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Z-Essentials 500D

Direct thermal paper label with a permanent acrylic adhesive

Z-Essentials paper barcode labels are designed for mass-market applications and offer exceptional value. Purposefully designed for a wide range of high-volume short-term applications, they are the smarter supply choice. Z-Essentials 500D is a direct thermal paper label with permanent acrylic adhesive. It features an uncoated facestock, which makes it a cost-effective choice for businesses. This cost-effective option is particularly suitable for applications that have a short shelf life or those used within controlled environments. This label is ideal for shipping, product identification, work-in-process labeling, and other short-life high-volume applications. The Z-Essentials 500D is compliant with the FDA 175.105 code for indirect food contact, making it a suitable choice for application to shrink wrap and other food packaging.

Z-Essentials 500D Spec Sheet Product Image

Print Confident. Print Quality. Print Zebra.

Printing supplies can impact everything from printhead lifespan to operational efficiency. That’s why we design, produce and rigorously pre-test our own line of thermal printing supplies to ensure consistent, optimized performance. We utilize an ISO 9001 certified, 23-point inspection process and consistent materials to ensure reliable performance from order-to-order. No matter when you order your labels, you can count on the same consistent performance.

Features

Zebra Z-Essentials 500D delivers high-resolution prints with sharp text, graphics, and barcodes, ensuring optimal scanning accuracy. Compatible with a wide range of Zebra direct thermal printers, these labels are easy to use. Z-Essentials labels offer cost-effective labeling solutions without compromising on performance or quality, making them a preferred choice for businesses seeking reliable labeling solutions.


Customization Available

Zebra can deliver Z-Essentials 500D labels in just about any size, shape or label set configuration to meet the requirements of your application and process. In addition, our flexographic print presses can add pre-printed text, graphics and color.

Z-Essentials 500D — uncoated paper with permanent acrylic adhesive.

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Specifications

Material Construction

RM Number10040738RM
FacestockWhite Direct Thermal Uncoated Paper; 3.0 mils
AdhesivePermanent Acrylic Adhesive; 0.7 mils
Liner40 lb. semi-bleached kraft stock; 2.3 mils
Total thickness +/- 10%6.0 mil ± 10
EnvironmentIndoor use; cold temperature compatible

Temperature Performance

Minimum Application Temperature140°F/4°C
Service Temperature Range2-40°F to 140°F/-40°C to 60°C

Recommended Printers and Settings

PrintersDirect thermal printers; use Zebra industrial, desktop or mobile printers for optimal performance
RibbonsN/A

Adhesive Strength

Corrugate5 min: 9.5 oz./in.; 24 hr: 5.9 oz./in.
Steel5 min: 60.6 oz./in.; 24 hr: 64.9 oz./in.
Polycarbonate5 min: 48 oz./in.; 24 hr: 63.8 oz./in.
Polyethylene5 min: 12.6 oz./in.; 24 hr: 13.2 oz./in.

Chemical Resistance

Weak Chemicals 
BloodNot Recommended
Body FluidNot Recommended
Salt WaterNot Recommended
WaterNot Recommended
Window CleanerNot Recommended
Moderate Chemicals 
AlcoholNot Recommended
AmmoniaNot Recommended
BleachNot Recommended
IPANot Recommended
Harsh Chemicals 
GasolineNot Recommended
GreaseNot Recommended
OilNot Recommended
Extreme Chemicals 
AcetoneNot Recommended
IR ReflowNot Recommended
MEKNot Recommended
TCENot Recommended
XyleneNot Recommended

Regulatory and Compliance

EC 1935/2004, EU 10/2011 and BfR Recommendation XIV for direct contact with dry and moist, non-fatty foodstuffs
FDA 175.105 for indirect contact with dry foodstuffs, or alternatively separated by a functional barrier
BPA and latex free

Product Performance and Suitability 

Recommended storage conditions
72º F/22º C at 50% RH
Expected life span in application3Indoor use, for 1 year +
Sample Part NumberSAM10040738

Footnotes

1. When the label is applied, the environment and surface should be above this temperature.
2. Following correct application and appropriate dwell time (usually 24 hrs) the media will withstand this temperature range.
3. Following correct application and appropriate dwell time (usually 24 hrs) we expect, but do not warrant, a life span as indicated.
* Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Markets and Applications

Logistics

  • Shipping
  • Cross docking

Retail

  • Shipping

Warehousing

  • Shipping
  • Picking
  • Receiving

Manufacturing

  • Shipping
  • Work-in-process
  • Product Identifiction

Other

  • eCommerce shipping labels

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