101.6 x 152.4 mm thermal labels are the exact 4×6″ size widely used for shipping, logistics and warehouse labelling. Available in direct thermal (BPA/BPS-free; Top-coated phenol-free) and thermal transfer formats, they provide outstanding compatibility across Zebra, TSC and Honeywell printers.
Choose a common setup or build your own below. Each configuration can be tailored to labels/roll, roll OD, adhesive and presentation.
Direct Thermal
Paper · Permanent
76 mm core · Gap (die-cut)
Direct Thermal
Paper · Permanent
25.4 mm core · Gap (die-cut)
Direct Thermal
Paper · Removable
25.4 mm core · Gap (die-cut)
Direct Thermal
Paper · Freezer-grade
76 mm core · Gap (die-cut)
Thermal Transfer
Paper · Permanent
76 mm core · Gap (die-cut)
Thermal Transfer
Paper · Permanent
25.4 mm core · Gap (die-cut)
Thermal Transfer
Synthetic (PP/PE) · Resin ribbon
76 mm core · Gap (die-cut)
Thermal Transfer
Tamper-evident stock · Permanent
76 mm core · Gap (die-cut)
Select the print method then add material, adhesive core size and sensing — then send it straight to the enquiry form.
Choose Direct Thermal (no ribbon) or Thermal Transfer (uses ribbon; more durable).
Choose the label material appropriate for your application.
Choose the adhesive appropriate for your material and application.
Choose the roll core to suit your printer.
Choose how your printer detects each label.
Choose a print method to begin…
Enquire now| Label size | 101.6 x 152.4 mm (4 x 6″ (exact)) |
|---|---|
| Cores (ID) | 19 / 25 / 38 / 44 / 76 mm · Matched to printer type |
| Sensing | Gap (die-cut) or Black-mark (no-gap) |
| Typical printers |
Desktop (25 / 38 mm): Zebra GK/ZD series, TSC, Citizen, Toshiba Industrial (76 mm): Zebra ZT series & equivalents Mobile (19 mm): belt/shoulder printers |
Unsure whether to choose Direct Thermal or Thermal Transfer? See our guides to Direct Thermal labels and Thermal Transfer labels — or ask us; we’re happy to help.
Smaller format often used for compact despatch or returns labels.
Square layout suited to pallet and warehouse identification.
Balanced size for product, shelf or stock identification.
Metric 4×6 format widely used for shipping and logistics.
Landscape orientation ideal for pallet, outer-carton or logistics use.
A: DT Eco is BPA/BPS-free. DT Top-coated is BPA/BPS-free and phenol-free. If you specifically require phenol-free media, choose Top-coated DT (data sheets available on request).
A: Yes — 101.6 × 152.4 mm is the exact 4×6″ shipping label size supported by most couriers and printer setups. Choose the correct core for your printer: 19 mm (portable), 25 mm / 38 mm (desktop — e.g. Zebra GK420D / ZD421), or 76 mm (industrial — e.g. Zebra ZT series).
A: Direct Thermal paper isn’t waterproof. For long-life or outdoor applications, select Thermal Transfer synthetics such as polypropylene or polyester, printed with a wax-resin or resin ribbon.
A: Use Freezer-grade permanent for chilled or frozen goods, and Removable for short-term or repositionable labels (e.g. retail).
Compatibility: Freezer is offered with Top-coated DT and TT Paper; Removable is not available with TT Polyester or Tamper-evident materials.
A: Yes — we manufacture a wide range of thermal printer label sizes, including 76 × 38 mm, 100 × 100 mm and 100 × 150 mm. We can also produce custom sizes to your exact dimensions.
A: Tell us about your printer, environment and application in the enquiry form — we’ll recommend the best print method, material and adhesive for your use case.
