40 x 30 mm thermal labels are a compact format ideal for product identification, inventory management and retail labelling. Available in direct thermal grades — Eco (BPA-free) or Top-coated (produced without bisphenol chemistry) or thermal transfer materials, they deliver reliable print quality and excellent adhesion across a wide range of 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 | 40 x 30 mm (1½ x 1¼″) |
|---|---|
| Orientation | Landscape (wider than high) |
| 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 units |
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 — 40 x 30 mm labels are compatible with most desktop thermal printers, including the Zebra GK / ZD series, TSC, Citizen and Toshiba models. For higher-volume use, they can also be supplied on 76 mm cores for industrial printers such as the Zebra ZT series.
A: Direct Thermal paper isn’t waterproof. For outdoor or long-term applications, 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 storage, and Removable for short-term or repositionable use (e.g. stock bins or reusable containers).
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 many related formats, including 50.8 × 25.4 mm (2×1″), 57 × 32 mm and 76 × 38 mm. We can also manufacture custom sizes to your exact specification.
A: Tell us about your printer, environment and application in the enquiry form — we’ll recommend the most suitable material, adhesive and print method for your needs.
