbons to provide outstanding print quality and image durability. High strength acrylic adhesive offers superior strength and adhesion for a wide variety of surfaces. Unparalleled smear and scratch resistance for a thermal transfer label.
• Zebra 8000T Cryocool - thermal transfer printable polypropylene label coated with a high performance acrylic adhesive for use in cryogenic applications. The adhesive offers resistance to temperatures as low as -196C for liquid nitrogen applications. It is designed for use with Zebra 5095 resin ribbons to produce excellent print quality. The smear and scratch resistance together with low temperature performance make 8000T Cryocool and excellent choice for applications requiring a combination of image durability and extreme low temperature adhesion.