Barcode Labels and Tags

The Broadest Barcode Label and Tag Offering, Rigorously Quality Tested, Ready for Your Application

Not every barcode label is created equal. There are thousands of different label and tag materials available – each with their own set of features that affect durability and printer performance. To ensure your labels match your needs, our material sciences experts have pre-tested, selected and certified the highest-performing label and tag materials to assure durable print and minimal printer wear and tear, while also considering your budget and application.

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Extensive Pre-Testing

When we say we test our labels, we mean it. Our supplies go through rigorous testing across a wide range of printers, print speeds and darkness settings to ensure print quality and durability. We also test them in harsh conditions using specialized equipment to rate durability to outdoor elements, abrasion, harsh chemicals and extreme temperatures to provide only the toughest labels guaranteed to fit your purpose—and go the distance.

Every Type of Label

With more than 400 stocked ZipShip paper and synthetic labels and tags – all ready to ship within 24 hours – Zebra has the right label and tag on hand for your application. From synthetic materials to basic paper solutions, custom to compliance requirements, hard-to-label surfaces to easy-to-remove labels, or tamper-evident to tear-proof, we have more than 90 material options to meet your unique needs.

Unmatched Quality

Other manufacturers swap out materials to increase their profits – leaving you high and dry when your labels don’t perform like they used to. Instead of substituting materials, Zebra utilizes an ISO 9001 certified, 23-point quality inspection to ensure consistent quality. And, we only use thermal-compatible inks and varnishes to safeguard printer performance.

Paper Labels

Paper Labels

Everyday Applications

Paper labels meet the requirements of a variety of applications that do not require durability to chemicals or abrasion. Our offering includes direct thermal and thermal transfer labels with varying degrees of performance. Our innovative IQ Color labels enable you to print color on demand.

Paper Label Portfolio

Material Name	Printing Technology	Key Features	Spec Sheet	Compatible Ribbon Formulation
Z-Essentials 500D	Direct Thermal	Uncoated paper label with permanent acrylic adhesive.	Z-Essentials 500D Spec Sheet	N/A
Z-Essentials 540D	Direct Thermal	Uncoated facestock, hotmelt rubber adhesive. Not recommended for outdoor use.	Z-Essentials 540D Spec Sheet	N/A
Z-Essentials 540T	Thermal Transfer	Thermal transfer top-coated paper label with permanent acrylic adhesive.	Z-Essentials 540T Spec Sheet	1600 Wax Spec Sheet
Z-Essentials 1500D	Direct Thermal	Top-coated paper label with permanent acrylic adhesive.	Z-Essentials 1500D Spec Sheet	N/A
Z-Perform 1000D	Direct Thermal	Standard uncoated label. Not recommended for exposure to moisture.	Z-Perform 1000D – Permanent Spec Sheet	N/A
Z-Perform 1000D PF	Direct Thermal	Uncoated phenol-free paper label.	Z-Perform 1000D PF Spec Sheet	N/A
Z-Perform 1500T	Thermal Transfer	Standard coated label. Some moisture and weak chemical (i.e. window cleaner) resistance. Can withstand temperatures from 0°F (-18°C) to 180°F (82°C).	Z-Perform 1500T – Permanent Adhesive Spec Sheet	1600 Wax Spec Sheet 6000 Wax Spec Sheet 2000 Wax Spec Sheet 6100 Wax/Resin Spec Sheet
Z-Perform 2000D	Direct Thermal	Standard coated label. Some moisture and weak chemical (i.e. window cleaner) resistance. Can withstand temperatures from -65°F (-54°C) to 200°F (93°C).	Z-Perform 2000D – Permanent Adhesive Spec Sheet	N/A
Z-Perform 2000T	Thermal Transfer	Standard coated label. Some moisture and weak chemical (i.e. window cleaner) resistance. Can withstand temperatures from -65°F (-54°C) to 200°F (93°C).	Z-Perform 2000T – Permanent Adhesive Spec Sheet Z-Perform 2000T – All-Temp Adhesive Spec Sheet	1600 Wax Spec Sheet 6000 Wax Spec Sheet 2000 Wax Spec Sheet 6100 Wax/Resin Spec Sheet
Z-Select 4000D	Direct Thermal	Premium coated label. Some moisture and weak chemical (i.e. window cleaner) resistance.	Z-Select 4000D – All-Temp Adhesive Spec Sheet	N/A
Z-Select 4000T	Thermal Transfer	Premium coated label. Some moisture and weak chemical (i.e. window cleaner) resistance. May be used across a wide temperature range.	Z-Select 4000T – Permanent Adhesive Spec Sheet Z-Select 4000T – All-Temp Adhesive Spec Sheet Z-Select 4000T – Removable Adhesive Spec Sheet	1600 Wax Spec Sheet 6000 Wax Spec Sheet 2000 Wax Spec Sheet 6100 Wax/Resin Spec Sheet
IQ Color 2000D	Direct Thermal	Ability to print vibrant color on demand in pre-defined zones. Not recommended for exposure to moisture. Available in standard and opaque paper labels.	IQ Color 2000D – Permanent Adhesive Spec Sheet IQ Color 2000D – Opaque Material Spec Sheet	N/A

IQ Color Labels

With IQ Color barcode labels exclusively from Zebra, you can use any Zebra thermal printer to print color on demand.

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Environmentally Friendly Solutions

Keep your operations running smoothly while meeting your sustainability goals with unique labeling solutions from Zebra.

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Specialty Paper Labels

Varying Adhesive Functionality

Paper labels featuring specialty adhesives for specific use cases, such as the labeling of challenging surfaces (curved, rough, etc.) or where the label needs to be easily removed or replaced.

Specialty Paper Label Portfolio

Material Name	Printing Technology	Key Features	Spec Sheet	Compatible Ribbon Formulation
8000D Dissolvable	Direct Thermal	Specialty acrylic adhesive that loses its structure, dissolving in water and removing cleanly from the surface, while the facestock disperses into tiny fibers.	8000D Dissolvable Spec Sheet	N/A
8000T High-Tack	Thermal Transfer	High-tack adhesive provides high initial tack especially on corrugated surfaces and excellent high speed printing.	8000T High-Tack Spec Sheet	6000 Wax Spec Sheet 2000 Wax Spec Sheet 6100 Wax/Resin Spec Sheet
8000T Super-Tack	Thermal Transfer	Hammerlock™ rubber adhesive provides high initial and long-term tack that works well on difficult surfaces, such as wood and textured substrates.	8000T Super-Tack Spec Sheet	6000 Wax Spec Sheet 2000 Wax Spec Sheet 6100 Wax/Resin Spec Sheet
8000T Multi-Removable	Thermal Transfer	Multi-removable adhesive offers dual functionality; provides permanent adhesion to corrugated surfaces while offering clean removal from glass surfaces.	8000T Multi-Removable Spec Sheet	6000 Wax Spec Sheet 2000 Wax Spec Sheet
8000T Ultra-Removable	Thermal Transfer	Ultra Removable adhesive provides long-term, clean removal from almost all surfaces without damaging the label or surface.	8000T Ultra-Removable Spec Sheet	6000 Wax Spec Sheet 2000 Wax Spec Sheet
8000T Opaque	Thermal Transfer	Opaque paper label, great for applications requiring a “cover-up” label.	8000T Opaque Spec Sheet	6000 Wax Spec Sheet 2000 Wax Spec Sheet 6100 Wax/Resin Spec Sheet
8000T Piggyback	Thermal Transfer	Designed to allow for removing the label, leaving the liner and reapplying the second liner to a final application.	8000T Piggyback Spec Sheet	6000 Wax Spec Sheet 2000 Wax Spec Sheet 6100 Wax/Resin Spec Sheet
8000T Semi-Gloss	Thermal Transfer	Semi-gloss paper label with permanent rubber adhesive.	8000T Semi-Gloss Spec Sheet	6000 Wax Spec Sheet 2000 Wax Spec Sheet 6100 Wax/Resin Spec Sheet
8000T High-Gloss	Thermal Transfer	High-gloss paper label with permanent acrylic adhesive.	8000T High-Gloss Spec Sheet	6000 Wax Spec Sheet 6200 Resin Spec Sheet
8000T Lab	Thermal Transfer	Specifically designed to adhere to small, curved surfaces, such as test tubes and syringes.	8000T Lab Spec Sheet	6000 Wax Spec Sheet 3200 Wax/Resin Spec Sheet
8000D Lab	Direct Thermal	Specifically designed to adhere to small, curved surfaces, such as test tubes and syringes.	8000D Lab Spec Sheet	N/A
8000D Near IR	Direct Thermal	Scannable in both visible, and near infrared ranges; meets requirements of package delivery industry.	8000D Near IR Spec Sheet	N/A
8000D IR	Direct Thermal	Scannable in visible, near infrared and infrared ranges; excellent performance in cold-temperature applications.	8000D IR Spec Sheet	N/A
8000D High-Temp	Direct Thermal	Offers superior durability under fluorescent bulbs and partial UV exposure (through window); provides temperature resistance up 194°F (90°C).	8000D High-Temp Spec Sheet	N/A
ZeroLiner Linerless Media	Direct Thermal	Linerless paper labels that eliminates liner waste, do not have a liner or backing paper. Linerless solutions can provide many productivity and sustainability benefits to your business.	ZeroLiner 1000D Spec Sheet ZeroLiner 2000D Spec Sheet ZeroLiner 4500D Spec Sheet	N/A

Barcode Labels and Tags

The Broadest Barcode Label and Tag Offering, Rigorously Quality Tested, Ready for Your Application

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Extensive Pre-Testing

Every Type of Label

Unmatched Quality

Paper Labels

Paper Labels

Paper Label Portfolio

IQ Color Labels

Environmentally Friendly Solutions

Specialty Paper Labels

Specialty Paper Label Portfolio

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