Zebra’s IQ Color labels are an innovation in on-demand color printing. IQ Color labels are direct thermal labels with a color pre-printed background. The Zebra ZXP Series 7 printer, when used with Zebra’s IQ Color labels, can print color on demand anywhere on the label, including pre-printed color zones. This gives you the flexibility to print color on demand and create a color code or highlight information on the label. IQ Color labels are perfect for applications such as color coding, product identification, work in process, and more.
Key Features:
- Direct thermal, paper label with a permanent acrylic adhesive
- Ability to print vibrant color on demand in predefined zones to be used as a visual cue
- Offers flexibility over traditional preprinted labels, requiring fewer roll changes for customers using multiple SKUs
- Ideal for more accurate sortation and quicker prioritization
- Limited resistance to moisture and abrasion
- Choose from 8 standard direct thermal colors – Magenta, Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Cyan, Blue, and Purple (68300RM)
Zebras IQ Color 2000D labels are a direct thermal, paper label with a permanent acrylic adhesive. These labels are pre-printed with a color background and are perfect for applications such as color coding, and more. The Zebra ZXP Series 7 printer, when used with Zebras IQ Color 2000D labels, including pre-printed color zones. This gives you the flexibility to print color on demand and create a color code or highlight information on the label.
Suggested Applications:
• Hospitals — Laboratory, Pharmacy, Specimen Collection • Work in Process • Retail — Price Markdown • Customers currently using an ink jet or laser color solution for labeling
MATERIAL CONSTRUCTION
Component Description Caliper
Facestock White coated direct thermal paper 2.7 mil Adhesive High performance, acrylic-based 0.5 mil Liner 40 lb. semi-bleached, kraft stock 2.5 mil TOTAL ± 10% 5.7 mil
TEMPERATURE PERFORMANCE
Minimum Application Temperature Service Temperature Optimal Storage Conditions
40° F (4° C) -65° F to 120° F (-54° C to 49° C) 6 mos when stored at 72° F (22° C) at 50% RH
EXPECTED EXTERIOR LIFE
Not recommended for outdoor use
LIFESPAN OF IQ COLOR INKS
RECOMMENDED PRINT SPEEDS Normal (picket-fence) codes -- 6 ips maximum Rotated (ladder) codes -- 3 ips maximum BAR CODE DENSITY Minimum 10 mil narrow bar normal codes (2 dot code at 203 dpi) Minimum 15 mil narrow bar rotated codes (3 dot code at 203 dpi) PRINTHEAD CLEANING Zebra recommends cleaning with an alcohol swab after each roll of media is printed. IQ Color Ink Lifespan (months) for typical office and warehouse conditions (direct lighting) Lifespan (months) for typical office filing conditions (no light exposure) Yellow 1 12 Green 1 12 Red 3 12 Orange 3 12 Cyan 6 12 Magenta 6 12 Blue 6 12 Purple 6 12 Black 6 12
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