How-to

Zebra thermal transfer printer without ribbon: set direct thermal

Check your labels with a scratch test, then set Direct Thermal or Thermal Transfer in the ZDesigner driver and on the printer, so jobs stop printing blank or switching back.

10 min Difficulty: Easy Updated: By SCANSHOP team
In this guide

    Most Zebra thermal transfer printers can print with or without ribbon, but only when the print method matches your labels. When it doesn't, you get blank labels or a ribbon alert. This applies to the ZD421t, ZD220t, ZD230t, ZD621t, ZD611t, ZT231, ZT411, ZT421 and ZT610/ZT620.

    Which print method do you need?

    The labels decide. Thermal transfer labels need a ribbon: heat transfers ink from the ribbon onto the label. Direct thermal labels have a heat-sensitive coating that darkens under the printhead, so they need no ribbon.

    Labels Ribbon Print method Result
    Direct thermal None Direct Thermal Correct. Typical for shipping labels.
    Thermal transfer Loaded, wider than the label Thermal Transfer Correct.
    Direct thermal Loaded Direct Thermal Not needed: Zebra says remove the ribbon. ZT printers show "Ribbon In" but keep printing; on the ZD421 and ZD621, Zebra says the printer can't print like this.
    Thermal transfer None Direct Thermal Blank labels.
    Direct thermal None Thermal Transfer Wrong setting. ZT printers stop with "Ribbon Out" and wait for ribbon.
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    Left: thermal transfer. Right: direct thermal. 1 Printhead with heating line · 2 Ribbon supply roll · 3 Ribbon take-up · 4 Labels on liner · 5 Platen roller · 6 Heat goes straight into the label's coating · 7 Ribbon spindles stay empty · Arrows: label feed direction

    Check which labels you have

    Use Zebra's scratch test: scratch the print side of a label firmly and quickly with a fingernail or a pen cap. Friction heat darkens a direct thermal coating.

    • A black mark appears: direct thermal. Print without ribbon.
    • No mark: thermal transfer. You need a ribbon.

    Unsure? Ask your label supplier. Our 100×150 mm direct thermal labels print without ribbon; our 100×150 mm thermal transfer labels need one.

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    1 Scratch firmly and quickly with a fingernail or pen cap · 2 Black mark: direct thermal · 3 No mark: thermal transfer · 4 Print without ribbon · 5 Load a ribbon

    Remove or load the ribbon

    To direct thermal: open the printer and take the ribbon off both spindles.

    Back to thermal transfer: load the ribbon as shown in the setup guide for your ZD421, ZD220/ZD230, ZD621, ZT231, ZT411 or ZT610/ZT620. Use ribbon wider than your labels, in the width, length and core size your printer takes. On ZD desktop models, press FEED after loading to advance at least 20 cm; this removes slack and wrinkles. Standard ZT printers take ribbon coated on the outside.

    ZD411T/ZD421T/ZD611T/ZD621T Changing Ribbon

    Video: Zebra Technologies

    Set the print method in the driver

    If you print from Windows, change the driver first. Zebra notes that the driver and label software override the printer's own settings.

    1. Open Settings › Bluetooth & devices › Printers & scanners, choose your ZDesigner printer and open Printing preferences.
    2. Under Print Options, set Printing mode to Thermal Direct for labels without ribbon, or Thermal Transfer with ribbon.
    3. Click Apply and OK.
    4. If your label software has its own print method setting, change it there too.

    "Thermal Direct" in the driver is "Direct Thermal" on the printer. No driver yet? See Install the ZDesigner driver on Windows 11.

    Set the print method on the printer

    The printer stores its own print method. Set it to match, especially if your software sends ZPL without the ZDesigner driver.

    Printer Where
    ZT231, ZT411, ZT421, ZT610, ZT620 (touch display) Print › Print Quality › Print Type: Direct Thermal or Thermal Transfer. On the ZT231 and ZT610/ZT620, the Print wizard (Wizards › Print › Start Print) also asks for the print type.
    ZD621 and ZD611t with colour touch display Print › Print Quality › Print Type
    ZD421, ZD220, ZD230, ZD621 without display No menu. Use Zebra Setup Utilities, the Printer Setup Utility app or a ZPL command (below).

    Zebra Setup Utilities (Windows)

    1. Select your printer and click Configure Printer Settings.
    2. Click Next twice to reach the Media window.
    3. Set Print Mode to Direct Thermal (not using ribbon) or Thermal Transfer (using ribbon).
    4. Continue to the last screen and click Finish to send the settings to the printer.

    Printer Setup Utility app

    In Zebra's app for Android, tap Settings › Media, set Transfer Type and tap Apply.

    ZPL command

    ^MTD sets direct thermal and ^MTT sets thermal transfer. ^JUS saves the current settings, so they survive a restart. Save this line in Notepad and send the file with Zebra Setup Utilities:

    ^XA^MTD^JUS^XZ

    To check the result, print a configuration report and look at PRINT METHOD: DIRECT-THERMAL or THERMAL-TRANS. On a ZD421, ZD611, ZD621 or ZT model, hold FEED + CANCEL for 2 seconds while the printer is ready; ZT models also offer System › Settings › Print: System Settings. On a ZD220 or ZD230, hold FEED until the STATUS light flashes once, then release.

    Which setting wins

    Zebra's support article Printer Settings Change When I Print a Label explains it: software always overrides the printer settings. The driver or label software can send ZPL commands with each label that change the printer's settings, including whether it uses ribbon. ZPL settings stay in effect until a later command changes them. So if the driver or a label template still says Thermal Transfer, the next job can switch the printer back. Set the same method in the driver, the label software and the printer.

    Calibrate and print a test label

    Zebra recommends calibrating when you switch to a different type of ribbon or media, or when ribbon isn't detected correctly. Follow the guide for your model: ZD421, ZD220/ZD230, ZD621, ZT231 or ZT610/ZT620. Then print one label from your normal software and scan the barcodes.

    Adjust darkness and speed

    Check print quality after the switch. Zebra's advice: use the lowest darkness that prints well; slower speeds usually print better. Too much darkness blurs barcodes, can burn through the ribbon and wears the printhead. Stay within your labels' maximum speed. Darkness and Speed are under Print Options in the driver and under Print › Print Quality on display models. See also faded print.

    Common problems

    What you see Likely cause Fix
    Labels feed but come out blank Thermal transfer labels without ribbon, or labels loaded upside down Scratch test. No mark: load ribbon, set Thermal Transfer.
    "Ribbon Out" with direct thermal labels (ZT models) Printer or driver still set to Thermal Transfer Set Direct Thermal in the driver and printer.
    "Ribbon In" (ZT models: SUPPLIES light flashing yellow) Ribbon loaded in Direct Thermal mode Remove the ribbon, or set Thermal Transfer for thermal transfer labels. Message stays without ribbon? Calibrate.
    Very faint print Darkness too low for these labels, or speed too high Raise darkness step by step, then lower speed. Clean the printhead.
    Switches back after each job Driver or label template still set to the other method Change the driver and label software, then save the printer setting.
    Ribbon wrinkles after switching back Ribbon slack, tension or printhead pressure Feed at least 20 cm after loading. See ribbon wrinkles.
    Labels darken or fade in sun or heat Limits of direct thermal labels Zebra: direct thermal labels resist heat and light poorly and may fade over time. For durable or outdoor labels, use thermal transfer.

    Frequently asked questions

    Can I use a thermal transfer printer without ribbon?

    Yes, with direct thermal labels: remove the ribbon and set Direct Thermal in the driver and on the printer. Thermal transfer labels always need ribbon.

    Why does my Zebra print blank labels?

    Usually thermal transfer labels are printing without ribbon. Scratch a label: no black mark means you need ribbon and Thermal Transfer.

    How do I switch my Zebra to direct thermal?

    Remove the ribbon, set Printing mode to Thermal Direct in the driver and Direct Thermal on the printer, then calibrate.

    Why does my Zebra keep switching back to thermal transfer?

    The driver or label software still says Thermal Transfer, and software settings override the printer. Change it there too.

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    Used in this guide

    Compatible consumables and accessories for the Zebra ZD220.

    Products used in this guide

    ProductPrice
    Thermal labels 100x150 / 500 pcs, 40 g, matt acrylic glue, outer beam, white color, rounded corners Thermal labels 100x150 / 500 pcs, 40 g, matt acrylic glue, outer beam, white color, rounded cornersKK00012111,60 €+VATIn stock
    Thermal transfer labels 100x150 / 1000 pcs, 76 g, semi-gloss acrylic adhesive 1 row an external coil white corners rounded Thermal transfer labels 100x150 / 1000 pcs, 76 g, semi-gloss acrylic adhesive 1 row an external coil white corners roundedKK00013524,14 €+VATIn stock
    Zebra 3200 Wax/Resin Ribbon 110 mm × 74 m, Out, Black (03200GS11007) Zebra 3200 Wax/Resin Ribbon 110 mm × 74 m, Out, Black03200GS110075,33 €+VATIn stock
    Zebra ZD421t Desktop Label Printer (ZD4A042-30EE00EZ) Zebra ZD421t Desktop Label PrinterZD4A042-30EE00EZ408,25 €+VATIn stock

    Compatible ribbons

    ProductWidth Length Type Ink sideCorePrice
    Zebra 2300 Wax Ribbon 110 mm × 74 m, Out, Black (02300GS11007) Zebra 2300 Wax Ribbon 110 mm × 74 m02300GS11007110 mm 74 m Wax Outside12.7 mm2,76 €+VATIn stock
    Zebra 3200 Wax/Resin Ribbon 110 mm × 74 m, Out, Black (03200GS11007) Zebra 3200 Wax/Resin Ribbon 110 mm × 74 m03200GS11007110 mm 74 m Wax/Resin Outside12.7 mm5,33 €+VATIn stock
    Zebra 5095 Resin Ribbon 64 mm × 74 m, Out, Black (05095GS06407) Zebra 5095 Resin Ribbon 64 mm × 74 m05095GS0640764 mm 74 m Resin Outside12.7 mm5,10 €+VATIn stock
    Zebra 2300 Wax Ribbon 64 mm × 74 m, Out, Black (02300GS06407) Zebra 2300 Wax Ribbon 64 mm × 74 m02300GS0640764 mm 74 m Wax Outside12.7 mm1,61 €+VATIn stock
    Zebra 5095 Resin Ribbon 110 mm × 74 m, Out, Black (05095GS11007) Zebra 5095 Resin Ribbon 110 mm × 74 m05095GS11007110 mm 74 m Resin Outside12.7 mm8,75 €+VATIn stock
    Zebra 2300 Wax Ribbon 84 mm × 74 m, Out, Black (02300GS08407) Zebra 2300 Wax Ribbon 84 mm × 74 m02300GS0840784 mm 74 m Wax Outside12.7 mm2,03 €+VATIn stock
    Zebra 3200 Wax/Resin Ribbon 56.9 mm × 74 m, Out, Black (800132-102) Zebra 3200 Wax/Resin Ribbon 56.9 mm × 74 m800132-10256.9 mm 74 m Wax/Resin Outside12.7 mm3,07 €+VATIn stock
    Zebra 2300 Wax Ribbon 56.9 mm × 74 m, Out, Black (800132-002) Zebra 2300 Wax Ribbon 56.9 mm × 74 m800132-00256.9 mm 74 m Wax Outside12.7 mm2,44 €+VATIn stock
    Zebra 2300 Wax Ribbon 110 mm × 300 m, Out, Black (02300BK11030) Zebra 2300 Wax Ribbon 110 mm × 300 m02300BK11030110 mm 300 m Wax Outside25.4 mm8,30 €+VATIn stock
    Zebra 5095 Resin Ribbon 84 mm × 74 m, Out, Black (05095GS08407) Zebra 5095 Resin Ribbon 84 mm × 74 m05095GS0840784 mm 74 m Resin Outside12.7 mm6,69 €+VATIn stock
    Zebra 5095 Resin Ribbon 56.9 mm × 74 m, Out, Black (800132-202) Zebra 5095 Resin Ribbon 56.9 mm × 74 m800132-20256.9 mm 74 m Resin Outside12.7 mm4,65 €+VATIn stock
    Zebra 3200 Wax/Resin Ribbon 64 mm × 74 m, Out, Black (03200GS06407) Zebra 3200 Wax/Resin Ribbon 64 mm × 74 m03200GS0640764 mm 74 m Wax/Resin Outside12.7 mm3,12 €+VATIn stock
    Zebra 3200 Wax/Resin Ribbon 110 mm × 300 m, Out, Black (03200BK11030) Zebra 3200 Wax/Resin Ribbon 110 mm × 300 m03200BK11030110 mm 300 m Wax/Resin Outside25.4 mm16,98 €+VATIn stock
    Zebra 2300 Wax Ribbon 33 mm × 74 m, Out, Black (02300GS03307) Zebra 2300 Wax Ribbon 33 mm × 74 m02300GS0330733 mm 74 m Wax Outside12.7 mm1,19 €+VATIn stock
    Zebra 2300 Wax Ribbon 60 mm × 300 m, Out, Black (02300BK06030) Zebra 2300 Wax Ribbon 60 mm × 300 m02300BK0603060 mm 300 m Wax Outside25.4 mm4,52 €+VATIn stock
    Zebra 2300 Wax Ribbon 83 mm × 300 m, Out, Black (02300BK08330) Zebra 2300 Wax Ribbon 83 mm × 300 m02300BK0833083 mm 300 m Wax Outside25.4 mm6,26 €+VATIn stock
    Zebra 5095 Resin Ribbon 60 mm × 300 m, Out, Black (05095BK06030) Zebra 5095 Resin Ribbon 60 mm × 300 m05095BK0603060 mm 300 m Resin Outside25.4 mm18,87 €+VATIn stock
    Zebra 5095 Resin Ribbon 110 mm × 300 m, Out, Black (05095BK11030) Zebra 5095 Resin Ribbon 110 mm × 300 m05095BK11030110 mm 300 m Resin Outside25.4 mm34,59 €+VATIn stock
    Zebra 2300 Wax Ribbon 110 mm × 300 m, Out, Black (02300GT11030) Zebra 2300 Wax Ribbon 110 mm × 300 m02300GT11030110 mm 300 m Wax Outside25.4 mm8,72 €+VATIn stock
    Zebra 3300 Wax/Resin Ribbon 84 mm × 74 m, Out, Black (03300GS08407) Zebra 3300 Wax/Resin Ribbon 84 mm × 74 m03300GS0840784 mm 74 m Wax/Resin Outside12.7 mm2,80 €+VATIn stock
    Zebra 3200 Wax/Resin Ribbon 60 mm × 300 m, Out, Black (03200BK06030) Zebra 3200 Wax/Resin Ribbon 60 mm × 300 m03200BK0603060 mm 300 m Wax/Resin Outside25.4 mm9,24 €+VATIn stock
    Zebra 5095 Resin Ribbon 83 mm × 300 m, Out, Black (05095BK08330) Zebra 5095 Resin Ribbon 83 mm × 300 m05095BK0833083 mm 300 m Resin Outside25.4 mm26,10 €+VATIn stock
    Zebra 3300 Wax/Resin Ribbon 110 mm × 74 m, Out, Black (03300GS11007) Zebra 3300 Wax/Resin Ribbon 110 mm × 74 m03300GS11007110 mm 74 m Wax/Resin Outside12.7 mm3,65 €+VATOut of stock View
    Zebra 5095 Resin Ribbon 33 mm × 74 m, Out, Black (800132-201) Zebra 5095 Resin Ribbon 33 mm × 74 m800132-20133 mm 74 m Resin Outside12.7 mm2,70 €+VATIn stock
    Zebra 3200 Wax/Resin Ribbon 83 mm × 300 m, Out, Black (03200BK08330) Zebra 3200 Wax/Resin Ribbon 83 mm × 300 m03200BK0833083 mm 300 m Wax/Resin Outside25.4 mm12,81 €+VATIn stock
    Zebra 5095 Resin Ribbon 56.9 mm × 74 m, Out, Black (05095ZD25707) Zebra 5095 Resin Ribbon 56.9 mm × 74 m05095ZD2570756.9 mm 74 m Resin Outside12.7 mm4,65 €+VATIn stock
    Zebra 2300 Wax Ribbon 33 mm × 74 m, Out, Black (800132-001) Zebra 2300 Wax Ribbon 33 mm × 74 m800132-00133 mm 74 m Wax Outside12.7 mm1,41 €+VATIn stock
    Zebra 2300 Wax Ribbon 56.9 mm × 74 m, Out, Black (02300ZD25707) Zebra 2300 Wax Ribbon 56.9 mm × 74 m02300ZD2570756.9 mm 74 m Wax Outside12.7 mm2,44 €+VATIn stock
    Zebra 3200 Wax/Resin Ribbon 84 mm × 74 m, Out, Black (03200GS08407) Zebra 3200 Wax/Resin Ribbon 84 mm × 74 m03200GS0840784 mm 74 m Wax/Resin Outside12.7 mm4,07 €+VATIn stock
    Zebra 3300 Wax/Resin Ribbon 64 mm × 74 m, Out, Black (03300GS06407) Zebra 3300 Wax/Resin Ribbon 64 mm × 74 m03300GS0640764 mm 74 m Wax/Resin Outside12.7 mm2,13 €+VATIn stock
    Zebra 3200 Wax/Resin Ribbon 33 mm × 74 m, Out, Black (800132-101) Zebra 3200 Wax/Resin Ribbon 33 mm × 74 m800132-10133 mm 74 m Wax/Resin Outside12.7 mm1,78 €+VATOut of stock View
    Zebra Image Lock Resin Ribbon 60 mm × 300 m, Out, Black (74776) Zebra Image Lock Resin Ribbon 60 mm × 300 m7477660 mm 300 m Resin Outside25.4 mm105,63 €+VATOut of stock View
    Zebra 5319 Wax Ribbon 110 mm × 300 m, Out, Gold (05319GD11030) Zebra 5319 Wax Ribbon 110 mm × 300 m05319GD11030110 mm 300 m Wax Outside25.4 mm74,66 €+VATOut of stock View
    Zebra Image Lock Resin Ribbon 110 mm × 300 m, Out, Black (74917) Zebra Image Lock Resin Ribbon 110 mm × 300 m74917110 mm 300 m Resin Outside25.4 mm193,66 €+VATOut of stock View
    Zebra Image Lock Resin Ribbon 64 mm × 74 m, Out, Black (74941) Zebra Image Lock Resin Ribbon 64 mm × 74 m7494164 mm 74 m Resin Outside12.7 mm33,00 €+VATOut of stock View
    Zebra Image Lock Resin Ribbon 80 mm × 300 m, Out, Black (74777) Zebra Image Lock Resin Ribbon 80 mm × 300 m7477780 mm 300 m Resin Outside25.4 mm140,85 €+VATOut of stock View
    Zebra 3200 Wax/Resin Ribbon 110 mm × 300 m, Out, Black (03200GT11030) Zebra 3200 Wax/Resin Ribbon 110 mm × 300 m03200GT11030110 mm 300 m Wax/Resin Outside25.4 mm17,84 €+VATOut of stock View
    Zebra Image Lock Resin Ribbon 84 mm × 74 m, Out, Black (74942) Zebra Image Lock Resin Ribbon 84 mm × 74 m7494284 mm 74 m Resin Outside12.7 mm43,30 €+VATOut of stock View
    Zebra 3200 Wax/Resin Ribbon 56.9 mm × 74 m, Out, Black (03200ZD25707) Zebra 3200 Wax/Resin Ribbon 56.9 mm × 74 m03200ZD2570756.9 mm 74 m Wax/Resin Outside12.7 mm3,07 €+VATOut of stock View
    TSC 8050-SWX Wax Ribbon 110 mm × 300 m, Out, Black (P159049-001) TSC 8050-SWX Wax Ribbon 110 mm × 300 mP159049-001110 mm 300 m Wax Outside25.4 mm4,69 €+VATIn stock
    Honeywell TMX 2010 / HP06 Wax/Resin Ribbon 60 mm × 300 m, Out, Black (I90677-0) Honeywell TMX 2010 / HP06 Wax/Resin Ribbon 60 mm × 300 mI90677-060 mm 300 m Wax/Resin Outside25.4 mm68,95 €+VATOut of stock View
    Honeywell TMX 2010 / HP06 Wax/Resin Ribbon 110 mm × 300 m, Out, Black (1-970700-05-0) Honeywell TMX 2010 / HP06 Wax/Resin Ribbon 110 mm × 300 m1-970700-05-0110 mm 300 m Wax/Resin Outside25.4 mm126,38 €+VATOut of stock View
    Honeywell TMX 3710 / HR03 Resin Ribbon 60 mm × 300 m, Out, Black (I90679-0) Honeywell TMX 3710 / HR03 Resin Ribbon 60 mm × 300 mI90679-060 mm 300 m Resin Outside25.4 mm155,74 €+VATOut of stock View
    Honeywell TMX 3710 / HR03 Resin Ribbon 110 mm × 300 m, Out, Black (1-970657-01-0) Honeywell TMX 3710 / HR03 Resin Ribbon 110 mm × 300 m1-970657-01-0110 mm 300 m Resin Outside25.4 mm285,53 €+VATOut of stock View
    TSC 8600-SRE Resin Ribbon 110 mm × 300 m, Out, Black (P159053-001) TSC 8600-SRE Resin Ribbon 110 mm × 300 mP159053-001110 mm 300 m Resin Outside25.4 mm24,09 €+VATOut of stock View
    TSC 8550-SWR Wax/Resin Ribbon 110 mm × 300 m, Out, Black (P159051-001) TSC 8550-SWR Wax/Resin Ribbon 110 mm × 300 mP159051-001110 mm 300 m Wax/Resin Outside25.4 mm12,29 €+VATOut of stock View
    TSC 8050-SWX Wax Ribbon 60 mm × 300 m, Out, Black (P159031-001) TSC 8050-SWX Wax Ribbon 60 mm × 300 mP159031-00160 mm 300 m Wax Outside25.4 mm2,56 €+VATOut of stock View
    TSC 8300-PWX Wax Ribbon 60 mm × 300 m, Out, Black (P159032-001) TSC 8300-PWX Wax Ribbon 60 mm × 300 mP159032-00160 mm 300 m Wax Outside25.4 mm5,56 €+VATOut of stock View
    TSC 8550-SWR Wax/Resin Ribbon 60 mm × 300 m, Out, Black (P159033-001) TSC 8550-SWR Wax/Resin Ribbon 60 mm × 300 mP159033-00160 mm 300 m Wax/Resin Outside25.4 mm6,71 €+VATOut of stock View
    TSC 8580-PWR Wax/Resin Ribbon 60 mm × 300 m, Out, Black (P159034-001) TSC 8580-PWR Wax/Resin Ribbon 60 mm × 300 mP159034-00160 mm 300 m Wax/Resin Outside25.4 mm8,82 €+VATOut of stock View
    TSC 8600-SRE Resin Ribbon 60 mm × 300 m, Out, Black (P159035-001) TSC 8600-SRE Resin Ribbon 60 mm × 300 mP159035-00160 mm 300 m Resin Outside25.4 mm13,15 €+VATOut of stock View
    TSC 8770-PRE Resin Ribbon 60 mm × 300 m, Out, Black (P159036-001) TSC 8770-PRE Resin Ribbon 60 mm × 300 mP159036-00160 mm 300 m Resin Outside25.4 mm19,40 €+VATOut of stock View
    TSC 8050-SWX Wax Ribbon 83 mm × 300 m, Out, Black (P159037-001) TSC 8050-SWX Wax Ribbon 83 mm × 300 mP159037-00183 mm 300 m Wax Outside25.4 mm3,54 €+VATOut of stock View
    TSC 8300-PWX Wax Ribbon 83 mm × 300 m, Out, Black (P159038-001) TSC 8300-PWX Wax Ribbon 83 mm × 300 mP159038-00183 mm 300 m Wax Outside25.4 mm7,69 €+VATOut of stock View
    TSC 8550-SWR Wax/Resin Ribbon 83 mm × 300 m, Out, Black (P159039-001) TSC 8550-SWR Wax/Resin Ribbon 83 mm × 300 mP159039-00183 mm 300 m Wax/Resin Outside25.4 mm9,27 €+VATOut of stock View
    TSC 8580-PWR Wax/Resin Ribbon 83 mm × 300 m, Out, Black (P159040-001) TSC 8580-PWR Wax/Resin Ribbon 83 mm × 300 mP159040-00183 mm 300 m Wax/Resin Outside25.4 mm12,21 €+VATOut of stock View
    TSC 8600-SRE Resin Ribbon 83 mm × 300 m, Out, Black (P159041-001) TSC 8600-SRE Resin Ribbon 83 mm × 300 mP159041-00183 mm 300 m Resin Outside25.4 mm18,19 €+VATOut of stock View
    TSC 8770-PRE Resin Ribbon 83 mm × 300 m, Out, Black (P159042-001) TSC 8770-PRE Resin Ribbon 83 mm × 300 mP159042-00183 mm 300 m Resin Outside25.4 mm26,84 €+VATOut of stock View
    TSC 8050-SWX Wax Ribbon 90 mm × 300 m, Out, Black (P159043-001) TSC 8050-SWX Wax Ribbon 90 mm × 300 mP159043-00190 mm 300 m Wax Outside25.4 mm3,84 €+VATOut of stock View
    TSC 8300-PWX Wax Ribbon 90 mm × 300 m, Out, Black (P159044-001) TSC 8300-PWX Wax Ribbon 90 mm × 300 mP159044-00190 mm 300 m Wax Outside25.4 mm8,34 €+VATOut of stock View

    Compatible labels

    ProductSize (W × H) Material Labels / rollCorePrice
    Labels, Zebra, Thermal Paper, Z-Perform 1000D, W: 101.6 mm, H: 152.4 mm, D: 127 mm, C: 25.4 mm (800284-605) Zebra Z-Perform 1000D800284-605101.6 × 152.4 mm Thermal Paper 47525.4 mm19,50 €+VATIn stock
    Labels, Zebra, Thermal Paper, Z-Select 2000D, W: 57.15 mm, H: 31.75 mm, D: 127 mm, C: 25.4 mm (800262-125) Zebra Z-Select 2000D800262-12557.15 × 31.75 mm Thermal Paper 210025.4 mm14,06 €+VATIn stock
    Zebra Z-Select 2000D, label roll, thermal paper, premium coated, for desktop-printers, core 25,4mm, diameter 127mm, dimensions (WxH) 51x25mm, 2580 labels/roll, free of Bisphenol, free of Bisphenol A, free of Bisphenol S (880199-025D) Zebra Z-Select 2000D880199-025D51 × 25 mm Thermal Paper 258025.4 mm14,06 €+VATIn stock
    Labels, Zebra, Normal Paper, Z-Select 2000T, W: 101.6 mm, H: 63.5 mm, D: 127 mm, C: 25.4 mm (3007206-T) Zebra Z-Select 2000T3007206-T101.6 × 63.5 mm Normal Paper 110025.4 mm16,48 €+VATIn stock
    Labels, Zebra, Normal Paper, Z-Select 2000T, W: 50.8 mm, H: 25.4 mm, D: 127 mm, C: 25.4 mm (3007201-T) Zebra Z-Select 2000T3007201-T50.8 × 25.4 mm Normal Paper 258025.4 mm9,21 €+VATIn stock
    Zebra Z-Select 2000D, label roll, thermal paper, premium coated, for desktop-printers, core 25,4mm, diameter 127mm, dimensions (WxH) 76x51mm, 1370 labels/roll, perforated, free of Bisphenol, free of Bisphenol A, free of Bisphenol S (800263-205) Zebra Z-Select 2000D800263-20576 × 51 mm Thermal Paper 137025.4 mm17,84 €+VATIn stock
    Labels, Zebra, Normal Paper, Z-Select 2000T, W: 57.15 mm, H: 31.75 mm, D: 127 mm, C: 25.4 mm (3006318) Zebra Z-Select 2000T300631857.15 × 31.75 mm Normal Paper 210025.4 mm10,74 €+VATIn stock
    Labels, Zebra, Normal Paper, Z-Select 2000T, W: 101.6 mm, H: 50.8 mm, D: 127 mm, C: 25.4 mm (800274-205) Zebra Z-Select 2000T800274-205101.6 × 50.8 mm Normal Paper 137025.4 mm16,48 €+VATIn stock
    Labels, Zebra, Thermal Paper, Z-Select 2000D, W: 101.6 mm, H: 101.6 mm, D: 127 mm, C: 25.4 mm (800264-405) Zebra Z-Select 2000D800264-405101.6 × 101.6 mm Thermal Paper 70025.4 mm23,38 €+VATIn stock
    Labels, Zebra, Normal Paper, Z-Select 2000T, W: 69.85 mm, H: 31.75 mm, D: 127 mm, C: 25.4 mm (3007205-T) Zebra Z-Select 2000T3007205-T69.85 × 31.75 mm Normal Paper 210025.4 mm12,47 €+VATIn stock
    Labels, Zebra, Thermal Paper, Z-Perform 1000D, W: 38.1 mm, H: 25.4 mm, D: 127 mm, C: 25.4 mm (880595-025DU) Zebra Z-Perform 1000D880595-025DU38.1 × 25.4 mm Thermal Paper 258025.4 mm11,76 €+VATIn stock
    Labels, Zebra, Normal Paper, Z-Perform 1000T, W: 69.85 mm, H: 38.1 mm, D: 127 mm, C: 25.4 mm (880013-038D) Zebra Z-Perform 1000T880013-038D69.85 × 38.1 mm Normal Paper 179025.4 mm11,14 €+VATIn stock
    Labels, Zebra, Normal Paper, Z-Perform 1000T, W: 38.1 mm, H: 25.4 mm, D: 127 mm, C: 25.4 mm (880003-025D) Zebra Z-Perform 1000T880003-025D38.1 × 25.4 mm Normal Paper 258025.4 mm7,99 €+VATIn stock
    Labels, Zebra, Normal Paper, Z-Select 2000T, W: 76.2 mm, H: 50.8 mm, D: 127 mm, C: 25.4 mm (800273-205) Zebra Z-Select 2000T800273-20576.2 × 50.8 mm Normal Paper 137025.4 mm12,57 €+VATIn stock
    Labels, Zebra, Thermal Paper, Z-Select 2000D, W: 31.75 mm, H: 25.4 mm, D: 127 mm, C: 25.4 mm (800261-105) Zebra Z-Select 2000D800261-10531.75 × 25.4 mm Thermal Paper 258025.4 mm9,27 €+VATIn stock
    Labels, Zebra, Normal Paper, Z-Select 2000T, W: 31 mm, H: 22 mm, D: 127 mm, C: 25.4 mm (3007200-T) Zebra Z-Select 2000T3007200-T31 × 22 mm Normal Paper 289025.4 mm7,07 €+VATIn stock
    Labels, Zebra, Synthetic, Z-Ultimate 3000T, W: 76.2 mm, H: 50.8 mm, D: 127 mm, C: 25.4 mm (880255-050D) Zebra Z-Ultimate 3000T880255-050D76.2 × 50.8 mm Synthetic 137025.4 mm61,73 €+VATIn stock
    Labels, Zebra, Normal Paper, Z-Perform 1000T, W: 50.8 mm, H: 25.4 mm, D: 127 mm, C: 25.4 mm (880007-025D) Zebra Z-Perform 1000T880007-025D50.8 × 25.4 mm Normal Paper 258025.4 mm8,54 €+VATIn stock
    Labels, Zebra, Normal Paper, Z-Select 2000T, W: 57.15 mm, H: 50.8 mm, D: 127 mm, C: 25.4 mm (3007202-T) Zebra Z-Select 2000T3007202-T57.15 × 50.8 mm Normal Paper 137025.4 mm10,00 €+VATIn stock
    Labels, Zebra, Synthetic, Z-Ultimate 3000T, W: 101.6 mm, H: 50.8 mm, D: 127 mm, C: 25.4 mm (880261-050D) Zebra Z-Ultimate 3000T880261-050D101.6 × 50.8 mm Synthetic 137025.4 mm69,36 €+VATIn stock
    Labels, Zebra, Normal Paper, Z-Select 2000T, W: 31.75 mm, H: 25.4 mm, D: 127 mm, C: 25.4 mm (800271-105) Zebra Z-Select 2000T800271-10531.75 × 25.4 mm Normal Paper 258025.4 mm7,07 €+VATIn stock
    Labels, Zebra, Synthetic, Z-Ultimate 3000T White, W: 38.1 mm, H: 12.7 mm, D: 127 mm, C: 25.4 mm (880243-012D) Zebra Z-Ultimate 3000T White880243-012D38.1 × 12.7 mm Synthetic 465025.4 mm36,06 €+VATIn stock
    Labels, Zebra, Synthetic, PolyPro 3000T Gloss, W: 101.6 mm, H: 152.4 mm, D: 127 mm, C: 25.4 mm (3012964) Zebra PolyPro 3000T Gloss3012964101.6 × 152.4 mm Synthetic 53325.4 mm37,37 €+VATIn stock
    Labels, Zebra, Synthetic, Z-Ultimate 3000T, W: 50.8 mm, H: 25.4 mm, D: 127 mm, C: 25.4 mm (880247-025D) Zebra Z-Ultimate 3000T880247-025D50.8 × 25.4 mm Synthetic 258025.4 mm44,37 €+VATOut of stock View
    Labels, Zebra, Synthetic, Z-Ultimate 3000T Silver, W: 50.8 mm, H: 25.4 mm, D: 127 mm, C: 25.4 mm (880269-025D) Zebra Z-Ultimate 3000T Silver880269-025D50.8 × 25.4 mm Synthetic 258025.4 mm46,55 €+VATIn stock
    Labels, Zebra, Thermal Paper, Z-Perform 1000D, W: 69.85 mm, H: 31.75 mm, D: 127 mm, C: 25.4 mm (880181-031D) Zebra Z-Perform 1000D880181-031D69.85 × 31.75 mm Thermal Paper 210025.4 mm15,13 €+VATIn stock
    Labels, Zebra, Normal Paper, Z-Select 2000T, W: 76.2 mm, H: 25.4 mm, D: 127 mm, C: 25.4 mm (800273-105) Zebra Z-Select 2000T800273-10576.2 × 25.4 mm Normal Paper 258025.4 mm13,09 €+VATIn stock
    Labels, Zebra, Synthetic, Z-Ultimate 3000T Silver, W: 38.1 mm, H: 19.05 mm, D: 127 mm, C: 25.4 mm (3006493) Zebra Z-Ultimate 3000T Silver300649338.1 × 19.05 mm Synthetic 372025.4 mm39,06 €+VATIn stock
    Labels, Zebra, Synthetic, Z-Ultimate 3000T, W: 69.85 mm, H: 31.75 mm, D: 127 mm, C: 25.4 mm (880253-031D) Zebra Z-Ultimate 3000T880253-031D69.85 × 31.75 mm Synthetic 210025.4 mm53,75 €+VATOut of stock View
    Labels, Zebra, Synthetic, Z-Ultimate 3000T, W: 57.15 mm, H: 31.75 mm, D: 127 mm, C: 25.4 mm (880249-031D) Zebra Z-Ultimate 3000T880249-031D57.15 × 31.75 mm Synthetic 210025.4 mm47,74 €+VATIn stock
    Labels, Zebra, Synthetic, 8100T CryoCool, W: 30 mm, H: 15 mm, D: 127 mm, C: 25.4 mm (3017014) Zebra 8100T CryoCool301701430 × 15 mm Synthetic 443025.4 mm75,35 €+VATIn stock
    Labels, Zebra, Synthetic, 8100T CryoCool, W: 51 mm, H: 25 mm, D: 127 mm, C: 25.4 mm (3017015) Zebra 8100T CryoCool301701551 × 25 mm Synthetic 270025.4 mm93,25 €+VATIn stock
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