Zebra 2100 High-Performance Wax thermal ribbon 450 m Black

A thermal transfer ribbon formulated for clear, high-quality printing of standard and rotated barcodes on both coated and uncoated labels and tags. The ribbon's low printhead energy requirement supports high-speed label printing up to 12 inches per second and is suitable for a wide range of label media.

Advantages

The ribbon delivers consistent image density and sharp barcodes with reduced printhead wear thanks to its low energy transfer. It is compatible with common coated and uncoated materials and performs reliably at high printer speeds, making it appropriate for industrial and commercial thermal transfer applications.

Key specifications

• Print technology: Thermal transfer
• Optimized for standard and rotated barcodes
• Suitable media: 8000T All-Temp; 8000T Semi-Gloss; 8000T Ultra-Removable; PolyPro 4000T 216 Tag; Z-Perform 1000T 150 Tag; Z-Perform 1000T 190 Tag; Z-Select 2000T
• Maximum recommended print speed: up to 12 inches per second
• Low printhead energy requirement for image transfer
• Compatible printers: 170PAX4; 170XiIIIPlus; 220XiIIIPlus; 160S; 170PAX; 170PAX3; 170Xi; 170XiII; 170XiIII; 220XiII; 220XiIII; Z6000; Z6M; Z6Mplus

How to use

Install the ribbon according to the printer manufacturer's instructions, ensuring proper orientation and tension. Select thermal transfer mode in the printer settings and adjust print speed and darkness to match the chosen label material. For optimal barcode readability, test and calibrate printhead energy and print speed with the specific media listed above.

Recommendations

Use the ribbon with the recommended media list and compatible printers to achieve best results; perform a calibration print when switching media types or printers to ensure barcode quality and scanner readability.