Why Zebra® Linerless Printers Are Changing the Labeling Game

If you’ve ever worked in retail, logistics, healthcare, or food service, you know one truth: labels are everywhere. But here’s the thing nobody loves that annoying liner backing you peel off and toss in the trash. It piles up, clutters workstations, and creates waste.

Enter Zebra linerless printers. They take everything you expect from Zebra’s world-class printers, speed, reliability, and clarity, and remove the liner completely. The result? A cleaner, faster, more sustainable way to label.

What Exactly Is Linerless Printing?

Traditional labels come with a silicone-coated backing liner. It keeps the adhesive from sticking before you’re ready, but it’s basically just waste once the label is used.

Linerless labels skip the liner entirely. They use a special release coating so labels don’t stick to each other, and Zebra’s printers are engineered to handle the material perfectly. That means:

• No peeling, no clutter.
• Rolls hold more labels (since there’s no liner taking up space).
• Workflows get faster because you’re not juggling scraps.

Why It Matters for Your Business

Switching to linerless isn’t just about looking eco-friendly (though it does cut out thousands of pounds of liner waste). It’s about practical gains:

• More uptime: Longer rolls = fewer changeouts.
• Cleaner workspace: No scraps, no bins overflowing with liner waste.
• Cost savings: Less waste to haul off and more labels per roll.
• Flexibility: Print exactly the size you need — no more wasted label space.

How Zebra Makes It Work

Not every printer can handle linerless labels; the adhesive and coatings are tricky. Zebra solves this with:

• Special printhead and platen rollers designed to prevent adhesive build-up.
• Cutters that handle variable label lengths so you’re not locked into one size.
• Heat management that keeps the print crisp, whether it’s barcodes, text, or graphics.

It’s that Zebra engineering, the kind built for 24/7 operations in demanding industries, that makes linerless practical instead of just a “green idea.”

The Zebra Advantage

Sure, other companies talk about linerless. But Zebra’s decades of innovation in supplies and hardware mean the entire ecosystem is designed to work together.

• Zebra’s certified supplies prevent jams, sticking, or fading.
• Zebra printers are built tough enough for high-volume, nonstop use.
• Zebra service and support keeps operations running smoothly.

That combination: printer + supplies + support is why Zebra owns this space.

Real-World Applications

• Retail: Price tags and shelf labels printed quickly without clutter.
• Quick service restaurants: Food safety labels that can be printed on demand, cut to size, and applied in seconds.
• Logistics & shipping: Faster workflows in warehouses, fewer stops for roll changes.
• Healthcare: Cleaner environments with fewer scraps that could contaminate workstations.

Zebra linerless printers aren’t just about printing labels. They’re about printing smarter. They save time, reduce waste, and keep operations flowing whether you’re in a retail store, a distribution center, or a hospital.

And let’s be honest, nobody misses peeling and tossing those liners anyway.

Ready to print smarter? Let SUMMIT guide you to the right Zebra linerless solution today.

We help you evaluate your operation, match the right Zebra devices to your environment, and make sure everything is deployed, connected, and moving seamlessly