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Genuine Zebra 05100BK04045 5100 Premium Resin Ribbon - Thermal Transfer Black - 1. 57" x 1476 ft - 6/Carton
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Product Features
Technical Overview
This ribbon utilizes thermal transfer print technology to produce sharp, permanent black impressions. The resin-based formulation is specifically developed for harsh conditions, offering superior resistance to abrasion, chemicals, and temperature extremes. This ensures label integrity and readability over extended periods, even when exposed to sunlight, moisture, or industrial solvents.
The 1.57-inch width and 1476-foot length provide substantial yield, reducing the frequency of ribbon changes and supporting high-volume printing operations. The 1-inch core is compatible with standard industrial printer mechanisms, ensuring smooth unwinding and consistent tension during printing.
Key Product Advantages
The Zebra 5100 Premium Ribbon stands out for its exceptional durability and reliability in industrial settings. Its robust construction and advanced resin formulation deliver consistent performance, minimizing downtime and maintenance costs associated with label failure.
Enhanced Durability
Engineered with scratch, smear, chemical, and temperature resistance to maintain print quality and label integrity in demanding environments.
- Resists abrasion and physical wear
- Withstands exposure to chemicals and solvents
- Maintains performance across temperature variations
High-Quality Output
Produces sharp, permanent black prints that resist fading, ensuring long-lasting legibility for critical labeling applications.
- Crisp, high-contrast impressions
- Permanent bonding to label media
- Consistent color density
Deployment / Use Cases
This ribbon is ideal for industrial and commercial labeling where durability and longevity are paramount. Its resistance properties make it suitable for environments where labels face physical wear, chemical exposure, or outdoor conditions.
Common applications include manufacturing floor asset tracking, warehouse shipping and receiving labels, chemical drum labeling, outdoor asset identification, and compliance labeling in regulated industries. The compatibility with Zebra's industrial printer series ensures seamless integration into existing labeling workflows, supporting efficient operations across logistics, supply chain, and industrial manufacturing sectors.
Industrial Labeling
Perfect for harsh environments like factories, warehouses, and outdoor sites where labels must withstand abrasion, chemicals, and weather.
Asset Tracking
Provides durable, long-lasting prints for asset tags, inventory labels, and shipping labels that remain readable over time.
Highlights
- Genuine Zebra 5100 Premium Resin Ribbon for reliable performance
- Thermal transfer technology produces permanent, fade-resistant black prints
- Scratch, smear, chemical, and temperature resistant for harsh environments
- 1.57-inch width by 1476-foot length with 1-inch core
- Packaged 6 rolls per carton for volume efficiency
- Compatible with Zebra industrial label and RFID printers
- Designed for durable labeling in manufacturing, logistics, and warehousing
- High-yield ribbon reduces change frequency in high-volume operations
- Ensures label integrity and legibility under challenging conditions
- Made in the United States to Zebra's quality standards
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Zebra Technologies Corporation |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 05100BK04045 |
| Brand Name | Zebra |
| Product Series | 5100 |
| Product Name | 5100 Premium Ribbon |
| Packaged Quantity | 6 / Carton |
| 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 type of print technology does this Zebra ribbon use?
This Zebra 5100 Premium Ribbon uses thermal transfer print technology. This method produces permanent, high-quality black prints by transferring resin from the ribbon onto label media through heat application. Thermal transfer is known for its durability and resistance to fading, making it ideal for labels that need to withstand harsh environmental conditions.
What are the key durability features of this resin ribbon?
The ribbon is engineered with multiple resistance features: scratch resistance to prevent abrasion damage, smear resistance to maintain print clarity, chemical resistance to withstand exposure to solvents and cleaners, and temperature resistance to perform reliably in varying thermal conditions. These properties ensure labels remain intact and legible in demanding industrial settings.
Which Zebra printers are compatible with this ribbon?
This ribbon is compatible with a wide range of Zebra industrial label and RFID printers, including the 105SL, 110XiIIIPlus, 140XiIIIPlus, 170XiIIIPlus, R110XiIIIPlus, R170Xi, R4MPlus, S4M, S600, Z4MPlus, Z6MPlus, 90XiIIIPlus, 96XiIIIPlus, and 220XiIIIPlus models. It is designed for use in Zebra's industrial series, supporting high-volume labeling applications.
What are the dimensions and pack quantity of this ribbon?
The ribbon measures 1.57 inches in width by 1476 feet in length, with a standard 1-inch core size. It is packaged 6 rolls per carton, providing a convenient supply for high-volume printing operations and reducing the frequency of reorders.