102 x 152 mm thermal labels are the standard 4×6 inch size for shipping, logistics and courier despatch applications. Available in direct thermal grades — Eco (BPA-free) or Top-coated (produced without bisphenol chemistry) and thermal transfer materials, compatible with Zebra, TSC and other leading 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 | 102 x 152 mm (4 x 6″) |
|---|---|
| Common use | Courier and logistics labels (standard 4×6″ format) |
| 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, TSC MH-series & equivalents Portable (19 mm): mobile / belt printers (limited use) |
Not sure 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.
A: DT Eco is BPA-free. DT Top-coated grades are produced without bisphenol chemistry, so they are BPA-, BPS-, and phenol-free. If you need phenol-free media, choose Top-coated DT (data sheets available on request).
A: Yes — 102 × 152 mm (4×6″) is the standard courier label size and works with most desktop and industrial thermal printers. Choose the correct core: 25 / 38 mm for desktop models such as Zebra GK420D / ZD421, or 76 mm for industrial units like Zebra ZT220 / ZT421, TSC MH-series, Citizen and Toshiba.
A: Direct Thermal paper isn’t waterproof. For longer-lasting or outdoor use, choose 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 environments, and Removable for short-term or repositionable applications.
Compatibility: Freezer is available with Top-coated DT and TT Paper; Removable is not available with TT Polyester or Tamper-evident materials.
A: Yes — we produce a full range of 4×6 inch variants including 100 × 150 mm, 101.6 × 152.4 mm and 150 × 100 mm. Custom sizes are also available on request.
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 needs.
