Zebra ZE500-4 300dpi Genuine OEM Thermal Printhead Kit - RH/LH - P1046696-016

Description

The Zebra P1046696-016 is a genuine Zebra OEM 300 dpi thermal printhead kit designed specifically for the Zebra ZE500-4 industrial print engine in both Right-Hand (RH) and Left-Hand (LH) configurations. Zebra's official ZE500 Series parts catalogue identifies P1046696-016 as the standard-life 300 dpi printhead for ZE500-4 RH and LH print engines. With a resolution of 300 dots per inch, equivalent to approximately 12 dots per millimetre, this genuine Zebra printhead delivers sharp barcodes, fine text, detailed graphics and reliable high-resolution printing for automated labeling, print-and-apply and industrial identification applications. The ZE500-4 supports both thermal transfer and direct thermal printing and provides a maximum print width of approximately 104 mm / 4.1 inches. At 300 dpi, it supports programmable print speeds from approximately 2 to 12 inches per second, making it suitable for demanding automated production and logistics environments. The ZE500 platform is specifically designed for integration into print-and-apply systems where dependable output, accurate label registration and consistent barcode readability are essential. Thermal printheads are normal wear components exposed to repeated heating cycles, ribbon contact, direct thermal media, adhesive contamination, label dust and mechanical pressure. Typical signs of printhead wear include permanent vertical white lines, missing barcode elements, dead print dots, incomplete fine text, uneven density and recurring blank areas that remain after proper cleaning. Replacing a worn printhead with the genuine Zebra P1046696-016 helps restore the print engine's intended print quality, barcode readability and reliable production performance. This listing is for an authentic Zebra OEM replacement printhead and is not a compatible, generic, refurbished or remanufactured product.

Key Features

• 100% genuine Zebra OEM replacement printhead
• Official Zebra part number P1046696-016
• 300 dpi high-resolution thermal printing
• Equivalent to approximately 12 dots per millimetre
• Designed specifically for Zebra ZE500-4
• Fits both Right-Hand and Left-Hand ZE500-4 print engines
• Maximum print width of approximately 104 mm / 4.1 inches
• Supports print speeds up to approximately 12 ips
• Supports thermal transfer printing
• Supports direct thermal printing
• Ideal for fine text and compact high-density barcodes
• Suitable for automated print-and-apply systems
• Designed for correct Zebra electrical compatibility
• Designed for precise mechanical fit and alignment
• Original Zebra replacement component
• Not compatible, generic, refurbished or remanufactured