Zebra Technologies manual Z4Mplus and Z6Mplus Ribbon Specifications

Specifications

Ribbon Specifications

Ribbon Specifications

Table 22 • Z4Mplus and Z6Mplus Ribbon Specifications

Ribbon Specifications		Z4Mplus		Z6Mplus
Ribbon must be wound with the coated side out
Ribbon width	Minimum	>2 in.*	51 mm*	>2 in.	51 mm
(Zebra recommends using ribbon
	Maximum	4.3 in.	109 mm	6.9 in.	174 mm
at least as wide as the media to
protect the printhead from wear.)
Standard lengths	2:1 media to	984 ft.	300 m	984 ft.	300 m
	ribbon roll ratio
	3:1 media to	1476 ft.	450 m	1476 ft.	450 m
	ribbon roll ratio
Ribbon core inside diameter		1 in.	25.4 mm	1 in.	25.4 mm

*The narrowest width tested and approved for this printer is 2 in. (51 mm). You may be able to use narrower ribbon, as long as the ribbon is wider than the media being used. To use a ribbon narrower than 2 in. (51 mm), test the ribbon’s performance with your media to assure that you get the desired results.

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