2000 High-Performance Wax Ribbon

Superior Quality for Fast, Durable Barcodes

The Zebra 2000 High-Performance Wax Ribbon is engineered for exceptional printing results, offering a unique wax ink formulation that delivers high-quality, durable barcodes on Zebra’s coated paper and synthetic label stocks. Designed for efficiency, it supports print speeds up to 14 inches per second, making it ideal for fast-paced environments. This ribbon ensures crisp, clear printing that withstands handling and environmental factors, providing reliability and longevity for your labeling needs. Its compatibility with a wide range of Zebra printers makes it a versatile and dependable choice for businesses seeking superior performance and durability in their labeling operations.

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Cost-effective supplies

Zebra is the largest purchaser of ribbons globally and we use this buying power to offer competitive pricing across our range. Our zero substitutions policy means you receive the same ribbon formulation every time you order – for consistent and reliable print quality and durability. Plus, a minimum order of just one box ensures that Zebra Certified Supplies are always cost-effective.

Wax Ribbons

Work well for most applications. Ideal for use:

• With paper materials

• Where fast print speeds are required (up to 10ips)

• In environments with little to no exposure to chemicals and/or abrasion

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 R&D 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.

2000 High-Performance Wax Ribbon—A high-performance wax ink formulation for printing high-quality.

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

Specifications

Technical Specifications

ColorBlack
Ink FormulationWax
Base FilmPolyester
Base Film Caliper4.5 microns
Total Caliper6.8 microns +/- 10%
Scanning CapabilitiesIR and Visible Light

Product Performance and Suitability

Recommended
storage conditions
(before use)
72° F (22° C) at 50% RH
Expected Shelf Life1 Year
Sample Part Number02000BK08305

Ribbon Compliance

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

Stocked Sizes Available for Zebra Printers

Essential-range, Mid-range and high-performance thermal printers, 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.

Markets and Applications

 

  • Shelf and scan-pallet labels
  • General purpose labeling
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Inventory tracking
  • Warehousing
  • Retail label and tags

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