Zebra 5100 Premium Resin thermal ribbon 450 m Black

A premium resin ribbon designed for durable image printing in harsh environments. The ribbon produces dense black images with exceptional chemical and abrasion resistance, making it suitable for applications that demand long-lasting, legible prints. It is recommended for use with Z-Supreme media in printed circuit board applications and is UL recognized and CSA component acceptable when used with Zebra-approved labels.

Advantages

This resin ribbon delivers superior resistance to chemicals, abrasion and extreme conditions while producing crisp, dark images. It is formulated to maintain print quality on specialty label stocks such as Z-Supreme and Z-Ultimate series, ensuring durable markings for industrial and PCB applications. Certification compatibility with UL and CSA (when used with Zebra-approved labels) supports compliance requirements.

Key specifications

• Media compatibility: Z-Supreme, Z-Supreme 3000T White, Z-Ultimate 3000T Silver, Z-Ultimate 3000T White, Z-Ultimate 4000T 175 Tag
• Recommended applications: printed circuit board (PCB) marking and other harsh-environment labeling
• Print type: resin thermal transfer ribbon
• Attributes: dense black images, high chemical and abrasion resistance
• Regulatory: UL recognized and CSA component acceptable when used with Zebra-approved labels
• Compatible printers: 105S, 105Se, 105SL, 110PAX3, 110PAX4, 110XiIIIPlus, 140Xi, 140XiII, 140XiIII, 140XiIIIPlus, 160S, 170Xi, 170XiII, 170XiIII, 170XiIIIPlus, 90Xi, 90XiII, 90XiIII, 90XiIIIPlus, 96XiIII, 96XiIIIPlus, R-140, R110PAX3, R110Xi, R4Mplus, S300, S400, S4M, S500, S600, Z4000, Z4M, Z4Mplus, Z6000, Z6M, Z6Mplus, ZM400, ZM600

How to use

Install the resin ribbon in a compatible thermal transfer printer according to the printer manufacturer’s instructions. Use with recommended media such as Z-Supreme or Z-Ultimate label stocks for optimal adhesion and durability. Configure printer settings for resin ribbon (thermal transfer mode) and adjust print darkness and speed to achieve dense black images while avoiding ribbon smearing. Verify print quality on sample labels before starting full production runs.