Zebra PolyO 3100T 101.6x76.2 SAMPLE5154 Benutzerhandbuch

Z-Perform™

Z-Select™

IQ Color

PolyO™

PolyPro™

Z-Xtreme™

Z-Ultimate

®

Z-Supreme™

Z-Endure™

Specialty

1000
2000
3000
4000
5000
8000

 Specialty 

8000 

T 

Piggyback

D  

(Direct thermal)

 

T  

(Thermal transfer)

Color

Adhesive

Tag/Receipt

Material

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.

•  Z-Perform
•  Z-Select
•  IQ Color
•  Specialty

•  PolyO
•  PolyPro
•  Z-Xtreme
•  Z-Ultimate
•  Z-Supreme
•  Z-Endure™

Zebra media products are classified by their level of 
performance and cost. Specialty products are classified 
separately.

The higher the  
number, the higher  
the performance

Specialty products with some 
unique features designed for 
specialized applications

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.

•  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

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

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

5

4

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