Genuine Zebra thermal transfer ribbons for Zebra mid-range, industrial and high performance printers - ribbons supplied on 25mm cores. These ribbons are suitable for Zebra S4M, Zebra ZT220 (maximum 300m ribbons), Zebra ZT230, ZT410, ZT420, ZT411, ZT421, ZT60, ZT620, Zebra ZM400, Zebra ZM600, Zebra 105SL, Zebra 105SLPlus, Zebra 110Xi4, Zebra 140Xi4, Zebra 170Xi4 and Zebra 220Xi4.

If you use thermal transfer labels you will need to use a thermal transfer ribbon in conjunction with the labels to print an image. The type of ribbon you select is importance and should match the label you use. The ribbon should be at least as wide as the label plus backer -  the ribbon acts as a barrier between the printhead and label material (as well as printing the image) and therefore ensuring that your ribbon is the correct size for your labels will reducing printhead wear.

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The Zebra industrial thermal transfer ribbon range consists of: 

Wax:

• Zebra 1600 economy wax thermal transfer ribbons are a low cost wax ribbon that is suitable for printing on most uncoated and coated paper labels and tags. Suggested applications are : general purpose labelling, shipping and receiving, inventory tracking, warehousing and distribution, retail labels and tags. The Zebra 2300 wax ribbon is ideally suited for use with Zebra Z-Perform 1000T uncoated thermal transfer labels and Zebra Z-Select 2000T coated thermal transfer labels. 

• Zebra 2300 standard wax thermal transfer ribbons provide very good print quality on most uncoated and coated paper facestocks. It provides good print quality on normal and rotated barcodes at speeds of up to 254mm per second. Its low print energy requirements for image transfer and its superior backcoating make this a superb pure wax ribbon choice for all Zebra thermal transfer printers. Suggested applications for Zebra 2300  standard wax thermal transfer ribbons are general purpose labelling, shipping and receiving and inventory tracking. The Zebra 2300 wax ribbon is ideally suited for use with Zebra Z-Perform 1000T uncoated thermal transfer labels and Zebra Z-Select 2000T coated thermal transfer labels. 
• Zebra 2100 high performance wax thermal wax thermal transfer ribbons are resin enhanced and offer superior abrasion resistance when compared to conventional was ribbon products. The Zebra 2100 thermal transfer ribbon provides excellent print quality on normal and rotated barcodes on coated and uncoated thermal transfer labels and tags, as well as many many synthetic label materials. Its low print energy requirements for image transfer make it the ideal choice for extremely high print speeds up to 304.8mm per second.  The Zebra 2100 high performance wax thermal transfer ribbon is ideal for use with Zebra 1000T uncoated thermal transfer labels and Zebra Z-Select 2000T coated thermal transfer labels. 

Wax/Resin

• Zebra 3200 premium wax / resin thermal transfer ribbon is a special ink formulation for use with all Zebra thermal transfer printers. The Zebra 3200 thermal transfer ribbon provides outstanding print quality on a wide range of label materials and provides smear and scratch resistance on Zebra paper and synthetic label materials. In addition, it offers good resistance against many everyday chemicals resulting in staying power and durability in harsh environments. Suggested applications for Zebra 3200 thermal transfer ribbons are outdoor product labelling and retail shelf-edge labelling.  The Zebra 3200 high performance wax thermal transfer ribbon is ideal for use with Zebra 1000T uncoated thermal transfer labels and Zebra Z-Select 2000T coated thermal transfer labels. 
• Zebra 3400 high performance wax / resin thermal transfer ribbon offers excellent print quality on a wide range of coated and uncoated paper labels and many matt synthetic labels materials. The ribbon excels when rotated barcodes are required. This high performance ribbon also provides good abrasion resistance and is competitively priced, offering an economical solution to many industrial and retail labelling applications. Suggested applications for the Zebra 3400 thermal transfer ribbons are shelf-edge label and tags, box and pallet labelling, inventory labels, labels exposed to steam, alkali or acid solutions and industrial labels with medium life expectancy. The Zebra 3400 high performance wax thermal transfer ribbon is ideal for use with Zebra 1000T uncoated thermal transfer labels and Zebra Z-Select 2000T coated thermal transfer labels. 

Resin

• Zebra 5095 high performance resin thermal transfer ribbons provide images resistant to most harsh environments (smearing, moisture, abrasion, extreme temperature and chemicals) when printed with our Zebra synthetic labels and tags. The low energy requirements for this ribbon will allow for excellent print quality even when very small fonts are required and high print speeds are possible.  Suggested applications for Zebra 5095 thermal transfer ribbons are chemical container labelling, automotive labels, industrial rating plates. Zebra 5095 thermal transfer ribbons are ideal for use with Zebra Z-Ultimate 3000T gloss white polyester and Z-Ultimate 3000T gloss silver polyester. 
• Zebra 4800 performance resin thermal transfer ribbons offer exceptional abrasion and solvent resistance on a wide variety of label materials, while still providing excellent edge definition. This ribbon is an excellent choice for printing dense barcodes and high resolution graphics. Its unique resin base provides excellent resistance to outdoor elements and many chemical solvents. Suggested applications for Zebra 4800 thermal transfer ribbons are steel mill labels, automotive labels, labels exposed to harsh outdoor environments. Zebra 4800 thermal transfer ribbons are ideal for use with Zebra Z-Ultimate 3000T gloss white polyester and Z-Ultimate 3000T gloss silver polyester.