Zebra Technologies 500D Direct Thermal Labels
The Zebra Z-Essentials 500D is a cost-effective direct thermal uncoated paper label with a permanent acrylic adhesive, purpose-built for high-volume, short-life applications in controlled indoor environments. Designed for logistics, retail, warehousing and manufacturing operations, these barcode labels deliver sharp text, graphics and scan-ready barcodes without the need for ribbons, helping businesses reduce consumable costs while maintaining dependable print quality. Fully compatible with Zebra direct thermal printers, Z-Essentials 500D is ideal for shipping, product identification and work-in-process labelling where consistency, speed and value matter most.
Key Features
- Direct thermal printing with no ribbon required for lower running costs.
- Permanent acrylic adhesive provides reliable bonding to common packaging surfaces.
- Uncoated facestock delivers clear, high-resolution barcodes and text.
- Optimised for high-volume, short-term indoor labelling applications.
- Engineered and pre-tested by Zebra for consistent printer performance.

