Spec Sheet

Family
Z-Perform™
Z-Select™
IQ Color
PolyO™
PolyPro™
Z-Xtreme™
Z-Ultimate
®
Z-Supreme™
Z-Endure™
Specialty
Classification
1000
2000
3000
4000
5000
8000
Specialty 8000 T Piggyback
Print
Technology
D
(Direct thermal)
T
(Thermal transfer)
Unique
Features
Color
Adhesive
Tag/Receipt
Material
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
• No ribbon
Indoor or outdoor usage
Medium to long-term lifespan
Excellent chemical resistance
Ribbon needed
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.
Example: 8000T Piggyback
Ribbon Formulation
Material
compatibility
Darkness setting Print speed
Scratch/smear
resistance
Chemical resistance
Low High Low High Low High Low High
2000 Standard Wax Coated Paper
2100
High-Performance
Wax Coated Paper
5319 Performance Wax
Uncoated Paper/
Coated Paper
5555 Standard Wax/Resin
Coated Paper/
Matte Synthetics
3200
High-Performance
Wax/Resin
Coated Paper/
Matte Synthetics
5586 Premium Wax/Resin
Coated Paper/
Matte Synthetics
5095
High-Performance
Resin
Gloss Paper/
Gloss Synthetics
5100 Premium Resin Gloss Synthetics
Image Lock Resin
Gloss/Matte
Synthetics
54
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
Offers dual functionality; provides permanent long-term adhesion but also allows for clean removal; repositionable to allow for removal, adjustment, and
reapplication
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.
MATERIAL NAMING CONVENTION COMPARISON OF THERMAL TRANSFER RIBBONS
ADHESIVES