Zebra Z-Perform 1000D Direct Thermal Labels — 148 x 210 mm, 76 mm Core
Direct thermal · no ribbon148 x 210 mm (A5)76 mm core6-inch industrial printers
The Zebra 3003245-1 is a genuine Z-Perform 1000D direct thermal paper label, 148 x 210 mm (A5 size), wound on a 76 mm industrial core, for Zebra 6-inch industrial label printers. It is aimed at warehouses and dispatch desks printing large shipping and pallet labels without a ribbon.
Z-Perform 1000D is Zebra's uncoated, economy direct thermal paper: no ribbon is needed, the image forms when the printhead heats the coated face. Zebra positions it for indoor shipping, warehouse picking, shelf pricing and product identification, and is clear about its limits — modest resistance to moisture and abrasion, and not for long sun exposure, high heat, high-speed printing or PVC surfaces.
Before you order: At 148 mm wide on a 76 mm core this roll needs a 6-inch-class industrial printer (for example the ZT421 / ZT420, ZT620, 220Xi4 or ZE500-6 / ZE521-6). It will not fit desktop printers or 4-inch industrial models.
What's in the Box
- Zebra order unit of 4 rolls of Z-Perform 1000D labels, 148 x 210 mm, on 76 mm cores (labels per roll: 790 as listed)
- Genuine Zebra packaging, part number 3003245-1
- No ribbon needed — and none included
What It Means in Practice
- Direct thermal means no ribbon to buy or change — load the roll and print.
- Zebra quotes a usable life of up to one year indoors; labels that sit in sunlight or warm vehicles fade sooner.
- The permanent acrylic adhesive bonds to cartons, plastic totes and most packaging; it is FDA 175.105-compliant for indirect contact with dry food.
- Store unused rolls at 20–25 °C and 40–50% RH and use them within about six months.
What Will Not Work
- Desktop label printers (ZD, GK, GX, GC series) — the 76 mm core and 148 mm width are for industrial printers.
- 4-inch industrial printers (ZT411, ZT231, ZT111, 110Xi4) — the label is wider than their print width.
- Long-life, outdoor, freezer-to-heat or PVC-surface labelling — use a synthetic thermal transfer label instead.
- Printers set to thermal transfer only — switch the printer to direct thermal mode (no ribbon) for this stock.
Key Features
Direct thermal
No ribbon required; works in any compatible Zebra printer set to direct thermal.
Permanent adhesive
Latex-free acrylic with good adhesion to a wide range of surfaces.
Economy paper
Uncoated face for cost-sensitive, short-life indoor labels.
Technical Specifications
| Identification |
| Part Number |
3003245-1 |
| EAN / GTIN |
5712505248799 |
| Brand |
Zebra |
| Material |
Z-Perform 1000D |
| Label |
| Size |
148 x 210 mm (A5) |
| Print technology |
Direct thermal |
| Colour |
White |
| Core |
76 mm (3") |
| Labels |
790 per roll as listed; 4 rolls per Zebra order unit |
| Material |
| Facestock |
Matte white uncoated direct thermal paper, 79 µm |
| Adhesive |
Permanent acrylic, 15 µm, latex-free |
| Liner |
Glassine, 57 g/m² |
| Thickness |
145 µm ±10% (total) |
| Food contact |
FDA 175.105 (indirect contact, dry food) |
| Environment |
| Application |
0 °C minimum application temperature |
| Service |
-20 °C to +80 °C service temperature |
| Label life |
Up to 1 year indoors |
| Storage |
6 months at 20–25 °C, 40–50% RH |
| Compatibility |
| Printer class |
Zebra 6-inch industrial printers |
| Zebra-listed printers |
ZT421 / ZT420, ZT620 / ZT620R, 220Xi4, ZE500-6, ZE521-6 / ZE521R |
| Warranty |
| Warranty |
1-Year Warranty (Singular) |
| Manufacturer Term |
Genuine Zebra consumable — Zebra publishes no separate warranty term for labels; defect claims handled through Singular |
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a ribbon?
No. This is direct thermal stock — the printer prints straight onto the label.
Will it fit my ZT411?
No. The ZT411 is a 4-inch printer and this label is 148 mm wide. It needs a 6-inch model such as the ZT421.
Is it suitable for outdoor use?
Not for long. Zebra rates Z-Perform 1000D for indoor use and warns against long sun exposure and high heat.
Singular Expert Insight · Buyer's Guide
A5 direct thermal labels are the workhorse of pallet and carton dispatch — cheap per label and no ribbon to manage — but they are not archival. If labels must survive months in a sunny yard, pair a thermal transfer label with a ribbon from our
ribbons range; otherwise this is the economical choice. More stock in
labels.
✓ Buy it if you print A5 shipping or pallet labels on a 6-inch Zebra industrial printer.
✕ Skip it if you run a desktop or 4-inch printer, or labels must last outdoors.
→ Also consider a thermal transfer A5 label plus wax ribbon if labels need longer life.
Not sure it fits? Send us your printer model and the label size you print, and we will confirm the right Zebra roll before you order.