5095 Resin Ribbon
High-performance resin ribbon for use on matte and gloss synthetics
The quality of your thermal ribbons impacts everything from label performance and printhead lifespan to the productivity of your operations. You can count on consistent, premium performance with Zebra’s 5095 Resin Ribbon. This high-performance ribbon provides excellent chemical and temperature resistance and delivers excellent print quality, even with small fonts, graphics and rotated barcodes. It is UL/cUL approved for use with select Zebra label materials.
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.
Zebra ribbons are rigorously tested to perform. Our supplies R&D team performs stringent print quality, durability and printhead life tests after printing on a wide range of material types, at various speeds within Zebra printers. The result is maximum printer uptime and scannable labels. As an ISO 9001 certified company, we adhere to consistent processes and never substitute alternatives. So, you can count on the same great formulation and performance every time you order.
Need your ribbon in a hurry? 5095 resin ribbon is part of our Zebra ZipShip program — on the shelf and ready for immediate dispatch. You get fast shipment and the minimum order is just one box.
Count on consistent, premium print quality with Zebra’s 5095 high-performance resin ribbon.
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Specifications
Technical Specifications
Color |
Black |
Ink Formulation | Resin |
Base Film | Polyester |
Base Film Caliper | 4.5 microns |
Total Caliper | 6.5 microns +/- 10% |
Scanning Capabilities | IR 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 |
Barcode Scannability1
10 or 12 mil normal code up to 203.2mm/sec print speed | Typical ANSI Grade A |
15 mil rotated code up to 152.4mm/sec print speed | Typical ANSI Grade B |
Print Resistance2
Glass cleaner with ammonia | Good |
Formula 409 | Good |
Skydrol | Not recommended |
Motor Oil | Good |
Brake Fluid | Test in your application |
Gunk Degreaser | Good |
WD-40 | Good |
Genesolv | Not recommended |
Rho-Tro | Not recommended |
Hexane | Good |
Xylene | Not recommended |
Gasoline | Test in your application |
Acetone | Not recommended |
Alcohol (90% Isopropyl Alcohol) | Good |
UL/cUL Certified Materials with this Ribbon
Z-Ultimate® 3000T White |
Regulatory and Compliance
5095 ribbon complies with the following: REACH/ Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) |
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. For testing of this ribbon on Zebra mid-range and high-performance printers please order part number 05095BK11005. For testing on other printer models, please contact your Supplies Specialist representative. |
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. |
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
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Part number: SS-5095 Resin 06/18/2020 HTML