Zebra is an international leader in the field of electronic equipment especially known for its printing equipment and devices. Zebra printers are created for small-scale printing items such as Zebra labels, tags, invoices, tickets, packing slips and bracelets. Zebra labels are printed using direct thermal or thermal transfer printing techniques. Depending upon their application, output and efficiency qualities Zebra printers are classified into mobile, desktop and commercial printers. Easy and light-weight, Zebra printers include functional updatable software and need very little upkeep in order to produce top quality Zebra labels.
There is a big spectrum of Zebra printer labels, tags, tickets and other printer accessories differing in sizes, shapes and materials to be used as premade consumables for Zebra printers. Zebra printer labels and items include:
Self-adhesive Zebra labels
Zebra labels are printed by means of direct thermal or thermal transfer printing method on paper or synthetic products. Zebra labels have a three-layer structure consisting of a surface material (with or without finish), a glue layer and a base.
Tags and tickets
These Zebra items are made from paper or synthetic products but unlike Zebra labels do not possess adhesive homes. Zebra tags might include special-purpose openings created for their accessory to the target products.
Invoices
Zebra receipts are made from thin paper ranging from 60 to 110 microns to be printed on desktop, mobile or kiosk printers by the direct thermal printing method.
Bracelets
Wrist Zebra bracelets are printed with the thermal transfer approach and used in health and entertainment sectors for customer or personnel recognition.
More than 100 Zebra label materials with various practical specifications are readily available to satisfy various application requirements. Depending upon the customer ´ s spec, Zebra labels can be made detachable, irreversible, weather condition-, temperature level-, or scratch-resistant by choosing the matching materials. Zebra printer labels and other devices may come blank or bear pre-printed graphic or textual details such as a logo, motto, contacts or images. The following common types of Zebra printer labels can be selected according to the application field:
Z-Perform– the most common kind of Zebra printer labels with a white and smooth surface area printed on routine paper with the direct thermal or thermal transfer technique. These Zebra labels are simple and budget-friendly.
Z-Select- premium class Zebra labels and tags with an extra-smooth surface for premium printing with the direct thermal or thermal transfer technique.
PolyE– regular white Zebra printer labels made of polyethylene, meant for irregular and curved surfaces, printed with the thermal transfer approach. These Zebra labels are identified with a low-resistance to scratches and slurs and adhesive flexibility, sustain temperatures of under 60 ˚C and outdoor conditions. Available with a matt and gloss surface.
PolyPro– expert white polypropylene Zebra printer labels created for irregular and curved surfaces printed with the thermal transfer technique. These Zebra labels have good scratch and slur resistance properties and adhesive versatility, sustain the temperatures of up to 120 ˚C and approximately 9 months of outside conditions. Readily available with a matt and gloss surface.
Z-Xtreme– white matt polyester Zebra printer labels with chemical-resistance properties intended for thermal transfer printing. These labels are identified with a high resistance to chemicals, scratches and slur sustaining the temperatures approximately 150 ˚C and 3 years of outdoor application. Offered with a white and silver finish.
Z-Ultimate– scratch and slur-resistant polyester Zebra printer labels with a gloss surface area. These labels have a high resistance to mechanical damage and slur and excellent resistance to chemicals. They sustain the temperature levels of as much as 150 ˚C and 3 years of outside application. Available with a white, silver, transparent and yellow surface.
Z-Supreme– heat resistant Zebra printer labels made from polyimide. These Zebra labels are identified with an extreme temperature level resistance of approximately 500 ˚C. Offered with a white and yellow finish.
Zebra labels, devices and accessories have rightfully acquired a location of honor on the printing market. High quality requirements and accessibility of devices and consumables make Zebra the choice of numerous business in various sectors.