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Product Features
Technical Overview
This ribbon utilizes thermal transfer print technology, which applies ink from a ribbon onto media using heat, resulting in high-resolution prints suitable for barcodes, text, and graphics. The black print color is optimized for enhanced contrast and accuracy, supporting reliable scanning and readability across various label materials.
With a typical print yield of 2500 pages, it offers extended runtime between replacements, reducing downtime and maintenance costs. The ribbon is engineered for user-friendly operation, ensuring smooth loading and consistent tension during printing cycles.
Key Product Advantages
This ribbon combines durability, efficiency, and compatibility to meet demanding printing needs. Its design focuses on delivering superior print quality with minimal operational interruptions.
Long-Lasting Prints
Thermal transfer technology produces permanent prints that resist fading, ensuring labels remain intact and readable in harsh environments like warehouses or outdoor settings.
- Sunlight exposure resistant
- Durable against abrasion
- Maintains color accuracy
High Yield Efficiency
With a 2500-page yield, this ribbon reduces the frequency of replacements, supporting continuous operations and lowering total cost of ownership for high-volume printing tasks.
- Extended runtime
- Cost-effective per page
- Minimizes downtime
Optimized Compatibility
Designed specifically for Zebra ZXP Series 8 printers, it ensures seamless integration and reliable performance without compatibility issues or print quality compromises.
- Genuine Zebra product
- Tested for ZXP Series 8
- Consistent output quality
Deployment / Use Cases
This ribbon is ideal for applications requiring durable, high-quality labels and barcodes. Its thermal transfer technology and black ink make it suitable for environments where print longevity and scan reliability are essential.
Common use cases include shipping and logistics labels, retail price tags, inventory management tags, and asset tracking labels. The 2500-page yield supports medium to high-volume printing needs in settings like distribution centers, manufacturing facilities, and retail stores, where consistent, legible prints are necessary for operational efficiency.
Logistics & Shipping
Produces scannable barcodes and legible text for shipping labels that withstand handling and environmental exposure during transit.
Retail & Inventory
Enables clear price tags and inventory labels that remain readable on shelves, supporting accurate stock management and point-of-sale operations.
Highlights
- Genuine Zebra Thermal Transfer Ribbon for reliable performance
- Black print color optimized for high-resolution output and barcode scanning
- 2500-page typical yield reduces replacement frequency and downtime
- Compatible with Zebra ZXP Series 8 printers for seamless integration
- Thermal transfer technology produces permanent, fade-resistant prints
- Manufactured in the United States to high quality standards
- Designed for user-friendly operation with consistent tension
- Ideal for industrial, retail, and logistics printing applications
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Zebra Technologies Corporation |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 800012-901 |
| Brand Name | Zebra |
| Product Series | i |
| Product Model | 800012-901 |
| Product Name | 800012-901 i Series Ribbon |
| Product Type | Ribbon |
| Technical Information | |
| Print Technology | Thermal Transfer |
| Print Color | Black |
| Typical Print Yield | 2500 Pages |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Compatibility | Zebra ZXP Series 8 Printer |
| Country of Origin | United States |
FAQ
What is the print yield of the Zebra 800012-901 ribbon?
The Zebra 800012-901 Thermal Transfer Ribbon has a typical print yield of 2500 pages. This yield is based on standard printing conditions and provides extended runtime for medium to high-volume label and barcode applications, helping to minimize interruptions and maintenance costs.
Which printers is this ribbon compatible with?
This ribbon is specifically designed for compatibility with Zebra ZXP Series 8 printers. It is a genuine Zebra consumable, ensuring optimal performance and print quality without compatibility issues. Always verify your printer model matches the ZXP Series 8 family before purchase.
What print technology does this ribbon use?
The Zebra 800012-901 uses thermal transfer print technology. This method applies ink from the ribbon onto media using heat, producing high-resolution, permanent prints that are resistant to fading and environmental factors like sunlight, making it suitable for durable label applications.
What color is the ribbon and why does it matter?
This ribbon is black, which is optimized for high-contrast printing on labels and barcodes. Black ink enhances readability and scanning accuracy, ensuring barcodes are easily scannable and text remains clear, which is critical for inventory management, shipping, and retail operations.