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Genuine Zebra labels are classified into product families, making then easier to specify and buy.
Paper products |
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Z-Perform
| Materials have an uncoated paper facestock that provides an optimal balance between performance and price. |
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Z-Select
| Materials have a premium, top-coated, while,
ultra-smooth paper facestock, designed to provide optimal image quality:
ideal for high-speed printing applications where premium print quality is
important. |
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Synthetic products |
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PolyE
| A white top-coated polyethylene facestock that
provides superb flexibility for labelling curved or rough surfaces; minimal
resistance to scratching and smearing. |
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PolyO
| A white satin. corona treated polyolefin
facestock that provides flexibility for labelling curved or rough surfaces;
some resistance to scratching and smearing |
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PolyPro
| A top-coated polyethylene facestock that provides
high print quality and good resistance to scratching and smearing; offers
some flexibility for labelling curved surfaces |
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Z-Ultimate
| A gloss polyester facestock that provides
excellent print quality, good chemical resistance and superior resistance to
scratching and smearing |
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Z-Xtreme
| A matt polyester facestock that provides
high-quality print, good smear and scratch resistance and excellent chemical
resistance |
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Z-Supreme |
A polyimide facestock designed to withstand high
temperatures of up to 500C. |
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Zebra label product names are created
as follows :- |
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Family
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Print Technology. |
Unique Feature |
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Z-Select |
1000 |
D (Direct
Thermal) |
Colour |
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Z-Perform |
2000 |
T (Direct
Thermal) |
Adhesive |
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Z-Supreme |
3000 |
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Tag/Receipt |
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Z-Ultimate |
4000 |
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Material |
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Z-Xtreme |
8000 |
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PolyPro |
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PolyO |
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PolyE |
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Speciality |
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Classifications |
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Classification
| Description |
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1000 |
Uncoated Paper |
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2000 |
Top-coated Paper |
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3000 & 4000 |
Synthetic materials. Within
synthetic product family, a 4000 number represents better performance
and / or greater capabilities than a 3000 numbered product |
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8000 |
Speciality products with some unique
features designed for more specialised applications. |
| Print
technology
Direct thermal (D) and Thermal
Transfer (T) are the two different printing technologies having
different features and benefits, summarised below :- |
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Direct Thermal |
Thermal Transfer |
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Indoor use Only |
Indoor or outdoor usage |
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Very short lifespan |
Medium to long term lifespan |
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Simple for operator (only one
supply item) |
Specialist applications
requiring specific features |
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Standard images / barcodes |
High quality durable images
and barcodes |
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