5095 Resin Ribbon

High-performance resin ribbon for use on matte and gloss synthetics

Zebra's 5095 Resin Ribbon is engineered to optimize label performance and extend the lifespan of your printheads, thereby enhancing the productivity of your operations. Known for its premium quality, this high-performance ribbon ensures consistent and reliable print results. It offers superior chemical and temperature resistance, making it ideal for environments where durability is paramount.

The 5095 Resin Ribbon excels in delivering sharp print quality, even when dealing with small fonts, intricate graphics, and rotated barcodes, ensuring all details are captured accurately. Additionally, it is UL/cUL approved for use with select Zebra label materials, providing confidence in its compatibility and safety standards.

5095 Resin Ribbon Spec Sheet Photo

Excellent chemical and temperature resistance

Our high-performance resin ribbon formulation produces images that are resistant to most harsh environments when printed on Zebra’s synthetic label and tag materials — including smearing, moisture, abrasion, extreme temperatures and chemicals.

Resin Ribbons

Unmatched Print Quality and Durability. Ideal for use:

• With all synthetic materials and some top-coated labels and tags.

• In environments with harsh to extreme exposure to chemicals.

• When applications require strong resistance against ultrahigh temperatures and harsh outdoor environments

Comprehensive choice

Every year, Zebra supplies many million square meters of ribbon to Europe, Middle East and Africa, and the Americas. Comprehensive product choice means you’ll always be able to find the right printer ribbon for your specific requirements. We hold around 140 different ribbon items for Zebra printers in stock – all available for immediate delivery via ZipShip, our dedicated stocked supplies solution.

 

The perfect companion for your Zebra labels, tags and printer

Not all thermal ribbons are created equal. There are hundreds of different ribbon formulations in the market. That is why Zebra’s Supplies Research and Development Team has tested and selected only those ribbons that deliver the best print quality and durability. To get the Zebra name, each ribbon must pass a series of print quality and durability tests.

When you purchase Zebra thermal ribbons you can rest assured that the:

• Print will be readable and scannable every time.

• Print will withstand the environment in which it will be used in.

• Backcoating will not cause premature printhead failure.

5095 Resin Ribbon — Unmatched Print Quality and Durability

For more information, please visit www.zebra.com/ribbons

 

Specifications

Technical Specifications

Color

Black
Ink FormulationResin
Base FilmPolyester
Base Film Caliper4.5 microns
Total Caliper6.5 microns +/- 10%
Scanning CapabilitiesIR and visible light

Product Performance and Suitability

Recommended storage conditions (before use)1 year duration when stored at 23°F to 104°F/-5°C to 40°C at 20% to 85% RH
Sample Part Number05095BK08305

UL/cUL Certified Materials with this Ribbon

Z-Ultimate® 3000T White
Z-Ultimate® 3000T Silver
Z-Xtreme® 4000T White
Z-Xtreme® 4000T White High-Tack
Z-Xtreme® 4000T Silver High-Tack
Z-Ultimate® 2500T White
Z-Ultimate® 3000T Yellow
Z-Ultimate® 3000T High-Tack
8000T Void Matte

Barcode Scannability1

10 or 12 mil normal code up to 203.2mm/sec print speedTypical ANSI Grade A
15 mil rotated code up to 152.4mm/sec print speedTypical ANSI Grade B

Print Resistance2

Glass cleaner with ammoniaGood
Formula 409Good
SkydrolNot recommended
Motor OilGood
Brake FluidTest in your application
Gunk DegreaserGood
WD-40Good
GenesolvNot recommended
Rho-TroNot recommended
HexaneGood
XyleneNot recommended
GasolineTest in your application
AcetoneNot recommended
Alcohol (90% Isopropyl Alcohol)Good

Ribbon Compliance

REACH / SVHC 1907/2006/EC
EU Food Contact 1935/2004/EC
US Food Contact FDA
RoHS / Heavy Metals 2011/65/EU
Halogens IEC 61249-2-21:2003
UL 969
BS 5609

Stocked Sizes for Zebra Printers

P4T, desktop, mid-range and high-performance thermal printers, Zebra engines, other legacy Zebra printers

Other widths/lengths are available on request subject to minimum order quantities and lead times

Material Testing in End Application

The information contained in this document is to be used for guidance only and is not intended for use in setting specifications. All purchasers of Zebra products shall be solely responsible for independently determining if the product conforms to all requirements of their unique application. All products should be pre-tested to ensure they meet all intended requirements of specific end-use applications.

Footnotes

1. Scannability testing was performed on synthetic facestock labels using Zebra printers.


2. Print durability testing was performed on Z-Xtreme® 4000T White using 10 cycles (20 rubs) with the Crockmeter.


Specificatons are subject to change without notice

Markets and Applications

 

  • Labels exposed to heat, steam, solvents, abrasion and friction
  • Outdoor labelling applications in extreme environments
  • Chemical container labels
  • Labels exposed to water, steam, alkali or acid solutions
  • Automotive labels
  • Industrial rating plates and frequently scanned labels

The Zebra wordmark and logo are trademarks of Zebra Technologies Corp., registered in many jurisdictions worldwide. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. ©2025 Zebra Technologies Corp. and/or its affiliates.

Part number: SS-5095 Resin 10/10/2025 HTML