The Zebra 02100BK22045 is a resin-enhanced wax ribbon built for environments where print throughput matters and barcode readability isn't optional. At 220mm wide and 450m long, it handles both normal and rotated barcodes across coated, uncoated, and matte synthetic labels and tags — the kind of versatility that removes guesswork when you're printing across mixed label stock.
Where it earns its keep is speed. Low printhead energy requirements allow it to run at up to 305mm/sec (12ips), making it a practical choice for shipping, warehousing, inventory tracking, and retail applications where print queues don't wait. The resin-enhanced wax formulation also gives it better abrasion resistance than standard wax ribbons — barcodes that stay scannable after handling, not just after printing.
It's designed primarily for paper-based materials in applications with limited chemical or abrasive exposure. If your operation runs on volume and needs consistent, legible output without fussing over ribbon selection, the 2100 is a straightforward answer.





