POSTEK MX2 Ribbons & Labels
IndustrialMX Series
The POSTEK MX2 is an industrial thermal transfer and direct thermal printer, one of 12 models in the MX Series range. Media loads as rolls up to 12" in diameter on cores of 3". Ribbons run up to 1,968 ft, 4.33" wide, on a 1" core. It prints up to 4.09" wide and takes media up to 4.72". Its documented media path is roll-fed only, with no fanfold slot.
POSTEK MX2 media specifications
- Printing technology
- Thermal transfer + Direct thermal
- Maximum print width
- 4.09"
- Maximum media width
- 4.72"
- Roll core sizes
- 3"
- Maximum roll diameter
- 12"
- Fanfold media
- No
- Ribbon core
- 1"
- Maximum ribbon width
- 4.33"
- Maximum ribbon length
- 1,968 ft (600 m)
- Ribbon ink side
- Either — face in or face out
Verified Specifications checked against the manufacturer’s published documentation.
POSTEK MX2 — Frequently Asked Questions
What printing method does the POSTEK MX2 use?
The POSTEK MX2 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 MX2?
The POSTEK MX2 takes thermal transfer ribbons up to 4.33" wide, up to 1,968 ft (600 m) long, on a 1" core, wound either coated side in or out. 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 MX2 print?
The POSTEK MX2 accepts media up to 4.72" wide, with a maximum print width of 4.09". 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 MX2?
The POSTEK MX2 takes rolls on 3" cores, with a maximum roll diameter of 12". A roll on a larger core will not seat on the spindle, and one over the diameter limit will not let the cover close.
Does the POSTEK MX2 take 3-inch core rolls?
Yes — 3" cores are the industrial standard and the POSTEK MX2 is built for them, which is what lets it hold the large-diameter rolls that keep reload stops down.
Why won't my label roll fit the POSTEK MX2?
Three things stop a roll loading in this printer: the roll is over 12" in diameter; the core is not 3". Label width is usually the first thing people check and the least likely culprit — core size is the common one.
Can the POSTEK MX2 print on synthetic or outdoor labels?
Yes. Because the POSTEK MX2 prints thermal transfer, it can image polypropylene, polyester and other synthetic facestocks that direct thermal printers cannot mark. Pair them with a wax-resin or full resin ribbon; wax will not anchor properly to a synthetic surface.
Where can I buy labels and ribbons for the POSTEK MX2 in Canada?
Vantage Labels stocks blank thermal labels and printer ribbons that fit the POSTEK MX2, 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 MX2
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Labels 24 products
Fits$101.99 /case$25.50per 1,0004" wide, 3" core, 8" OD — within this printer's limits.
- Fits$105.99 /case$13.25per 1,000
4" wide, 3" core, 8" OD — within this printer's limits.
- Fits$109.99 /case$9.17per 1,000
4" wide, 3" core, 8" OD — within this printer's limits.
- Fits$167.99 /case$17.50per 1,000
3" wide, 3" core, 8" OD — within this printer's limits.
- FitsOriginal price was: $87.99.$84.99Current price is: $84.99. /case$23.61per 1,000
4" wide, 3" core, 8" OD — within this printer's limits.
- FitsOriginal price was: $95.99.$89.99Current price is: $89.99. /case$37.50per 1,000
4" wide, 3" core, 8" OD — within this printer's limits.
- FitsOriginal price was: $95.99.$89.99Current price is: $89.99. /case$45.00per 1,000
4" wide, 3" core, 8" OD — within this printer's limits.
- FitsOriginal price was: $95.99.$89.99Current price is: $89.99. /case$11.25per 1,000
4" wide, 3" core, 8" OD — within this printer's limits.
- FitsFrom $79.99 /case$20.00per 1,000Select options✓ In stock · Ships from the GTA This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
4" wide, 3" core, 8" OD — within this printer's limits.
- FitsOriginal price was: $95.99.$89.99Current price is: $89.99. /case$15.00per 1,000
4" wide, 3" core, 8" OD — within this printer's limits.
- FitsOriginal price was: $91.99.$89.99Current price is: $89.99. /case$18.75per 1,000
4" wide, 3" core, 8" OD — within this printer's limits.
- Fits$83.99 /case$21.00per 1,000
4" wide, 3" core, 8" OD — within this printer's limits.
- Fits$139.99 /case$7.00per 1,000
3" wide, 3" core, 8" OD — within this printer's limits.
- Fits$139.99 /case$14.58per 1,000
3" wide, 3" core, 8" OD — within this printer's limits.
- Fits$177.99 /case$4.45per 1,000
4" wide, 3" core, 8" OD — within this printer's limits.
- Fits$155.99 /case$3.55per 1,000
3" wide, 3" core, 8" OD — within this printer's limits.
- Fits$177.99 /case$2.47per 1,000
1.5" wide, 3" core, 8" OD — within this printer's limits.
- Fits$99.99 /case$2.78per 1,000
2" wide, 3" core, 8" OD — within this printer's limits.
Ribbons 8 products
- Fits$229.99 /case$9.58per ribbon
4.02" x 1181 ft ribbon, correct configuration for this printer.
- Likely fits$257.99 /case$10.75per ribbon
Likely fits — ribbon core size not recorded.
- Likely fitsOriginal price was: $281.99.$264.99Current price is: $264.99. /case$11.04per ribbon
Likely fits — ribbon core size not recorded.
- Likely fits$115.99 /case$4.83per ribbon
Likely fits — ribbon core size not recorded.
- Likely fits$173.99 /case$7.25per ribbon
Likely fits — ribbon core size not recorded.
- Likely fits$211.99 /case$8.83per ribbon
Likely fits — ribbon core size not recorded.
- Likely fits$229.99 /case$9.58per ribbon
Likely fits — ribbon core size not recorded.
- Likely fits$223.99 /case$9.33per ribbon
Likely fits — ribbon core size not recorded.
What won’t fit the POSTEK MX2
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.
Wrong ribbon configuration (core size / ink side) for this printer.
For example: 4.33″ x 243ft Wax Ribbon (Eltron, 36 Ribbons / Case); 4.17″ x 1969ft Wax-Resin Ribbon (Tec, 12 Ribbons / Case); 4.33″ x 299ft Wax Ribbon (Eltron, 36 Ribbons / Case) and 5 more.
This printer has no external/fanfold media path.
For example: 4″ x 3″ Direct Thermal Fanfold (4 Labels / Fold, 4000 Labels / Case); 4″ x 6″ Direct Thermal Fanfold (2 Labels / Fold, 5000 Labels / Case); 4″ x 6.5″ Thermal Transfer Fanfold (2 Labels / Fold, 4000 Labels / Case) and 1 more.
Ribbon is 5.12" wide; this printer takes up to 4.33".
For example: 5.12″ x 1476ft Wax Ribbon (Zebra, 12 Ribbons / Case); 5.98″ x 1476ft Wax Ribbon (Zebra, 12 Ribbons / Case); 6.50″ x 1476ft Wax Ribbon (Zebra, 12 Ribbons / Case).
Other MX Series models
Different printer? Look it up on the printer index. Unsure about a spec? Contact us — we’ll confirm before you order.