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Rolls of 76 x 50 mm direct thermal and thermal transfer labels

76 x 50 mm Thermal Labels (3 x 2″)

76 x 50 mm thermal labels are a versatile mid-size option for carton marking, product identification and warehouse tracking. Available in direct thermal (BPA/BPS-free) and thermal transfer materials for reliable, high-quality printing on desktop or industrial printers.

  • Logistics — delivery and returns labels
  • Warehousing — stock and location marking
  • Retail — price and packaging identification
Build your spec

Configure your 76 x 50 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.


Choose a print method to begin…

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Specifications

Technical specifications — 76 x 50 mm (3 x 2″) thermal labels

  • Size: 76 x 50 mm (3 x 2″) · Rectangular format, 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 76 x 50 mm (3 x 2″)
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): belt / shoulder mobile units

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 — 76 x 50 mm labels are compatible with most desktop and industrial thermal printers. Choose 25 / 38 mm cores for desktop models like Zebra GK420D / ZD421, or 76 mm cores for industrial units such as Zebra ZT220 / ZT410.

Q3: Are 76 x 50 mm labels waterproof? +

A: Direct Thermal paper labels are not waterproof. For outdoor or long-term use, choose 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: Use Freezer-grade permanent adhesive for chilled or frozen storage, and Removable adhesive for temporary or repositionable labels.
Compatibility: Freezer is available 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 make a range of similar formats, including 76 × 38 mm, 100 × 50 mm and 102 × 76 mm. Custom sizes are also available on request.

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 most suitable print method, material and adhesive for your use case.

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