General-purpose uncoated direct thermal paper labels with permanent acrylic adhesive for compatible shipping, receiving, product identification, retail and indoor barcode-label applications.

Product Overview

Zebra Z-Perform 1000D is a general-purpose direct thermal paper label material designed for applications where straightforward barcode and text printing is required without a thermal-transfer ribbon.

Zebra specifies the standard Z-Perform 1000D label construction as:

• Uncoated direct thermal paper facestock

• Permanent acrylic adhesive

• Kraft liner

• Indoor-use application

• No ribbon required

Typical use cases identified by Zebra include:

• Shipping and receiving
• Manufacturing product identification
• Retail price-markdown labels

Because Z-Perform 1000D is a media family, the actual roll dimensions, label size, core, roll diameter and printer compatibility must be selected separately.

Learn First. Decide Second. Buy Only If It Is Right for Your Needs.

What Is Zebra Z-Perform 1000D?

Z-Perform 1000D is a direct thermal paper media.

Direct thermal printing works by applying heat from the printer's printhead to the heat-sensitive label surface.

This means:

Printer + Direct Thermal Label = Printed Label

A thermal-transfer ribbon is not required for standard Z-Perform 1000D direct thermal labels. Zebra specifically lists ribbon requirement as N/A.

Direct Thermal vs Thermal Transfer

This distinction is important.

Z-Perform 1000D

Uses:

Direct Thermal

No ribbon is required.

Thermal Transfer Media

Uses:

Thermal Transfer Printer + Ribbon + Label

Thermal-transfer media may be more suitable where longer image life or greater resistance is required.

Customers should not purchase Z-Perform 1000D simply because their Zebra printer can print labels. The required print method should be confirmed first.

Material Construction

Zebra's current standard Z-Perform 1000D label specification identifies:

Raw Material Number: 65832RM

Facestock: Uncoated direct thermal paper

Facestock Thickness: 2.1 mil

Adhesive: Permanent acrylic adhesive

Adhesive Thickness: 0.8 mil

Liner: 40 lb semi-bleached kraft stock

Liner Thickness: 2.4 mil

Total Thickness: Approximately 5.3 mil ±10%

Environment: Indoor use

The raw-material number does not by itself identify the finished label roll dimensions or part number.

Permanent Acrylic Adhesive

The standard Z-Perform 1000D label uses a permanent acrylic adhesive.

This is intended for applications where the label should remain attached after application.

Zebra's published testing shows strong adhesion on materials including:

• Corrugate
• Steel
• Polycarbonate
• Polyethylene

under its stated room-temperature test conditions.

Actual adhesion still depends on:

• Surface cleanliness
• Surface texture
• Application temperature
• Label size
• Curvature
• Dwell time
• Environmental exposure

For unusual surfaces, testing is recommended.

Minimum Application Temperature

Zebra specifies a minimum application temperature of:

3°C / 38°F

This means the label and application surface should be above this temperature when the label is applied.

This should not be confused with the service-temperature range after proper application.

Service Temperature Range

After correct application and appropriate dwell time, Zebra specifies a service range of approximately:

-54°C to 93°C

or:

-65°F to 200°F

This does not mean the material is suitable for every hot, cold, wet or chemical environment.

The complete application should still be evaluated.

Indoor Use

Zebra identifies standard Z-Perform 1000D as an indoor-use label material.

The expected application life stated by Zebra is:

Approximately 1 year indoors

under suitable conditions.

It should therefore not automatically be selected for:

• Long-term outdoor exposure
• Heavy moisture
• Harsh chemicals
• Extended sunlight
• Extreme abrasion

For those applications, another Zebra media family may be more appropriate.

Not Recommended for Moisture Exposure

Zebra's current media portfolio identifies Z-Perform 1000D as a standard uncoated direct thermal label and specifically notes that it is not recommended for moisture exposure.

This is an important selection point.

If labels will regularly encounter water, condensation, chemicals or harsh handling, a coated or synthetic label may be more appropriate.

Chemical Resistance

Zebra's published chemical-resistance guidance for standard Z-Perform 1000D includes several important cautions.

For substances such as:

• Water
• Salt water
• Blood
• Body fluids
• Alcohol
• Ammonia
• Bleach
• IPA

Zebra recommends testing in the actual application.

Zebra lists several harsher substances as not recommended, including examples such as:

• Gasoline
• Grease
• Acetone
• MEK
• TCE
• Xylene

So Z-Perform 1000D should not be positioned as a chemical-resistant industrial label.

Shipping & Receiving

Zebra identifies shipping and receiving as a key application area.

Potential uses include:

• Carton labels
• Receiving labels
• Dispatch labels
• Internal logistics labels
• Product identification
• Short-to-medium-life indoor shipping labels

The exact label size should be selected according to the shipping or warehouse system.

Manufacturing Product Identification

Z-Perform 1000D may also be used for general manufacturing identification where indoor direct thermal paper labels are sufficient.

Potential applications include:

• Work-in-process identification
• Product labels
• Internal tracking labels
• Packaging identification
• Stock labels

For heat, oil, chemicals or outdoor manufacturing environments, another media type may be more suitable.

Retail Price Markdown Labels

Zebra specifically identifies retail price markdown labels as an application for Z-Perform 1000D.

Potential retail uses include:

• Price labels
• Promotion labels
• Temporary product identification
• Stock labels
• Shelf-related applications

The exact adhesive behaviour and label dimensions should be matched to the surface and application.

Barcode Printing

Z-Perform 1000D can be used for compatible barcode printing on direct thermal Zebra printers.

Potential barcode content can include:

• UPC/EAN
• Code 128
• Code 39
• GS1-related codes
• QR codes
• Data Matrix

Actual barcode quality depends on:

• Printer resolution
• Printhead condition
• Label size
• Barcode dimensions
• Print darkness
• Media condition
• Scanner

For critical barcode applications, print and scan testing is recommended.

Printer Compatibility

Zebra recommends Z-Perform 1000D for direct thermal printers and specifically identifies Zebra:

• Mobile printers
• Desktop printers
• Mid-range printers
• High-performance thermal printers

for optimal performance.

However, the correct finished label roll still depends on the printer's:

• Media width
• Core size
• Maximum roll diameter
• Gap/black-mark sensing
• Label dimensions
• Media-loading format

The media family alone does not establish roll compatibility.

Ribbon Requirement

Ribbon: Not Required

Z-Perform 1000D is a direct thermal media.

This can simplify consumables because there is no thermal-transfer ribbon to match.

However, direct thermal print can be more sensitive to heat, light and environmental exposure than certain thermal-transfer alternatives.

Label Size Selection

Z-Perform 1000D is available in different finished label sizes and roll configurations.

Before ordering, confirm:

• Label width
• Label height
• Core diameter
• Roll outside diameter
• Labels per roll
• Gap / black mark
• Printer model
• Printing orientation
• Quantity

A product such as:

100 × 150 mm

is very different from:

50 × 25 mm

even when both use the same Z-Perform 1000D material.

Z-Perform 1000D Label vs Tag

Zebra also offers Z-Perform 1000D Tag material.

That is different from the adhesive label.

The tag version is a smooth uncoated direct thermal paper tag without the same adhesive label construction and is used for applications such as:

• Packing lists
• Retail hang tags
• General ticketing
• Work-in-process tagging

Do not treat Z-Perform 1000D Label and Z-Perform 1000D Tag as identical products.

Z-Perform 1000D Receipt Paper

Zebra also uses the Z-Perform 1000D name for certain direct thermal receipt papers.

Current Zebra receipt products include Z-Perform 1000D in multiple thicknesses, including:

• 2.1 mil
• 2.4 mil
• 3.5 mil

with Zebra listing 10-year archivability for relevant receipt-media variants.

Those receipt products should have separate pages rather than being mixed into this adhesive-label page.

Z-Perform 1000D Deep Freeze Is Different

Zebra also offers a specialised Z-Perform 1000D PF Deep-Freeze material.

That product uses a different adhesive and is designed for cold/deep-freeze applications, with Zebra specifying:

Minimum Application Temperature: -15°C

Service Temperature Range: -50°C to 50°C

The standard Z-Perform 1000D label should therefore not be sold as a deep-freeze label.

Technical Specifications

Brand: Zebra Technologies

Media Family: Z-Perform 1000D

Media Type: Direct Thermal Paper Label

Raw Material Number: 65832RM

Facestock: Uncoated Direct Thermal Paper

Facestock Thickness: 2.1 mil

Adhesive: Permanent Acrylic

Adhesive Thickness: 0.8 mil

Liner: 40 lb Semi-Bleached Kraft

Liner Thickness: 2.4 mil

Total Thickness: Approximately 5.3 mil ±10%

Printing Technology: Direct Thermal

Ribbon Required: No

Environment: Indoor Use

Minimum Application Temperature: 3°C

Service Temperature Range: Approximately -54°C to 93°C after correct application

Expected Application Life: Approximately 1 year indoors

Recommended Storage: Approximately 22°C / 72°F at 50% RH

Moisture Exposure: Not recommended as a general moisture-resistant material

Printer Type: Compatible direct thermal printers

Exact finished label dimensions, roll configuration and part number vary by SKU.

FDA Indirect Food Requirement

Zebra states that the standard Z-Perform 1000D label meets:

FDA 175.105 for indirect food requirements.

This should not be interpreted as meaning the label is automatically suitable for every food-contact application.

The exact food-packaging requirement, adhesive contact, regulatory context and use case should still be verified.

Who Should Consider Z-Perform 1000D?

This media may be appropriate when:

• Direct thermal printing is required
• Ribbon-free printing is preferred
• Indoor use is expected
• A permanent paper label is suitable
• Shipping/receiving labels are needed
• Retail price labels are needed
• General product identification is required
• Moderate application life is acceptable
• Exposure to harsh moisture/chemicals is not expected

Who May Need Another Zebra Media?

Another media should be considered when the application requires:

• Outdoor exposure
• Strong moisture resistance
• Chemical resistance
• Very long label life
• Synthetic label construction
• Extreme abrasion resistance
• Deep-freeze application
• Removable adhesive
• Special compliance requirements

Zebra offers many other materials for these applications.

Things to Verify Before Ordering

Please confirm:

• Exact Zebra Z-Perform 1000D part number
• Label width
• Label height
• Core size
• Roll diameter
• Labels per roll
• Printer model
• Direct thermal requirement
• Surface material
• Indoor/outdoor use
• Application temperature
• Service temperature
• Moisture exposure
• Chemical exposure
• Required label life
• Quantity

For non-standard surfaces or environmental exposure, test the actual label in the real application before volume procurement.

FAQ - Zebra Z-Perform 1000D

Q: What is Zebra Z-Perform 1000D?

A: Z-Perform 1000D is a Zebra direct thermal media family. The standard adhesive-label version is an uncoated direct thermal paper label with permanent acrylic adhesive for general indoor applications.

Q: Does Z-Perform 1000D require a ribbon?

A: No. The standard Z-Perform 1000D label uses direct thermal printing, so no thermal-transfer ribbon is required.

Q: Is Z-Perform 1000D waterproof?

A: No. Zebra identifies the standard Z-Perform 1000D label as an uncoated direct thermal paper material and does not recommend it for moisture exposure.

Q: Is it suitable for shipping labels?

A: Yes. Zebra lists shipping and receiving among the intended applications. Exact label size and roll configuration should match the printer and workflow.

Q: What adhesive does it use?

A: The standard label specification uses a permanent acrylic adhesive.

Q: What is the minimum application temperature?

A: Zebra specifies approximately 3°C / 38°F for the standard Z-Perform 1000D label.

Q: Is standard Z-Perform 1000D suitable for a freezer?

A: Standard Z-Perform 1000D should not be assumed suitable for deep-freeze application. Zebra has a separate Z-Perform 1000D PF Deep-Freeze material specifically designed for colder application conditions.

Q: Can Z-Perform 1000D be used with Zebra ZD421 or ZD621 printers?

A: Potentially, if the finished roll dimensions and sensing requirements match the exact printer configuration. The material itself is intended for direct thermal Zebra printers, but the exact label roll must still fit the printer.

Q: Is Z-Perform 1000D available as receipt paper too?

A: Yes. Zebra also offers Z-Perform 1000D receipt-paper variants, but those are separate products from the adhesive label described on this page.

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Zebra Desktop Barcode Printers

Zebra Mobile Printers

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Why NEOTECH® UAE?

With Zebra media, the family name is only the beginning.

The useful selection sequence is:

Printer → Print Technology → Label Size → Roll/Core → Surface → Adhesive → Environment → Exact Zebra Media SKU

Two labels can both say Z-Perform 1000D while having very different dimensions or even different forms such as label, tag or receipt media.

NEOTECH® therefore encourages customers to verify the exact media configuration and application rather than ordering from the family name alone.

Learn First. Decide Second. Buy Only If It Is Right for Your Needs.

There is absolutely no obligation or pressure to proceed with the purchase with us.

Delivery – UAE

Delivery available within UAE.

Exact Zebra media part number, dimensions, roll configuration, quantity and availability should be confirmed at quotation/order stage.

Contact NEOTECH® UAE

Email: support@neotech.ae

Address: Store 13, Computer Bldg, Al Fahidi, Bur Dubai, Dubai 44245, United Arab Emirates

Disclaimer - NEOTECH® UAE

Zebra and Z-Perform are trademarks or product identifiers of their respective owner.

Z-Perform 1000D exists in multiple media forms and finished configurations. This page describes the standard permanent adhesive direct thermal label material unless otherwise stated.

Exact label dimensions, roll diameter, core size, labels per roll, printer compatibility and finished Zebra part number should be verified before ordering.

Temperature, adhesion, chemical-resistance and expected-life figures are manufacturer guidance under stated test conditions and should not be interpreted as guaranteed performance in every application. Zebra itself recommends independent application testing where suitability is important.

Last Updated: 20 September 2026 (GST, UTC+4)