Zebra Z-Xtreme 5000T Label -
High-Durability Thermal Transfer Label for Harsh-Environment Printing
Some labeling jobs don't end when the label leaves the printer — they end when the part has been through a wash cycle, a chemical bath, or a freezer for months on end. The Z-Xtreme 5000T is built for that second half of the job: a thermal transfer polyester label rated from -40°F to 300°F (-40°C to 149°C) with resistance to abrasion, moisture, and a long list of chemicals.
It's a fit for print operations already running thermal transfer printers who need output that survives beyond the print station — automotive parts lines, cold-chain logistics, and asset-tagging programs that can't afford a label to fade or peel mid-lifecycle.
Where This Product Fits in the Workflow
This is a ribbon-required thermal transfer label, so it slots into existing Zebra desktop, mid-range, or high-performance printer setups without new hardware. Pairing it with Zebra's Image Lock resin ribbon is what unlocks the label's full chemical resistance, UID compliance, and UL certification — the label and ribbon function as a tested system rather than interchangeable parts.
Operational Advantages
- Withstands -40°F to 300°F (-40°C to 149°C), covering cold storage through high-heat production lines
- Adhesive strength up to 62 oz/in on stainless steel (24-hour dwell), 46 oz/in on polycarbonate
- Broad chemical resistance with Image Lock ribbon — oil, grease, gasoline, acetone, MEK, and more
- UID test compliance and UL certification when used with Image Lock ribbon
- ISO 9001 certified, 23-point inspection process for consistent roll-to-roll performance
- Indoor/outdoor service life expected up to 3 years
Key Product Details
- Facestock: White matte coated polyester, 2.5 mils
- Adhesive: Permanent acrylic, 1.0 mils
- Minimum Application Temperature: 50°F / 10°C
- Service Temperature Range: -40°C to 70°C
- Recommended Ribbon: Image Lock resin ribbon
- Regulatory: FDA 175.105 compliant, BPA and latex free
Recommended Applications
Automotive part labeling exposed to oil and grease, cold-chain and freezer asset tags, chemical-plant equipment identification, and government/defense asset tracking requiring UID-compliant marking all suit this label's durability profile.
Compatibility & Buyer Guidance
Run this label on any thermal transfer printer capable of accepting the correct media width — desktop, mid-range, or industrial. Use Image Lock resin ribbon specifically; the certified chemical resistance and UID/UL compliance data on this sheet apply to the label-and-ribbon combination, not the facestock alone.
Product Family
Z-Xtreme 5000T
MFG Part Number
10023251
Product Type
Label
Print Method
Thermal Transfer
Label Width
0.9"
Label Height
0.9"
Core Size
3" Core
Color
White
Labels Per Roll
3,000
Format
Roll
Finish
Matte
Labels Across
2
Adhesive
Permanent Acrylic
Perforation
Perforation between Labels
Outside Diameter
8" OD
Material
Polyester
Coated Side
Coated Side Out (CSO)
Sold By
Case
Case Quantity
1
Case Weight
2
Compatible Printers
ZE500-4
Zebra Z-Xtreme 5000T Spec Sheet.pdf
https://www.thermalprintersupplies.com/content/product_downloads/zebra/Zebra Z-Xtreme 5000T Spec Sheet.pdf
Zebra REACH Declaration for Labels.pdf
https://www.thermalprintersupplies.com/content/product_downloads/zebra/Zebra REACH Declaration for Labels.pdf
Zebra REACH Declaration.pdf
https://www.thermalprintersupplies.com/content/product_downloads/zebra/Zebra REACH Declaration.pdf
Zebra ROHS Declaration of Conformity.pdf
https://www.thermalprintersupplies.com/content/product_downloads/zebra/Zebra ROHS Declaration of Conformity.pdf
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