Datasheet

Material Naming Convention
family classification
print
technology
unique
features
Z-Perform™
Z-Select™
IQ Color
PolyO™
PolyPro™
Z-Xtreme™
Z-Ultimate
®
Z-Supreme™
Specialty
1000
2000
3000
4000
5000
8000
Specialty 8000 T Piggyback
D
(Direct thermal)
T
(Thermal transfer)
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
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