Thermal transfer printer ribbon Zebra Wax 5319, 3.5" x 89 mm, core 1.27 cm

Zebra Wax 5319 is a thermal transfer printer ribbon sized 3.5" x 89 mm with a 1.27 cm core diameter, formulated as a wax-resin ribbon for high-quality printing on coated and uncoated paper facestocks. The ribbon is designed to produce clear, legible text and sharp barcodes with good durability and reliable infrared and visible-light scannability. It is suitable for desktop and industrial label printers that accept this ribbon width and core size and is recommended for applications such as shipping, inventory and retail labeling, as well as for printing on difficult tag stocks including Tyvek®.

Advantages

The wax-resin formulation delivers improved print contrast and smudge resistance compared with pure wax ribbons while maintaining compatibility with a broad range of paper facestocks. Prints reliably at industrial speeds up to 8 inches per second and provides consistent results on both coated and uncoated materials. The product is UL recognized and CSA component acceptable when used with compatible label materials, supporting regulatory and traceability requirements in commercial environments.

Suitable for

• Shipping and mailing labels
• Inventory and warehouse tagging
• Retail price and product labeling
• Barcodes and asset tracking labels requiring visible and infrared scannability
• Printing on uncoated or uneven tag stocks, including Tyvek®

Key specifications

• Ribbon type: Wax-resin thermal transfer
• Ribbon dimensions: 3.5" (width) x 89 mm (length)
• Core diameter: 1.27 cm
• Print speed capability: up to 8 inches per second
• Substrate compatibility: coated and uncoated paper facestocks, difficult tag stocks
• Optical properties: visible and infrared scannable print output
• Regulatory recognition: UL recognized; CSA component acceptable with compatible labels

How to use

Install the ribbon in a thermal transfer printer that accepts a 3.5" x 89 mm ribbon with a 1.27 cm core, following the printer manufacturer’s instructions for ribbon path and tension. Ensure the ribbon is seated correctly on the supply and take-up spindles, then calibrate the printer media and print darkness settings for the label material in use. For best results, test-print a sample label and adjust print speed and darkness to achieve sharp contrast without smearing. Use Z-Xtreme or other Zebra-recommended label materials where UL/CSA compliance is required.

Usage recommendations

Store ribbons in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures. When printing barcodes or labels that require infrared scanning, verify scannability on a sample batch before full production. Replace the ribbon when prints show fading, banding, or decreased contrast. Follow the printer’s maintenance schedule to keep printheads clean and extend printhead life.