Zebra ZE500 / ZE511 / ZE521 / PAX Print Engines — Compatible Labels & Ribbons
Zebra ZE-series and PAX print engines are the printing core of automated print-and-apply labelling systems, mounted inside applicators on packaging and conveyor lines. They accept standard industrial label rolls and long thermal transfer ribbons, with left- and right-hand versions using the same media.
ZE500 / ZE511 / ZE521 / PAX Print Engines media specifications
- Printing technology
- Thermal transfer + Direct thermal
- Maximum print width
- 4.09"
- Maximum media width
- 4.5"
- Roll core sizes
- 3"
- Maximum roll diameter
- No limit — fed from an external unwinder or applicator
- Fanfold media
- Yes
- Ribbon core
- 1"
- Maximum ribbon width
- 4.2"
- Maximum ribbon length
- 1,970 ft (600 m)
- Ribbon ink side
- Coated side out (CSO)
Verified Specifications checked against the manufacturer’s published documentation.
Some models in this series differ — see each model’s page for its exact figures.
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ZebraZE500-44.09" print widthDirect thermal + transferView labels & ribbons →ZebraZE500-66.6" print widthDirect thermal + transferRibbon to 7.1"Media to 7.1" wideView labels & ribbons →ZebraZE5114.09" print widthDirect thermal + transferView labels & ribbons →ZebraZE5216.6" print widthDirect thermal + transferRibbon to 7.1"Media to 7.1" wideView labels & ribbons →Zebra110PAX44.09" print widthDirect thermal + transferView labels & ribbons →Zebra170PAX46.6" print widthDirect thermal + transferRibbon to 7.1"Media to 7.1" wideView labels & ribbons →
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