102 × 50 mm thermal labels are a popular format for warehouse logistics, inventory control and manufacturing traceability. Available in direct thermal (BPA/BPS-free) or thermal transfer for extra durability on plastic and metal surfaces.
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 × 50 mm (4 × 2″) |
|---|---|
| Orientation | Landscape (wider than high) |
| Cores | 25 / 38 / 76 mm · 19 / 44 mm on request |
| Sensing | Gap 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 on request): handheld/mobile units |
Unsure which material to choose?
See our Direct Thermal and Thermal Transfer guides.
A: Yes — Direct Thermal Eco is BPA/BPS-free, and Top-coated DT is BPA/BPS-free & phenol-free.
A: Yes — compatible with Zebra GK / ZD / ZT, TSC, Citizen and Toshiba printers. Available on 25 / 38 / 76 mm cores, plus 19 mm on request.
A: Absolutely — this size is widely used for outer cartons, totes, shelf IDs, pallet picking and batch control.
A: Yes — choose freezer-grade adhesive. Available in Top-coated DT and TT Paper.
A: Use DT for short-term codes and logistics; TT with wax-resin or resin for long-term, outdoor or plastic surfaces.
A: Yes — we can add logos, barcodes, colour codes, batch boxes, and customise roll dimensions and cores.
