Zebra 2300 Performance Wax thermal ribbon 74 m Black

The Zebra Media 2300 Wax Ribbon is a thermal transfer ribbon formulated for everyday barcode and label printing. Supplied as a pack of 12 ribbons (each 74 m long and 110 mm wide on a 2.5 cm core), it is compatible with Zebra printers and designed to produce crisp black images with good visible light and infrared scannability at normal and rotated barcode orientations.

Advantages

This premium wax ribbon formulation offers reliable print quality for high-speed thermal transfer applications up to 203.2 mm/s, producing sharp black text and barcodes with consistent results across the roll. The ribbon balances print clarity and printer compatibility, ensuring predictable performance in standard label-printing environments.

Suitable for

• Printing standard product and shipping labels
• Barcode labels including rotated barcodes
• High-volume office or light industrial label runs
• Applications requiring visible light and infrared scannability

Key specifications

• Brand: Zebra
• Model: Media 2300 (MPN 02300GS11007)
• Pack quantity: 12 ribbons
• Ribbon length: 74 m per roll
• Ribbon width: 110 mm
• Core diameter: 2.5 cm
• Colour: Black
• Maximum recommended print speed: up to 203.2 mm/s
• EAN: 5711045411359

How to use

Install the ribbon into a compatible Zebra thermal transfer printer following the printer manufacturer’s instructions. Ensure the ribbon is loaded with the ink side facing the label stock, thread it correctly over the platen and printhead, then secure the ribbon ends on the take-up core. Adjust print settings for wax ribbons and select appropriate print speed and darkness to achieve optimal image quality.

Recommendations

Store unopened ribbons in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. For best results, use the Zebra Media 2300 Wax Ribbon with compatible label stock and calibrate printer settings for wax-based consumables. Avoid heavy solvent exposure or abrasion if long-term durability is required, as wax ribbons are optimized for general-purpose label applications rather than extreme abrasion or chemical resistance.