Zebra Z-Perform 1000T 89 x 38 mm Thermal Transfer Paper Labels
Thermal transfer — ribbon required89 x 38 mm76 mm core · industrial6 rolls per box
The Zebra Z-Perform 1000T 880022-038 is an economy thermal transfer matte paper label measuring 89 x 38 mm, with a general-purpose permanent adhesive on a 76 mm core, made for Zebra industrial printers running high-volume box, product and warehouse labels.
Z-Perform 1000T gives high initial tack and adhesion on corrugated packaging for applications of less than three years. Because the image is printed through a ribbon rather than burned into the paper, it is far more stable against heat and light than direct thermal paper.
At 89 x 38 mm (3.5 x 1.5 in) the label carries a barcode with a product name or short description — a compact, widely used size for carton marking, product identification and work-in-progress labels.
Before you order: This is thermal transfer media: you need a ribbon in the printer. Zebra quotes acceptable print quality and durability with its 2300 and 2100 wax ribbons. The roll sits on a 76 mm core with a large outer diameter, so it is made for industrial printers — it will not fit Zebra desktop printers.
What's in the Box
- 6 rolls of Zebra Z-Perform 1000T 89 x 38 mm labels
- 3634 labels per roll
- Labels wound on a 76 mm core, roll diameter approx. 183 mm (7.21 in)
- No ribbon — order a compatible thermal transfer ribbon separately
What It Means in Practice
- High-volume work: large 76 mm-core rolls mean fewer roll changes on busy shipping and production lines.
- Ribbon-printed images resist heat and light much better than direct thermal, so labels stay readable on stored cartons.
- Matte uncoated paper keeps cost per label low; pair it with a wax ribbon such as Zebra 2300 or 2100 as Zebra recommends.
- The adhesive is food-contact compliant for dry and moist, non-fatty foods under EU rules, which helps for food packaging labels.
What Will Not Work
- Zebra desktop printers (GK420, ZD421, ZD621 and similar) — the 76 mm core and roll diameter are for industrial printers.
- Direct thermal printing without a ribbon — this paper has no heat-sensitive coating and will stay blank.
- Outdoor or wet use, solvents and long-term exposure — Zebra positions it for applications of less than three years on packaging.
- Laser or inkjet office printers.
Key Features
High initial tack
Grips corrugated cartons quickly, so labels stay in place on fast-moving packing lines.
Matched with Zebra wax ribbons
Zebra rates print quality and durability as acceptable with its 2300 and 2100 ribbons on recommended printers.
Food-contact adhesive
Complies with EC 1935/2004, EU 10/2011 and BfR XIV for dry and moist, non-fatty foods, and FDA 175.105 for dry foods. BPA and latex free.
Technical Specifications
| Identification |
| Part Number |
880022-038 |
| Brand |
Zebra |
| Material |
Z-Perform 1000T (economy thermal transfer paper) |
| Label |
| Label size |
89 x 38 mm (3.5 x 1.5 in) |
| Print method |
Thermal transfer (ribbon required) |
| Face material |
Matte uncoated paper, white |
| Adhesive |
Permanent, general purpose |
| Recommended ribbons |
Zebra 2300 or 2100 (wax) |
| Roll & Pack |
| Core |
76 mm |
| Roll outer diameter |
approx. 183 mm (7.21 in) |
| Rolls per box |
6 |
| Labels per roll |
3634 |
| Compatibility |
| Printer type |
Zebra industrial printers (thermal transfer) |
| Zebra-listed models |
ZT111, ZT200 series (ZT210, ZT211, ZT220, ZT230, ZT231), ZT400 series (ZT410, ZT411, ZT420, ZT421), ZT510, ZT600 series (ZT610, ZT620), 220Xi4, ZE500 / ZE511 / ZE521 print engines (incl. RFID variants) |
| Recommended use |
Packaging, high-volume box labelling, product identification, work-in-progress, shipping and receiving |
| Warranty |
| Warranty |
1-Year Warranty (Singular) |
| Manufacturer Term |
Zebra supplies limited warranty against defects in materials and workmanship, per Zebra terms — claims handled through Singular |
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a ribbon?
Yes. Z-Perform 1000T is thermal transfer paper. Zebra recommends its 2300 or 2100 wax ribbons; tell us your printer model and we will match the ribbon width and length.
Can I use these on my desktop Zebra printer?
No. The 76 mm core and roll diameter are for industrial printers such as the ZT200, ZT400 and ZT600 series. Desktop printers need 25 mm core rolls.
How long will the labels last?
Zebra positions Z-Perform 1000T for applications of less than three years on packaging. For outdoor, chemical or very long-life labels, a synthetic label with a resin ribbon is the better choice.
Singular Expert Insight · Buyer's Guide
Z-Perform 1000T is the workhorse label for industrial printers: low cost, quick tack on cartons and a stable ribbon-printed image. It suits warehouses and production lines printing thousands of carton and product labels a day. If your labels must survive water, abrasion or chemicals, move to a synthetic material such as PolyE 3100T. Browse our
Zebra labels and receipt rolls to compare.
✓ Buy it if you run a Zebra industrial printer with a ribbon and print high volumes of carton, product or work-in-progress labels.
✕ Skip it if you have a desktop printer, print without a ribbon, or need labels for outdoor, wet or long-life use.
→ Also consider Zebra PolyE 3100T synthetic labels for water and tear resistance, or Z-Select 2000D for ribbon-free direct thermal printing.
Not sure it fits? Send us your printer model and the label size you print today, and we will confirm the roll, core, ribbon and quantity before you order.