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Genuine Zebra 05100BK11045 5100 Premium Resin Ribbon - Black - Thermal Transfer - 6 Pack
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Product Features
Technical Overview
This ribbon utilizes thermal transfer print technology, which applies a durable resin-based ink onto label media through heat. The process creates prints that are highly resistant to fading, even when exposed to sunlight, ensuring long-term durability for labels used in outdoor or high-UV environments.
The 5100 Premium Ribbon is formulated with advanced features that enhance label longevity and performance. Its resin construction provides superior resistance to scratches, smears, chemicals, and temperature extremes, making it suitable for applications where labels face abrasion, moisture, solvents, or fluctuating thermal conditions.
Key Product Advantages
The Zebra 5100 Premium Ribbon stands out for its robust durability and compatibility with a wide range of Zebra industrial printers. Its design focuses on delivering hassle-free operation and consistent print quality, which is critical for supply chain, manufacturing, and logistics labeling where reliability is paramount.
Enhanced Durability
The ribbon's scratch, smear, chemical, and temperature resistance ensure labels remain intact and readable in challenging environments, reducing the need for reprints and improving operational efficiency.
- Withstands abrasion and handling
- Resists solvents and cleaners
- Maintains integrity in thermal cycles
Optimized Compatibility
Engineered specifically for Zebra industrial label printers, this ribbon ensures seamless integration and optimal performance, supporting high-volume printing tasks without compatibility issues.
- Designed for Zebra printer mechanics
- Consistent feed and winding
- Reduces printer wear and jams
Deployment / Use Cases
This ribbon is ideal for industrial and commercial settings where label durability and print permanence are essential. Its robust features make it suitable for applications that require labels to endure physical stress, environmental exposure, and long storage periods.
Common use cases include shipping and logistics labels that face handling and weather during transit, manufacturing and asset tags exposed to chemicals or high temperatures, and retail shelf labels requiring smudge-proof longevity. The 6-pack quantity supports continuous operations, reducing the frequency of ribbon changes and inventory management for high-volume printing environments.
Highlights
- Genuine Zebra 5100 Premium Resin Ribbon for reliable performance
- Black thermal transfer print color delivers high-contrast, permanent labels
- 6-pack quantity supports extended printing with fewer changeovers
- Scratch resistant to maintain label integrity during handling and shipping
- Smearless formulation prevents smudging for clear barcodes and text
- Chemical resistant for use in environments with solvents or cleaners
- Temperature resistant to perform in varying thermal conditions
- Compatible with a wide range of Zebra industrial label printers
- Made in the United States with quality manufacturing standards
- Thermal transfer technology ensures prints resist fading from sunlight
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Zebra Technologies Corporation |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 05100BK11045 |
| Brand Name | Zebra |
| Product Series | 5100 |
| Product Name | 5100 Premium Ribbon |
| Packaged Quantity | 6 Pack |
| Product Type | Ribbon |
| Technical Information | |
| Print Technology | Thermal Transfer |
| Print Color | Black |
| Features | Scratch Resistant,Smearless,Chemical Resistant,Temperature Resistant |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Compatibility | Zebra 105SL Industrial Label Printer Zebra 110XiIIIPlus Industrial Label Printer Zebra 140XiIIIPlus Industrial Label Printer Zebra 170XiIIIPlus Industrial Label Printer Zebra R110XiIIIPlus Industrial RFID Label Printer Zebra R170Xi Industrial RFID Label Printer Zebra R4MPlus Industrial RFID Label Printer Zebra S4M Industrial Label Printer Zebra S600 Industrial Label Printer Zebra Z4MPlus Industrial Label Printer Zebra Z6MPlus Industrial Label Printer Zebra 90XiIIIPlus Industrial Label Printer Zebra 96XiIIIPlus Industrial Label Printer Zebra 220XiIIIPlus Industrial Label Printer |
| Country of Origin | United States |
FAQ
What printers is this Zebra ribbon compatible with?
This Zebra 5100 Premium Resin Ribbon is compatible with multiple Zebra industrial label printers, including the 105SL, 110XiIIIPlus, 140XiIIIPlus, 170XiIIIPlus, R110XiIIIPlus, R170Xi, R4MPlus, S4M, S600, Z4MPlus, Z6MPlus, 90XiIIIPlus, 96XiIIIPlus, and 220XiIIIPlus models. It is designed specifically for Zebra's industrial printer mechanics to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
What are the key features of this thermal transfer ribbon?
The ribbon features scratch resistance to prevent damage from abrasion, smearless properties to keep prints clean, chemical resistance for use with solvents, and temperature resistance to handle thermal variations. These attributes make it suitable for harsh environments where labels need to remain legible and intact over time.
How many ribbons come in a pack?
This product is supplied as a 6-pack, providing multiple ribbons in one purchase. This quantity supports continuous printing operations, reduces the frequency of ribbon changes, and helps maintain inventory efficiency for businesses with high-volume labeling needs.