Zebra ZE500-4 300dpi Printhead P1046696-016

Zebra ZE500-4 300dpi Printhead P1046696-016

Super high quality ,100% brand new head made in China
Provide 5 months or 50 Kilometer Warranty
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Model:ZE500 P1046696-016
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Product Introduction
Zebra ZE500-4 300dpi Printhead P1046696-016
Original / Compatible · Thermal Printhead
Zebra ZE500-4 300dpi Printhead P1046696-016
Resolution 300 dpi (12 dots/mm)
Print Width 104 mm (4.09 in) - ZE500-4
Compatible Zebra ZE500-4, ZE500-6 Print Engines (RH / LH)
MOQ 1 PCS

Product Specifications

Model Zebra ZE500 Print Engine Printhead (Original / Compatible)
Part Number ZE500-4 (4in): P1046696-016 (300 dpi) · ZE500-6 (6in): P1004237 (300 dpi)
Resolution 300 dpi (12 dots/mm)
Print Width 104 mm (4.09 in) - ZE500-4
Print Technology Thermal Transfer / Direct Thermal
Compatible Printers Zebra ZE500-4, ZE500-6 Print Engines (RH / LH)
Type Original or Compatible (contact us)
Warranty 30 km / 3 months (original); 50 km / 5 months (compatible)
MOQ 1 PCS
⚠ Fitment note: ZE500 heads are model- and dpi-specific. ZE500-4 (4-inch) 300 dpi = P1046696-016; ZE500-4 203 dpi = P1046696-099; ZE500-6 (6-inch) 300 dpi = P1004237; ZE500-6 203 dpi = P1004236. Also confirm RH (right-hand) vs LH (left-hand) orientation. Send us your printer label if unsure.

Product Description

The 300dpi head for Zebra ZE500 print engines

The Zebra ZE500-4 300dpi printhead (P1046696-016) is the high-resolution replacement for Zebra's ZE500 series print engines - the OEM modules that OEMs and integrators build into print-and-apply, labelling and inline systems. Rated at 300 dpi (12 dots/mm) over a 4-inch (104 mm) width, it restores the fine barcode, small-font and graphic output the ZE500 is engineered for.

Engine-grade drop-in module

The ZE500 is a print engine, not a box printer, so the head must seat precisely into the engine carriage (RH or LH). P1046696-016 drops in with no firmware change. We 100% test every head on a live ZE500 engine before dispatch.

Main Features

✔ Exact fit for ZE500-4 (300 dpi)
Cross-referenced to Zebra P1046696-016. The ZE500-6 300 dpi uses P1004237 and the 203 dpi variants use P1046696-099 / P1004236 - different parts. Confirm your engine size + dpi + hand orientation.
✔ 300dpi fine output (12 dots/mm)
0.084 mm dot pitch produces sharp 2D codes, small text and logos for compliance and product ID - sharper than 203 dpi without 600 dpi's cost.
✔ Thermal transfer & direct thermal engine
Dual-mode: ribbon for durable inline labels, or direct thermal for short-life tags. Built for continuous-duty integration lines.
✔ Extended-life option available
For high-volume direct-thermal lines Zebra also offers an extended-life 300 dpi ZE500-4 head (P1079036-006) - ask us if your duty cycle warrants it.

Product Applications

Print-and-apply & inline labelling

Case, carton and primary-label application on packaging and assembly lines where the ZE500 is integrated.

Compliance & serialised labels

Regulatory, traceability and serialized codes where small print must stay scannable.

Logistics & shipping

High-volume shipping and tracking labels at goods-out, integrated into conveyor and apply systems.

Why Choose Codewel?

ISO9001 / RoHS / CE Certified Manufacturer · Hangzhou, China

Codewel is a global manufacturer of thermal printheads located in Hangzhou, China. As an ISO9001 / RoHS / CE certified company, we are committed to providing best-in-class printheads. Our market approach and commitment to our clients is simple: to help you grow sales and increase profitability. We live by our slogan - "MAKE PRINTING EASIER".

We have been providing printheads for barcode printers, packaging and labeling equipment. The brands include Zebra, TSC, Videojet, Markem-Imaje, Datamax, Honeywell (Intermec), Bizerba, CAB and many others, both original and compatible.

Codewel thermal printhead manufacturing cleanroom production line, Hangzhou China Automated thermal printhead testing and inspection equipment at the Codewel factory

FAQ

Q: Which part fits my ZE500?
A: ZE500-4 300 dpi → P1046696-016; ZE500-6 300 dpi → P1004237; 203 dpi variants use P1046696-099 / P1004236. Confirm size + dpi + RH/LH.
Q: Is RH vs LH important?
A: Yes - ZE500 ships in right-hand and left-hand orientations. Send your printer label so we match it.
Q: Faint white lines?
A: Clean with 75% isopropyl one direction; if persistent, the element is worn - replace.
Q: Original or compatible?
A: Both new and bench-tested. Compatible offers the same 300 dpi output at lower cost.

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