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Rolls of 102 x 76 mm direct thermal and thermal transfer labels

102 x 76 mm Thermal Labels (4 x 3″)

102 x 76 mm thermal labels provide a balanced mid-size ideal for product, shelf and stock identification. Available in both direct thermal (BPA/BPS-free) and thermal transfer materials, they offer clear, reliable printing across warehouse and logistics applications.

  • Warehousing — shelf, tote and product identification
  • Retail — outer pack or logistics labelling
  • Manufacturing — batch and WIP tracking
Build your spec

Configure your 102 x 76 mm labels

Select the print method then add material, adhesive core size and sensing — then send it straight to the enquiry form.

Print method

Choose Direct Thermal (no ribbon) or Thermal Transfer (uses ribbon; more durable).


Material

Choose the label material appropriate for your application.


Adhesive

Choose the adhesive appropriate for your material and application.


Core size

Choose the roll core to suit your printer.


Sensing

Choose how your printer detects each label.


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Specifications

Technical specifications — 102 x 76 mm (4 x 3″) thermal labels

  • Size: 102 x 76 mm (4 x 3″) · Rectangle, rounded corners
  • Print methods: Direct Thermal (no ribbon); Thermal Transfer (wax / wax-resin / resin ribbons)
  • Materials: DT Eco, DT Top-coated; TT Paper, TT Polypropylene, TT Polyester, TT Tamper-evident
  • Adhesives: Permanent, Removable, Freezer-grade (see compatibility rules)
  • Cores (ID): 25 / 38 / 76 mm standard; 19 / 44 mm on request
  • Sensing / presentation: Gap (die-cut) standard; Black-mark option
  • Compliance: DT materials are BPA / BPS-free as standard. Top-coated grades are fully phenol-free.
  • Made in the UK · Zebra-compatible desktop & industrial ranges

Key technical table

Label size 102 x 76 mm (4 x 3″)
Cores (ID) 25 / 38 / 76 mm (standard) · 19 / 44 mm on request
Sensing Gap (die-cut) or Black-mark
Typical printers Desktop (25 / 38 mm): Zebra GK / ZD series, TSC, Citizen, Toshiba
Industrial (76 mm): Zebra ZT series & equivalents
Portable (19 mm): mobile / belt printers

Material & adhesive compatibility rules

  • Freezer-grade adhesive is available on DT Top-coated and TT Paper only.
  • Removable adhesive is not offered with TT Polyester or TT Tamper-evident materials.

Printer & core guidance

  • Portable / mobile (19 mm): compact hand-held printers
  • Desktop (25 / 38 mm): Zebra GK420D / ZD4xx, TSC, Citizen, Toshiba
  • Industrial (76 mm): Zebra ZT220 / 230 / 410 series and equivalents

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Are your direct thermal labels BPA/BPS-free and phenol-free? +

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).

Q2: Will these work with my printer? +

A: Yes — 102 × 76 mm labels are suitable for most desktop and industrial thermal printers from Zebra, TSC, Citizen and Toshiba. Choose 25 mm / 38 mm cores for desktop, or 76 mm for industrial printers.

Q3: Are 102 x 76 mm labels waterproof? +

A: Direct Thermal paper isn’t waterproof. For moisture, abrasion or chemical exposure, select Thermal Transfer synthetics (polypropylene or polyester) with a wax-resin or resin ribbon.

Q4: Which adhesive should I choose for freezers or temporary use? +

A: Choose Freezer-grade permanent for chilled or frozen goods, and Removable for short-term applications or reusable trays.
Compatibility: Freezer adhesive is offered with Top-coated DT and TT Paper; Removable is not available with TT Polyester or Tamper-evident materials.

Q5: Do you offer this label in other sizes? +

A: Yes — we also produce 101.6 × 76.2 mm (4×3″), 102 × 152 mm (4×6″), and 100 × 100 mm (4×4″) labels, plus custom sizes to order.

Q6: How do I know what type of label I need? +

A: Tell us about your printer, environment and application in the enquiry form — we’ll recommend the best print method, material and adhesive combination for your needs.

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