What Size Of Label Rolls Does A Zebra Label Printer Use?
We often get asked what size of label rolls does my Zebra label printer use, here at Lemon Labels we are always happy to assist with guiding our customers which labels are most suitable for their needs and their printer.
It's often important to consider other factors as well as the label roll size that works with your printer, such as the end application of the labels, the printing technology that your Zebra label printer uses (for example is it a direct thermal printer model or a thermal transfer model?). If you feel you need some assistance in selecting the right label please call our team on 01892 300737 who will be happy to assist.
What are the most popular Zebra Label Printers?
Zebra Technologies are quite clearly the dominate force when it comes to label printers, shipping more label printers than any of their competitors by a significant margin. Some of the other leading thermal label manufacturers that we produce compatible labels for include Toshiba TEC, Honeywell, TSC, Godex, Citizen and Sato.
Zebra launched their first thermal label printer in 1986, and have designed, manufactured and sold many models in the intervening years many of which continue to operate in industry long after being discontinued due to their robust design and build quality, from the ever popular Zebra GK420d through to the modern Zebra ZT411 industrial label printer and the wide range of Zebra ZQ mobile label printers.
Each Zebra label printer model is designed to fill a specific need in the labelling market, the most common Zebra printers fall into four main categories, Zebra mobile label printers like the ZQ521, Zebra desktop label printers like the GK420d / ZD420 / ZD220 / etc. Midrange Zebra label printers such as the Zebra ZT220 range of printers and the industrial Zebra label printers such as the ZT411 and ZT421.
So which label rolls fit my Zebra printer?
As mentioned above there are a huge range of label printers available from Zebra so if you are still unsure please contact our team to double check, but for a quick guide the following information is a good start.
What label rolls fit my Zebra mobile label printer?
If you have a Zebra mobile label printer the chances are it's one of their ZQ range of mobile label printers, the ZQ510, ZQ520, ZQ610, ZQ620 and ZQ630.
These mobile label printers typically use direct thermal labels that are supplied on 19mm cores, we have a range of ZQ mobile printer labels available here.
What label rolls will fit in my Zebra Desktop Label Printer?
Typically the Zebra desktop label printers are a clamshell design where the lid opens and is hinged at the back, opening to allow access to the whole roll of labels, whilst these printers will take labels on 19mm, 25mm and 38mm cores we typically recommend that labels for Zebra desktop label printers are supplied on a 25mm core with a 127mm maximum outside diameter.
The most popular Zebra desktop label printers are the Zebra GK420d and the Zebra ZD420d, we have provided more indepth label guides to find labels that are best suited to these label printers that can be viewed here:
Some of the other popular Zebra desktop label printers such as the ZD220, ZD421, LP2844, etc. will also use the same labels that suit the Zebra GK420d and ZD420d.
What label rolls will fit in my Industrial Zebra Label Printer?
If your business uses an industrial Zebra label printer you may have more complex label needs and should give our team a call to discuss your requirements as there is more likely to be a special material requirement for these printers. However Industrial Zebra Label Printers can also be used for large volume labelling for standard applications such as logistics and address labelling, in which case a standard direct thermal label will be suitable.
All of the industrial Zebra Label Printers uee a 76mm internal core and are designed to take rolls with an 8" maximum outer diameter.
We do have a standard range of labels available for the Zebra ZT410 / ZT411 industrial label printers here.
Zebra Label Printer Label Rolls Summary
In summary there are a wide range of Zebra label printers available, each with specific requirements for the labels that can be used with them to suit your labelling requirements, if you'd like some assistance in selecting the most appropriate labels for your needs please give our team a call who will be happy to provide advice on the most suitable labels for your needs.