POSTEK G3000 Labels & Ribbons

Industrial

G / G-e / G-2108 Series

The POSTEK G3000 is an industrial thermal transfer and direct thermal printer, one of 8 models in the G / G-e / G-2108 Series range. Media loads as rolls up to 6" in diameter on cores of 1" / 1.5" / 3". Ribbons run up to 984 ft, 4.3" wide, on a 1" core. They must be wound coated side out. It prints up to 4.17" wide and takes media up to 4.4". That is a narrower head than the 4.25" the rest of the G / G-e / G-2108 Series range carries, the usual sign of a higher-resolution print head. Its documented media path is roll-fed only, with no fanfold slot.

POSTEK G3000 media specifications

Printing technology
Thermal transfer + Direct thermal
Maximum print width
4.17"
Maximum media width
4.4"
Roll core sizes
1" / 1.5" / 3"
Maximum roll diameter
6"
Fanfold media
No
Ribbon core
1"
Maximum ribbon width
4.3"
Maximum ribbon length
984 ft (300 m)
Ribbon ink side
Coated side out (CSO)

Verified Specifications checked against the manufacturer’s published documentation.

POSTEK G3000 — Frequently Asked Questions

What printing method does the POSTEK G3000 use?

The POSTEK G3000 does both. In thermal transfer mode it prints through a ribbon for durable, long-life labels; in direct thermal mode it prints straight onto heat-sensitive stock with no ribbon at all, which is how most shipping labels are produced.

Which thermal transfer ribbons fit the POSTEK G3000?

The POSTEK G3000 takes thermal transfer ribbons up to 4.3" wide, up to 984 ft (300 m) long, on a 1" core, wound coated side out (CSO). Wax suits coated paper labels, wax-resin handles synthetics and heavier handling, and full resin is the choice for chemical, solvent and outdoor exposure.

Which label sizes can the POSTEK G3000 print?

The POSTEK G3000 accepts media up to 4.4" wide, with a maximum print width of 4.17". Any narrower label will run as well, so long as the roll core and outside diameter also fit the media bay — width alone is not enough.

Which roll cores and diameters suit the POSTEK G3000?

The POSTEK G3000 takes rolls on 1" / 1.5" / 3" cores, with a maximum roll diameter of 6". A roll on a larger core will not seat on the spindle, and one over the diameter limit will not let the cover close.

Can the POSTEK G3000 print 4" × 6" shipping labels?

Yes — 4" × 6" sits inside this printer's media width, and it prints them as direct thermal with no ribbon, which is the standard setup for courier and marketplace labels.

Does the POSTEK G3000 take fanfold labels?

Its published media list covers roll-fed stock only, with no external fanfold path documented. If you are running fanfold today, check with us before ordering — some models gained a rear slot in later revisions.

Does the POSTEK G3000 take 3-inch core rolls?

Yes — 3" cores are the industrial standard and the POSTEK G3000 is built for them, which is what lets it hold the large-diameter rolls that keep reload stops down.

Where can I buy labels and ribbons for the POSTEK G3000 in Canada?

Vantage Labels stocks blank thermal labels and printer ribbons that fit the POSTEK G3000, shipped from Canadian stock. Everything listed on this page has been checked against the printer's published media specifications — width, core, roll diameter and ribbon format — rather than matched on the printer's name.

Labels & ribbons that fit the POSTEK G3000

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Labels 5 products

Fits4″ x 6″ Thermal Transfer (500 Labels / Roll)$150 /case4" wide, 1" core, 4.5" OD — within this printer's limits.
Fits4″ x 6″ Direct Thermal (500 Labels / Roll, 12 Rolls / Case)$150 /case4" wide, 1" core, 4.5" OD — within this printer's limits.
Fits4″ x 6″ Direct Thermal (250 Labels / Roll, 16 Rolls / Case)$150 /case4" wide, 1" core, 3.5" OD — within this printer's limits.
Likely fits4" x 6" Direct Thermal (3000 Labels / Roll)$150 /caseLikely fits — core size not recorded; roll diameter not recorded.
Likely fits4" x 6" Direct Thermal (105 Labels / Roll)$150 /caseLikely fits — roll diameter not recorded.

What won’t fit the POSTEK G3000

We check every product against this printer’s published limits, so it’s worth knowing what we deliberately don’t recommend for it — these are the mistakes that cost a return.

Roll too large23 products

Roll is 8" OD; this printer holds up to 6".

For example: 4″ x 3″ Direct Thermal (2000 Labels / Roll, 4 Rolls / Case); 4″ x 2″ Direct Thermal (3000 Labels / Roll, 4 Rolls / Case); 3″ x 5″ Direct Thermal (1200 Labels / Roll, 8 Rolls / Case) and 20 more.

Wrong roll core11 products

Wrong ribbon configuration (core size / ink side) for this printer.

For example: 4.33″ x 243ft Wax Ribbon (Eltron); 4.02″ x 1181ft Wax-Resin Ribbon (Datamax); 4.17″ x 1969ft Wax-Resin Ribbon (Tec) and 8 more.

Ribbon does not fit this printer3 products

Ribbon is 1476 ft; this printer holds up to 984 ft.

For example: 4.02″ x 1476ft Wax Ribbon (Zebra); 4.33″ x 1476ft Wax Ribbon (Zebra); 3.27″ x 1476ft Wax Ribbon (Zebra).

Too wide for the print head3 products

Ribbon is 5.12" wide; this printer takes up to 4.30".

For example: 5.12″ x 1476ft Wax Ribbon (Zebra); 5.98″ x 1476ft Wax Ribbon (Zebra); 6.50″ x 1476ft Wax Ribbon (Zebra).

Other G / G-e / G-2108 Series models

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