Zebra Z-Band Direct Red Adult Wristband Cartridges — 6 × 200 Bands for HC100 / ZD510-HC
Red adult band25 x 279 mm6 × 200 bandsHC100 · ZD510-HC cartridge
The Zebra Z-Band Direct 10006995-1K is a kit of 6 cartridges with 200 red adult wristbands each (1,200 bands in total), 25 x 279 mm (1 x 11 in), made for the cartridge-loading Zebra HC100 and ZD510-HC wristband printers used in hospital admissions, emergency departments and clinics.
Z-Band Direct is Zebra's standard direct thermal patient wristband: a 6 mil polypropylene band that prints patient name, ID and barcode straight onto the band, with no ribbon and no separate label. The red colour lets staff see a patient category at a glance — many hospitals use colours such as red for allergy alerts — while the printed barcode stays the reliable identifier.
Before you order: These are drop-in cartridges for the Zebra HC100 and ZD510-HC only. They do not fit standard desktop label printers (ZD410, ZD421, GK420 and similar) — those printers need Z-Band rolls instead.
What's in the Box
- 6 Zebra Z-Band Direct wristband cartridges, red, adult size 25 x 279 mm (1 x 11 in)
- 200 bands per cartridge — 1,200 bands in total
- Adhesive tab closure with tamper-evident slits on every band
- No ribbon — direct thermal printing
What It Means in Practice
- Snap a cartridge into the HC100 or ZD510-HC and print: the cartridge tells the printer the band size and settings, so changing colour or size takes seconds.
- One cartridge covers 200 admissions; the kit of 6 suits a busy admissions desk or several smaller units.
- Bands are waterproof and resist hand sanitiser, alcohol and common cleaners, so the barcode keeps scanning at the bedside and in medication administration.
- Bands contain no metal and Zebra lists them as MR-safe, so patients can keep them on for imaging.
What Will Not Work
- Standard desktop or industrial label printers — the cartridge format is for HC100 and ZD510-HC only.
- Infants and small children: this is the 11-inch adult band. Zebra makes separate paediatric and infant sizes.
- Inkjet or laser printing — this is direct thermal media.
- Re-closing a band: the adhesive tab is permanent and tamper-evident, so a removed band must be replaced, not re-applied.
Key Features
Cartridge loading
No threading or calibration: the cartridge loads in seconds and the printer reads the media settings automatically.
Built for clinical use
Resists water, smearing, abrasion, alcohol, Betadine and hand sanitiser so the barcode keeps scanning.
Secure closure
Permanent acrylic adhesive tab with tamper-evident slits — any attempt to remove the band is visible.
Colour coding
The red band supports visual alert or unit protocols alongside the printed barcode.
Technical Specifications
| Identification |
| Part Number |
10006995-1K |
| Brand |
Zebra |
| Product Line |
Z-Band Direct |
| Media |
| Band Size (W x L) |
25 x 279 mm (1 x 11 in), adult |
| Colour |
Red |
| Bands per Cartridge |
200 |
| Cartridges per Kit |
6 |
| Total Bands |
1,200 |
| Format |
Cartridge for HC100 / ZD510-HC |
| Construction & Performance |
| Material |
Direct thermal polypropylene, 6 mil total thickness |
| Closure |
Permanent acrylic adhesive tab, tamper-evident slits |
| Print Method |
Direct thermal (no ribbon) |
| Resistance |
Water, alcohol (70% and 91% IPA), Betadine, Purell, smearing and abrasion |
| Service Temperature |
−40 °C to +60 °C (−40 °F to 140 °F) |
| Other |
Latex free, waterproof, MR-safe (no metal) |
| Warranty |
| Warranty |
1-Year Warranty (Singular) |
| Manufacturer Term |
Manufacturer's limited warranty against defects in materials and workmanship — claims handled through Singular |
Frequently Asked Questions
Will these work in my ZD510-HC?
Yes. Zebra lists the 10006995 Z-Band Direct cartridges for both the HC100 and the newer ZD510-HC.
Can I print colour on the band?
No. The band itself is red; the printer prints black text and barcodes on it by direct thermal.
How do I choose band length?
The 279 mm (11 in) band fits adults. For children and infants order the matching Zebra paediatric or infant cartridges — tell us the ward and we will match them.
Singular Expert Insight · Buyer's Guide
For HC100 or ZD510-HC users, the Z-Band Direct cartridge kit is the simplest way to stock colour-coded adult bands: no setup, consistent print and a band that survives sanitiser and showers. Order by colour against your hospital's alert protocol and keep a white kit for standard admissions. See our full range of
Zebra labels and wristbands for other colours, sizes and roll formats.
✓ Buy it if you run a Zebra HC100 or ZD510-HC and need red adult patient wristbands.
✕ Skip it if your printer is a standard desktop label printer (use Z-Band rolls) or you need paediatric or infant bands.
→ Also consider Zebra Z-Band UltraSoft for longer stays and sensitive skin, or the white Z-Band Direct kit for standard admissions.
Not sure which band fits your printer? Send us the printer model and ward use, and we will match the right cartridge or roll before you order.